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Concerns raised over bottle digging in woods

Gazette Series - Feb 22, 2012
In recent weeks it is believed treasure hunters have been bottle digging in Dursley Woods, off Nunnery Lane, in an attempt to find antique glass bottles, which they can sell. Dursley Woods has become a target because it was once the site of an old tip ...

Joe Rosson: Reproductions abound for early American glass

Knoxville News Sentinel - Feb 15, 2012
By Joe Rosson These antique glass pieces are likely the product of the US Glass Company or a later reproduction that resembled it. Enclosed are pictures of a set of "Broken Column" dishes that I have inherited from my grandmother.

Crystal Concert features unique glass instruments

Tasley Eastern Shore News - Feb 15, 2012
The Crystal Concert is a showcase of music made with spectacular new and antique glass instruments, ranging from Mozart and Beethoven to modern day favorites. The instruments include glass bells, a glass violin and a rare and beautiful glass armonica, ...

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Antique Glass books

The Facts About Collectable Glass - Collecting and Caring For Your Glass

by: Francis Smith
If you are thinking about starting a glass collection or have already accumulated some pieces then a companion such as The Facts About Collectable Glass – Collecting And Caring For Your Glass will help you immensely.
Learn;
• Where to start a glass collection
• What types of glass you may be interested in
• To understand grading and pricing
• Choosing a category
• What temperature means to glass
• How to handle glass
• The right way to display your glass.
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Antique Glass Swirl Marbles

by: Stanley A. Block
Swirl marbles comprise one of the largest categories of antique handmade glass marbles and come in many distinct and eye-catching types, ranging from banded and clambroth swirls to latticinio core and ribbon core swirls. With over 850 vibrant color photographs, this book displays swirl marbles in their many engaging types. The text explains swirl marble types, provides tables of current market prices, and directs collectors to marble clubs and meets across the country. This attractive and interesting book is a must for all who collect glass and are fascinated with marbles.
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Stained Glass Craft Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions Using the Modern Copper-Foil Method

by: James McDonell
Expert manual shows how anyone — even beginners — can make beautiful stained glass pieces using the easy-to-learn copper-foil method. Step-by-step instructions and 45 photos, drawings, and diagrams explain every step — patterns and pattern cutting, scoring glass, foiling, soldering, framing, patinas, more. Introduction. 45 black-and-white illustrations.

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Collectors Guide to Inkwells: Identification and Values, Book 2

by: Veldon Badders
Collector Books published Mr. Badders's first book on inkwells over two years ago and sales of that book have been very good. Now Veldon Badders has completed an all-new book. This fresh look at inkwells was compiled not to replace Book I, but to be a companion volume; it does not include any repeats of that first book. Book II has over 750 full-color photographs complete with sizes, dates, composition, histories of manufacture, and of course, current market values. Also included in this beautiful book are chapters on pottery & porcelain, crystal, glass, copper, brass, cast iron, wood, stone, plastic, and more.
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Fremont Glass Demo - Antique stain glass windows - Blown glass

Fremont Antique Glass and Studio One Glass Art are featured here. There are but a few skilled craftsman like these guys who still create beautiful stain glass windows. From the "Gather" to the picture window, take a look at the process it requires just to produce the one-off sheets of glass.

 

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Antiques: Collecting Antique Glassware : Collecting Antique Glass & Glassware

Antique glass and glassware can be collected from yard sales, estate sales, vintage stores and antique shops. Find out how to find great antique glass pieces with helpful information from an antiques expert in this free video on collecting glassware. Expert: Statia Widak Bio: Statia Widak...

 

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Antique Coloured Glass Dishes. Blue and Green Glass. Kitchener Waterloo Collectibles Store

Blue and green antique glass dishes. Another's Treasure Chest - Antique and Collectibles in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph area of Ontario Canada. www.kitchenerantiques.com

 

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Antiques: Collecting Antique Glassware : Tips for Finding Antique Glass Goblets

Antique glass goblets are rare, and they can be found at various estate sales, yard sales or antique shops. Find whole sets of glass goblets to add to a collection with helpful information from an antiques expert in this free video on collecting glassware. Expert: Statia Widak Bio: Statia Widak has been collecting antiques for more than 10 years.

 

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How to Choose Glass for Glass Art : Using Antique Glass for Glass Art

Antique glass is an excellent glass to use for glass art. See samples of antique glass in this free video. Expert: Anna Comly Bio: Anna Comly started doing stained glass in early 2001. She is skilled in the design and construction of leaded windows, copper foiling, and mosaics. Filmmaker:...