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  • Acid etched pattern called Frost on large crystal bowl by Paden City Glass, USA circa 1930s.Magnified acid etched pattern called Frost by Paden City Glass, USA circa 1930s.
    $95.00

    Elegant 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.

    About Paden City Glass

  • Huge Mod Art Glass Mid-Century Balloon Vase Ruby OpticIt's huge, larger than you think. Would make a beautiful floor vase if kept from areas where a foot could hit it. Can be a plant holder, ferns look awesome.
    $165.00

    Fabulously large mod art glass snifter goblet vase in Ruby and Amber optic.

    This is one of the largest 1950’s – 1960’s mod art glass snifters we’ve seen. Stands 18″ tall, 9″ at widest with a girth of 26″ on a 6.5″ wide foot. Italian makers were responsible for most of these extreme large vases produced in the mid-20th century. American makers also got in on the fad and produced items like this.

    It’s huge, larger than you think. Would make a beautiful floor vase if kept from areas where a foot could hit it. Can be a plant holder, ferns look awesome. Never put dirt inside though, use a plant pot that will sit inside the 6″ opening and remove the pot before watering.

    Hand blown. Huge bowl was blown from an optic mold. Hand-formed stem is applied to the vessel, foot is applied to the stem. The vessel has a light vertical disc optic, hard to see and won’t come out well in images. Provides a nice fluid sparkly glow. The stem has a unintentional internal bubble that can be clearly seen in the images (often seen in vintage hand made glass). There are a couple of small unintentional bubbles on the foot. Not uncommon for this style of blown glass from the mid-century. In excellent condition. 

  • Giant brandy snifter vase from mid-20th Century Italy. Especially popular form made by many glass artists. This one was made by a pro. It has a spiral optic that is mesmerizing.The spiral optic produces a zig-zag illusion as the light shines through the moss black glass.
    $140.00

    One of the most impressive giant brandy snifter vases we’ve seen. Super classy.

    Giant brandy snifter vase from mid-20th Century Italy. Especially popular form made by many glass artists. This one was made by a pro. It has a spiral optic that is mesmerizing. Most of the oversize snifter vases had various optic decors, but a beautiful spiral twist like this is rarely seen.

    The spiral optic produces a zig-zag illusion as the light shines through the moss black glass. Such a great color, goes with nearly every decor. The slight hint of dark moss green shows best under lights (see image 3 for best color representation) It’s a rich masculine color.

    It’s huge, will hold armfuls of flowers, or a trailing plant in a 5″ wide pot (mouth width). It stands 12.75″ tall on a 6.76″ wide foot. It is 9½ at it’s widest with a 27″ all around widest girth. Weighs 3 lbs. Shown in image 4 with a 7.25″ tall brandy snifter vase.

    The bowl was hand-blown from an optic spiral mold. The stem and foot were hand-made separately and applied. It has a heavy round pontil mark on the base of the low domed foot. The mouth rim is lightly ruffled. In perfect condition. Circa 1950’s – 1960’s.

  • Big Blenko Art Glass plates hand-made exactly as they were made in 17th Century Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.A. They measure approximately 11 3/4" round.
    $140.00

    Blenko Art Glass Plates Made for Williamsburg Colony in Hand Formed Glass

    Big Blenko Art Glass plates hand-made exactly as they were made in 17th Century Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.A. They measure approximately 11 3/4″ round. The size varies slightly because they were hand-formed.

    In the early 1920’s, Williamsburg historians recreated the ‘Williamsburg Colony’ in the city as a tourist attraction. They outfitted the colony with exact reproductions of items used by the early American settlers. Blenko glass received the first glassware contract, and later the contract was given to Leerdam, a Dutch glassworks.

    The Blenko Art Glass plates have no chips or cracks. They are in original condition. The rim is folded under. The pontil marks have been ground rough, and the glass is peppered with trapped bubbles and furnace inclusions, just like you’d see in early American glass.

