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The Collector’s Minute: Venetian Murano Glass (10/6/09)
This Venetian Murano pheasant (circa 1960) measures 19 inches long and stands about 10 inches tall. Comparable examples by unknown artists sel in the $150 to $300 range.Murano glass has a very long history. In 1292, an ordinance was passed in the city of Venice that banished … More >>

Glass Mysteries (9/15/08)
Unknown maker Italian LabelIt can be difficult to identify unknown art glass. I’ve studied 20th Century glass for a very long time, and have learned how to spot the clues that point in the direction of identification, but it doesn’t always end well. Often, after months of research in my library and on the web, after following every clue I could squeeze out the object, I end up more confused then when I began. More >>

The Timeless Art of Venetian Glass (9/14/08)
At the start of 13th century, the city of Venice was the known world’s major hub of glassmaking. Its glassmaking secrets had been refined throughout time as a result of commerce with the Islamic territories of Levant and North Africa. By the late 13th century, glassmakers on the group of islands off the coast of Venice, called Murano, had perfected the art with brilliant methods and recipes. More >>

Beautiful Purple Art Glass Decanter (9/5/08)
Beautiful Purple Art Glass DecanterI’m new to the art glass collecting hobby. My main interest is Scandinavian art glass. I found this at a garage sale. To me, it looks like Scandinavian glass and I am wondering if it could have been made by Holmegaard around the 1950s. I’ve uploaded the image into my profile. Any suggestions? More >>

J.I. Co. Murano glass piece – value? (8/30/08)
Folks: I just picked up a piece of glass that I love, a “jack in the pulpit” Murano vase which allegedly dates from the 50s. (It includes a J.I. Co. label which appears to be authentic.) Now, though I’m loving it in any event , I’m wondering whether I paid a fair price for it. Any thoughts? -Anne More >>

How to Post a Comment in the Art Glass Community (8/28/08)
Hello Art Glass Lovers! This is the community devoted to discussions concerning antique, vintage and retro art glass and glassware. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS to place your comment, images and questions: Your Worthpoint Page was developed when you registered with Worthpoint. You can use this page to organize your images, post blogs and navigate the site. More >>

Venini Art Glass (8/26/08)
Ritagli by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Art Glass, Credit - Venini Glass CompanyThe famous Venini glassworks was established in 1921 by Paolo Venini on the island of Murano near Venice. More >>

The Glass Art of the Cambridge Glass Company (4/1/08)
Cambridge Glass Co, clear glass itemsThe Cambridge Glass Co. was one of America’s premier glass companies in the 20th century. It was founded in 1873, but its factory did not open in Cambridge, Ohio until 1901. The factory’s first piece of glass was a three pint pitcher produced in May, 1902. After ownership changes, the company went out of business in 1958 as a result of the influx of cheap, foreign made glass. More >>

A.L. Rose Italian Blown Glass Vase (3/14/08)
A. L. Rose Italian double blown glass vase, 1960s era. More >>

Lotton Art Glass Values Increase, as Predicted (3/8/08)
Lotton glassSeldom do we get to see our forecasts come true in a short period of time, but my projection of Lotton Glass becoming the next art glass to have the investment value of Tiffany is playing out right before my very eyes. I made this prediction last June 13, 2007 in a news article. More >>