posted on October 5, 2005 03:59:30 PM new
Can anyone help me identify this crystal cutglass decanter set. I am have been asked to sell it but know nothing about cutglass. I have tried to bring up some info on Ebay but no luck.
Decanter stands 9.5" including stopper
glasses stand 3" tall
posted on October 5, 2005 05:53:50 PM new
ARe those bubbles at the bottom of the glasses? or it just refection? I think they look kind of new. Did they tell you anything about them? Like, when they were purchased etc ?
posted on October 5, 2005 08:36:13 PM new
They purchased at it an estate sale but that doesn't date it. No, there are no bubbles in the glasses.
thank you
posted on October 6, 2005 03:10:09 AM new
Have you looked for a signature? They are in odd places sometimes.
I think they are beautiful - if they are old they could have been well taken care of. This isn't the type of item that would have been used everyday and could have been a gift that was stored away and only taken out for special occasions.
Did the owner know anything at all.
posted on October 6, 2005 06:16:31 AM new
Look for a signature with a magnifying glass - sometimes that's the only way to find one. Check the base and bottom rim of the decanter and glasses - also the bottom of the stopper.
Also, there are a couple of good cut glass books around - check your local library - which you can even do online, or Barnes and Noble - I've taken pieces in to B&N to try to identify pieces using books. Haven't had the nerve to trot in with a huge charger or anything, but you can always take a glass in your purse and sit in an out of the way place to try to figure out the pattern.
If you can figure out whether or not the pattern is an American Brilliant Period pattern, that will make a big difference. Check completed auctions for ABP decanters as well.
I tend to think it's an older set, because it looks like it has a specific purpose - probably a juice or water set. But not a glass expert.
It is beautiful, and seems to be of high quality.
Good luck!
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Caroline
[ edited by carolinetyler on Oct 6, 2005 06:19 AM ]
posted on October 6, 2005 07:23:38 AM new
thank you all for the info.
How does one send a pic to replacement? I have heard of the company but never have had the need to buy from them or send a pic. Do I send it to a specific department?
Caroline