The China ClosetA Guide to Antique and Vintage

Glassware

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Requires… Time Effort Education

Learn… About the glass Its market value Sources for collecting

Collecting Glass

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Collecting Glass

Investment

Current market value

Collecting Glass

Early Glass

Early Glass

Early Glass

Early Glass

How to Know Old Glass

Know the pattern or patterns More satin-like feel Check for signs of wear Pontil mark

Glass Vocabulary

Acid etching

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Glass Vocabulary

Blowing

Glass Vocabulary

Cutting

Glass Vocabulary

Mold Mold blowing Mold pressure

Glass Vocabulary

Pontil Mark

Methods of Decorating Glass

Appliquéd

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Methods of Decorating Glass

Threading

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Methods of Decorating Glass Enameling

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Patterns of Glass

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Amberina Glass

Burmese Glass

Cameo Glass

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Carnival Glass

Carnival Glass

Cranberry and Ruby Glass

Cranberry and Ruby Glass

Depression Glass

Hobnail Glass

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Iridescent Glass

Iridescent Glass

Milk Glass

Rainbow Satin Glass

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Vaseline Glass

Pressed Glass

Cut Glass

Sharp edges Clear tone ring Heavy Sparkles

Cut Glass

Contemporary Glass

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After 1960

Functional

Decorative

Specialize

Contemporary Glass

Chihuly

Lundberg

Hans Gudo Frabel

Lotton

Thoughts on Collecting

Requires Time Effort Education Financial resources

Handling of Pieces Authenticity Aesthetic value

Summary

Educate yourself1. Books2. Auctions3. Internet4. Museums5. Antique Shops6. Trade Magazines7. Clubs and

Societies

Investment Protection

Storage

Handling

Display

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Thoughts on Collecting

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The China ClosetA Guide to Antique and Vintage

GlasswareDebra B. Cotterill, M.S.

Mason County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

and

Linda R. Adler, M.S.

Extension Specialist For Home Furnishings

Photos by Debra B. Cotterill, except as noted

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