    Blenko collectors know that much of Blenko’s ‘colorless’ glass has a very light tint of blue, especially when viewed under bright light.  One plate shows a strong stain of blue in the center, one has less blue.

    About Blenko Art Glass

  • Top of the line fine cut crystal goblets.Top quality vintage crystal goblets with intricate stem.
    $20.00

    Beautiful 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.

  • Beautiful intricate paperweight with ruby jewels nestled in a pink cloud surrounded by floating bubbles.
    $45.00

    Beautiful intricate paperweight with ruby jewels nestled in a pink cloud surrounded by floating bubbles.

    A worn “Crystal Art Glass Cambridge O.” paper label on the bottom has been protected and secured by tape.

    According to the expert at Allan’s Paperweights:

    “John Degenhart was born in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1884.  He started working in glass at the Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton Company factory in Findlay, Ohio at the age of ten.  John’s brother Charles, also worked at Dalzell.  In 1901, both joined Cambridge Glass in Cambridge, Ohio.

    The original paperweight production was the work of Charles and his two sons.  John also produced paperweights to help meet the demand.  This started as an after hours activity in the 1920s while the men worked at Cambridge Glass (with the approval of the company).  John retired from Cambridge Glass in 1946 and opened the Crystal Art Glass Company shortly after that.  Most of the early production was devoted to paperweights.”

    Condition is perfect. The paperweight is 3-1/16″ in diameter and 2-5/8″ high.  Weighs 1¼ lbs. Circa approx. 1947.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Iconic Dino Martens Oriente design oval cased art glass bowl in excellent condition. The Oriente line was made infamous at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia.This bowl uses all the correct colors and gold aventurine of the original design but does not have the linear graphics. It is cased in white (lattimo) glass. We believe this piece may have been made by Fratelli Toso glass-works in the late 1960's to 1970's.
    $190.00

    Iconic Dino Martens Oriente design oval cased art glass bowl in excellent condition.

    According to the book “Venetian Art Glass” by Marino Barovier, the Oriente decor (designed by Dino Martens) was made infamous at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia in 1952 when it received widespread recognition.  At the time, Dino (originally known as Corrado Martens) was free-lancing for Aureliano Toso’s glassworks in Italy. Since then the highly sought after polychrome and aventurine mottled decor was expanded to include many more models. Aureliano’s son, Fratelli Toso carried the line onward.

    The original Dino Martens items included graphics accomplished with zanfirico and reticello rods inserted, resulting in grids and abstract faces and/or flowers.  The original design was cased in thick colorless glass.

    This bowl uses all the correct colors and gold aventurine of the original design but does not have the linear graphics. It is cased in white (lattimo) glass. We believe this piece may have been made by Fratelli Toso glass-works in the late 1960’s to 1970’s.

    In excellent condition. Measures 10″ x 9″ oval, 2½” tall. Weighs nearly 3 lbs. Multiple uses; flowers, candy, dip, catch-all, cigar ashtray, etc.

    Italian Glass – Venetian – Murano

  • Hand formed glass. Vintage collectible figurine Handmade in 1970's West Virginia. USA. Mid-20th Century mod art glass.Measures just over 5" tall. Shown next to a scarce Pilgrim Art Glass (same era) to help illustrate the intense color.
    $45.00

    Retro Vintage Collectible Figurine by Rainbow Art Glass with Sticker

    Vintage critter figurine Handmade in 1970’s West Virginia. USA. Mid-20th Century mod art glass…door mouse? Cute spunky animal looks like it’s reaching up for a hug.

    In perfect condition with original 1970’s Rainbow Art Glass label. Beautiful, hand-mixed, deep dark cobalt blue color. Hand-formed of solid glass.

    Measures just over 5″ tall. Shown next to a scarce Pilgrim Art Glass (same era) owl in image 5, available separately. Shown in image 6 atop a light box to help illustrate the intense color.

