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Reed and Barton "Windsor" Open Vegetable Dish, Circa 1940
By Reed & Barton
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940 "Windsor" pattern open vegetable serving dish by Reed & Barton. Lovely double fluted
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1940s American Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Art Gilt Frame Wall Mirror
By Windsor Art & Mirror Co. 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful decorated wall mirror by Windsor Arts and Mirrors. Large frame with multi layers gilt
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Art Glass, Giltwood, Mirror

Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956
By Sabattini Argenteria, Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in 1956
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabatinni for Christofle, Paris, Windsor Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
underside for Orfèvrerie Christofle, the design is "Windsor" and was first designed around 1957. Highly
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Windsor by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Windsor by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Flowers 'Livia' Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
, twelve coffee cups, twelve saucers. Form: Osier / basket weave Decor: WBOS - Windsor with gold-plated
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

44 Pieces Windsor Flowers ' Livia ' Dinner Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
plates, twelve soup plates, twelve dessert plates. Form: Osier / basket weave Decor: WBOS - Windsor
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Duke of Windsor by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pcs
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Duke of Windsor by Manchester c1937 sterling silver Flatware set - 50 pieces. This pattern has a
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose Gold by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Windsor Rose Gold by Watson sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 51 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful WINDSOR ROSE BY WATSON Sterling Silver Flatware set - 51 PIECES. This set includes: 8
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1940s Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Castle by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 70 pcs Dinner
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Windsor castle by Tuttle sterling silver flatware set, 70 pieces. Pieces are stamped with date mark
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Windsor by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 42 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Windsor by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 42 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Windsor Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service Vermeil
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Windsor Gold by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. This set is vermeil
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 51 Pcs
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb handmade "Windsor" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces. This set
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for 8 Set Service 46 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite windsor rose by Watson Sterling Silver flatware set, 46 pieces. This set includes: 8
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for Six Set Service 33 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Windsor Rose by Watson sterling silver flatware set, 33 pieces. Great starter set! This set
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 52 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
its finest. Hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for 8 Set Service 37 pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Windsor Rose by Watson circa 1940s sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes: 8
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 80 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Windsor by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 53 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Royal Windsor by Towle sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes: 8
Category

1930s Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Windsor by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 66 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Royal Windsor by Towle sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 66 pieces. This set
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Manor by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 55 Pieces Scarce
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Windsor Manor by Watson, circa 1940, sterling silver flatware set - 55 pieces. This set
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 105 Pieces Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware set - 105 pieces. This set
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 70 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Windsor rose by Watson Sterling silver flatware set-70 pieces. This set includes: 12
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Pair of Windsor Cut Glass Table Lamps 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive vintage pair 'Windsor' Waterford style cut crystal glass table lamps, late
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Late 20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Vintage French Art Deco Geometric Glass Windsor Tall Vase from Luminarc, 1970s
By J.G. Durand, Luminarc
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall, transparent Windsor vase was designed by J.G Durand for the French manufacturer Luminarc
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Cut Glass

1970's Gloria Eriksen Frosted Art Mirror With Brass Frame
By Windsor Art & Mirror Co. 1
Located in San Carlos, CA
the Windsor Art and Mirror Company in Pico Rivera, CA. This mirror is in great condition, there's no
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Brass

Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Treasury of San Marco Venice, Leonardo: Studies from the Last Supper from the Royal Library at Windsor
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Rope, Olive, Paper

Duke of Windsor by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pcs
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Duke of Windsor by Manchester c1937 sterling silver Flatware set - 62 pieces. This pattern has a
Category

1930s English Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Duchess of Windsor Standing Hurricane
By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.
Located in Long Island City, NY
First created by Frederick P. Victoria in the 1950s for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's Bois de
Category

1950s American Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Iron

Dale Chihuly Blown Glass Monumental Yellow Green Macchia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
monumental windsor emerald macchia with orange lip wrap 1992 Blown glass and enamels, the exterior with a
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Windsor Platters
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century platters in the Windsor pattern by Reed and Barton. Unlike the usual round or oval
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Windsor Platters
Pair of Windsor Platters
H 1.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair of Sterling Windsor Dishes
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of dishes designed in the iconic windsor pattern have a scalloped rim. On the inside wall
Category

1940s American Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Windsor Dishes
Pair of Sterling Windsor Dishes
H 1.5 in W 9 in D 12 in
Windsor by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Nut Cup #X958A
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Windsor by Reed & Barton Windsor by Reed & Barton sterling silver nut cup. It is marked with
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20th Century American Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Bread Tray #X959R
Located in Big Bend, WI
Windsor by Reed & Barton sterling silver bread tray. The piece is marked with #X959R. The tray
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20th Century American Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lino Sabattini for Christofle, "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed in 1956
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Bath, GB
Gallia range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in 1956
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

