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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Beautiful air twist stopper in fine crystal. Steuben is famous for their air-twist crystal glassware. Not sure if this is Steuben as it has a slightly pointed head and the Steuben air twists for their large decanters have a flat head. Its superior crystal quality and precise air twist point to a very fine maker.
Click here to read more about Steuben Glass Works.
Measures 5″ long. See image for additional measurements for determining if this air twist stopper will fit your decanter, bottle or jug.
In excellent condition. Outstanding clarity. The streaks in the images are reflections from the lighting mingling with the air twist.
To determine if your stopper will fit your bottle:
Replacing missing stoppers is tricky. A good fit is essential. The measurements must match perfectly to the bottle neck opening in order to seal the air out and sit upright (without wiggling). Replaced stoppers are referred to as “married”, meaning the stopper is not original to the bottle.
- Measure the inner diameter of bottle neck opening. Use a soft tape measure to determine the width of the top opening. Measure the open space only, between the bottle neck opening. Do not include the glass rim of the bottle neck.
- The stopper’s ‘insert top’ (see image with measurements) should match the inner diameter (width) of the bottle neck opening exactly or just very slightly smaller. You can use your soft measuring tape to encircle the inner top opening to obtain the circumference.
- Most decanter bottle necks taper slightly down toward the vessel, resulting in a smaller neck measurement than the bottle neck opening. You should know the length of the insert. The insert is the portion of the stopper that enters the bottle neck opening.
- Take the measurement of the stopper’s insert length, from base to top of insert, and use your soft tape measure to determine where the stopper base will rest in your bottle neck. The stopper’s ‘insert base’ should measure exactly or just very slightly smaller than the measurement of the area of the bottle neck where it will rest when inserted.
Most stoppers made for the decanters from the past have a ground area encircling the stopper base. These stoppers have been ‘ground to fit’ by the maker for the exact bottle they were made for. If you know how to grind glass, or know someone who does, you can have your stopper altered to fit your bottle. This can be done only with stopper inserts that are slightly larger than the bottle neck.
Trying to get a perfect ‘marriage’ between a vintage glass decanter and replacement stopper is not easy. Often, even when the measurements match up, the stopper will tend to lean or wiggle. If your decanter is for decor purposes only, and you do not plan on using it as a decanter, you can put a small blob of putty or wax on the inner neck of the bottle to stabilize the stopper.
Click here to view all the marriageable stoppers available at Retro Art Glass.
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Mid-Century Modern light amethyst glass stopper teardrop.
Hand-blown light amethyst glass stopper measures 7.5″ long with internal teardrop bubble. Made in the U,S.A. during the Mid-Century Modern decor period (1940’s to 1970’s).
Please see image provided of the amethyst glass stopper for exact measurements. It is in perfect condition.
This big mid-century modern amethyst glass stopper was made for the fabulously large decanters so popular back in the day they were produced, and still so very popular today but hard to find. Often we find the big decanter bottles without the stoppers because the stoppers are prone to break.
To determine if your stopper will fit your bottle:
Replacing missing stoppers is tricky. A good fit is essential. The measurements must match perfectly to the bottle neck opening in order to seal the air out and sit upright (without wiggling). Replaced stoppers are referred to as “married”, meaning the stopper is not original to the bottle.
- Measure the inner diameter of bottle neck opening. Use a soft tape measure to determine the width of the top opening. Measure the open space only, between the bottle neck opening. Do not include the glass rim of the bottle neck.
- The stopper’s ‘insert top’ (see image with measurements) should match the inner diameter (width) of the bottle neck opening exactly or just very slightly smaller. You can use your soft measuring tape to encircle the inner top opening to obtain the circumference.
- Most decanter bottle necks taper slightly down toward the vessel, resulting in a smaller neck measurement than the bottle neck opening. You should know the length of the insert. The insert is the portion of the stopper that enters the bottle neck opening.
- Take the measurement of the stopper’s insert length, from base to top of insert, and use your soft tape measure to determine where the stopper base will rest in your bottle neck. The stopper’s ‘insert base’ should measure exactly or just very slightly smaller than the measurement of the area of the bottle neck where it will rest when inserted.
