posted on June 29, 2001 02:50:03 PM new
I have a very pretty vase that I tried to sell, but it didn't go. I think it may actually be crystal, which may help it sell when I relist. How can I tell for though? Is there any way?
luv
[ edited by luvmy2bears on Jun 29, 2001 02:50 PM ]
posted on June 29, 2001 03:10:53 PM new
Clear glass is sometimes called crystal, but the most prized crystal is leaded and 24% leaded is sometimes called full leaded. An experienced eye can see the difference. If you hold it up to the light you should see some definite bluish/purplish highlights. Having said all this remember that I'm just the janitor who stepped into this office to take the trash out.
posted on June 29, 2001 04:48:06 PM new
The important thing is not whether it has a lot of lead content or not, you must be able to ID the pattern, or the manufacturer, or the date. Crystal vases are a dime a dozen on ebay unless it has a name to go with it.
posted on June 29, 2001 04:49:25 PM new
When you lightly tap on glass it makes a dull sound. Crystal has a ring to it. Quite melodious. That's the easiest way to tell.
posted on June 30, 2001 12:04:06 AM new
just take your finger and "flick" the edge of the item with your fingernail and if it is crystal you will hear a prolonged lovely sound. If it is glass, you will hear a "thunk"
posted on June 30, 2001 11:38:37 AM new
fully lead crystal cannot be a dime a dozen on ebay or anywhere,most of them are made by reputable name brands,if no name,they are still good pieces.
posted on June 30, 2001 03:18:15 PM new
Not to a glass collector, they are NOT! Go into any dept store and look at the "crystal VAAAses" high prices, but for resale, I think not. And Romanian "crystal" and Hungarian "crystal" stuff is suffocating the Antiques-post 1900 category. Even the "seconds" stores, like Marshall's, has "crystal" real cheap! As a glass collector, I have to recognize the pattern, or the manufacturer, before I will even research it - IMHO only. This is only my opinion, mind you, and does not make any difference to anyone else's!
