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Vintage Glass Owl Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage glass owl sculpture / paper weight.
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20th Century Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Vintage Glass Owl Paperweight
Vintage Glass Owl Paperweight
H 4.75 in Dm 3.25 in
“Glass owl”
Located in Warren, NJ
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano Italy Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture signed . In excellent condition
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20th Century Vintage Glass Owl

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Blown Glass

Vintage “Glass owl”
“Glass owl”
H 9 in W 7 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Vintage Art Glass Owl from Arctic Finland, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Art Glass Owl from Arctic Finland, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
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20th Century Finnish Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Art Glass Owl Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool art glass owl sculpture / paperweight from Italy, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent
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20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Owl

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Art Glass

Vintage Art Glass Owl Sculpture / Paperweight
Art Glass Owl Sculpture / Paperweight
H 5.25 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in
American Steuben Donald Pollard Glass Owl Paperweight
By Donald Pollard
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Steuben art glass owl paperweight by the designer of the company, Donald Pollard
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Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Vintage French Glass Owl Sculpture from Daum, 1970s
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage French Glass Owl Sculpture from Daum, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This
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20th Century French Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Rosenthal, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s. Incredible craftsmanship
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Blown Glass

Vintage Swedish Glass Owl Sculpture from Pukeberg Glass, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Glass Owl Sculpture from Pukeberg Glass, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Vintage Japanese Crystal Glass Owl Bowl from Sasaki, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Japanese Crystal Glass Owl Bowl from Sasaki, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Original Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s with original signature
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Blown Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of MCM hand-blown glass owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Blown Glass

Murano Glass Owl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Warszawa, PL
Beautiful heavy Murano glass. In very good condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Owl
Murano Glass Owl
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Mid-century modern glass owls, Design Czechoslovakia, 1980s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Very nice pair of glass owls considered the symbolic animal of wisdom. Signed on the lower part
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Vintage West Virginia Glass, Owl Cocktail Shaker and Six Rocks Glasses
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
glass with a black enamel owl perched on a branch.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Chrome

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue to clear Italian art glass owl bird figure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Merlot Red Peach Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown sommerso technique Italian art glass owl sculpture. Documented
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
on the owl does glow under a black light (see photo), so it has some UV reactive or Uranium glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 1.88 in
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare clear solid cast glass with textured
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 1.38 in
Danish Modern Decorative Glass Owl Sculpture by Viking
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Well done sculpture in glass by Viking Glass, circa 1970s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Murano Swirl Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a black, red and yellow. Made in Murano, Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Murano Glass

Silver Plate & Gilt Ruby Glass Owl Novelty Jug Decanter, Spain, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
by sweeping lines on the flanks of the owl. The glass is in wonderful condition. The owl stands well
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Owl

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Silver Plate

Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Blown Glass

Signed Vendome Vintage Multi Color Glass Owl Brooch
By Vendome
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Signed Vendome Multi Color Rhinestone Owl Brooch. With its impeccable craftsmanship and stunning design
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Owl

White Opalin Glass Owl Vase. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This vase showing an owl is made of white opaline glass. This is French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown amber colored owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Antiqued Brass & Glass Owl Sculpture signed Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
sculpture features antiqued brass and glass, showcasing a mesmerizing depiction of an owl with feathers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Brass

Mid-century Murano Bullicante Art Glass Owl Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century owl sculpture blends elegance with artistry, showcasing the expert craftsmanship
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Art Glass

Modern Murano Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, V. Nason Murano Italy
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a clear with gold flakes inside. Made in Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Ronneby, Sweden, Three Figures in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ronneby, Sweden. Three figures in blue mouth-blown art glass. Owl, rabbit and pig. 1970s. The
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Art Glass

20th Century Italian Hand Blown Art Glass Murano Owl Sculpture
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
that dates back centuries. This hand-blown Murano glass owl sculpture captures the essence of this
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1980s Italian Vintage Glass Owl

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Murano Glass

Lalique Frosted Glass Chouette Owl Figurine or Paperweight
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural frosted glass owl paperweight. By Lalique. Entitled Chouette. With a molded owl
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass, Art Glass

Lalique, Owl and Bird in Clear Art Glass, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lalique. Owl and bird in clear art glass, 1960s. In very good condition. Incised signature
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1960s French Vintage Glass Owl

