How do you appraise glassware?

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How can you tell how old a piece of glass is?

Typical embossed marks include a makers mark or letters on the bottles side or base. You may also see mold lines or machine marks. Missing letters, uneven spacing, or other embossing errors provide clues to a bottles age.

Is Antique cut glass worth anything?

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.

How do you identify Candlewick glassware?

Candlewick glassware can be identified by its glass beads. On flatware such as plates, ash trays and candy dishes the beads should never touch on the horizontal plane. Beads on the stems of glassware may be large, small or graduated and may touch each other on the vertical plane.

Is green glass worth anything?

Block Optic Cup - Green Produced by Hocking Glass Company around 1929 to 1933, this green glass cup is a common find. The value has generally held steady around $5 for a single cup for a few decades.

Who made Candlewick glassware?

Original Candlewick was first introduced by Imperial Glass company in 1936. It was so popular that it remained in production until 1984 when Imperial closed. 10 ½″ and 12″ dia. plates are two of the original Candlewick molds which were reproduced.

When did Imperial Glass close?

August 31, 1984 The firm became a subsidiary of Lenox China Inc. in 1973. In June 1984 Imperial Glass went into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The plant closed August 31, 1984, and the companys assets were taken over by Lancaster Colony Corporation, Columbus, Ohio.

Is antique green glass valuable?

The values are similar for all styles. Produced by Hocking Glass Company around 1929 to 1933, this green glass cup is a common find. The value has generally held steady around $5 for a single cup for a few decades.