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$260.00Art Deco era Swedish crystal translucent smoked stemware set of 24, service for 12.
Hand blown quality Swedish crystal with heat finished rims and applied stem. Bases are inverted. Pontil mark is finished clean and smooth. Color is smoke black with just the slightest hint of moss green. High quality colored crystal of medium weight with a nice ting. Saucer shaped wafer stem is solid glass.
Vintage Swedish crystal was some of the finest made in the world. Maker uncertain. Suspect Orrefors, Simon Gate (Sweden), See image 7 which shows a variety of 1920’s Simon Gate (Orrefors) crystal goblets; the goblet on the right appears to be the exact pattern of this set. The glass recipes contains manganese, a mineral used to replace lead during the World Wars and used through the 1950’s. Manganese causes a glow under black-light, see image 6.
Fabulous find – set of 24. Includes 12 water or wine goblets and 12 champagne, cocktail or desert goblets. Large measures 5.25″ tall, smaller measures 4″ tall. Both have 4″ wide bowls. They have large full bowls with a girth of 12″. All are in excellent condition except one of the cocktail goblets which bears a very tiny rim chigger.
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$160.00Very large spangled glass goblet hand-blown in amber, black and laden with gold.
This vintage or antique hand-crafted art glass ceremonial goblet is made with high quality crystal and weighs 3½ pounds. Stands 11¼” tall with a 8″ wide bowl.
The blown bowl is made with black crystal and heavy gold or copper aventurine or ‘spangle’ embedded within the glass. The applied hand-worked stem is made with amber crystal loaded with aventurine. The applied foot is in amber crystal.
Exceptional and unusual oversize art glass goblet. Made of quality colored crystal. Rings like a bell. Because real crystal, made with lead, is rarely used today we believe this beautiful creation is of at least vintage age. The rich decor of ample aventurine is also not made much today.
The base of the foot has very little bottom-wear. We expect to see at least medium bottom-wear on heavy vintage glass items, but this goblet’s base was protected, or rarely moved.
It has the Venetian/Murano glass appeal and feel, but may be American blown spangled glass. Hobbs Brockunier made some hand-blown items with the same colors and decor, but that was back in the mid-1800’s.
Large highly designed art glass goblets forms like this were used as ceremonial goblets. This stunner is a stand-alone decor eye-grabber. Would look beautiful with a artificial draping plant or floral in the cup.
In great condition. Glass is free of water stains. Shines brilliantly. The hand-polished rim of the bowl has one nick that can be felt when running a finger around the rim. It’s so slight that it cannot be seen or imaged, but can be felt.
Maker and age unknown at this time. Estimated circa 1850 to 1960.
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$225.00Scarcely seen today without a broken neck! Hard to find Heisey Crystal Giraffe is over 70 years old.
Heisey Glass Giraffe No. 2, (head turned) circa 1942 to 1953. Heisey made another giraffe form with a straight neck called No. 1.
This long slender crystal figurine is in excellent condition. Book value (Heisey Glass 1896 to 1957) published in 2001 is $280.00.
It’s tall, measures 10 5/8″. The giraffe is adorned with a headdress reminiscent of the Egyptian style fad popular at the time. The crystal clarity is excellent, see how it reflects the colors of nearby objects in the images.
Special gift for yourself, your host and/or your Favorite Heisey collector.
Read more about Heisey at Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._H._Heisey
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$240.00Corroso Art Glass Hand-Blown Mid-Century Jug Vase
The Corroso decor resembles ancient excavated glass. This art glass style was made popular by Alfredo Barbini (Italian). It is unsigned. Very well-made.
The maker is unknown. All clues point to Italian/Murano glass. The form and stunning blue color points to the mid-20th century. The expert craftmanships points to a fine Murano glasshouse. Matches decor and color used by Barbini for Cenedese in the 1940’s.
Hand-blown by mouth with tooled lip, fire polished rim, applied Scavo art glass decor, and applied peacock blue pulled handle. In perfect condition. Full-size pitcher measures just under 8″ tall on a 5½” round base. Weighs just over 2½ lbs.
