Are there any tips on spotting fake depression glass. Or on spotting the good stuff?
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I am looking for some tips on how to identify real depression glass. Also tips on spotting fakes would be appreciated also.
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G’day shelm,
Thanks for the question.
Depression glass is inexpensive (to produce) glassware and may include:
* Carnival glass,
* Milk glass,
* Uranium glass,
* Satin glass, and
* Pressed glass.
I have attached some sites that offer suggestions on spotting real depression glass including courses and books on the subject. You might be able to borrow something from your local library.
There are a number of guidebooks available. Warmans Depression Glass by Ellen Schoy is in its 4th edition. 55,000 copies have been sold to date so it is considered to be an authoritative source on the subject.
Regards
I like the previous person’s answer.
Also –I remember seeing something specifically on "How to spot fake depression glass" on the PBS show Antiques Roadshow. I couldn’t find the specific show on their website, but here is the contact info for an apprasier that may be able to answer your question a little more:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/series/appraisers/l-r/lackey.html
and a page from the same website which may or may not help:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/tips/lalique.html