Most stoppers made for the large decanters from the past have a ground area encircling the stopper base. These stoppers have been ‘ground to fit’ by the maker for the exact bottle they were made for. If you know how to grind glass, or know someone who does, you can have your stopper altered to fit your bottle. This can be done only with stopper inserts that are slightly larger than the bottle neck.
Trying to get a perfect ‘marriage’ between a vintage glass decanter and replacement stopper is not easy. Often, even when the measurements match up, the stopper will tend to lean or wiggle. If your decanter is for decor purposes only, and you do not plan on using it as a decanter, you can put a small blob of putty or wax on the inner neck of the bottle to stabilize the stopper.
Click here to view all the marriageable stoppers available at Retro Art Glass.
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This big solid crystal ball stopper will go well with any colorless or colored glass bottle or jug.
See image for exact measurements of this crystal ball stopper. A few tiny trapped bubbles are present.
The crystal ball stopper is In excellent condition.
To determine if the stopper will fit your bottle or jug:
Replacing missing stoppers is tricky. A good fit is essential. The measurements must match perfectly to the bottle neck opening in order to seal the air out and sit upright (without wiggling). Replaced stoppers are referred to as “married”, meaning the stopper is not original to the bottle.
- Measure the inner diameter of bottle neck opening. Use a soft tape measure to determine the width of the top opening. Measure the open space only, between the bottle neck opening. Do not include the glass rim of the bottle neck.
- The stopper’s ‘insert top’ (see image with measurements) should match the inner diameter (width) of the bottle neck opening exactly or just very slightly smaller. You can use your soft measuring tape to encircle the inner top opening to obtain the circumference.
- Most decanter bottle necks taper slightly down toward the vessel, resulting in a smaller neck measurement than the bottle neck opening. You should know the length of the insert. The insert is the portion of the stopper that enters the bottle neck opening.
- Take the measurement of the stopper’s insert length, from base to top of insert, and use your soft tape measure to determine where the stopper base will rest in your bottle neck. The stopper’s ‘insert base’ should measure exactly or just very slightly smaller than the measurement of the area of the bottle neck where it will rest when inserted.
Most stoppers made for the decanters from the past have a ground area encircling the stopper base. These stoppers have been ‘ground to fit’ by the maker for the exact bottle they were made for. If you know how to grind glass, or know someone who does, you can have your stopper altered to fit your bottle. This can be done only with stopper inserts that are slightly larger than the bottle neck.
Trying to get a perfect ‘marriage’ between a vintage glass decanter and replacement stopper is not easy. Often, even when the measurements match up, the stopper will tend to lean or wiggle. If your decanter is for decor purposes only, and you do not plan on using it as a decanter, you can put a small blob of putty or wax on the inner neck of the bottle to stabilize the stopper.
Click here to view all the marriageable stoppers available at Retro Art Glass.
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Hollow Glass Big Grape Bunch Pair by Blenko Art Glass
Pair of large hollow blown art glass grapes with applied hand tooled leaf. Much larger than life size. The grape bunches are in a light amber and forest green.
Designed by Hank Adams for Blenko, part no. #9480 shown in the 1994 catalog. Each measure 6″ long and 4.25″ at widest point. No chips or cracks, no condensation. In excellent condition.
Blown into mold, hand tooled leaf & loop applied over pontil scar. Polished seams visible, but smooth. The leaf stems have a little loop to make it easy to hang if you wish. These well-made, big hollow grapes bunches are not easy to produce.
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Small antique Vaseline glass flower frog made in the 1920’s to 1930’s for assistance in flower arranging. “Vaseline glass’ is collector slang, it’s actually called Uranium glass. Because of the light yellow color, it’s often called Vaseline glass (looks like Vaseline). It fluoresces bright glowing green under ultraviolet (black) light.
The glass was created with Uranium to produce the very light yellowish green colored glass at a time before Uranium was used for weapons. US production of Uranium glass ceased during World War II due to the US government’s confiscation of uranium supplies, and did not resume until 1958. After 1958, most Uranium glass objects were small figurines or reproductions of earlier antique forms. Read more about Uranium Glass.