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$15.00It is important the measurement of the flower frog match your intended use. This antique glass flower frog is rimmed so it can 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 like. It was designed to float above the base of the vessel or sit inside a vessel. Has three little feet on the base to raise above surface when placed inside a flower vase or bowl.
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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$95.00Elegant Art Deco Console Bowl With Intricate Acid Etched Decor
Art Deco console bowl made by Paden City Glass, an upscale elegant maker in the 1920’s to 1940’s USA.
Scarcely seen acid-etch decor called Frost covering the rim. The shape pattern name is Bead & File.
In excellent condition. Large bowl measures 13″ wide, 2.5″ tall. Thick vintage glass, weighs 3.5 lbs. Made of quality sparkling colorless glass. The decor is an intricate deep acid etch resembling frost on a window.
Made with a 3-part mold. Some faint wavy lines and some tiny unintentional air bubbles are present due to old-fashioned cooling methods. Mold lines were polished out.
This beautiful Art Deco console bowl would make a wonderful winter holiday display with fruit, food or flowers. Old glass flower frogs would fit neatly in the center.
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$20.00Beautiful old elegant fine cut crystal goblets by unknown maker. Listed in ‘Crystal Stemware Identification Guide’ as UNK302.
The big trumpet bowl is hand blown and cut with a wide band of crisscross and lower trim of large crisscrosses. The intricate stem was made with a 3-part mold. The foot was applied to the stem.
The pattern looks like Pairpoint Adelaide from the 1920’s. Adelaide is usually seen with a solid ball stem with air bubble inclusions. Also been seen with a rather plain square stem. The stem on these goblets have a pineapple type knop. The quality of this stemware matches that of the infamous Pairpoint.
Quality colorless fine cut crystal. Exceptional clarity. The crystal recipe contains Manganese, a mineral used to replace lead during WWI and WWII when lead was scarce. Manganese causes the glass to reflect greenish under black-light (image 3). Estimate circa 1910 – 1940.
Beautiful lingering tone when plinked. Each goblet weighs ½ lb. Stand 7½” tall. All three in perfect condition. Three are available, each selling separately. Choose your quantity above. Lovely as a gift with a bottle of fine wine.
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$160.00Antique cut crystal stemware and bowls set of 8.
This luxurious leaded crystal with superior cut decor is known as Libbey Rock Sharpe. Hand-blown and hand-cut crystal dates from the 1920’s to 1930’s.
The stem number is 1008-2 with brilliant jewel cut knops, chiseled stems and etched ovals on the foot. The stemware and bowls have optic panels, hand-cutting/engraving, and fire-polished finishing. Two of the cocktail goblets have a slightly different cut pattern.
Superb quality crystal. They produce long, lingering tones when plinked.
Libbey has a long and prolific history. Edward Libbey, known as the father of the U.S. glass industry, founded Libbey glass in 1888 after heading the New England Glass Company. Libbey was heralded for it’s superior quality glassware. Over the years Libbey adapted to the changing economy and market developing more affordable everyday glass forms. Libbey is still in business today, a miracle to be sure. Most U.S. glass makers of the past failed to adapt and went out of business before the 1980’s.
This 8-piece set consists of (4) 5¼” tall cocktail goblets and (4) 5′ round 3″ deep bowls. Acquire this luxury stemware and bowl set for your next intimate celebration!
All are in perfect condition.
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$165.00Grand Antique Crystal Decanter in Block and Thumbprint Pattern
Large antique crystal decanter with original hollow, ground to fit stopper. Made of quality, thick leaded crystal. Weighs 4 Lbs. Stands 15″ tall.
Possibly made by Duncan Glass or Columbia Glass if produced in the U.S., but could be of European make. Both U.S. companies offered a Thumbprint Block pattern. This decanter’s pattern is unusual with alternating smooth blocks and blocks with thumbprints.
Estimated circa late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Black light test shows no evidence of manganese (a mineral used to replace lead during wartime) so we are assuming it was made between wars. It is pressed and polished lead crystal. Has an Art Deco styling but may be Late Victorian.
In excellent condition. Sparkling clean inside and out. Stopper is ground to fit. Rim is hand-polished. No seams. Beautiful, majestic addition to your bar.
