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What is American Brilliant cut glass?
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American Brilliant cut glass is deeply and sharply cut glass known for its reflective quality and highly polished nature. This type of glass is thick, heavy, and very clear.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The difference between cut glass and cut crystal is the lead content along with some other criteria.
"There are three primary criteria for crystal as established by the European Union in 1969: a lead content in excess of 24%, a density in excess of 2.90 and a reflective index of 1.545."
"Prior to 1969 crystal glass was generally around 36% lead. However, due to concerns over lead leaching the percentage was reduced to the [unofficial} standard of 24%. Today glass with a lead content of 10% or more is considered to be crystal or “fine glass”" in the US.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
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American Brilliant Cut Glass Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
American brilliant cut glass pitcher, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century American Pitchers
Materials
Cut Glass
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By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Brilliant Cut Glass 'Russian'Pattern Covered Jar/ Humidor
Circa 1890s, Attributed to T.G
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
circa 1900 American Brilliant Cut Glass Footed Rose Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1900 American brilliant cut glass footed rose bowl or toddy bowl. Unusually large for a
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting
USA, circa 1900s, by
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage American Brilliant Cut Glass Tall Floral Compote, circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage American brilliant cut glass compote offers bowl with floral design raised on tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
American Brilliant Cut Glass Heart Shaped Vase, Rare Form
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American brilliant cut glass heart shaped vase, rare form
Beautiful blank, raised on 4.5 inch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
