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Q & A: Steuben Glass, Souvenir Spoons, Radios

Q & A: Steuben Glass, Souvenir Spoons, Radios

By Anne Gilbert Q.  This martini glass is part of a set of six that were a wedding gift to my late Parents in the 1950s. They are signed “Steuben” in script on the bottom rim. I know that Steuben glass was expensive at that time.         What can you tell me about this unusual design, Steuben glass  and the current value? […]

by · October 3, 2016 · 0 comments · Antique Detective, Feature Article
Antique Detective: Collectors Discovering Old and New Woodenware

Antique Detective: Collectors Discovering Old and New Woodenware

By Anne Gilbert Whether you call it treen or woodenware, turned wood objects have come a long way from their functional, humble beginnings. Over the centuries they have evolved into a variety of decorative forms. Many are now displayed in museum collections. Before Americans set their tables with pottery, porcelain and pewter, there were plates, bowls and mugs made from […]

by · October 3, 2016 · 0 comments · Antique Detective