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Great Discoveries: 1700s Glass Bottles Found at Mount Vernon

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A pair of antique glass bottles were found in the cellar at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Image Source: Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Last month, archaeologists found two intact European-manufactured green glass bottles in the cellar of the Mount Vernon mansion, according to a prepared statement.

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Avoid the tragedy of broken glass

Elsinore Gallery

Each year, we replace 100’s of broken glass panes in anything from fine art to posters and family photos. Glass is technically a liquid and once a chip occurs, it will find the path of least resistance to break and that’s usually across the surface of your art.

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Great Discoveries: World’s Oldest Wine Found in Spain

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This ancient glass urn contains reddish liquid similar to wines produced in the same region today. Image Source: University of Córdoba via Fox News Many aficionados say wine tastes better with age because of the many complex chemical reactions taking place in the liquid over an extended period of time.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. Art Glass: Collectors still have an interest in art glass, including works by famous artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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So You Found A John George Brown Painting?

Harrison Appraisals

By the age of 14, he was apprenticed to a glass factory at Newcastle-on-Tyne where his father hoped he would learn the trade of glass-cutter. While working at the glass factory, Brown studied nights at the School of Design in Newcastle. Robert Harrison 3/28/23 1 “Jobs in a 19 th Century Glass Factory”, Corning Museum of Glass.

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4 Reasons to Buy Handmade Christmas Ornaments This Year

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

You can find a lovely collection of handcrafted Christmas ornaments at Jerry’s Antiques, a reputable estate sales provider, estate liquidations, and house & estate cleanouts that will lend a unique and personal touch to your tree.

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Champagne Glass History: How Shape Affects Taste

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The golden, effervescent liquid synonymous with celebratory occasions has always been the epitome of style – from the people sipping on it, to the glassware it’s poured into. The evolution of the champagne glass is much more complex and historically significant than a discussion of glass shape would at first imply.

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