Archive for March, 2009
The Attraction of Carnival GlassMy first exposure to carnival glass
The Attraction of Carnival GlassMy first exposure to carnival glass was when I was about eight years old, digging in my parents' back yard. At some point, some of the far lot must have been used as a [...]
Carnival Glass pieces range from plates and glasses to pitchers
Carnival Glass pieces range from plates and glasses to pitchers and vases. They can include such things as compotes, hatpins and more, as well. Almost anything made from glass can have the [...]
Vaseline Glass The term “Vaseline Glass” is usually used as
Vaseline Glass The term “Vaseline Glass” is usually used as a synonym for Uranium Glass, a type of pale-green, or yellow green glass produced by firing with small amount of uranium [...]
The glass appearance is different than anything else. It was
The glass appearance is different than anything else. It was pressed and iridized to give it a distinct shine. The look can range from something resembling a rainbow to that of an oil spot and [...]
Senior Moving Specialist: Fenton Glass 101 – A beginners guide
Senior Moving Specialist: Fenton Glass 101 - A beginners guide to ...The Fenton Art Glass Company has been in business for over 100 years and is still making glass today in Williamstown WV. With [...]
Pressed Glass Pressed glass is a type of glass invented
Pressed Glass Pressed glass is a type of glass invented in 1825 by American inventor John Bakewell, who devised a way to press molten glass into molds, thus great increasing the rate at which glass [...]
Diamond Point Glass When used by the collectors of milk
Diamond Point Glass When used by the collectors of milk glass, the phrase “diamond point” refers to a particular type of ornamentation on pressed glass, in which there is a raised, [...]
History of Carnival GlassIf you have ever been in the
History of Carnival GlassIf you have ever been in the presence of Carnival Glass, it is a sure reaction that you have been drawn to the beautiful, sparkling blend of colors that engage the eye, as [...]