    Perfect gift for the cobalt blue glass and/or cute vintage collectible figurine collector.

    About Rainbow Art Glass

  • Bischoff Art Glass beverage set of 7 in dark beautiful emerald crackle. Pre-designer Blenko Art Glass emerald crackle beverage set of 8.  Includes (6) Flip Tumblers part no. C496 and (1) large pitcher part no. 915 with elongated neck.
    $245.00

    Bischoff Art Glass crackle beverage set of 7 in dark beautiful emerald. 

    Includes (6) tall flip tumblers and (1) large pitcher #8.

    Hand-blown vintage Mid-20th Century glass made in the U.S.A.. All have pontil scars on the seat. The colorless handle was hand-formed and applied to pitcher.

    The Flips are approx. 6¾” tall and weigh ½ lb each. Flip tumbler height varies slightly due to the hand-blowing process. The big, heavy pitcher stands 11¼” tall and weighs 4½ lbs. (Note: Always lift heavy pitchers with one hand cradling the seat and one hand on the handle.)

    Thick walled glass with wide crackle finish. Crackle decor accomplished by dipping warm form in cold water. Beautiful deep emerald color.

    Original matched set – color matches exactly. These items were created at the same time and sold as a set. They are at least 50 years old.

    Bischoff Art Glass competed with the likes of Blenko, Pilgrim and Viking, all icons of the USA’s East Coast studio glassmakers of the 1950s to 1960s.

    All are in excellent condition. Rare find.

    About Blenko Art Glass

  • Retro vintage glass vase tower stands 12" tall, weighs 2½ lbs. This is a heavy, thick-walled vase.This fantastic retro vintage glass vase is large enough for an armful of flowers. Unique authentic retro decor.
    $60.00

    Tall Retro Vintage Glass Vase in Grape Amethyst Crinkle Pattern

    Retro vintage glass vase tower stands 12″ tall, weighs 2½ lbs. This is a heavy, thick-walled vase.

    The retro Crinkle decor could be Seneca’s Driftwood, Morgantown’s Crinkle or Bryce’s El Rancho pattern. The pattern by all three maker’s was strikingly similar. Fun for collector’s of crinkle pattern because the items by all three makers mixed and matched very well.

    Beautiful rich dark grape amethyst distinctly retro modern color. Circa 1960’s to 1970’s. Blown into mold with heat finished rim, no visible seams. Sparkling clean, no damage.

    This fantastic retro vintage glass vase is large enough for an armful of flowers. Unique authentic retro decor.

    About Morgantown Glass

  • Unusual shaped square bowl with a deep round well in the center. Big, heavy and beautiful. Looks like a ‘black hole’ gobbling up galaxies. The murrine ‘galaxies’ are surrounded by large flake silver aventurine that look like distant stars.Hand-made by an Italian master of the craft. This type of 1940’s – 1950’s art glass is usually credited to Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.)’. A great artist named Galliano Ferro who worked with A.Ve.M. before he formed his own glass company in 1955. This beautiful bowl looks like his work.
    $240.00

    Murano Art Glass black amethyst galaxy bowl.

    Unusual shaped square bowl with a deep round well in the center. Big, heavy and beautiful. Looks like a ‘black hole’ gobbling up galaxies. The murrine ‘galaxies’ are surrounded by large flake silver aventurine that look like distant stars.

    Loaded with big silver aventurine flakes and colorful murrina. The black glass is actually very dark amethyst. It appears dark black normally, but when held up to the light you can see the glints of purple. Using very dark red or purple glass was the method of creating black glass in the past.

    In perfect condition with heavy bottom-wear (from years of surface contact on the seat). The white glare marks on the bowl are light reflections. Measures 10” diagonal, 8″ at widest and stands 2½″ tall. Weighs 2½” lbs.