This frog was designed to sit upon the rim of your bud vase, allowing the flower stems to be inserted through the open holes reaching down into the water. It can be placed in the base of a bowl or larger vase if you’d like, as the rim will not prevent it and therefore the measurements are not that important, but it was specifically designed to float above the base of the vessel.
If you plan to use it as a rim balanced flower frog, your vessel rim opening must measure 2 3/8″ to 2 5/8″ wide. Perfect for bud vases. The total width (diameter) of the round frog is 3″ wide. The frog rim is ¹⁄8″ inch wide. Stands 1¾” tall. The dome will rise above the level of the rim approx. ¼”. The 11 flower stem holes are punched through. It is in excellent condition, no chips, no liquid stains.
Most agree these helpful flower arranging tools were called ‘flower frogs’ because they sit in water, like a frog. Flower frogs became widely popular in the US during the early 1900’s for use in flower arranging. The form and function was replaced In the mid 1950’s by a water-absorbent foam, stopping the development of glass flower frogs.
Glass flower frogs of yesteryear are a better choice than modern foam as they are re-usable, sturdy, collectible and beautiful in their own way. Click here to learn how to use flower frogs.
Retro Art Glass has a wide variety of flower frogs available, including more made with Uranium, click here to view the selection.
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Vintage Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Fire Bowl
Fascinating vintage Murano glass bowl in cased black glass with red aventurine inclusions. The inclusions were swirled from the rim to the base and it glitters like fire. Spectacular eye-catcher.
This large free-form tri-corner Murano art glass bowl has all the features of Fratelli Toso art glass. We’ve seen many in the same shape and design style with the Toso label. But we have not seen the bright red aventurine swirl identified as a Toso. We are 99% sure this is a Fratelli Toso creation.
The Barovier & Toso glass company is located on the Isle of Murano in Italy. It is a very, very old company of family glass artists that has survived through the years. We believe this bowl was probably produced during the Mid-Century modern period, estimated circa 1940 to 1960.
Made by hand. Thick, high quality vintage glass in solid black encased in colorless crystal. The fire red aventurine is sandwiched between. The base is polished flat.
The high quality glass causes a great deal of light reflection during imaging. The images show some white spots, but there are no white spots in reality.
A matching round bowl is shown in image 7 and is available separately. Click here to view.
Large, heavy designer bowl. Measures 8½ x 8″ wide and 3¼” tall. Weighs 2.10 lbs. In excellent condition.
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Murano Art Glass Fire Bowl Mid-Century Modern
Stunning vintage round Murano glass bowl. in cased black and colorless crystal glass with red aventurine inclusions. The sparkling inclusions were swirled from the rim to the base and it glitters like fire. Spectacular eye-catcher.
This large free-form round Murano art glass bowl has all the features of Fratelli Toso art glass. We’ve seen many in the same shape and design style with the Toso label. But we have not seen the bright red aventurine swirl identified as a Toso. We are 99% sure this is a Fratelli Toso creation.
The Barovier & Toso glass company is located on the Isle of Murano in Italy. It is a very, very old company of family glass artists that has survived through the years. We believe this bowl was probably produced during the Mid-Century modern period, estimated circa 1940 to 1960.
Made by hand. Thick, high quality vintage leaded glass in solid black encased in colorless crystal. The fire red aventurine is sandwiched between. The base is polished flat.
The high quality glass causes a great deal of light reflection during imaging. The images show some white spots, but there are no white spots in reality.
A matching tri-corner bowl is shown in image 7 and is available separately. Click here to view.
Large, heavy designer bowl. Measures 7″ round and 3″ tall. Weighs 2.10 lbs. In excellent condition.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Blown Glass Decanter in Amethyst with Crystal Ball Stopper.
Big blown glass decanter in amethyst glass with solid crystal ball stopper. It is an older style decanter, blown into mold then finished by hand. Pontil scar on base is polished down. Maker unknown. Estimated circa 1940’s.