A companion decanter with the same pattern by the same maker, but with a different form, is also available (shown in image 7). Click here to view the companion ship decanter.
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$195.00Depression glass beverage set of 9 made by Imperial Glass Co. or Jeannette Glass, circa 1930-1940.
Depression glass beverage set in Marigold Craquelle pattern. Set of 9 includes (1) 40 oz pitcher #119, (1) pitcher lid, (5) 6 oz #123 tumblers, and (1) comport, and (1) comport lid.
The faux crackle pattern is slightly raised on the exterior and smooth on the interior. Beautiful gold/orange iridescent Marigold color shimmers with glints of gold, yellow and orange.
Set is in amazingly good condition. The FIVE tumblers are in great condition with some wear showing on bases. Wear is light. No chips or cracks. One tumbler has minor rim chigger that cannot be seen, but can be felt.
Hand-made by mold. Handle was formed separately and then applied to the pitcher.
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$45.00Pair of Bimini Glass style dancing figures stemmed glass goblets. Vintage handmade lamp-worked glass.
Set of curious figural stem glass goblets with tulip type vessels. Made in the style of Bimini, a famous Austrian producer of lamp-work art glass in the 1920’s-1930’s.
Extremely popular at the time, the famous fragile works introduced by Fritz Lampl and Joseph Berger was imitated by many other great glass makers of the past and present. Bimini is hard to identify as it is often unmarked. The infamous Venini (Italy) produced Bimini type forms during the same period. We do not know who made these interesting vessels or the age. Estimated circa 1920 – 1970.
Very unusual stemware. Perhaps they were not designed as drinking vessels because the ruffles allow spilling if your lips are not placed correctly. They make beautiful posy vases or candle holders. With candles burning inside the vessels, it looks as if the figures are carrying a huge torch.
Hand-made from thin torch worked glass. The foot is folded up on the rims and applied to the 6-part human figurine, which is applied to the thin blown bowl. The bowl decor is frosted white and stained red on the ruffle.
As with most vintage frosted and/or stained items, the vessels have a few areas of wear. The wear is hard to detect unless looking very closely. All else is in fine condition. Very light and delicate. Each stand approx. 7″ tall. One is slightly taller than the other due to the hand-made process.
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$165.00Very special gold encrusted antique dessert service set by Tiffin Glass. Circa 1920’s-1930’s.
Antique dessert service set of 6. All are hand decorated with real gold in the Rambler Rose pattern. The plates have polished seat rims. The blown compote has a pontil mark and applied stem.
Set includes (5) 7″ dessert plates and (1) dessert sauce compote. One of the dessert plates can serve as a liner for the compote. Aperitif goblet shown in images is not included.
Incredible find, such a beautiful nearly untouched set. The amber color of the glass is unusual as the Rambler Rose gold encrusted decor is usually found on clear glass. The amber color multiplies the elegance of this set. In excellent condition – the gold is thick and 98% present.
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$115.00Beautiful and Large Vintage Glass Pitcher Vase With Hollow Blown Handle
Stunning vintage glass pitcher vase in light yellow graduating to orange color and diamond point pattern. The color is called Persimmon. This was made with a 4-part mold. 4-part molds were used up to the early 1900’s, rarely used after. Circa estimated to 1940.
This vintage glass pitcher vase was hand blown into mold with hand finished spout and applied free blown HOLLOW handle. The hollow handle suggests a very fine early maker. Northwood Glass produced a pattern exactly like this called Diamond Point, Westmoreland Glass called theirs English Hobnail (used as a generic name today), Cambridge Glass, Imperial Glass, New England Glass all produced English hobnail too. Actual maker unknown.
In very good++ condition. Bottom wear is heavy as it should be. Two small aged smoothed chiggers and one 1/8 inch stress mark (does not affect integrity of glass) beneath the daisy marked base. Pitcher must be turned upside-down to see it. The rest of the glass is in pristine condition. A few tiny bubbles in the glass are present and are expected in old pattern glass. The bubbles can’t be seen unless inspected closely.
Measures 7″ tall, 8.25″ from handle to spout and is 6.25″ wide. Can be used as a beverage pitcher or a floral vase.
