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Cobalt Glass Decor

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Since Ancient Times...

 

Cobalt glass has been manufactured since at least Roman times. Bottles and glass beads of this color have been found dating from the 1st Century AD.

2000 years later, it is still one of the most popular types/colors of glass used for decorative purposes. Cobalt glass catches and reflects light in a stunning display.

This page showcases some options for cobalt glass products that bring a colorful elegance to any home.

Cobalt, the Mineral...from Wikipedia 

The mineral cobalt is what gives cobalt glass its intense blue coloration. Here's what Wikipedia says on the subject:

Cobalt () is a hard, lustrous, silver-grey metal, a chemical element with symbol Co. It is found in various ores, and is used in the preparation of magnetic, wear-resistant, and high-strength alloys. Its compounds are used in the production of inks, paints, and varnishes.

Cobalt Glass Bottles 

Set these beauties somewhere the sun will shine through them and marvel at the stunning results!

Cobalt Blue Baby Top Milk Bottle

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Perfume Bottle Angel Cobalt Blue Glass

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Cobalt Blue Incense Bottle Burner with Original Om Design

Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/26/2008)

Perfume Bottle Cobalt Blue Glass Flower Top

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Cobalt Accessories 

Sea glass, beads and other ideas for using bits of cobalt color around the house... and garden!

Ideas...fill a jar with cobalt beads; hang cobalt fishing floats on the porch; use a cobalt hanging lantern!

Cobalt Tableware 

Bring some pretty blue into your meal time!

Double Old-Fashioned Glasses Set of 6 - Midnight Cobalt

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/26/2008)

Highball Glasses Set of 6 - Midnight Cobalt

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/26/2008)

Blue Glass Salt & Pepper Set

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Salt and Pepper Square Blue Cobalt Glass

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

COBALT BLUE GLASS BUTTER OR CHEESE DISH

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Cobalt Kitchenware 

Cobalt Glass Reading Material 

These are some great resources for learning more about the history and value of the items in your cobalt collection.

Cobalt Blue Glass

Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 07/26/2008)

Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s and 60s (Collectible Glassware from the Forties, Fifties, and Sixties)

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/26/2008)

Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Five Thousand Years of Glass

Amazon Price: $30.10 (as of 07/26/2008)

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Images of Cobalt Glass 

Use it to display your flowers, feature it in a special window or shelf display, or scatter it about the house... No matter how you choose to display it, cobalt glass is a stunning addition to any home!

Here is a random sampler of photos from flickr tagged "blue glass". As you can see, it is very much in style!

Cobalt Salt Shaker by Mr. T in DC

Cobalt Salt Shaker

Blue and orange and red and yellow. by A National Acrobat

Blue and orange and...

Ronda by seeks2dream

Ronda

The Wake by seeks2dream

The Wake

Grapes and Cherry vase! by seeks2dream

Grapes and Cherry va...

The Gap by seeks2dream

The Gap

blue blown glass, blue blown glass, blublowblass by rachaelvoorhees

blue blown glass, bl...

COLLECTIONS by Windy Angels

COLLECTIONS

Sunflowers 2005 by girl_named_fred

Sunflowers 2005

Sunflowers 2005 by girl_named_fred

Sunflowers 2005

Sunflowers 2005 by girl_named_fred

Sunflowers 2005

Sunflowers 2005 by girl_named_fred

Sunflowers 2005

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