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Art Glass

Set of 8 Vintage Owl Smoke Highball Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Owl Smoke Highball Glasses. Etched owl design with moon and stars perched on a
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Pair of MCM Owl Motif Double Old Fashion Glasses by Couroc
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM owl motif double old fashion glasses by Couroc, circa 1970s. The glasses are in very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Set of 5 Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Metal

Culver Ltd Highball Barware Glasses 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s Signed
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Drinking Glasses with 22K Gold Owls, Set of 6 Circa 1950's. This set of
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Owl

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Art Glass

Culver Ltd Highball Cocktail Glasses with 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Drinking Glasses with 22K Gold Owls, Set of 6 Circa 1950's. Vintage Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Six Vintage Rocks Glasses with Red, Green & Blue Owls on White Ground by Cera
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six mid-century modern rocks glasses with owls partly designed with flowers as feathers in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Glass

Pair of 1970s Italian Owl Shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers with Glass Eyes
Located in Hamburg, DE
their character, the eyes are made of glass, giving the owls an expressive and realistic appearance. In
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Owl

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Metal

Steuben Owl on Crystal Column by James Houston
By James Houston
Located in Stamford, CT
Steuben 18-karat gold owl on crystal column designed by James Houston having its original fitted
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Glass Owl

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Crystal, Gold

Jean Lurcat 'Owl' Unique Hand Painted Plate
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Sharon, CT
Signed with initials, a most likely unique painted glaze plate of an Owl by Jean Lurcat. Burnt
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Ceramic

Vintage Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1962)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, vintage English cast sterling silver owl mustard pot; an
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1960s English Vintage Glass Owl

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Hanging Owl Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern ceramic hanging owl ashtray. Nice vibrant orange ceramic color.    
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Ceramic

Two Owls Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Two Owls bottle stopper by Walter Bosse 2 are available, priced and sold per piece. Original
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Brass

1970's Crystal d'Arques Owl Ashtray France
By Cristal d' Arques 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful New old stock Ashtray with owl acid etched ,circa 1970's by Cristal D Arques France.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Crystal

Ceramic owl treasure chest by Ditmar Urbach, 1960s.
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glazed ceramic Original condition
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Ceramic

Mauro Manetti, Florence, Italy - Owl Ice Bucket c.1960
By Mauro Manetti, Fond D'Arte Firenze
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, a fun vintage Italian ice bucket in the form of an owl. These are
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Metal

Claire Berger at La Borne, “owl” ceramics, France 1970
Located in LYON, FR
We fell in love with this sandstone owl sculpture turned by Claire Berger in La Borne, made in the
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Sandstone

Mid-Century Modern Mechanical Brass and Wood Corkscrew with Molded Owl Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Italian Mid-Century Modern mechanical corkscrew in wood and brass with a molded resin owl with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Brass, Steel

Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Ceramic

Owl Pitcher in Ceramic by Marcel Guillot, circa 1955
By Marcel Guillot
Located in New York City, NY
This delightful pitcher/vase showcases Guillot's stunning, painterly work as a ceramicist.
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Ceramic

Vintage Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers – Silver-Plated, Switzerland circa 1970
By Hans Turnwald, Freddo Therm
Located in Hamburg, DE
metal exudes a timeless appeal, while the glass eyes of the owls give them a lively and unique character
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1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Owl

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Metal

Vintage Carved Owl Cup. Genuine Hand Carved Italian Alabaster.
Located in Seattle, WA
Grey Owl Figurine Cup with Yellow Eyes. Carved From Italian Alabaster. Similar Figurines Available
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Ceramic

Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' and Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers  Austria, 1929 A
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vintage Glass Owl

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of Russian Wooden Ladles with Owl Design, Circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Russian wooden ladles with owl design, circa 1990. A pair of carved wooden Russian ladles
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20th Century European Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Wood

Gilt metal owl ice bucket. Italian work by Mauro Mainetti. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice owl ice bucket is made of gilt metal . Very nice gilt. This is an Italian work by
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Owl

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Metal

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Vintage Glass Owl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage glass owl available at 1stDibs. A vintage glass owl — often made from glass, art glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage glass owl — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage glass owl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Blenko, Georges Briard and Viking Glass Company each produced at least one beautiful vintage glass owl that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Glass Owl?

Prices for a vintage glass owl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $1,173, while the average can fetch as much as $456.
Questions About Vintage Glass Owl
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.