4 Reed & Barton X958A Windsor Scalloped Sterling Silver Dishes 76g 3"
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage Reed & Barton X958A Windsor candy / bon bon / bone / nut dishes / trays
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Late 20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Windsor Bone China Coffee Cups with Saucers and Dessert Plates, UK 1966
By Hammersley
Located in London, GB
Windsor bone China set of 6 coffee cups with saucers and matching dessert plates Gold details on
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Gold Leaf Giltwood Wall Mirror Made in California
By Windsor Art & Mirror Co. 1
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning giltwood wall mirror featuring a hand-applied gold leaf finish. Produced by Windsor Art in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Gold Leaf

Portrait d'homme à lunettes by Tamara De Lempicka
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lempicka captures a mustached man wearing a pair of circular Windsor glasses. Lempicka has sketched her own
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Edward Molyneux Still Life with Potted Roses Oil Painting
Located in Astoria, NY
and Duchess of Windsor, and 'Roses in Glass' by actress Greta Garbo. Molyneux had opened his fashion
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1950s European Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Walther & Söhne 1930's Art Deco Pink Glass 'Windsor' Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
A wonderful large and heavy (2kg unpacked) art deco pink glass vase. Made by German company Auguste
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

"Windsor" Shaker by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Milan, IT
"Windsor" silver-plated shaker by Lino Sabattini for Christofle.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Metal

Windsor by Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware 11 Pieces
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Windsor by W&S SORENSEN Danish sterling silver flatware lot
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20th Century Danish Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor by Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware 43 Pieces
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Windsor by W&S SORENSEN Danish sterling silver flatware lot
Category

20th Century Danish Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoons - 16
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Windsor Rose by Watson sterling silver flatware set of 16 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8" Excellent
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20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in 1956
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini for Christofle, "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed in 1956
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
Gallia range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

1940 Watson Windsor Manor Sterling Silver .925 Flatware Silverware Set 71 PC
By Watson Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
1940 Watson Windsor Manor sterling silver .925 flatware silverware set 71 PC Measures: Chest
Category

1940s Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor by Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware Set Dinner Service 77 Pieces
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional dinner size Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern WINDSOR BY W&S SORENSEN Danish sterling
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service, 51 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Windsor Rose by Watson sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Category

1940s Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor by Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware Set for 6 Service, 38 Pieces
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Windsor by W&S SORENSEN Danish sterling silver flatware set, 38
Category

20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Duke of Windsor by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 103 Pc Dinner
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner size "Duke of Windsor" by Manchester c1937 sterling silver Flatware set - 103
Category

20th Century Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Royal Worcester Windsor Green and Gold Elegant Dinner Service for 12
By Royal Worcester
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful Royal Worcester Windsor pattern is an elegant dark green and gold trim decorating
Category

1960s English Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Art deco Geometric Glass Windsor Tall Vase from Luminarc, 1970s
By J.G. Durand, Luminarc
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall, transparent Windsor vase was designed by J.G Durand for the French manufacture Luminarc
Category

1970s French Art Deco Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Glass

1950s Gallo Original Iron Works Kitchenette Table and Windsor Chairs
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fresh classic modernist take on the Windsor chair and a trestle base dining table. This set from
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Iron

"Windsor" Ice Bucket by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 1960s
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare and very good condition modernist Winsor ice bucket for Christofle, designed in 1961. Original old edition. Free worlwide shipping is offered for this piece when bought ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Glasses

1950s S/13 English Windsor Ware "Wakefield" Plates by Johnson Brothers
By Johnson Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century English Windsor ware ceramic plate set of 13 pieces. Beautiful floral pattern with a
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Windsor Glasses

Vintage Engraving of Cranes Stamped Oriental Birds by Winsor Art
By Windsor Art & Mirror Co. 1
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage engraving stamped oriental birds by Windsor Art CA. Almost look like painted silk. Dark
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1980s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Windsor Glasses

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

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Vintage Windsor Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage windsor glasses available for sale. The range of distinct vintage windsor glasses — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Vintage windsor glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage windsor glasses made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage windsor glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Watson Silver, Towle Silversmiths and Christofle are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Windsor Glasses?

Prices for vintage windsor glasses start at $69 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $2,495.
Questions About Vintage Windsor Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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  • 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 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 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.