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Depression Glass: A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting

Invaluable

Despite the financial strain on consumers and businesses, a few creative glass manufacturers managed to survive by producing affordable glassware and creating effective strategies for distribution. This inexpensive glassware—commonly known as Depression glass —was mass-produced from 1920 to 1950. Assorted Pressed Depression Glass.

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Reputed Donatello bust taken into hiding by Slovak government

The Art Newspaper

An authentic Donatello? Not everyone, however, is convinced of the bust’s authenticity. Panis explains that when he was director, the SNM was planning to exhibit the bust and publish a monograph on the work once “its authenticity had been confirmed and the documentation had been finalised”.

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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

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Once known as the “poor man’s Tiffany,” carnival glass captivates collectors with its rainbow of shimmering colors and variety of forms, from bowls and hatpins to punch sets and whimsies. At its pinnacle, carnival glass offered consumers a sophisticated aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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Collecting Depression Glass

Old Crows Antiques

People started buying glass specifically to collect full sets of their favorite colors and patterns. Collecting Depression glass continues to be a popular hobby to this day among vintage enthusiasts in Littleton. However, manufacturers kept the cost of mass-produced glass low by leaving these flaws in place.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

There are different marketplaces depending on many factors, including: urgency to sell, quantity, condition of the property, and the quality of the items. For example, the client may want to know the replacement value of the artwork prior to damage and the salvage value of the artwork in its current condition.

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Antique Fishing Lure Sells for Nearly $40,000

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The recent sale of a rare, excellent condition Wilcox Wiggler has reignited interest in antique lures. The lure, featuring clear solid-glass eyes and an intricate paint design, was initially estimated to go for $10,000 to $20,000. The Spotted Wilcox Wiggler A headline-making sale happened recently.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Van Cleef & Arpel Jewels, Karl Springer Tables

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Levine was known for her mastery of trompe-l’œil ceramics, and this piece—with hand-built stoneware and glazed finishes—even included subtle signs of wear that added to its authenticity. Despite minor condition issues like paint loss on the glass and tarnish on the brass, the trio sold for a relatively modest $22,680.

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