The stopper is ‘married’ to the decanter meaning it is not original. Over the years the original stoppers on old decanters go missing or get broken. It is difficult to find replacements that fit well. This big solid glass stopper looks good, covers well and doesn’t wiggle. It’s a good match.
This decanter has a bulbous base, can’t be tipped over easily. It’s big, can handle a full bottle of your favorite spirit. Measures 12½” tall, 6½ wide, 19″ circumference at widest point. Weighs 2 lbs. Clean inside and out. In excellent condition.
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Retro Modern Bud Vase Tall Double Bubble Handmade
Amethyst glass retro modern bud vase. Featuring a double bubble base allowing for more water storage and better stability…and a great retro look.
Stands 10″ tall. Blown into mold then hand-finished. Maker unknown. Estimated circa 1940’s – 1960’s. In excellent condition.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Uranium Depression Glass Candle Stick Holders by Fostoria Glass, USA
Set of Uranium Depression glass candlestick holders in perfect condition. Circa 1930’s.
Very usable, and fun to use under black-light conditions. These antique candle holders glow under black-light because the color recipe contains Uranium. Uranium was used as a replacement for more expensive lead during hard times. It produced a nice green color, which was the objective.
These candlestick holders are not dangerous to your health! The Uranium is forever trapped inside the glass and does not leach out. Best not to eat them, but do not worry about the Uranium.
Measure 4½” wide, 2″ Tall. Stands on 3 little feet. The candle bowl is folded up, providing for complete collection of the candle drippings…won’t drip onto the surface upon which it sits.
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Retro modern jug vase in Intense Persimmon Orange Retro Modern Vase Jug by Pilgrim Art Glass
Retro modern jug and/or vase hand-made in the 1960’s. Large 8″ tall art glass jug with sparkling fine crackle weighs 2 lbs.
Exceptional deep orange color with hints of yellow. The color was called Persimmon by Pilgrim Art Glass. Hand-drawn applied handle is in light amber/yellow.
Hand blown glass with pontil mark on seat. In excellent condition. This jug vase is larger than most window vases which were so popular in the mid 20th century.
Glows beautifully when sunlight passes through. Use as a vase, jug or candle holder. Smaller jug in image 2 is available separately.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Van Gogh Portrait Plate in Fine Belgium Deep Engraved Crystal by Val Saint Lambert
High detail Van Gogh portrait in high quality crystal. Val St. Lambert was a producer of high quality art glass in Belgium. This plate is hand-etched signed (in French) “Edition Limited, 1969, Val St. Lambert”. Part of a series of the “Old Masters” series of portrait plates.
The Van Gogh portrait was sandblasted on crystal from a very detailed carving. The surface of the plate is smooth, the deep etch decor shows through from the reverse. Wonderful 3-D effect. Beautiful artwork.
Heavyweight crystal plate weighs 1 lb. Measures 8″ wide, slightly flared rims .75″ deep. In excellent condition.
Val Saint Lambert made a series of these plates with different artists. Rembrandt and P.P. Rubens are shown in image 4 and are available separately. A gift set of two in its original packaging of Gainsborough and Reynolds is also available separately.Click here to view all Old Masters portrait plates available.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…
Retro Modern Triple Gourd Crackle Glass Decanter with Stopper
This giant retro modern decanter stands 22″ tall! It was hand-blown in the Mid-20th Century. We believe the maker is Pilgrim Art Glass, U.S.A., but it could have been made in Italy, possibly Empoli Glass. Circa 1960’s.Hand-blown into an optic mold, then hand formed into triple gourd shape. After shaping it was dipped in ice water to achieve crackle. The stopper appears to be original. The pontil scar was covered with a stamped raspberry pattern. Both Pilgrim and Empoli were known to stamp this pattern over the pontil scar.
Bottle is 18½” tall. Bottle with stopper in place measures 22″ tall. Original stopper!
