the china closet a guide to antique and vintage glassware photos: steve early, owner, early’s...
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The China ClosetA Guide to Antique and Vintage
Glassware
Photos: Steve Early, Owner, Early’s Auction Company
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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
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Investment
Current market value
Collecting Glass
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Early Glass
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Early Glass
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Early Glass
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Early Glass
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How to Know Old Glass
Know the pattern or patterns More satin-like feel Check for signs of wear Pontil mark
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Glass Vocabulary
Acid etching
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Glass Vocabulary
Blowing
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Glass Vocabulary
Cutting
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Glass Vocabulary
Mold Mold blowing Mold pressure
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Glass Vocabulary
Pontil Mark
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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
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Burmese Glass
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Cameo Glass
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Carnival Glass
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Carnival Glass
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Cranberry and Ruby Glass
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Cranberry and Ruby Glass
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Depression Glass
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Hobnail Glass
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Iridescent Glass
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Iridescent Glass
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Milk Glass
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Rainbow Satin Glass
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Vaseline Glass
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Pressed Glass
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Cut Glass
Sharp edges Clear tone ring Heavy Sparkles
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Cut Glass
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Contemporary Glass
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After 1960
Functional
Decorative
Specialize
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Contemporary Glass
Chihuly
Lundberg
Hans Gudo Frabel
Lotton
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Thoughts on Collecting
Requires Time Effort Education Financial resources
Handling of Pieces Authenticity Aesthetic value
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Summary
Educate yourself1. Books2. Auctions3. Internet4. Museums5. Antique Shops6. Trade Magazines7. Clubs and
Societies
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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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