PRODUCERS OF OPALESCENT GLASS Information about some of the early glass companies that made Opalescent Glass in the Victorian Era is very helpful when learning about Opalescent Glass. The information in...
I purchased a piece of broken cranberry silvercrest Fenton glass bubble vase one time in a box lot for 1.00 that had the whole bottom broken out. I decided it was just to pretty to throw away and set down on...
There are two definitions of Vaseline glass. The European definition describes vaseline glass as any kind of creamy yellow glass shading to white, a colouring which resembles vaseline ointment as it used to...
Update: Fenton reorganized has been able to remain a viable business since I wrote this article. Much to the delight of countless Fenton Collectors around the world. They now have two divisions, the U.S....
Cranberry Glass, whether it is Antique or New is very much sought after by collectors. No one is quite sure exactly where cranberry glass exactly has it origins. Some historians believe it was first crafted in...
Update: Thankfully Fenton has reorganized remains open. When word reached the Fenton Collectors, the reaction was tremendous. Their orders gave Fenton the opportunity to restructure remain open. They now have...
TIPS ON PURCHASING AND CARING FOR OPALESCENT GLASS A Few General Tips: (1)The current collectors of opalescent glass usually seek blown glass instead of pressed. (2)As far as colors go, cranberry glass...
True Amberina True amberina is made from an amber glass batch containing dissolved gold. The item is first blown and shaped. When a portion of the glass is reheated, a red or fuchsia color develops on the...
Love "Mary Gregory" Glass? What it is. Mary Gregory art glass is a method of hand decorating glass utilizing multi layer application of marshmellow thick white "frit" (finely ground white glass in a white...