In excellent condition. Clean inside. Beautiful, huge, eye-catching decor for the retro mod and mid-century modern enthusiast. Large enough to sit on the floor. Fabulous for bar decor. Crackle glass will glitter and shine if set by a sunny window.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…
Home Decor Vintage Crackle Glass Gurgle Bottle with Ball Stopper
Retro home decor vintage Rainbow Double Gourd bottle with Blenko Art Glass blown ball in amethyst. The Blenko stopper and the Gourd bottle are ‘newly married’.A ‘married’ stopper is not original to the bottle. Original stoppers on decanters from the past have a high mortality rate. Finding a new stopper that fits properly is a tough job. The stopper’s insert must fit exactly into the neck of the bottle or it will wiggle. We’ve found an excellent replacement stopper for this bubble bottle, it is a Blenko Art Glass amethyst hand-blown ball. The hard to find Blenko ball sits stable atop the bottle. The original stopper for this Rainbow Art Glass decanter was ball shaped.
Rainbow and Blenko were competing studio glass makers in the U.S. during the 1940’s to 1970’s. Each made items similar to the others. The popular glass colors of the day were offered by both companies. The bottle and stopper color match.
The bottle was hand-blown in quality thick-walled glass, then immersed into cold water to create the crackle effect. The bottle has an inverted base with soft pontil scar in the center. The ball stopper was also hand-blown. The stopper’s pontil scar is the blob on the ball you see in the images. Both in excellent condition. Circa late 1960’s.
Measures 10″ tall, 4″ wide base.
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Vintage Dichroic Art Glass Paperweight Breckenridge Artist
This vintage Dichroic art glass paperweight was purchased in the late 1970’s in Breckenridge, Colorado. It is not signed by the artist.
Small paperweight with big decor! Enlarge the images to check out the mesmerizing Dichroic colors, forms and bubbles inside this paperweight. Truly beautiful.
Measures 2½ wide, 7″ circumference, and weighs ½ pound.
Beautiful as a table charm. Great gift! Give this to your love sitting atop a sweet letter! Beautiful on your desk or window sill.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Small Uranium glass flower frog made in or around 1916 for assistance in flower arranging. This small domed frog, perfect size for a bud vase, was made of Uranium glass which fluoresces bright glowing green under ultraviolet (black) light.
The glass was created with Uranium to produce green colored glass at a time before Uranium was used for weapons. US production of Uranium glass ceased during World War II due to the US government’s confiscation of uranium supplies, and did not resume until 1958. After 1958, most Uranium glass objects were small figurines or reproductions of earlier antique forms. Read more about Uranium Glass.
It is important the measurement of the flower frog match your intended use. This Uranium glass flower frog was designed to sit upon the rim of your vase, allowing the flower stems to be inserted through the open holes reaching down into the water . It can be placed in the base of a bowl if you’d like, as the rim will not prevent it, but it was specifically designed to float above the base of the vessel.
The smaller flower frogs are harder to find and they produce a lovely display when placing floral stems in bud vases. This small frog measures 2¾” in diameter on the top and 2½” wide beneath the rim, tapering down to a 2″ wide base. The opening of your flower vase must be 2¼” to 2½” wide. The 6-hole dome will sit ¾” above the vase rim. It is in perfect condition and marked ‘PAT’D. APRIL 11 1916’.
Most agree these helpful flower arranging tools were called ‘flower frogs’ because they sit in water, like a frog. Flower frogs became widely popular in the US during the early 1900’s for use in flower arranging. The form and function was replaced In the mid 1950’s by a water-absorbent foam, stopping the development of glass flower frogs.
Glass flower frogs of yesteryear are a better choice than modern foam as they are re-usable, sturdy, collectible and beautiful in their own way. Click here to learn how to use flower frogs.
Retro Art Glass has a wide variety of flower frogs available, including more made with Uranium, click here to view the selection.
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Rimmed Crystal Flower Frog Candle Holder
This antique crystal flower frog candle holder was designed to sit in the base of the flower vessel or balanced upon a vase with matching opening measurements. The 10 flower stem holes are punched through, the center candle holder is not. The center hole is for a taper candle, but can hold flower stems if you’d rather.
Made of quality antique crystal. Due to old-fashioned glass making methods, there are a few tiny trapped air bubbles within the glass.
