ANNOUNCEMENTS

A 'Special Exhibit'

        The Columbia Chapter of the ACGA presented a 'special exhibit' of American Brilliant Period glass at the October 2011 Palmer/Wirfs Antiques & Collectibles Show in Portland, OR.  Take a look and enjoy!

New Items

          New items added to the website can be viewed by using the "New Items" drop-down menu tab or putting 'new items' in the search box

New Articles

          1.    Slivers of Light -- Rich Cut Oil Lamps     (5/12/11)
          2.    Carol Weir articles      (5/19/11)

 Educational Information

          1.     Jim Havens information on Colored and Engraved Glass -- Item 'J'       (5/17/11)

Reference Books

         1.    We have obtained additional reference books which might be of interest.........
                    a.  Dorflinger -- America's Finest Glass 1852-1921, Feller.  $30.00
                    b.  American Cut Glass for the Discriminating Collector (1965), Pearson.  $45.00
                    c.  Identifying American Brilliant Cut Glass, (1984 & 1990--Revised), Boggess.  Two at  $5.00/each
                    d.  American Cut & Engraved Glass (1967 & 1974), Revi.  Two at  $20.00/each
                    e.  Libbey Glass Since 1818 (1979), Fauster.  $45.00 
                    f.  Collecting American Brilliant Cut Glass 1876-1916 (1992), Boggess.  $20.00
                    g.  American Cut & Engraved Glass of the Brilliant Period (1986), signed by Mrs. Swan.  $15.00
                    h.  The following are free with any purchase from the website:
                            1.  American Cut Glass (1954), Warman
                            2.  Standard Cut Glass Value Guide (1995 update), Evers
                            3.  Fry Glass Society (1990) -- book
                     

Cleaning Your Glass

          Is your glass clean?   REALLY clean??   Ours wasn't until we discovered "Magic Snake Oil" glass cleaner.........

 

Plateaus !

          Yes -- brand new plateaus with shiny, beveled mirrors and undented, silver-plated metal are again available.  There are several sizes, shapes and designs to choose from; take a look.  Photos of three that we use to display special pieces from our personal collection have been posted for your enjoyment -- view here.  We urge prompt inquiries as they may not be available in the future.     (5/23/11) 

 

Coming Events

       
          1.     An article titled The Best Buy in ABCG     (5/18/11)