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Art Of Glass
Many groundbreaking discoveries came about by chance! In 1928, bacteriologist Alexander Fleming found a mould had contaminated one of his experiments. To his surprise, the mould turned out to be an antibacterial...
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Safeguarding Your Collectibles
Are you one of those people who have a valuable gun, china, or doll collection? You know the type: You visit a home and find an amazing selection of items laying around the house or stored in a display...
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Not All Glass Is Created Equal
Pressed glass, Depression glass and crystal — this month well review the basics of these different types of glass and some tips on telling the difference.
History
Glass was first recorded being made...
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Depression Glass Companies
Just before the advent of the Great Depression, more than a hundred companies manufactured glassware in the United States. At the end of the Depression, fewer than fifty percent of these companies remained...
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7 Tips For Selling Expensive Collectibles On EBay
Recently, a friend asked me to help her brother sell his collection on Lladro glass figurines on eBay. These are expensive glass collectibles and I knew nothing about them - but I dont have to. The principles...
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Is There Money To Be Made In Depression Glass
Youve seen the shows on television. Youve watched the auctions online. Youve read the stories in the newspaper.
There always seems to be someone somewhere with an old dish theyve found in the corner...
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Adam To Windsor Whats That
In Depression Glass parlance, “from Adam to Windsor” refers to the alphabetical order in which collectors guides typically list all the patterns of the seven largest glass companies that produced this...
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10 Tips To Care For Your Antique Glassware
Antique glassware needs a gentle hand. This month well give you some useful tips to help you care for your antique or modern glassware.
1. Avoid putting glassware into direct sunlight or near any other...
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Why Collect Art Glass
Ironically, I was asked this question recently. My first reaction was to wonder just how this person could be so naive. Then I realized that many people who dont collect glass may be naive when it comes...
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Collecting Depression Glass - Where To Start
Okay, so youve been bitten by the Depression Glass bug, and those pretty patterns and pastel colors beckon you from the shelves of an antique dealers shop, a friends home, or maybe youve even discovered...
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The Real Secrets To Getting A Good Deal On Stained Glass
Did you know that you can find stained glass deals if you look hard enough? There are a number of places to buy stained glass – lets look at a few of them.
The easiest and least risky way to buy glass...
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7 Tips For Natural Glass Care
Every home has glass in it, whether its wine glasses or lemonade glasses, punch bowls or flower vases. There are many different products for cleaning glass on the market, but some of them are too abrasive...
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Vintage Lighting Action Lamps Stained Glass Lighting And Lava Lamps Are Here To Stay
Since the early part of the 20th century lighting designers have created lamps and fixtures to captivate our senses. Much like the tranquility one feels staring at a warming fire or the excitement one...
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Rare Depression Glass Pieces
Depression Glass - The Rare Pieces
Did you know that if you happen to have a crystal (clear) and pink Depression Glass refrigerator bowl in the Crisscross pattern in good condition and with its original...
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