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 PIPE,CIGAR VINTAGE LEADED CRYSTAL ASHTRAY VERY RARE HEAVY NR WRINKLE FINISH US $29.99 
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 J.G. DURAND LEADED CRYSTAL ELEGANT CAT SCULPTURE VERY RARE US $19.99
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 J.G. DURAND LEADED CRYSTAL ELEGANT HORSE BUST SCULPTURE VERY RARE US $19.99
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 Waterford Vase - Lismore 10" - Leaded Crystal US $115.00
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 Mikasa Crystal Bowl (Leaded) US $35.00
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 Unusual Leaded Crystal Embossd Daisies Footed Vase-MINT US $24.99
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 Waterford Blarney (Later) Bowl Leaded Crystal 4" D TM ca 1953-2008 US $35.00
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 Crystal prism teardrops 3 new leaded Crystal 1.5" drops US $11.99
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 Crystal prism drop 3 new leaded Crystal 1.5" drops US $11.99
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 Vintage 1950s SET OF 4 VILLEROY & BOCH Leaded Crystal CORDIAL GLASSES US $199.99
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 Vintage 1950s SET OF 6 VILLEROY & BOCH Leaded Crystal BRANDY SNIFTERS US $299.99
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 Vintage 1950s SET OF 10 VILLEROY & BOCH Leaded Crystal LONG STEM WINE GLASSES US $399.99
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 Vintage 1950s SET OF 4 VILLEROY & BOCH Leaded Crystal WINE GLASSES US $199.99
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 24% LEADED CRYSTAL TRINKET BOX-MADE IN YUGOSLAVIA US $9.99
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 SUGAR AND CREAMER LEADED CRYSTAL MATCHING SET BRAND UNKNOWN US $39.99
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 Antique Brass Oil Lamp, Leaded Crystal Glass Top, Ornate, Markings on bottom US $50.00
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 Leaded Crystal Vase Cylinder w Fan Cuts at Top 8 1/4" T US $18.50
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 5 inch LEADED CRYSTAL ASHTRAY BRAND UNKNOWN EXCELENT CONDITION US $19.99
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 5 P Leaded CRYSTAL Glass DECANTER Set 4 Double Old Fashioned Glasses Badash NEW US $179.95
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 Czech "HOSPITALITY PINEAPPLE" - 24% Leaded Heavy Crystal Pedestal Bowl US $9.99
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 Vintage 8 Leaded Crystal in nice Jewel Case by Post House US $79.99
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 BEAUTIFUL VNT 3 FOOTED LEADED CRYSTAL CUT GLASS BOWL ** US $34.99
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 Lot of 6, 2 in long leaded crystal prisms , lamp repair parts US $5.50
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 Vintage Heavy Leaded Crystal Trinket Box Hinged US $39.00
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 Pair of Imperial full leaded Crystal interchange Candlesticks Holders US $89.99
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 LEADED CRYSTAL CLEAR STOPPER ROUND/FLAT 3 1/2" H GLOWS US $22.50
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 QUEEN LACE CRYSTAL TALL 14" VASE LEADED CUT GLASS BOHEMIA INTRICATE PATTERN US $99.99
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 Dartington 24% Fully Leaded Crystal Vase 7 1/4" x 5 3/4" Partial Label Vintage US $15.40
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 24% LEADED CRYSTAL MADE IN CZECH REPUBLIC, HOLIDAY ORNAMENT US $14.95
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 Cranberry Ruby Red Cut to Clear 24% Leaded Crystal Vase Czech Bohemian Flower US $17.95
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 Lenox Leaded Crystal Windswept Swirl Pattern Decor Small Flower Vase Centerpiece US $14.95
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 Lenox Leaded Crystal Windswept Swirl Pattern Decor Under Platter 11 Inch Dinner US $14.95
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 Leaded Crystal Pineapple Gray Cut Wine Clear Frost Stem US $9.50
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 Genuine Leaded Crystal Ring Holder - Made in Yugoslavia US $12.99
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 Cristal d'Arques Chambery Vase Leaded Crystal 7 3/4" H US $13.50
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 Genuine Leaded Stained Glass Star Ornament Wall Window Hanging Green Crystal US $22.00
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 Leaded Cut Strawberry Diamond Crystal Ftd Jelly Compote US $22.00
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 Shannon Designs of Ireland 24% Leaded Crystal Decanter Czech Republic 12.75" US $10.95
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 Astral Joan (Diamond Fan) Cut Leaded Crystal Carafe 6"T US $34.50
