Collecting

Kitchen glassware is an all-encompassing term given to any type of glass pieces used in the kitchen. If you're new to the world of collecting, you might feel confused with terms like "vasoline...

Mardi Gras is a celebration that takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana every year. Part of the festival involves people riding on floats and throwing beads to people on the street and parade goers...

Serious collectors of antique bottles should beware clever fakes often found at antique shops and flea markets. Some of fake bottles are quite convincing and will carry price tags that might lead...

Rene Lalique (1860-1945) was a French designer of fine jewelry during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. Revered as a jeweler, he is equally admired for his Art Deco glass object d'art and...

The name "Tiffany" is commonly used to refer to any lamp with a stained-glass shade, but don't be fooled. True Tiffany lamps were designed and manufactured by Louis Comfort Tiffany from 1892 until...

Fostoria Glass Co. created elegant, brightly colored glassware, sometimes referred to as "Depression glass." These beautiful heirlooms continue to delight their owners, and collecting the elusive...

Identify handmade marbles by certain characteristics for each type of marble. Vintage glass marbles have different identifiers than stone marbles have, but you can learn the characteristics of...

You love your collection of 33, 45 and even 78 records. You have had them since you were child or teenager and they are in pretty good condition. But like anything else, dust and dirt can collect...

Antique glass lamp shades date from the time of oil lamps. The glass shade protected the flame and helped the lamp to burn brighter. Over the years, as lighting materials changed, glass lamp...

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...

It is easy to get confused when shopping for glasswares. They are highly sought after as collectibles, but the differences between pressed glass, cut glass, cut crystal, blown glass and blown...

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...

Tiara glassware, manufactured by the Indiana Glass Company of Dunkirk, Indiana, was sold at home parties from 1970 to 1999. Original prices averaged from $10 to $60 per piece, making the glassware...

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,...

The types of antique mirrors vary according to the architectural and artistic styles of different periods in which they were made. Many feature lavishly carved and gilded frames. Others reveal the...

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...

Candle holder lamps combine the ease of a lamp with the traditional ambiance of a candle. The candle stands on top of a candlestick that forms the base of the lamp. A chimney or shade protects the...

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...

Many homes have old glass jars sitting in the back of the kitchen cupboard, storing nails in the garage or found empty in the attic. A person who comes across one of these jars may be interested...

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...

Snow globes are transparent, hollow spheres, generally of glass or plastic, containing miniature scenes, water and white particles of "snow" that falls on the scenery when shaken. They've been...

Antique etched glass is admired for the intricacy and beauty of its design. Delicate pictures decorate glassware, windows and mirrors. Etched scenes shimmer amid brilliant cut glass to create...

Depression glass is low-quality glassware (containing cracks, air bubbles and flaws) produced in America during the Depression era of the 1920s, '30s and '40s. Depression glass is known for its...

Even in Victorian times, people avidly collected glassware. These days, people are more interested in collecting the glassware of the past than anything sold in stores today. In particular, the...

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...

Primarily involved in the production of table top and food service glass ware, Libbey Glass has been in existence for more than 190 years. Originally known as the New England Glass Company, Libbey...

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...

You may have spotted sea glass at some point and not known what you were looking at. Sea glass is a rare type of phenomenon where something beautiful and valuable is accidentally created from the...

Defining milk glass is easy; it's deciding which pieces to collect that becomes perplexing. For many people, milk glass brings happy memories of Grandma's house, or perhaps of the covered hen dish...

Sea glass is found along the water's edge, hidden in pebbles or along a sandy strip. A collector can find tumbled shards by doing a little research beforehand. Look for highly populated shorelines...

Murano glass Christmas trees are brilliant, colorful little treasures. They're hand-made, mouth blown art glass from an island off the coast of Venice, Italy. Most Italian glass Christmas trees...

Venetian glass, also known as Murano glass, is an art form that was developed and produced as far back as the first century and is still produced to this day. Venetian craftsmen received...

Walk along the beach at a slow pace. Enjoy the crashing waves and the seagulls. Above all, keep an eye on the sand for that one elusive shard of sea glass. Beach sea glass is also known as sea...

Vaseline glass is a term adopted during the 1920s for transparent glass of a specific yellow to yellow-green color that resembled Vaseline petroleum jelly. Originally this term was used for glass...

Vaseline glass, originally known as uranium glass, is made with uranium salt---usually uranium dioxide---as the colorant. This causes the green glow when uranium glass is exposed to ultraviolet...

Uncovering a sea glass shard (beach glass) is akin to finding treasure. One stumbles upon it while walking on the beach. Tumbled by the waves, it is often hidden in pebbles or sand. Don't throw...

Identifying Depression Glass is best approached by learning the seven main glass companies that produced it and the patterns and colors produced. Also be aware that there are reproductions out...

Depression glass is any pressed glass made during the Great Depression from the early 1920s through the mid 1940s. It was glass made very cheaply---mass produced with molds---and often given away...

Antiques are a wonderful. They bring with them a piece of history and each has a story of its own to share. This is especially true with antique picture frames, so care needs to be taken when it...

Sea glass includes any type of broken, colored or clear glass that has been smoothed and frosted from the waves and sand in the ocean. Collecting it is as fun as collecting seashells, and like...

Glassware, ranging from the practical to the decorative, is highly collectible. A number of factors play into determining the value of glassware, including maker information, period of...

Fostoria crystal was produced by the Fostoria Glass Company, one of the oldest and largest glass manufacturers in the United States. At the height of production, the company employed nearly 1,000...

To find valuables on the beach, you don't need expensive equipment. This article will not tell you to buy a fancy metal detector and head down to Waikiki Beach after a crowded afternoon. You need...