    Hand-made by an Italian master of the craft. This type of 1940’s – 1950’s art glass is usually credited to Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.)’. A great artist named Galliano Ferro who worked with A.Ve.M. before he formed his own glass company in 1955. This beautiful bowl looks like his work. The bowl was not marked by the maker.

    Mesmerizing bowl is a beauty for your side-table. Can be used as a candle holder (always remove metal wick holder at base of modern candles before using in vintage glass).

    Italian Glass – Venetian – Murano

     

  • Mid-century modern art glass candle holder. Hand-blown modernist glass circa 1960's - 1970's.Mid-century modern art glass candle holder. Hand-blown modernist glass circa 1960's - 1970's.
    $45.00

    Mid-century modern hand-blown candle holder.

    Hand-blown by artist in three parts. The domed foot is applied to the solid glass ball knop stem. The candle cup was applied to the stem. The orb knop has very tiny trapped air bubbles.

    Maker unknown. A good possibility would be Wedgwood of England or Cambridge Glass (USA) Line 3013.

    Band of bottom-wear on domed foot rim indicates age. Made in the mid-20th century.

    In excellent condition. Measures 5.5″ tall, dome foot is 4.25″ wide. Candle cup fits up to a 2.5″ round votive.

  • Retro vintage table glass dining set by Federal Glass, Circa 1950’s-1960’s.  This distinctive pattern is call Petal #2829.  In beautiful light amber glass called Sungold. Set of 16 consists of (2) 11.5″ platter/dinner plates, (4) 9″ dinner/salad plates, (5) 6.5″ liner or bread plates, and (3) 5.5″ sauce/service bowls.

    Retro vintage table glass dining set by Federal Glass, Circa 1950’s-1960’s.  

    This distinctive pattern is call Petal #2829.  In beautiful light amber glass called Sungold.

    Set of 16 consists of (2) 11.5″ platter/dinner plates, (4) 9″ dinner/salad plates, (5) 6.5″ liner or bread plates, and (3) 5.5″ sauce/service bowls.

    All are in perfect condition except (1) 11½” platter/dinner plate. This plate has an obvious chip off one petal end. Shown in images. Set weighs 12 lbs.

    Made of vintage thick pressed pattern glass. Looks amazing on the dining table.

    Read more about the Federal Petal pattern

    Read more about Federal Glass, U.S.A.

    A Federal Case: Petal Pattern #2829

  • Rare Federal Flower Petal glass candle holder lanterns with matching bowl and plate.Set includes 2 hard to find finger candle lantern sets and matching service bowl with liner.
    $75.00

    Flower Petal Glass Vintage Finger Candles and Bonn Bonn with Liner

    Rare Federal Flower Petal glass candle holder lanterns with matching bowl and plate. Circa 1950’s-1960’s. The distinctive pattern is called Petal #2829.

    Set includes 2 hard to find finger candle lantern sets. Matching service bowl with liner added to complete the decor set for your table.

    Made of vintage thick pressed colorless pattern glass. Looks amazing on the dining or end table. All in excellent condition.

    Learn more about the Federal Petal pattern.

    Learn more about Federal Glass, U.S.A.

  • Spring Blossom Crazy Daisy spoon rest rarely seen. In excellent condition.
    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…

    Rarely seen ‘go along’ spoon rest for the Corning Spring Blossom Livingware and Anchor Hocking kitchenware lines.

    It’s in excellent condition! Made of a sturdy resin. Perfect addition for the Spring Blossom/Crazy Daisy dinner ware collector.

    Made in the 1970’s. Measures 8″ long, 4″ wide and ¾” thick.  Great gift for the collector. Awesome for any retro style kitchen.

  • Corelle Spring Blossom dinnerware set of 48. Excellent for for outdoor dining, picnics, everyday dining.Corelle Spring Blossom dinnerware set of 48. Excellent for for outdoor dining, picnics, everyday dining.
    $225.00

    Spring Blossom Livingware by Corelle great for outdoor and casual dining.

