Collectibles Glass Identification 
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Once known as the “poor man’s Tiffany,” carnival glass captivates collectors with its rainbow of shimmering colors and variety of forms, from bowls and hatpins to punch sets and whimsies. At its pinnacle, carnival glass offered consumers a sophisticated aesthetic at an accessible price point.
WorthPoint
APRIL 8, 2024
An American Brilliant-period cut glass punch bowl with a sawtooth rim dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. The result was a finely crafted piece of handmade glass. Why is it important to know the difference?
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WorthPoint
APRIL 5, 2024
Where do you even start with identifying glass and its value? The world of antique glass is one of those research fields that can consume you entirely, largely because there’s just so much glass out there! Your glass research odyssey can be even more challenging if the item in question is missing a mark.
WorthPoint
MAY 31, 2024
At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. I was drawn to Depression glass colors and patterns and memorized my mom’s book on the topic from cover to cover. It was awesome, if I do say so myself.
Penrose Appraisals
MARCH 14, 2024
So, they snatch up grandma's lamp with the stained glass shade and bring it down to the local antique mall to find out what it is worth. Identification. In some cases, positive identification may require the opinion of a recognized expert who may or may not be the appraiser. So, how do they do that? What is it made of?
Penrose Appraisals
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.
Penrose Appraisals
DECEMBER 14, 2022
If you've been following the collectibles world lately, you probably know that certain categories, like trading cards, have been very popular. I did have to pay up for this collection as the owners knew there was potentially significant value in these cards. million back in August. Ah, glad you asked!
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