I wrote this guide primarily for collectors of EAPG (Early American Pattern/Pressed Glass), c 1825-1915. But it can easily apply to most other types of collectible glass. Collector books come with a VALUE...
Inadequate packing is why most shipped glass arrives broken. INADEQUATE is the key word here. As a collector of EAPG, getting a piece of 100+ year old shattered glass almost makes me cry. I've written this...
EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED OR PATTERN GLASS In the early 1800's until the time of the Great Depression,people of wealth commonly used expensive cut glass and crystal. Indeed, folks used as much glass ware as...
After deciding to complete a Tiara Amber Sandwich Crystal Dinnerware collection that I started 30 years ago, I discovered many shoppers and collectors don't know all the facts about Indiana Glass. Indiana...
Definitions of:feathered glass - flashed glass - flint glass - frit - frosted glass - gilt glass - goofus glass - hand vase - Jadite - lead crystal GLOSSARY OF GLASS TERMS F - L A - B Ca - Cz D - E...
SO YOU WANT TO BE A GLASS IDENTIFICATION DETECTIVE.........................I'm frequently presented with lots of questions about glass. How can I tell it's real depression glass? What is EAPG? What is ABCG?...
Definitions of: Quezal glass - reproduction - rubina verde - ruby glass - ruby-stained glass GLOSSARY OF GLASS TERMS Q - R A - B Ca - Cz D - E F - L M -Op Ov - Pe Pi - Pz Sa - Ste Str -Z ...
Older glass is often found with cloudiness or etching caused by chemicals in dishwashing detergent or by water or alcohol standing in vases or decanters over a long period of time. I've had some success...
Definitions of: overlay - overshot glass - oxblood glass - Peachblow glass GLOSSARY OF GLASS TERMS Ov - Pe A - B Ca - Cz D - E F - L M -Op Pi - Pz Q - R Sa - Ste Str - Z Glossary Table of...