Wood Auction is kicking off its 2013 auction series with several brilliant pieces. American Brilliant Cut Glass to be specific. The auction is set for March 2. Read More +
Claret jug shines in 400-lot Brilliant Glass event
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How to collect vintage Fire-King coffee mugs, bowls and kitchenware
Fire-King dinnerware is a prime example of a vintage collectible that is affordable and usable. Learn from two Fire-King experts why the collecting market is heating up and how fakes and fantasy pieces are a cause for concern. Read More +
Depression glass group offering glass identification assistance
The National Depression Glass Association has a new program to help glass collectors identify their finds. Experts are offering to identify various vintage Depression glass styles for free. Read More +
What’s hot in this year’s antique glassware market is a matter of taste
Like most collectible areas, the glass market is slowly recovering from tough market conditions. Prices of smalls were off 20 to 40 percent because of the recession. Like the real estate market, glass experienced a bubble of unrealistically high prices. In this excerpt we look at which segments of glass collecting show strength and why the market is less regionalized than it was before the crash.
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Antique Custard Glass Radiates with Vintage Glass Collectors
Custard glass came on the American scene in the 1890s, more than a decade after similar colors were made in Europe and England. Its distinctive colors and hand-painted decoration help this Victorian glass find a new audience.
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