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$140.00Art Deco English glass decanter sporting a metal and porcelain Vodka Necklace marked Made in England.
Beautiful shape and alluring color. The heavy bell shaped foot has a big intentional teardrop air bubble trapped inside. The unusual and decorative form of the foot stabilizes the large decanter.
The color is a very light yellow/green, just a hint of color. This hue has been found in glass offered by the Stourbridge glassmakers during the early Art Deco years, 1910 to 1920.
This beautiful Art Deco English glass decanter is in excellent shape. Very clean, no liquid stains. It measures 15¼” tall with stopper. Solid glass stopper is 4½” long. Bottle without stopper is 11¼” tall. Weighs 2 lbs.
The Vodka necklace is made of real porcelain with hand-written letters embedded in a metal scroll of Victorian style leaf and floral. The metal and the porcelain are in excellent condition, showing age patina. On the back side of the pendant is stamped ‘Made in England’. The necklace is original to the decanter.
Read more about European glass
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$55.00Vintage Hyacinth Vase in Monk Style
Monk style vintage Hyacinth vase, also called bulb vase, in beautiful satin blue. Place water inside and a flower or foliage bulb on top. Results in a beautiful indoor flower display.
Hyacinth vase forms often originate from Europe, but were made in all glass making countries. The monk style is particularly a European form.
Clear glass with deep satin cobalt exterior. The rims were heat polished. Blown into mold and hand-finished. In very good condition with some very light scratching to the cobalt satin acid finish.
Measures 8″ tall. Circa estimated 1940 – 1970. Could be earlier.
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$140.00Art Deco glass decanter with jigger stopper and 5 shots made in the 1920’s to 1930’s. Flashed in luminous cranberry and etched in Cornflower.
Beautiful set of Art Deco glass decanter cocktail hour accessories. Full size blown glass decanter with a stopper that serves as a shot glass. Included are five standard shot glasses in the same pattern from the same maker.
The glass was hand-formed, then flashed with a deep cranberry, almost ruby, luminous color. The Cornflower decor was wheel cut through the colored flashing revealing the colorless glass beneath.
Cornflower decor was offered by many glass-makers, but the design varied. Cambridge and Fostoria glass are well known for their Cornflower etchings, but the decor here does not match their styles. The key is the two leaves protruding from the top of the Cornflowers.
The decanter measures 9½” tall. The set is in very good condition considering its age and flashed color. There is slight flashing wear on the tips of the rims on the shot glasses. There are no chips or scratches.
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$110.00Tall Diamond Quilted Glass Vase with Alabaster Foot
Elegant, eye-catching diamond quilted glass vase with applied two-part alabaster glass foot. Vase measures 11″ tall. Big, beautiful vase can hold a large bunch of flowers.
Made by blowing two layers of glass into a diamond pattern mold. The creamy white glass (called alabaster) used on the stem and foot was hand-made in two parts and applied to the vase. The inner layer is a very dark salmon color. The 4″ wide vase opening was ruffled with blow-torch and hand tool.
Probably created in Italy for export to the U.S., but it could be early 20th Century American made. The diamond quilted cut velvet decor was popular in the Victorian era. The decor style regained popularity in the 1940’s to 1950’s.
The applied two part stem and foot point to a quality maker. Victorian era glass often sported this style of foot. During the Mid-20th Century, major Italian glass houses exported vases like this to decor distributors in the U.S. Estimated circa: 1920 to 1960.
This vase is in excellent condition.
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$60.00Antique elegant ruby blown glass with a golden glow.
Have a smoke and a little spirit in elegant style! Beautiful ruby blown glass goblet and cigarette or paraphernalia holder. Rich golden ruby color achieved using real gold from yesteryear.
In great + condition. It’s rare to find antique glass in this decor style without wear. This set is almost perfect with a few tiny pinholes and scratches of wear on the gold surface that cannot be seen unless held up to the light. The gold appears perfect under normal conditions. The flashed gold ruby is in excellent condition, bright and with a glowing gold reflection. No chips or cracks.
The cigarette holder style was made by elegant glass makers of the early 1900’s to the 1940’s. Looks like it may be by Cambridge Glass, an elegant maker of the era. This set is at least 70 years old.
