Depression Glass Collectibles: Happy Days Here Again (9/15/08)
Fortunes crashed and incomes shot down to the bare negligible during the Great Depression of 1929-1939. Nobody that lived through those dark, turbulent years will remember them with a “Wish You Were Back” fondness, but the mention of Depression glass collectibles might just bring on a smile. More >>

Glass Mysteries (9/15/08)
It 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 >>

Teacups, teakettles and an honest antiques customer (9/12/08)
Some time ago, my mother and sister decided to have yard sale to clean out a storage area. They would be putting out typical yard-sale items—small appliances, pots and pans, bottles, lots of junk and maybe a collectibles or two. More >>

Gold Leaf on Fine China and Glassware–A Rare Find (9/9/08)
The art of gold leafing dates back to the times of the Pharaohs. Gold leafing is a process in which artisans hammer gold until it has achieved thin layers. The layers are then applied over the item to give it the look of solid gold. More >>

Beautiful Purple Art Glass Decanter (9/5/08)
I’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 >>

“The God of Things As They Ought to Be” – Bottle or salt/pepper shaker…or god? (9/4/08)
The title of this blog is the wonderful and strangely upbeat phrase embossed around the pedestal base of this whimsical little bottle…or is it a salt/pepper shaker. Actually, the "em-bossing" is "de-bossed" or indented into the glass instead of raised relief like typical bottle embossing. More >>

Dating Bottles with the Side Mold Seam–The Myth (9/4/08)
One of the most pervasive and longest running myths in the world of bottle dating is that the side mold seam can be read like a thermometer to determine the age of a bottle.(See image #1, which is an illustration pointing out the major “parts” of a bottle, including the side mold seam. Illustration from my Historic Bottle Website – a purely educational website.) 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 >>