niel35
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posted on December 12, 2009 01:13:00 PM
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roadsmith
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posted on December 12, 2009 01:30:41 PM
No clue, Neva. They're very pretty! Have you tried the glass board on Ebay?
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niel35
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posted on December 12, 2009 01:39:45 PM
good idea, thanks Adele
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on December 13, 2009 03:04:21 AM
Are any of them signed?
Also are they cut or pressed?
The bottom one looks like a diamond cut.
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pmelcher
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posted on December 13, 2009 04:44:30 AM
bottom one may also be called diamond point. could be Wexford but I am no glass expert, someone will be along soon that knows.
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niel35
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posted on December 13, 2009 05:57:05 AM
I looked them over but couldn't find any signature. The diamond point one is on ebay only it is a different shape. I'll check Repl and see if it is on there. Thanks
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niel35
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posted on December 13, 2009 06:01:48 AM
Lady - I don't know the difference between cut glass or pressed?? Sorry
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on December 13, 2009 07:33:55 AM
First I would take them out in full sun (finally have some in Florida this morning) and look for a signature. The signature can be faint but is normally the indication of high quality cut glass. However a lot of cut glass isn't signed.
If the edges feels sharp to the touch it could be cut.
Cut glass is usually crystal so it will have a ring to it.
Pressed glass will have seams or mold marks.
I'm sure there are other way to tell but this all I can remember right now. Maybe a real glass expert will come in and help.
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max40
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posted on December 13, 2009 08:42:34 AM
First, they are not cheap pressed glass. Eliminate Wexford.
Second, they appear to be cut glass (top of second decanter appears ground at mouth)
Third, there are a lot of modern imported cut glass pieces showing up. While they are beautiful, they have little collector value, unless you can identify them as a desireable piece. Most had labels, which makes identifying them without label tough.
[ edited by max40 on Dec 13, 2009 08:44 AM ]
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niel35
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posted on December 13, 2009 08:56:27 AM
Lady - the stopper on the 2nd one feels sharp but not especially the decanter itself. There are no seams on either of them and no signature.
Max - yes the 2nd one is ground at the mouth. I've had these 10 or more years. I have a total of 11 decanters in various sizes, shapes and patterns. I have 2 more that are ground at the mouth too with no seams.
where would I look for the mold mark and what does it look like exactly?
thanks for your help
[ edited by niel35 on Dec 13, 2009 09:01 AM ]
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max40
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posted on December 13, 2009 09:27:46 AM
Pressed glass will USUALLY have 2 or 3 mold seams. (Fancy figural pieces may have more seams) The easiest way to check for seams is to look at the base or neck. There was little attempt to hide the seams at those points.
From what your pictures show, I doubt you will find mold seams. Your decanters are of good quality. Good quality pieces don't show the seams, as they are usually free blown and cut.
Having had them for 10 years or more doesn't make them antique or rare, as pieces with labels have been imported for many years. Even some of the signed pieces from Poland and other European countries are relatively inexpensive.
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niel35
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posted on December 13, 2009 09:51:26 AM
Thanks Max. I don't see mold seams on any of them. Knowing the maker and pattern would sure help. I just may send pics to Replacements. They are always helpful. The handled wine decanter I have is gorgeous.
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LtRay
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posted on December 13, 2009 08:34:31 PM
You should also include a photo of the bottom for your listing. It will help glass collectors id your decanters.
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niel35
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posted on December 13, 2009 09:39:06 PM
OK, will do. tnx Ltray
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