    Set of 48 items! Includes:

    • (7) Dinner plates or platters 10¼ round
    • (17) Dinner plates 8½” round
    • (9) Cups
    • (9) Cup saucers
    • (1) Low sauce bowl 5½” round
    • (1) Creamer
    • (1) Sugar
    • (3) Bowls 6½” round.

    Made popular in the 1970’s by Corning. Anchor Hocking made ‘go along’ kitchen items for this pattern; mixing bowls, casseroles, tableware, etc.. Decor is affectionately called Crazy Daisy by collectors.

    Perfect for your next outdoor dining experience. Great for everyday casual dining. Dishwasher safe, oven safe, microwave safe. Takes a lot to break these dishes, very sturdy. All items are in great condition. No scratching, staining or chips.

  • Depression Glass fork and spoon serving utensils.Depression Glass fork and spoon serving utensils.
    $15.00

    Set of Depression Glass serving utensils.

    Depression Glass fork and spoon servers in excellent condition. Each measure 9¼” long.

  • Vintage English Hobnail milk glass long bowl, vase and candle holders. Marked Westmoreland Glass.
    $145.00

    English Hobnail milk glass table or console centerpiece ensemble.

    Made in the 1940’s – 1950’s by Westmoreland Glass, U.S.A. All items except the long bowl are marked by maker, WG embossed on the seats. Westmoreland Glass was an elegant glass maker of the early to mid 20th century, USA. They are no longer in business.

    Thick, sturdy milk glass in English hobnail. Hobnails are flattened with four points. Normal hobnail pattern is rounded. The long bowl has a Sawtooth rim.

    The vintage fan vase measures 5.25″ tall, 6.5″ wide and 1 5/8″ thick.  It is in excellent condition. The long bowl measures 12″ long & 5″ wide. The long bowl has a sliver chip off one of the sharp Sawtooth points. See images. The candlestick holders are 5″ tall, one has a sliver chip on the base which can’t be seen, the other in excellent condition.

    Well-made and sturdy opaque white glass goes with any color scheme. Beautiful and elegant decor focal point set.

  • Vintage Venetian glass golden Topaz free-form ashtray from the elegant days of Sophia Loren.Beautiful hand-made Venetian art glass canary yellow bowl with 1960's label.
    $70.00

    Vintage Venetian glass golden Topaz free-form ashtray from the elegant days of Sophia Loren.

    Watch Sophia’s old movies and you’ll see lots of examples of mid-century elegant Italian glass in the movie sets. The Venetian glass of the mid-20th century was upscale and fancy. An bowl like this was her style. Beautiful, elegant, memorable.

    This old Italian beauty still retains its original label. Label reads: Vetro Artistico Veneziano Handmade Genuine Venetian Glass Made in Italy. Made in the 1950’s to 1960’s. At least 60 years old.

    Weighs 1 lb. Measures 4¼” round, 2¼” tall. Nice deep bowl to catch and retain the ash. Rim was hand-formed to provide rests of different sizes. Accommodates all size smokes plus pipe resting. Makes a lovely flower, candy or candle bowl when not in ash service.

    Beautiful golden yellow color lightens and darkens according to the thickness of the glass. In excellent condition.

    Italian Glass – Venetian – Murano

  • Large glass mushroom stopper for decanter.Large colorless glass mushroom stopper for decanter.
    $45.00

    Tip of insert is 1 1/16″ wide. It tapers up to 1¾” wide at the base of the mushroom head. This stopper has an insert that can sit flush with the bottle neck or raised above the bottle neck. It measures 5½” tall and 6″ wide. Hollow colorless glass in perfect 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’ should match the inner diameter (width) of the bottle neck opening exactly or just very slightly smaller. Some stopper inserts can sit above the neck of the bottle. 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.

  • Antique 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 stemware and bowls have optic panels, hand-cutting/engraving, and fire-polished finishing.  Superb quality crystal. They produce long, lingering tones when plinked.
    $160.00

    Antique 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.

