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The China ClosetA Guide to Antique and Vintage
Glassware
Photos: Steve Early, Owner, Early’s Auction Company
Requires… Time Effort Education
Learn… About the glass Its market value Sources for collecting
Collecting Glass
Photo: Steve Early, Owner, Early’s Auction Company
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
Photo: Steve Early, Owner, Early’s Auction Company
Thoughts on Collecting
Photo: Myra B. Dillon
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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