How blown glassware is made and where to find
Not always pay close attention to what the brand of small kitchen appliances that we buying … they just look good "agreement." Then, after that it only works for six weeks, we throw it and start again. What waste of money!
My collection started when my grandmother gave me several pieces of glassware that had been found in recent years at auction in agricultural areas of middle Michigan. She taught me what I knew about the brands, types, methods of manufacture, etc. When a couple of books became many, leading to a library of styles and history of what is now crystal antique glass-knowledge grew. While growth and shadows of your interest I know also grew naturally. Among the pieces that I have (because I knew I had always loved them) were central black amethyst bowl and candlesticks pink candy bowls and plates.
Now many of you are wondering, "What the hell is a centerpiece of black amethyst?" Between custom black glass amethyst is a crystal that is deep purple when held to light. Beautiful things fundamentally in the late 1800's and early 1900. My pieces are 14 "square bowl with square edges and two candlesticks to match. They sit in the center of the dining table with purple grapes crystallized in the cup.
When I was a kid, my mother gave me the task of washing the "good" glassware was stored in a china cabinet and never used! They still have the dark yellow bowls depression glass of champagne. I appreciate them.
Later, when I had my own house, which proudly displayed the fine glassware I have left my mother and grandmother, and gradually began to collect pieces of mine. By the way, I use my glasses. Over the years, beautiful pieces I found at garage sales, antique shops and collectibles. This was long before people began to realize the value of the goods in glass finely made.
In recent years, with the release of large amounts of information available online about glassware, I put on the identification of my collection of the brand. What fun that was! It's amazing what you do not realize they are stuck away in your closet for a value sentimental. I identified many pieces, and then I have investigated its value, too.
Now, my daughter and granddaughters are getting "DIB" of parts they like. I like to know that also appreciate our family history of crystal ware.
About the Author
Marilynn Duke http://www.greatinthekitchen.com/diningroom
Come visit me and see not only the most beautiful hand-blown lead-free crystal ware, but also a video on how it’s made. And, take the time to look at all the fine products I have to offer.
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