  • Blown Czech glass Atomic style decanterMid-century Century blown Czech glass decanter with gold decor.
    $85.00

    Hand blown glass Atomic Era Borske Sklo Czech decanter.

    Retro Bohemian blown Czech glass decanter in Emerald Green with real gold decor and original solid glass Jetson style stopper.

    This is a large blown Czech glass decanter, measuring 14″ tall. Hand blown and hand decorated. 1950’s Bohemian Glass made by Borske Sklo Glassworks, Czechoslovakia (now known as the Czech Republic).

    In great+ condition. Gold decor is 98% present. Very small sliver chip on inner side of rim (can’t be seen unless looked for) where stopper meets decanter neck. Solid glass stopper and bottle neck are ground to fit snug. The vase shown in image 2 is not included.

    Black streaks showing in the images are caused by light reflection on the gold. There are no vertical black marks on the glass or the gold. The gold decor is solid.

    Great conversation starter and useful decor for your bar.

    Czech Glass – Bohemian Glass

  • Interesting set of Early American pressed glass with a concave circle pattern. It is a 'Thousand Eye' type, reflects the circles within the circles. We have not found a positive identification of the pattern.Antique glass bowl measures 7" round and 2" tall. Antique glass cruet sized jug is 5¾" tall. Circa estimated to the EAPG era, 1850 to 1910. Probably American made, but could be Irish.
    $65.00

    Interesting set of Early American pressed glass with a concave circle pattern. It is a ‘Thousand Eye’ type, reflects the circles within the circles. We have not found a positive identification of the pattern.

    The bowl was formed with a four-part mold and is in perfect condition. The jug was blown into a two-part mold with pontil evidence on the base. The jug has a horizontal sharp ringed neck. The rim has sharp vertical ridges and a flat 4-corner spout. There is a tiny imperceptible sliver chip on top-flat surface of the 4-corner rim. Both items were finished with fire-polishing.

    Bowl measures 7″ round and 2″ tall. Cruet sized jug is 5¾” tall. Cork is not original (lol). The jug probably had a matching stopper when produced.

    Circa estimated to the EAPG era, 1850 to 1910. Probably American made, but could be Irish.

    American Glass

     

  • Big, beautiful vintage mid-century modern Murano art glass horse. This vintage Italian glass pony weighs in at 2¼ lbs and stands 9¾" tall, 8½" long and 3½" thick.Vintage Italian glass pony. Circa 1960's to 1970's. Maker unknown, but certainly from one of the great glass houses of Murano, Italy.

    SOLD

    Big, beautiful vintage mid-century modern Murano art glass horse.

    This vintage Italian glass pony weighs in at 2¼ lbs and stands 9¾” tall, 8½” long and 3½” thick. It was blown hollow in multiple parts, then applied together by the artist.

    Playful pony n excellent condition. Hollow parts are airtight, no fogging. No chips. Perfect. Blown in amber and crystal quality vintage glass.

    Circa 1960’s to 1970’s. Maker unknown, but certainly from one of the great glass houses of Murano, Italy.

    Great gift for the horse lover. Excellent decor for a high shelf in the kids room.

     

  • Beautiful emerald green glass vase encased in quality crystal. Hand-made in Italy, circa 1970's. The style and form of this vase is often attributed to Seguso (Mid-20th Century Italian glass).Beautiful emerald green glass vase encased in quality crystal. Hand-made in Italy, circa 1970's.
    $70.00

    Beautiful emerald green glass vase encased in quality crystal. Hand-made in Italy, circa 1970’s.

    The style and form of this vase is often attributed to Seguso (Mid-20th Century Italian glass). The Seguso glass house did make a form like this, including the encased twisted colored glass in the tail. A vase exactly like this in emerald and crystal with applied fin feet is shown at Worthpoint.com as a Seguso piece.

