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Question by xdrillsgirl: I need help identifying some antique glassware my mother gave me.?
I don’t know how to put a picture of this glassware on here. But if anyone is interested in helping, I will send a picture of it to them. The glassware has been in our family for many years, but my mother doesn’t remember much about it.
I have looked online trying to find similar looking pieces and have had no luck. I am not wanting to sell these pieces. I just would like to know a little history on them.

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Answer by Linda K
First, don’t trust anyone who offers to help you identify it. Go online and google antique glassware information. If you know the approximate period, that will help narrow it down. Find large antique stores in nearby areas, go look around them, and see if you see anything similar. If you do, ask the store person to tell you as much as possible about it. Again, don’t tell them you have any. I don’t mean to sound paranoid, but until you know what you have, and what the value is, you shouldn’t ask others what they think it’s worth. (which is why you should find something similar and ask them)
Also, have you seen Antiques Roadshow?

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Question by Ken Polar: Is there a health risk in serving fruit punches in antique glassware?
do they contain lead that could be harmful?

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Answer by Miniver
no. glass is just glass

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Question by Flut-R-By: I am looking for information about antique glassware with a frosted grapevine pattern and a gilded rim.?
The glassware was produced around 1947, and possibly came in oatmeal containers. I think it may have been made by Bartlett and Collins. Where can I find information, such as value, what pieces were made (bowls, goblets, glasses, pitchers),etc. about this style of glassware?

I inherited this collection from my grandmother, and there are several pieces of it. I am trying to find information about it. Any help would be appreciated.

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Answer by magdarra
Try looking at the Replacements, Ltd. site for a starter – they have info on a lot of old glassware. B&C Also did business under the name Indiana Glass.

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Question by iagrgrandma6: How can I find trademarks for antique glassware & other items?
I have antique bowls, plates etc with markings but do not know what it stands for or where to find the answers. Is there someplace on yahoo they can be found?

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Answer by usourselvesandourcats
Go to a local antique store and see their selection of books on collectible glassware, dinnerware, and flatware. Go to B&N or Borders and check books on the collectibles section. See if you bump into something. if the books are too expensive, search and request them from the local library. If no data is available, because they are foreign, research under foreign collectibles.

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Question by Skeerguy: What’s the best way to liquidate a large collection of antique glassware?
My parents inherited a large collection of glassware from my grandmother. It was appraised 11 years ago with a value of $ 50,000. Of course we would like to get as close to book value as possible but we also would like to have this completed sooner rather than later, within a year if possible.

As I see it, our choices are ebay, sell to a dealer, set up a website or rent a space in an antique co-op. Which of these would be the best combination of value and speed? Are there other options we should consider?

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Answer by Kia
try a auction house

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