Antique And Collectible Glass Info

How to Locate an Antique Red Glass Cup and Saucer

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:30:25 -0400

Although cranberry glass dates back much further than Victorian days, it is the Victorian era that is most commonly associated with cranberry glass. It was during this time period that glassmaking companies mastered the art of making this beautiful shade of glass. It takes lots of skill and effort to produce even a single piece of cranberry glass. If you are looking for Victorian glass you will find all kinds of pieces such as vases, cups, plates, lamps and more. Fenton is a well known name who still makes cranberry glass to this day. Tags: Antique Red Glass Cup And Saucer

The History of Antique Carnival Glass

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:30:25 -0400

There were a wide variety of patterns in many colors being made during this time period. Colors included red, purple, orange, cobalt, white and green. Vaseline glass, also known as uranium glass, was carnival glass made with uranium salt which gave a green glow under ultraviolet light. Of course, the risks of radiation were not known at that time. The result was a gorgeous iridescent green that the public went nuts for. This type of glass was called Radium Glassware and was released by Millersburg Glass in the year 1910. Tags: Antique Carnival Glass

What to Expect with Antique Silkscreen Glass

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:30:25 -0400

A beautiful piece of antique silkscreen glass would be a stunning addition to your glassware or antiques collection. Glassmakers use silkscreening to transfer an image onto a piece of glass. Often the silkscreening is very colorful and/or ornate. This method of decoration was and is used on items like antique clocks, vases and drinking glasses among other items. Silkscreening is now easier than ever thanks to today's technology, however years ago it was a very complicated process in which silk was stretched over a screen, treated with a substance to make it light sensitive, exposed to light then cleared of the substance to make areas where paint can be used. Tags: Antique Silkscreen Glass

What are Antique Glass Insulators?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:30:25 -0400

If you are seeking a unique type of glass collectible, consider antique glass insulators. Glass insulators are items that were first used in the mid 19th century. They kept electric and communication wires such as telegraph and telephone wires dry and protected. Insulators were created after the invention of electricity. The electricity needed to be moved between one place and another safely and efficiently. Glass insulators were important because they dried fast when wet, were nonconducting and kept the wires and poles apart. Tags: Antique Glass Insulators