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I went to a garage sale today and my eyes imediatly went towards this glass, I asked how much for the glass and she said 15 dollers but I knew it had to be worth something, she said it was her great grandmothers and to take good care of it. I dont know much about this but it has no markings what so ever so I cant tell how old or who it is from, there are some imperfections with the bubbles in the glass and some bumps. but otherwise in mint condition. It is a pitcher with 4 glasses and bright fall colors some parts cloudy looking. Please help me identify this and the value.
Re: Antique Opalescent glass
Are there any marks at all anywhere? My first guess if there are any would be on the bottom of the pitcher. Instinct tells me this is from the 50's or 60's or Fenton Glass, but need to do more research to be sure. Also, it's very possible these are not "Opalescent" in the classic sense, but rather Italian glass. Stay tuned...
Re: Antique Opalescent glass
Thanks for researching it for me, I need to go to the library myself and see what I can find out. I added two more photos with better light, one shows the bottom and no markings, I looked everywhere. Also I added showing some bubbles created inside the glass and some cloudyness to it. I read something on ebay that said the older pieces didnt come with markings and that a lot of mistakes like bubbles or bumps where on early pieces. It said to look in a book to find a simular design. But I have no idea.
Re: Antique Opalescent glass
Based on the images about the only thing it could be would be Murano glass, most studio's used etched markings on their pieces, a great many of the Italian Murano glass companies used paper or foil labels. Stuff like this seldom predates the 1950's and similar pieces are still in production. Murano and Studio glass is nearly always hand made, so it looks far older than it really is.
Re: Antique Opalescent glass
Ok seems right, but would you happen to know what the value is?
Re: Antique Opalescent glass
A set similar to this one was sold recently at an antique mall where I have a booth. Most of us thought it looked like Murano glass. Even the handle on yours looked like this other set. It sold very quickly for $125.00, though it was pink and white only and had six glasses.