Antique And Collectible Glass

The Beauty of Antique Glass Lamp Shades

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:21:36 -0600

One of the most beautiful types of antique is the antique lamp, especially the glass lamp. Antique glass lamp shades can be found in a variety of colors and designs. There is stained glass, slag glass, Depression-era glass, carnival glass and so much more. The problem with an antique lamp however is that it may be hard to find a replacement shade from the same era as the lamp. If you have a lamp with a broken panel or missing glass shade you might want to consider using a reproduction shade which looks just like the real thing. Tags: Antique Glass Lamp Shades

How to Locate an Antique Red Glass Cup and Saucer

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:21:36 -0600

Antique glassware is popular with many collectors. One reason is that there are many different styles, patterns and colors. One rare and beautiful color is red glass. If you want to own a piece of this gorgeous glass, an antique red glass cup and saucer would be a great addition to your collection. A cup and saucer together is worth a lot more than either piece on its own as it is a set. You may hear red glass referred to as cranberry or ruby glass. It dates back a long way which means collectors have a variety of eras and decades to choose from when shopping for red glass. Tags: Antique Red Glass Cup And Saucer

Where to Find an Antique Glass Cheese Preserver

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:21:36 -0600

If you are looking for a unique gift or an addition to your antiques collection, you should consider an antique glass cheese preserver. This would be the perfect thing for anyone who collects kitchenware or old glass. These glass preservers aren't used very often anymore, thanks to the invention of the refrigerator. However before refrigeration people would use glass containers for storing cheese. You can actually find glass cheese preservers that are anywhere from 50 years to more than 100 years old. Tags: Antique Glass Cheese Preserver

Identifying Antique Glassware

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:21:36 -0600

There are certain characteristics to look for that can help you in identifying antique glassware. If you're new to the world of collecting glassware, a basic knowledge of the different types of antique glass can help you begin the identification process. One widely collected type of antique glass is carnival glass. This type of glass was first introduced to consumers in 1907 under the name of Iridescent Ware. The selling point was intricately molded glass in gorgeous shimmering colors like cobalt, green, pink, purple, orange and even opalescent white. Tags: Identifying Antique Glassware