December 4, 2008
While cut glass (glass decorated with facets) has been produced for thousands of years, and in the U.S. since the 1700s, it reached a peak of popularity around 1900 during the so-called 'Brilliant' period. Billiant period cut glass, a popular wedding gift at the time, was heavy leaded glass intricately cut with geometric patterns and prisms.
My mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass. She collected it, and she died at a very young ag… [more]
What exactly is Carnival Glass? To the non-collector, it might be dismissed as “that orange stuff” bu… [more]
A great reference on ‘American Brilliant Cut Glass’ (produced between 1876 and 1914), this site features a stri… [more]
David Doty's incredible, comprehensive and colorful Carnival Glass reference site, with over 1,600 pages and 4,000 … [more]
A great starting point for collectors interested in Depression glass. Features in-depth reference articles on topic… [more]
This excellent milk glass reference site is definitely not for the lactose intolerant. Includes seven high resoluti… [more]
This extensive reference on 'carnival glass,' which became popular in the early 1900s, is divided into three sectio… [more]
If you need schooling on Victorian-era pressed glass tableware aka EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass) aka Pattern … [more]
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News-antique.com (press release), NY -
Glass: Richard Cameo Bowl w/ 3 Handles and Clovers; Pr of Tall Cut Glass Candle Sticks; Fenton Hearts & Vines Vase; Cut Glass Footed Center Basket; Tall Cut ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
VINTAGE & ANTIQUE TEXTILES: Small framed & signed New England sampler, silk crazy quilts, fancy bedspreads; Victorian shawls; drapes & curtains; antique ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... pr of Turn/Century Chinese 9"h cloisonn jars; 12"h jade flowering tree; 9" American Brilliant fancy cut glass bowl w/ruf873 670 1011 681fled top; ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
FURNITURE: Semi-Antique Bronze Mounted French Abutant Desk in the manner of Linke, Pair of Monumental Sized Marble Top Bombayed Commodes with Figural Bronze ...
Independent, UK -
It summons up images of animated conversation above cut-glass crystal along with a sense of luxury and ease. You can save it from looking too traditional by ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... collection of antique snuff & miniature boxes; nice lot of Nippon dresser pieces; numerous pieces of quality cut glass; unusual smokers pipes; ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... unusual carved alabaster urn lamp, antique wooden German figures, antique Manger, jadeite and other lamps, chandeliers, 1960's driftwood lamps, Vintage ...
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL -
"I really wanted those," said Whistler, who's already bought a compote cut glass candy dish for $40. "They're just gorgeous, and they sparkle. ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
Waterbury, CT Estate Remainders LISTING AS FOLLOWS: Circa 1840 Antique Empire 3-drwr flame mahogany drop-front secretary has glass door top & crest; ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES: pr cut glass decanters sgnd Hawkes, beautiful lg collection of Waterford including crystal stemware in sets of 12, decanters, ...
