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Bristol & Nailsea glass

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century, with a break between the 1920s and 1980s. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

2023-09-13 Blue Bristol Glass Inscription 01
2023-09-13 Blue Bristol Glass Inscription 01
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2023-09-13 Blue Bristol Glass Inscription 02
2023-09-13 Blue Bristol Glass Inscription 02
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Bristol blue glass manufacture arp
Bristol blue glass manufacture arp
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Bristol Blue Glass Heron
Bristol Blue Glass Heron
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Bristol Blue Glass Heron Base
Bristol Blue Glass Heron Base
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Where to buy

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Each link opens a live, image-rich search for this craft on that marketplace. Listings rotate constantly; authenticate significant pieces independently — attribution quality varies widely outside museum collections.