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 Crystal prism heart shapped 3 new leaded Crystal 1" hearts US $11.99
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 Stunning Pair Italian Leaded Crystal Gilt Leaf Wired Sconces C1950s US $1,249.00
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 Crystal prism ball new leaded Crystal 1.5 inch ball US $12.99
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 Beautiful Leaded Crystal Eagle Decanter with Top US $33.59
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 VILLEROY & BOCH PIG FARM HOG CLEAR LEADED CRYSTAL 2 INCHES TALL UNBOXED US $3.99
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 38mm Green U-Drop Icicle Crystal Prism 30% Leaded Wholesale CCI US $3.99
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 Antique Leaded /Cut Crystal Bowl - Large Perfect condition unsigned US $10.00
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 VINTAGE CLEAR LEADED CRYSTAL ART GLASS CHRISTMAS TREES QTY 2 US $29.95
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 FULLY LEADED CRYSTAL SPADE SHAPED TRINKET BOX W/LID-POLAND US $12.99
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 Lenox Leaded Crystal Mickey and Minnie Salt and Pepper Shakers US $10.00
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 PAIR SET 2 MIKASA GERMANY LEADED CRYSTAL CANDLE HOLDERS GOLD TRIM MINT US $12.99
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 Elegant 24% Leaded Crystal Glass Butterfly Lided Box US $35.00
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 VILLEROY & BOCH HEDGE HOG CLEAR LEADED CRYSTAL 2 INCHES TALL UNBOXED US $2.99
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 WATERFORD CRYSTAL 5" DIAMETER X 3" HIGH CUT LEADED CRYSTAL BOWL US $11.01
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 Antique Boudoir Small Chandelier w/ Leaded Crystal Spear Prisms 50+ 4 Layers vtg US $199.99
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 SHANNON CRYSTAL - DESIGNS OF IRELAND - 24% LEADED CRYSTAL US $52.50
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 French leaded crystal dog US $24.99
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 FULLY LEADED CRYSTAL GIFT BOX WITH FROSTED GLASS RIBBON~POLAND~MINT US $14.99
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 BEAUTIFUL 11"TALL CANDLEHOLDER OVER 24% LEADED PBO CRYSTAL GLASS SO ITALY US $9.99
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 Bohemian Kusak Leaded Crystal Plain Bowl Pedestal Foot US $24.50
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 Exquisite Antique Leaded Thick Glass Hand Cut Crystal Decanter Vase Deep Cut 8" US $19.99
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 Thank You Present for Teacher: Leaded Crystal Apple US $1.50
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 Elegant Crystal Antique Cut Leaded Glass Large Creamer Small Pitcher US $16.99
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 Czech Bohemian Hand Blown and Cut Lead Leaded Classic Crystal Frosted Vase 6" US $17.99
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 Vintage USSR Clear leaded crystal 8" Vase US $21.46
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 Vintage 1980s Cristal darques ARC Leaded Crystal Glass Bell *NIB* US $17.99
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 Czech Art Deco Hand Blown Cut Lead Leaded Crystal Desna Panel Glass Vase 7.75" US $29.95
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 GOHAM - FULL LEADED CRYSTAL VASE - 8 INCH WEST GERMANY - EC US $3.99
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 Pair of Fully Leaded Cut Crystal Votives Made in Yugoslavia New In Box US $25.00
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 Crystal prism teardrop new leaded Crystal 2 inch US $8.99
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 Leaded Glass Crystal Champagne flutes great for NewYears Eve Toast US $4.99
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 WINDSOR WINE BOTTLE STOPPER ❧ Leaded Crystals ❧ Silver Metal & Black Rubber BNIB US $18.77
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 CRISTAL D ARQUES FRANCE MILLENNIUM 2000 LEADED CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE FLUTES US $12.99
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 VINTAGE HIGHLY POLISHED LEADED CRYSTAL TOOTH PICK HOLDER W GERMANY WITH TAG US $7.99
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 Set Of 2 Windsor Wine Stoppers Topped With Intricate Leaded Crystal Medallions US $32.00
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 CRYSTAL VASE-24% LEADED CRYSTAL VASE-MADE IN USA-8 1/2" TALL X 4 " WIDE-NICE! US $8.99
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 Deplomb Deploma Leaded Crystal Vase or Goblet US $12.00
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 Set of Shannon by Godinger OXFORD HIGHBALL Glasses 4 Total NIB! Leaded Crystal US $19.47
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 Crystal cake plate very nice hand cut vintage leaded US $40.00
