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What is American cut glass?

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What is American cut glass?
American cut glass is a technique used for decorating glass. The period from 1771 to 1876 is considered the early period of American cut glass — later, cut glass was called Brilliant glass. This technique is associated with high labor costs and involves the work of skilled craftsmen — American cut glass is considered a luxury item and can be very valuable.
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Antique "Pitkin & Brooks" American Cut Glass "Gloria" Dish, circa 1880-90
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique "Pitkin & Brooks" American Cut Glass "Gloria" Dish, circa 1880-90.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Rarities in American Cut-Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rarities in American cut-glass. Index, black & white and color photographs. Book in very nice
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

American Cut Glass and Silver Tobacco Jar
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New Orleans, LA
sterling silver lid atop a body of elegant cut-to-clear glass. The lid is adorned with a wonderful Rococo
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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Cut Glass Vase, Steuben, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Rosaline to alabaster with birds amongst branches.
Category

Early 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Jewel Pattern Cut Glass Punch Bowl by Meriden
By Meriden Cut Glass Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
This two-piece punch bowl and ladle set is cut in one of the rarest and most desirable designs of
Category

Early 20th Century North American Other Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Hawkes Pueblo Pattern Cut Glass Bowl
By T. G. Hawkes & Co., Shreve & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare American Brilliant Period cut glass bowl by T.G. Hawkes & Co. features the
Category

Antique 19th Century American Other Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

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