Ask most people what depression glass is, and they usually respond that it’s that stuff that was given away in oatmeal boxes, or that cheap glassware that they remember from Grandma’s house. Actually, depression glass played a big part of the history of glassware in the United States, and is highly collectible today. In the ...
White Carnival glass is a beautifully molded product that is popular among many antique collectors. It is a rear find and is highly likely to become more valuable over time. If you are looking to get into collecting carnival glass you need to do your research so that you will know the real thing from ...
There is a saying that “all roads lead to Arcadia.” Situated near the center of the Sunshine State, it is a short trip from nearly anywhere in Florida. And for antique lovers, the ride is well worth it. Arcadia is now regarded as one of the fastest growing antique towns with 33 shops buying and ...
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Carnival glass is a pressed glass (formed in a mold) with an iridescent sheen, with rainbow colors that have that “oil on a puddle” appearance. It was meant to be admired and many styles of vases, candy dishes, compotes, beverage sets, powder boxes, piggy banks, trays and other decorative and useful wares were created. Tiffany ...
Custard glass is an opaque glass with colors ranging from pale ivory to bright yellow. It is opalescent, and usually reacts to black light with a luminous green glow. Most vintage Custard glass produced in the U.S. contains radioactive uranium dioxide. Throughout the centuries, different compounds were added to the glass mix to produce the ...