The holder is 3.5″ tall with a 3.5″ base. Its turned up base was meant to be an ashtray, but don’t use it as one. The decor is delicate and will not hold up to grinding hot ashes into it. It could be used as a matchstick or other paraphernalia holder. The liquor glass stem is 4.25″ tall.
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$370.00Big hand blown art glass vase set with exterior polychrome and aventurine murrina décor.
Mysterious hand blown art glass vase set. We are unable to identify the maker or the era at this time. The only decor match we’ve found was described as “vasa Murrhina”, but it was on a vase from the first century A.D. This unique pair of vases are not from the first century. They were probably made in the 1940’s-1960’s.
They could be mid-century Italian/Murano/Venetian: Pezzato (Venini), Mosaica (Vistosi/Toso) or AVEM (Dino Martens). This high quality hand blown art glass vase set was certainly made by a master of the craft. Estimated circa 1920 – 1960.
The exterior décor process is called “Roll Up” or “laminated”. Colorful sheets of glass produced with kiln-fusing are rolled over the blown vessel, then attached to a blow pipe and blown again. It involves warm, hot, and cold methods all in unison. Very difficult to achieve.
The inner glass is blown cobalt blue (image 7). The laminated layer is not cased in clear as usually seen, it is the outer layer. Surface is textured. Multiple images included here due to difficulty in capturing the intense beauty of the vases. The laminate colors are blue, yellow, and copper aventurine. The laminate is wrapped over the vase openings which creates a stunning decor effect.
The vases are large and heavy. Measure 9.25 & 9.5″ tall, Weigh 3.75 lbs each. Slightly different height and shape on each is due the hand blowing process. Interesting soft form bullet shapes. Both in excellent condition with roughly ground pontil marks.
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$70.00Vintage decanter stopper extra tall in dark olive green glass.
Hand-made solid glass stopper measures 9.75″ long. Made in the U.S.A. during the Mid-Century Modern decor period (1940’s to 1970’s).
Please see image provided of the olive green baton stopper for exact measurements. It is in perfect condition.
This big mid-century modern vintage decanter stopper in olive green 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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Small crystal ball stopper will fit smaller decanters, cruets, jugs and perfume bottles.
Made of solid glass with a few trapped air bubbles in the ball. In excellent condition.
Use the measurements shown in the image to determine if this small crystal ball stopper will fit your container.
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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Cambridge glass stopper for #3400/92, 32 ounce ball decanter.
This Cambridge glass stopper fits their 1940’s ball decanter, but it can fit other decanters too. See image for exact measurements.
The pressed glass stopper has a square impression on the top, hard to see in the images. It is in excellent condition.
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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$45.00Big vintage emerald green glass stopper for decanters with disc topper.
Hand-made solid emerald green glass stopper measures 5″ long. Made in the U.S.A. during the Mid-Century Modern decor period (1940’s to 1970’s). Solid glass.
Please see image provided of the emerald green disc stopper for exact measurements. Probably made in Italy or by Blenko Art Glass. It is in perfect condition.
This big mid-century modern vintage decanter stopper in emerald green 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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Large antique L.E. Smith Uranium glass flower frog was made in the 1920’s to 1930’s for assistance in flower arranging. The surface of the frog dome has little squiggly lines resembling hay. 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.
This L.E. Smith Uranium glass flower 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 bowl or vase 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 L.E. Smith frog measures 4½” in diameter. The base is 4″ wide. Your flower vessel must have an 4″ wide opening for the frog to sit upon the rim. The frog has 16 holes. It is in perfect condition.
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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$45.00Large antique Black Amethyst glass flower frog was made in the 1920’s to 1930’s for assistance in flower arranging. It’s color is called Black Amethyst. It looks black, but is actually a very dark purple glass. In days gone by glass makers used dense purple or red glass to create black looking glass because they did not have a recipe for pure black glass.
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.
If you plan to use it as a rim balanced flower frog, your vessel opening rim must measure 3 ¼” to 4″ wide. The total width (diameter) of the round frog is 4½” wide. The frog rim is ¹⁄8″ inch wide. Stands 1¾” tall. The dome will rise above the level of the rim 1″. The flower stem holes are punched through (the punched through areas on the base reveal the true color, purple, when held to the light).
