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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Glass Maker/Artist Identification Quality 52

WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Miriam Haskell wood, metal, and glass bead dress clip with plastic backing dating to the 1930s. One caution is to watch for pieces of jewelry purported to be Haskell designs when they’re not since identification mistakes often happen in this branch of jewelry collecting.

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Glass Material Identification 52

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Does this example "fit?"

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

How to Tell if Jewelry is Real: Your Key Guide A few different tests may be done to determine whether the jewelry is authentic or fake: For Precious Metal Identification 1. Materials that could be counterfeit gemstones could be made out of questionable materials like plastic or glass. Some Additional Tips 1.

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Appraiser/appraisal Authentication Authenticity 52

Art Advisor's Blog

JULY 11, 2019

You can search by location or by type of material to be appraised. This sort of appraiser would need certification from GIA or one of the other jewelry organizations to qualify since identification of various precious stones is a requirement. Each of these has a website with a “Find an Appraiser” tab.

Appraiser/appraisal 52

Appraiser/appraisal Residential Fine Art Valuation 52

WCG

MARCH 20, 2024

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Familiarity with the conservation of wood, glass, metals, plaster, brick and stone masonry, and bone and other organic materials.

Material 52

Material Identification Scope of Work Research 52