If you plan to use it as a rim balanced flower frog, your vessel rim opening must measure 3″ wide. The total width (diameter) of the round frog is 3¼” wide. The dome will rise above the level of the rim approx. 5/8″. It is in excellent condition, no chips, no liquid stains.
Most agree these helpful flower arranging tools were called ‘flower frogs’ because they sit in water, like a frog. Glass flower frogs became widely popular in the US during the early 1900’s for use in flower arranging. The form and function was replaced In the mid 1950’s by a water-absorbent foam, stopping the development of glass flower frogs.
Glass flower frogs of yesteryear are a better choice than modern foam as they are re-usable, sturdy, collectible and beautiful in their own way. Click here to learn how to use flower frogs.
Retro Art Glass has a wide variety of flower frogs available, including more made with Uranium, click here to view the selection.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Antique Glass Flower Frogs with Taper Candle Holder in the Center
These glass flower frogs were designed to sit in the base of the flower vessel or balanced upon a vase with matching opening measurements. The holes are not punched through and each individually can contain water. The center hole is for a taper candle, but can hold flower stems if you’d rather.
If you plan to use it as a rim balanced flower frog, your vessel rim opening must measure 3″ to 3¼” wide. The total width (diameter) of the round frog is 3¼” wide. The dome will rise above the level of the rim approx. 1″. Both are in excellent condition, no chips, no liquid stains. Two available, choose quantity at cart.
Most agree these helpful flower arranging tools were called ‘flower frogs’ because they sit in water, like a frog. Glass flower frogs became widely popular in the US during the early 1900’s for use in flower arranging. The form and function was replaced In the mid 1950’s by a water-absorbent foam, stopping the development of glass flower frogs.
Glass flower frogs of yesteryear are a better choice than modern foam as they are re-usable, sturdy, collectible and beautiful in their own way. Click here to learn how to use flower frogs.
Retro Art Glass has a wide variety of flower frogs available, including more made with Uranium, click here to view the selection.
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Antique Uranium Glass Flower Frog
Large antique Uranium glass flower frog was made in the 1920’s to 1930’s for assistance in flower arranging. This large domed frog was made of Uranium glass which fluoresces bright glowing green under ultraviolet (black) light.
The glass was created with Uranium to produce green colored glass at a time before Uranium was used for weapons. US production of Uranium glass ceased during World War II due to the US government’s confiscation of uranium supplies, and did not resume until 1958. After 1958, most Uranium glass objects were small figurines or reproductions of earlier antique forms. Read more about Uranium Glass.
It is important the measurement and design of the flower frog match your intended use. This frog was designed to sit upon the rim of your flower bowl or vase, allowing the flower stems to be inserted through the open holes reaching down into the water . It can be placed in the base of a large bowl if you’d like, as the rim will not prevent it and therefore the measurements are not that important, but it was specifically designed to float above the base of the vessel.
If you plan to use it as a rim balanced flower frog, your vessel opening rim must measure 4″ wide. The total width (diameter) of the round frog is 4¼” wide. The frog rim is ¹⁄8″ inch wide. Stands 1¾” tall. The dome will rise above the level of the rim 1″. The 16 flower stem holes are punched through. It weighs a tad over 1 lb. It is in excellent condition, no chips, no liquid stains.
Most agree these helpful flower arranging tools were called ‘flower frogs’ because they sit in water like a frog. Flower frogs became widely popular in the US during the early 1900’s for use in flower arranging. The form and function was replaced In the mid 1950’s by a water-absorbent foam, stopping the manufacturing of glass flower frogs.
Glass flower frogs of yesteryear are a better choice than modern foam as they are re-usable, sturdy, collectible and beautiful in their own way. Click here to learn how to use flower frogs.
Retro Art Glass has a wide variety of flower frogs available, including more made with Uranium, click here to view the selection.
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Tangerine Retro Decor Optic Canister
For your retro decor kitchen! Tall eye-catching canister with 16 optic panels which reflect light, making it shimmer and shine.
Blown into an optic mold with bright orange quality vintage glass. Orange was a favorite color in the 1960’s to 1970’s. The lid stem was applied in colorless glass.
