Take the piece to a window with good daylight and examine clear, uncut sections of the glass.
Buyer Beware – Better Fakes
A good amount of 1980’s fake glass has been reappearing on the market — both knowingly and unknowingly — as many collectors are selling their collections or passing their collections to heirs who do not wish to keep it.
Yasemin Cut Glass
The brochure states: “OLD American cut glass is back!” Yasemin was a family-owned company that advertised ‘factory direct from Russian Border.
C.F. Monroe Catalog – CL111
This important, privately published catalog is very well-done and is a welcome addition to the reference libraries of both American Brilliant cut glass collectors and collectors of Nakara and Wavecrest.
Review of ‘The Eye For Minutia’ Book – EFM-001
This book has been compiled from Leigh Emmerson’s personal research notes gathered and refined over an eight-year period and gives a unique insight into the pattern identification process.
Koh-I-Noor Catalog – FSG115
The “Koh-I-Noor” company was significant enough that it was mentioned by both J. Michael Pearson and Albert Christian Revi in their books on American Brilliant cut glass.
Review of Three-Volume Book Set by Pearson – FSG116
Michael Pearson, is invaluable to the collector and student of American Brilliant cut and engraved glass.
Review of Book by Martha Louise Swan – LS102
Sometimes called the ‘bible’ of American Brilliant cut glass, this is an important book for your reference library!
Jewel Cut Glass Co. Catalog – J-001
A wonderful addition for your American Brilliant cut glass reference library
‘The Miracle of Brilliant Cut Glass’ Book – LS300
Mrs. Swan’s first book, ‘American Cut and Engraved Glass: The Brilliant Period in Historical Perspective’ sold over 18,000 copies.