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 ZAJECAR LEADED CRYSTAL BELL MADE IN YUGOSLAVIA US $11.25
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 LOT OF 12 EUROPEAN LEADED CRYSTAL BOBECHES FOR CHANDELIERS LAMP PARTS CANDELABRA US $54.99
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 LOT OF 12 EUROPEAN LEADED CRYSTAL BOBECHES FOR CHANDELIERS LAMP PARTS,CANDELABRA US $54.99
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 Leaded crystal bell metal handle princess house over 24% lead made in france US $14.99
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 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE ESTATE HIGH QUALITY LEADED CRYSTAL BOWL US $29.99
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 24 % Leaded Crystal (Mini Pocal) by Tritschler Winterhalder US $2.25
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Leaded Crystal
Leaded vs. Unleaded Wine Glasses
Know Your Crystal Before You Buy
Whether you are buying crystal glasses, crystal stemware or crystal figurines, it is important to know the quality level of the crystal. This is especially true if you intend to purchase lead crystal product which is the highest quality of crystal.
Knowing just a little bit about crystal will help you to make a wise purchasing decision and prevent you from paying a higher price for lower quality product. Without getting deeply into the technical aspects of crystal manufacturing, here
are some of the basics to help you.
The main difference between glass and crystal is the lead content. Both glass and crystal are composed of sodium, but crystal also has silicone and metallic oxides added to give it a lead content of at least 10 to 24%. The addition of these materials makes the crystal heavier and changes the light refraction index of the item. The result is a brighter and cleaner piece. Since lead crystal is not as brittle as standard glass, craftsmen can make deeper and more complicated cuts in the crystal.
For glass to be called “lead crystal,” the glass must meet three criteria defined by rigorous rates and percentages.
There are four types of lead crystal,:
Full Lead Crystal which has 30% or higher lead content, a density rating of 3.00 and a refractory index of 1.545 or greater (how crystal refracts light)
Lead Crystal which has a 24% lead content or higher, a density of 2.45 and a refractory index of 1.545 or higher refractory index.
Crystal glass also referred to as Crystalline which has only 10% lead content, a
2.45 density and a refractory index of 1.520
Crystal glass also referred as to crystalline (resonant glass in French) which has a 10%
lead content, a density rating of 2.40 and a low to zero refractory index.
There are many factors that affect the price of crystal beside the lead content. Obviously the higher the lead content the higher the base cost of the product. The method of producing the final figurine also affects the price. Figurines can be made by pouring the glass into a mold, creating a figurine by assembling and gluing various shaped crystals or cutting a design from a solid block of glass. Each method is progressively more expensive because of the labor involved.
Another factor affecting the price is the intricacy of the crystal figurine design,
regardless of the production method. Each method will usually involve some cutting, grinding, gluing and polishing.
There are a number of companies, mostly Chinese, that produce crystalline figurines. You can purchase these figurines at a very reasonable price if you are on a tight budget. Just keep in mind that you are not purchasing a lead crystal product. Also be aware that there are unscrupulous companies that claim that their figurines are lead crystal when they are really crystalline. It is difficult for the untrained eye to tell the difference between the two. You certainly don’t want to buy a crystalline figurine for a lead crystal price.
You can protect yourself by purchasing from reliable merchants in your local area
or on the internet. Your dealer can tell you the lead content of any crystal figurine you want to purchase. They are carefully instructed by the major figurine manufacturers in all aspects of their products. The major manufacturers also include a Certificate of Authenticity with every crystal figurine. The certificate is
your additional assurance of the quality level of the product.
You can buy with confidence using this information. You don’t have to be an expert to purchase good quality products. Just ask the right questions and determine the correct type of crystal and you will purchase the right product at the right price.
About the Author
Lowry Mell is a retired Merchandiser and former Marketing and Business Consultant. His articles focus on new and creative ways to use and display crystal and crystal figurines. For more information, visit: http://www.Crystalsplendor.com
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