posted on August 28, 2004 11:42:22 AM new
This vase stands nearly 10" tall and as someone that knows nothing about glass thats about all I can say ... good thing I `have a camera huh?
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posted on August 28, 2004 01:56:41 PM new
with cut glass, the edges will feel sharp, thus, cut glass.
on pressed glass, the edges of the pattern are smooth since it has been pressed into a mold.
if you go to an antique dealer, they will show you the difference, just ask. dealers usually love to teach people about this type of thing. and remember, knowledge is power.
posted on August 28, 2004 02:15:02 PM new
Thanks! I'm still a little up in arms over this one but that did help me with another one. I have two amazingly similar bowls (which ironically came from two women on different sides of a family that never metand lived 2k miles away from each other) that are the same size and almost identical patterns but from the info you gave it seems that one is glass and one is cut. I kinda thought that was the sace from the difference in the edges but at least now it is confirmed.
I think I am going to have to cruise some antique malls and such and get a beginners course before I post any other pieces. At least then I'll have something other than a pic as a clue to identifying patterns and such.
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posted on August 28, 2004 02:17:02 PM new
My parents collected cut glass so I have had a little experience with it. From the picture it looks like cut. As stated above, you should be able to feel if it's cut or pressed. melanie
posted on August 28, 2004 02:31:22 PM new
I was told by a dealer that sometimes with pressed glass, you can see a faint seam from the mold on the body. But I am not certain as I am not an expert just a connoisseur. A local library or a Border/Barnes & Noble book store might have a source book. Is it possible to let me know when you will list some of this items. I wouldn't mind bidding on them if you are going to auction them.
posted on August 28, 2004 02:39:38 PM new
My mom has some cut class too and I remember something about ringing like a bell instead of clunking ..or was that a crystal test?
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posted on August 28, 2004 06:19:43 PM new
I think if it rings, it's probably undamaged. If it clunks, look for the crack or such. Sometimes it's hard to find the damage in those busy busy glass pieces.
My impression is that cut glass is often heavier than pressed.
I have several cut glass serving pieces from long-gone family members. They all look perfect, and even feel perfect, but when I ding them with my fingernail two of them have the clunky sound. I've found the damage--but, gee, you sure have to search a bit for it.
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