It weighs a tad over 1 lb. It is in great condition with one tiny sliver chip on the edge of the rim (view in image 1), 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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$225.00Highly Stylized Cased Glass Jug With Metallic Filaments Circa 1935
Made in the method of Crepuscolo glass. Quality hand blown cased art glass internally decorated with metallic strands and particles.
Crepuscolo is an Italian glass decor technique using steel or copper wool. The word ‘Crepuscolo’ means ‘dusk’ or ‘twilight’ in Italian. Crepuscolo glass technique was invented (or rediscovered) by Ercole Barovier (Murano, 1889-1974; Italian Glass Master). In the Barovier examples we’ve seen, the metallic strands are more pronounced and ‘wirey’. The same technique was used with this pitcher.
Inner layer is solid black glass, decor is greenish gold metal mesh and strands, cased in clear with applied blown handle. The combined decor techniques make this art glass pitcher appear to be highly polished black granite. We believe the metal is copper, with a greenish tint due to age of copper used, or more likely the black glass layer behind it.
Requires two hands to pour because it is heavy; one hand holding the handle, the other under the base. The handle is strong, very usable as a beverage pitcher or a vase. White spots in images are light reflections. Makes a striking floral vase too.
Big, full-sized pitcher, weighs 5 lbs. Measures 10″ tall and 9″ at widest. In excellent condition. Art Deco era styling and Crespuscolo glass decor suggest it was made in the 1930’s to 1940’s. Probably of Italian descent. Unmarked.
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$45.00Art Deco Hand Painted Large Ruffled Ball Vase
Roaring 1920’s Art Deco decor glass marigold luster ball vase with enamel décor. Possibly made by Jeannette Glass. Big beauty. Large enough for two big handfuls of posies.
Thick, mold-blown ball vase with optic panels, marigold luster and hand-painted stylized florals and trim. The ruffles were hand-tooled and heat finished. Measures 7.5” tall, 7” wide with a girth of 19”. Weighs 3 lbs.
The glass in perfect condition. The enamel is 95% present. No major enamel missing, just worn a bit thin. The luster is in good condition, with the normal age-wear pin-holes and fading from cleaning. Only seen when held to the light. In normal indoor lighting, the luster looks very good, but you can see a couple tiny spots of wear on the luster. Heavy band of bottom-wear indicative of it’s old age.
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$120.00Set of 6 Art Deco Blown Glass Hoop Tumbler Set in Copen Blue
Blown glass hoop tumbler set of 6 made of high quality glass with weighted bases. Hooped glass was popular in the Art Deco era through the Mid-20th Century.
We are unsure of the maker, but lean towards Scandinavian origin. Tiffin Glass (USA) made Swedish styled glass much like this too. The color matches Tiffin’s Copen Blue, a light smoky blue.
Five of the 6 tumblers are in like-new condition. One tumbler has some light scratching on the hoops. No chips or cracks or liquid stains. Measure 5″ tall, 4″ at widest (base hoop) and weigh 1/2 lb.
Full size vintage glass tumblers great for everyday use. Bases are weighted with an inch of solid glass to prevent tipping.
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$40.00Lido Pattern Elegant Glass Lido Etched Comport by Fostoria USA
Stylish Lido pattern elegant glass comport to enhance your table. Perfect for those fancy tidbits. Excellent as a hostess gift.
The Lido etching resembles Palm trees. Fostoria sales literature suggested this pattern would compliment the “Swedish Modern table”. The fancy stem is part of Fostoria’s Baroque line.
Made of high quality crystal. Beautiful, versatile vintage comport perfect table or bar.
Stands 6″ tall with a 6.5″ wide bowl. Original form part number 2496, Lido plate etching number 329 produced between 1937 and 1955. In like-new condition.
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Glass bell decanter stopper made of solid glass. Colorless, will go well with any large decanter, jug or bottle.
Solid glass Bell decanter stopper measures 4¾” long. See image for exact measurements.
In excellent condition. Beautiful clarity. We have another bell stopper which is slightly smaller than this one.
To determine if this glass bell decanter 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.