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There are numerous different types of vintage Hamilton wrist watches bought and sold online and from vintage watch collectors and specialists. Classifying a Hamilton watch by determining its...

Paperweights have been recognized as an art form from as early as 1925 and are more decorative than practical. Encased in a hemispheric dome of glass or crystal, one can see magnification of an...

Since the 12th century, Murano glass was second to none for its overall intricacy and superior craftsmanship. Even until the 17th century, European royal courts often bought Murano glassware. Even...

Murano glass bowls are among the treasures of Italian craftsmanship. Produced on the Venetian island of Murano, they are known the world over for the originality of their design. Often brilliantly...

Glass lovers, artists and collectors dream of a visit to the island of Murano, in the lagoon off of Venice, Italy. The art of glass-making in distinctive and delicate forms began here, in the 13th...

One of the fastest growing collectibles in the United States, Christopher Radko Ornaments are made from European glass, painstakingly crafted from an old world method that includes glassblowing,...

Crystal is a material used to make fine glassware. Crystal and lead crystal differ in composition, cost and quality. Those who want to purchase crystal glassware should consider whether crystal or...

Murano glass is known for its high quality and imaginative design. The island of Murano, in Venice, has been home to glassmakers since the Middle Ages. It was glassmakers from Murano who carried...

Full lead crystal is a material used to make fine crystal and glassware. Full lead crystal is used to add overall weight and strength to the piece. Lead crystal can be applied with decorative...

In a world of air conditioning, few among us need to protect our papers from the wind. Yet not so long ago, hot summer days meant open windows--and a good gust can easily upset loose papers....

Ever since the first discoveries of glass beads were uncovered in 2450 B.C., people have continued to work with this material to produce decorative glass. You can find these works of art in...

Fenton glass is a type of handmade colored glass. The glass is turned into striking art pieces and functional home decor, such as vases, lamps and candy dishes. Fenton glass is collectible, but...

Many people like to collect things. Not necessarily rare and expensive items but rather a collection of items that they find interesting or fun. The term clearing clutter is very popular right...

Marbles are small round toys that have been used in games for thousands of years and have become collector's items in recent decades. Even though marbles can be made from stone, plastic or...

Despite the funny name, goofus glass has become a highly collectible new antique. Recognized for its opaque or translucent paint over clear glass, this inexpensive glass collectible is both...

Glass is a substance as old as the planet, first created by meteorite and lightning strikes and later by volcanoes. Obsidian and tektites are both natural forms of glass. The Phoenicians made...

The Waterford Company opened in 1783 in the Irish town of Waterford. Waterford was (and still is) a harbor town that exported much of what the city produced to the rest of world. George and...

Vaseline glass, also known as uranium glass, is glass that has had uranium added to the mix before the melting process. Vaseline glass was very popular in the 19th century and the early 20th...

For collectors, enthusiasts, and even general consumers, the term "lead crystal" invokes high quality. What is it about lead crystal that makes it so appealing? And what, exactly, makes crystal...

Do you have a collection of vintage watches you want displayed in a case, either at home or perhaps in your store? This article walks you through step-by-step instructions on building a portable...

Bowls, dishes, decanters and stemware are available in glass or crystal. So how is it possible to tell the difference? Basically, manufactured glass consists of silica, soda and lime that is...

Kids marvel at them, adults bask in their beauty and even pets love the effects of the stained glass sun catcher. Available in a wide range of styles, colors and designs, stained glass sun...

Glass dome display pieces can beautifully display memorabilia, collections and your own art pieces. They protect and house these items in a striking domed glass cover that sets into a base. They...

A slice of apple pie can go from dull to delightful if served on a vintage glass plate. Some plates are just too cool to be used for food, but can enhance the decor of any room in surprising ways...

Cut glass is such a widespread and popular art that an organization is dedicated to spreading word of its beauty. The American Cut Glass Association has been around since 1978, but cut glass dates...

The ingredients for making glass bottles are combined in the proper amounts and then heated in a furnace until they fuse and become liquid glass. These ingredients include calcium carbonate,...

As smoking is becoming less popular, ashtrays are becoming harder to find. Those that do exist are ugly, hidden and more a mark of shame than anything else. That was not always the case. Ashtrays...

Snow globes are a much loved collectible and can be found in many homes across the world. No one can resist shaking a snow globe and then watching the snow slowly fall back to the bottom. The fake...

Old glass made with Manganese will turn a beautiful amethyst purple when exposed to the suns radiation for years and years. This shade is desirable to collectors but will take many years of...

Some say collecting is an art, while others think that the real art happens when you display your collectibles. Choosing a way to display your precious and unique items can be a difficult task. ...

There is nothing better to protect your collectibles or artwork than glass. Whether it's a dome, cube, box or frame, glass keeps dust and dirt (not to mention finger prints) from your unique and...

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Royal Ruby is the patented name of the scarlet-colored transparent glass produced by the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. Production of Royal Ruby glass started in 1938 and continued through the...

I will tell you how to find jewelers markings on costume jewelry. Sometimes these marking are elusive and hard to find, but I will tell you where to look. By jewelers mark, I mean the copyright...

Building a display case for that special wood baseball bat is an excellent way to preserve your memories forever. A display case prevents misuse of the item, prevents accidental damage, and even...

Whether its an autographed collectible, or the bat from your child’s first home run, keeping a bat in a display case is an important part of the presentation. A display case instantly lets...

Soft-bodied insects include worms and larvae as well as insects like aphids or silverfish whose bodies lack a hard exoskeleton. Unlike hard-bodied insects, they cannot normally be pinned on a...