Tall enough for spaghetti noodles, measures 10″ tall. Also makes a lovely vanity jar full of necessities.
Probably made in mid-20th century Italy, but could have been made in the U.S. by Tiffin, Duncan or Morgantown.
In near perfect condition. There is a tiny sliver chip on the inside of the vessel rim where it meets the lid. It cannot be seen, can be felt when running fingers over the rim.
Beautiful example of mid-century modern decor. Few survivors of these beautiful vintage kitchen glass canisters can be found today.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…
Mid 20th century elegant shouldered black amethyst vase with removable arranging frog.
Beautiful black amethyst vase made by Cambridge Glass in the 1930’s – 1950’s. Cambridge Glass was an elegant maker chartered in 1901 in Ohio, U.S.A., and closed it furnaces in 1958.Cambridge called this color “Ebony”. It’s a deep black amethyst that shows glints of purple when held close to a bright light. Elegant shouldered black amethyst vase was hand-blown from mold. The Depression glass flower frog arranger sits well atop the vase, but is not original to the vase. The frog arranger has 11 holes to hold flower stems.
Perfect vase to display your flowers and foliage. The flower frog makes it easy to arrange the stems. The shouldered form allows plenty of room for the immersed stems. The vintage black amethyst glass is quality. Has some scratches on it’s bottom from sitting on a surface for over 50 years. The tiny scratches are called “bottom-wear” and is expected on old glass. In excellent condition.
Measures 7.5″ tall, 6″ wide from shoulder to shoulder with a girth of 19″. Vase opening is 3.75″ wide tapering to 3.5″ and flower frog is 3.5″ wide. White areas and reflections in the images below are from the camera. The extreme gloss finish reflects anything near it.
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Hand-Made Murano Art Glass Cigar Bowl with Confetti and Metallic Decor
Hand-made Murano art glass cigar bowl with greens, yellows and blue colors, and copper metallic bits, cased in clear and white. Base is polished flat.
This classic versatile style Italian/Venetian/Murano art glass form has been produced over the ages. Probably made in the Mid-20th Century.
Heavy art glass bowl weighs 2 lbs, measures 7.5″ round, 3.25″ tall. In excellent condition.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Large Vintage Cranberry Glass Bag Vase by Pilgrim Art Glass, USA
Beautiful, hefty vintage cranberry glass vase in the shape of a bag, with original silk rope tie. Circa estimated 1970’s.
Vintage cranberry glass contains real gold in the batch recipe. The gold brings out the intense cranberry color. The more gold used, the deeper the intense pink color became. This vase has a beautiful, rich cranberry color.
Blown from a ribbed mold with soft pontil scar on base. Large vase measures 11″ tall, 7.5″ at widest with a circumference of 23″. Weighs 2.12 lbs. In superb condition.
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Retro Vintage Beverage Warmer Set Covered Hottle and Wrought Iron Electric Trivet
Beverage warmer set by ElecTrivit and McKee Glasbake, circa 1940’s to 1950’s. Both items made in the U.S.A.
The iron ElecTrivit in unused in original box. There is atmosphere discoloring on the brass metal warmer, does not effect it’s performance. Included in the box is the original, never used plug and cord and instruction manual.
The Glasbake Hottel appears unused. Made of white opaque glass enameled in black. The gold eagle is in excellent condition, all gold present. Black areas in the images are caused by reflections. Marked McKee Hottel Glasbake Pat. 7 on the base. The neck is wrapped with a tubing that keeps your hand from getting hot when lifting the Hottel. The tubing has discolored a bit from age, but is whole, supple and in great condition.
Hottles are used for transporting and retaining heat of your favorite beverage. When combined with the trivit, the hot beverage remains hot for as long as needed. Hottles were commonly used for tea, but great for any hot beverage or soup.
Perfect for desk, chair-side or bedside.
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Bohemian Glass Oil Lamp Ruby Cut to Clear
Beautiful Bohemian glass oil lamp, hand-cut cased glass. The glass maker cut through the outer ruby casing to reveal the colorless layer and pattern.
Appears unused. In excellent condition. No residue. Will require a wick. Hardware made of brass. Measures 8″ tall.
