Vintage glass is such a popular item to collect that no antique store would be complete without a number of collections made in different countries, in different styles, and at different times. Collecting glass is so popular in part because the items people purchase are usually small enough to display easily. Most of them are fairly expensive as well. If you like antiquing, searching shops for vintage glassware collectibles can be a fun and interesting way to pass the time.
Some people have eclectic collections, picking up random pieces that catch their eye. Others hunt for specific types of glass in an attempt to build complete service settings. Whatever your preference, you really need to understand the most common types of vintage pieces available. Cut glass is one of the oldest kinds. The Venetians began grinding it nearly two thousand years ago. Today artisans still create pieces using a grinding wheel to cut classic designs and patterns into cooled glass.
At the turn of the twentieth century, the wealthiest citizens made a conspicuous show by entertaining with enormous pieces of leaded pressed glass. This has become known as the American Brilliant Period. It ended when manufacturers began to produce cheap versions of this expensive glass and made it available to the masses during the Great Depression.
European pressed glass became much more affordable for American families in the nineteen twenties, and some of the American manufacturers suffered because of it. This all changed with the Great Depression when an even cheaper form of pressed glass began to be mass produced by an Ohio firm that made so much of it, it could be sold on the market, for a profit, for just pennies apiece.
Many depression era Americans dreamed about owning the beautiful lamps Louis Comfort Tiffany was creating in New York. These art works might have been out of their reach, but smart manufacturers replicated his glass pieces with a cheap version offered to winners of carnival midway contests. Carnival glass was enormously popular, and the competition for market shares was intense. One result of this competition was glassware that glowed under UV light.
All most people have to do is glance at certain pieces to know they are some version of milk glass. These pieces are found in shops all over the country, but milk glass is not native to the United States. It is actually a product of Venice where craftsmen first created it in the sixteen hundreds. The English variation became popular during the Victorian Era. The glass can be found in a wide variety of colors.
It is important to care for your glass collections correctly. This means not putting them in your dishwasher. The high temperature can crack and even break fragile pieces. You should only hand clean them using a mild detergent and soft drying cloth.
If you like to collect things, glassware is something that has an interesting history. Most pieces are affordable, and trying to find missing items to complete service settings can be a lot of fun. It is always a good feeling when you come upon the last piece you needed to complete a set.
Some people have eclectic collections, picking up random pieces that catch their eye. Others hunt for specific types of glass in an attempt to build complete service settings. Whatever your preference, you really need to understand the most common types of vintage pieces available. Cut glass is one of the oldest kinds. The Venetians began grinding it nearly two thousand years ago. Today artisans still create pieces using a grinding wheel to cut classic designs and patterns into cooled glass.
At the turn of the twentieth century, the wealthiest citizens made a conspicuous show by entertaining with enormous pieces of leaded pressed glass. This has become known as the American Brilliant Period. It ended when manufacturers began to produce cheap versions of this expensive glass and made it available to the masses during the Great Depression.
European pressed glass became much more affordable for American families in the nineteen twenties, and some of the American manufacturers suffered because of it. This all changed with the Great Depression when an even cheaper form of pressed glass began to be mass produced by an Ohio firm that made so much of it, it could be sold on the market, for a profit, for just pennies apiece.
Many depression era Americans dreamed about owning the beautiful lamps Louis Comfort Tiffany was creating in New York. These art works might have been out of their reach, but smart manufacturers replicated his glass pieces with a cheap version offered to winners of carnival midway contests. Carnival glass was enormously popular, and the competition for market shares was intense. One result of this competition was glassware that glowed under UV light.
All most people have to do is glance at certain pieces to know they are some version of milk glass. These pieces are found in shops all over the country, but milk glass is not native to the United States. It is actually a product of Venice where craftsmen first created it in the sixteen hundreds. The English variation became popular during the Victorian Era. The glass can be found in a wide variety of colors.
It is important to care for your glass collections correctly. This means not putting them in your dishwasher. The high temperature can crack and even break fragile pieces. You should only hand clean them using a mild detergent and soft drying cloth.
If you like to collect things, glassware is something that has an interesting history. Most pieces are affordable, and trying to find missing items to complete service settings can be a lot of fun. It is always a good feeling when you come upon the last piece you needed to complete a set.
About the Author:
Buy gorgeous vintage glassware collectibles via the Internet right now! Visit our online store to view our selection of collectibles at http://www.bradscollectibles.com/about today.
Không có nhận xét nào:
Đăng nhận xét