Antique And Collectible Glass

Tips for Collecting Antique Glass Jars

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These jars were used for preserving fruits and vegetables. The most popular type is, and was, the Mason Jar. The Mason jar was patented in 1858 and you may see this date on your jar. This refers to the patent date, not the date the jar was actually made. Mason jars aren't usually worth a whole lot of money unless they are a very rare type or a collector is determined to get the jar that you may have. Another old type of glass jar is the Lightning jar. These jars were also used for storage and preservation and date back to the 1880s. There are some reproductions that were made in the 1980s in Taiwan, so make sure when looking for an authentic Lightning jar that it is not one of these. Tags: Antique Glass Jars

The Unique Beauty of the Antique Glass Butter Churn

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Two of the main companies who made glass churns were Dazey and Universal. These churns were operated via handheld crank and came in different sizes for different needs. You can expect one of these churns to cost well over $100 in today's antique market. The price could be much more depending on the age, size and condition of the churn. There were glass churns sold in the Montgomery Ward catalog in the 1930s. These churns were able to make butter in under ten minutes, which was certainly a benefit for busy homemakers of the time period. Tags: Antique Glass Butter Churn

How to Care for Antique Glass Plates

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To avoid breaking your glass plates and other glass items, handle with both hands. Do not display your glass pieces in areas where people or pets may bump into them. If breakage does occur, glass can sometimes be repaired with a strong adhesive such as Hxtal which is what pro collectors use. Although the glue does yellow over time this adhesive takes longer to do so. You can tape the pieces while the glue is drying to ensure they dry correctly and fit together like they are supposed to. Tags: Antique Glass Plates

The History of Antique Carnival Glass

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Antique carnival glass is highly collectible these days. One reason is because it dates all the way back to the early 1900s. Carnival glass wasn't called carnival glass until the 1950's. When it was first introduced in 1907, it was called Iridescent Ware. The name described the finish, which was a shimmering iridescent finish that changed color as the light hit it a certain way. The finish was made from a metallic spray applied in layers. The process was called doping, which is why you may also hear this type of glass referred to as dope glass. Tags: Antique Carnival Glass