How can you tell real cut glass?
Cut glass will have sharper detail with a more defined pattern, whereas pressed glass will be smoother and worn to the touch. Look for mold marks. Cut glass will not have any mold marks and most pressed pieces do unless they are upper end pieces where someone took the time to remove them.
What is the difference between cut crystal and cut glass?
Key difference: Glass is a generic name, while, crystal is a subcategory of glass, made in the same manner as glass but with different materials. Hence, all crystal is glass, but not all glass is crystal. Still, the general rule that applies is that crystal is a type of glass that contains lead.
What’s the best way to value antique glass?
Antique and vintage glassware ranges from simple to fantastic, and affordable to outrageous – literally something for everyone. Use these online value guides to help you identify and value many different types of vintage glass.
When did they start to make cut glass?
From 1876 or the time when the Centennial Expo was held in Philadelphia to circa 1914, cut glass was characterized as Brilliant glass. Circa 1876, high quality silica deposits were found in the US which sparked innovations in glass making formulas. Shortly thereafter, electricity and the discovery of natural gas changed the way cut glass was made.
What do you need to know about old glassware?
Learning about old glassware goes far beyond valuing it, however. In fact, oftentimes you have to figure out what type of glass you own before you can find the value. Take a look at these additional resources to learn more about your antique and collectible glass pieces.
When was Kusak cut glass works crystal made?
We recently discovered stock from the 1950’s, 60’s and early 70’s which is now “retro” and very much in style. Kusak’s fine crystal adds a WOW factor.
What is cut glass worth?
American cut glass is a very valuable collectible on the antiques market. Values range based on quality, maker, condition, and pattern and many pieces regularly are worth $1,000 to $100,000.
What is cut glass?
“Cut glass” is glass that has been decorated entirely by hand by use of rotating wheels. Cuts are made in an otherwise completely smooth surface of the glass by artisans holding and moving the piece against various sized metal or stone wheels, to produce a predetermined pleasing pattern.
What is antique glass?
Antique glass is a century or more old; vintage glass, produced in the period from around 1930 to 1965 or so, was pressed, machine-made, practical and inexpensive, but only the rare example was true cut glass. A 1949 Czech pattern, blown in a mold and hand cut, copied the images from the newly discovered Lascaux Cave paintings of Ice Age animals.