Hand-cut glass reveals itself in pattern irregularities. The cuts and shapes do not match exactly as they would if it was pressed or accomplished by machine.
In easily recognizable Bohemian (Czech countries) style, but could have been made in many countries. Circa 1940’s to 1950’s.
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Vintage Venetian Glass Bowl Made in 1950’s Italy
This luxurious vintage Venetian glass bowl is made of jewel-like glass internally decorated with real silver.
Cased in amethyst and colorless crystal with silver foil veil sandwiched between. Looks like an exotic jewel.
This Venetian art glass beauty measures 6″ at widest and 2.25″ tall, weighs just over 1 lb. Medium size. Beautiful bowl is perfect for little tidbits and nice as an incense burner or candle holder too.
Note: when burning modern candles in vintage glass, be sure to remove the metal wick tacks from the base of the candle first. Metal can get too hot and damage the glass, but melting wax is not harmful.
Made in the 1950’s when Sophia Loren made the rich beauty of Venetian/Italian styles so popular in the United States. Original maker export sticker on seat reads: Hand Made Genuine Venetian Glass, Made in Murano Italy, Vetro Artistico Veneziano.
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Early American Pressed Glass Zipper Stopper Cruet
Early American pressed glass was made during the Victorian period circa 1850-1910. Hundreds of glass factories in the U.S. produced thousands of patterns in semi-mass production with the help of John Bakewell’s invention of the glass pressing machine.
This 100+ year old cruet stands 6.5″ tall. It is in very good condition with the tiniest of nicks off the top of the original stopper. The nick can’t be seen without a magnifying glass. The glass is clean and clear. The handle was drawn and applied to the cruet.
Slight evidence of natural purpling. In the 1860’s glass makers began substituting lead with manganese. Later it was learned that sunlight would tint the glass purple. After over 100 years of existence, this cruet has revealed a very, very light purpling.
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Early Blenko Blue Art Glass Hand-Made Leaf Bowl
Huge Blenko blue art glass bowl catalog #633. Designed by either founder Wayne Husted (1952 to 1963) or Joel Myers (1963 to 1970). First shown in the 1963 Blenko catalog, the first year Joel Myers was the head designer.
This shape, a leaf with upward folded fronds, is iconic of the early 1960’s mid-century modern Blenko style. Thick glass with small internal bubbles and evidence of slight tool-marks, indicative of hand-made Blenko Glass. No damage, in excellent condition.
The beautiful color, dubbed Blenko Blue, was called Turquoise in Blenko catalogs.
Huge console or centerpiece size. Measures 14.5″ long, 8″ wide, 5.5″ tall, and weighs 6.6 lbs. Shown in image 3 with vintage giant lucite grapes and in image 7 with medium size apples. Would make a stunning floral bowl too.
Sure to please Blenko collectors and mid-century modern decor fans. Perfect decor focal point, the eye cannot escape it.
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Set of Tall Elegant Cobalt Blue Blown Glass Wine Goblets
Tall and elegant cobalt blue blown glass wine balloons. Deep luxurious blue balloon vessels with applied drawn colorless stem.
Made of quality vintage blown leaded glass. Maker unknown. Large. Measure 8.5″ tall. Both in excellent condition.
Pair these elegant goblets with a fine bottle of red wine for an extra special gift.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Bohemian Ship Decanter with Etched Sailing Ship and Label “Made in Rumania”Blown glass Bohemian ship decanter and 6 matching goblets with original sticker still attached. Sticker reads “Made in Rumania”. Notice the spelling uses a “U” instead of an “O”, this dates the set to pre 1975. According to Wikipedia, the predominant spelling of Rumania became Romania around 1975.
The entire set is in excellent condition. The glass was blown and then etched with the sailing ship decor. The decanter and the goblets have the same deep etched ship decor, but it varies slightly indicating the cutting and etching was done by hand. Stopper is original. Sticker is attached to the base of the decanter.
Ship decanters were made with very wide bases to prevent tipping on the high seas. Large decanter measures 10″ tall, with an 8″ wide base. Six matching goblets are 4″ tall.