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1883 Amberina Tankard by Libbey Cut Glass leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

1883 Amberina Tankard by Libbey Cut Glass DOUGLASS, KS – The Saturday, May 18 sale of American and Brilliant Cut Glass at Woody Auction includes this remarkable amberina tankard made by Libbey Cut Glass in 1883.

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Depression Glass: A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting

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Despite the financial strain on consumers and businesses, a few creative glass manufacturers managed to survive by producing affordable glassware and creating effective strategies for distribution. This inexpensive glassware—commonly known as Depression glass —was mass-produced from 1920 to 1950. Assorted Pressed Depression Glass.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in April

WorthPoint

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. Rockabilly Auction Company , estimate: $100–$100,000. 18,477–$22,172 USD).

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How to Identify Rock Crystal in Fine and Faux Jewelry

WorthPoint

Rock Crystal: What It Is and How to Identify It Even though rock crystal may look like glass or lead crystal at first glance, it’s actually colorless quartz. It ranks seventh on the Mohs hardness scale, making it more durable than glass. That means it’s a naturally occurring mineral—one of the most common in the world.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. It is missing the glass inserts.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone. You could source a 19th-century jade sculpture for around $300 at auction, with bronze pieces such as this Zhou dynasty tiger reaching a loftier price tag.