    High quality glass. The vessel was blown from on optic mold providing the vertical optic panels. The fins were crafted separately and applied. The twisted emerald glass encased in the tail is a difficult decor to achieve.

    In excellent condition. Measures 8″ tall and 5½” at widest.

    Italian Glass – Venetian – Murano

  • Handmade vintage Murano art glass owl with green millefiori eyes.
    $95.00

    Handmade vintage Murano art glass owl with green millefiori eyes.

    Mid-20th century Italian made owl figurine possibly by Franco Moretti. Certainly vintage Murano glass by one of the fine glass makers of the time.

    Quality multi-color glass layered by hand and encased with crystal. Inner layer of colorless glass is cased with Lattimo (milk glass) providing opacity. The Lattimo layer is cased with the colored mottled glass. The owl’s body has silver leaf in the colored glass layer and expertly controlled bubbles inside the red glass head. The green millefiori eyes and colorless beak were applied. The figurine is solid glass, not hollow.

    In excellent condition. Big owl figurine stands 5″ tall, 3″ at widest and weighs 1.6 lbs.

     

    Italian Glass – Venetian – Murano

  • An unusual set of Blenko Art Glass bookends. Nicely detailed sculptured American Indian bust. They were designed by Don Shepherd (1974 - 1988) as part of the 'IceFlow' line produced in 1977.Nice vintage quality thick, heavily textured glass. The room lighting enhances the decor by lighting it up in areas and by reflecting nearby colors.
    $125.00

    Large and Heavy Blenko Art Glass Bookends by Don Shepherd

    Here’s an unusual set of Blenko Art Glass bookends.  Nicely detailed sculptured American Indian bust. They were designed by Don Shepherd (1974 – 1988) as part of the ‘IceFlow’ line produced in 1977.

    Big solid chunks of clay molded colorless glass weigh 9 lbs total. Guaranteed to hold your books without slipping.

    Nice vintage quality thick, heavily textured Blenko Glass bookends. The room lighting enhances the decor by lighting it up in areas and by reflecting nearby colors. Really beautiful.

    They stand 9½” tall, 4½” wide and 2½” thick. Weigh 4½ lbs each.

    About Blenko Art Glass

  • Large antique crystal decanter with original hollow, ground to fit stopper. Made of quality, thick leaded crystal. Weighs 4 Lbs. Stands 15" tall.In excellent condition. Sparkling clean inside and out. Stopper is ground to fit. No seams. Beautiful, majestic addition to your bar.
    $165.00

    Grand 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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  • Mid 1950's art glass hand blown vessels for the vanity or table. Beautiful set by Rainbow Art Glass made in the USA.The stoppered jug part no. was 781, and it came in six different fab shapes. Great fun to collect all shapes. The two-handled pot hasn't been spotted in reference material.
    $65.00

    Vintage Muranese Art Glass Hand Blown Stoppered Jug and Handled Bowl by Rainbow

    Mid 1950’s art glass hand blown vessels for the vanity or table. Beautiful set by Rainbow Art Glass made in the USA.

    Both were blown by hand with mottled white decor.  The mottled decor combined with the style of the form was called ‘Muranese’ (Murano style), according to distributor ‘Belknap’ in their 1955 catalog, see image.

    The jug/cruet has its original, fitted double-ball stopper. The dual handled urn is a scarce item, rarely seen today. The urn is slightly darker in color than the jug due to old-fashioned methods of mixing glass colors (by hand). Different batches of the same color often had slightly different tones.

    Pontil scars from the glassblower’s punty on the base. Image 5 includes a large cobalt blue goblet to help show size and color.

    Both in excellent condition. The jug measures 6″ tall. The urn is 3.25″tall and 4.25″ wide from handle to handle. The stoppered jug part no. was 781, and it came in six different fab shapes. Great fun to collect all shapes. The two-handled pot hasn’t been spotted in reference material.

    About Rainbow Art Glass

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