by admin | Jan 20, 2021 | Articles
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by admin | Dec 23, 2018 | Articles
One of the earliest form of American flasks was the swirled ribbed style known as a “Pitkin”. This flask type was named(by collectors) after the famed Pitkin Glass Works which operated in East Manchester, CT from 1783 until the 1830s, as it was once believed that all of the Pitkin-style flasks produced in New England originated at this glasshouse. Pickin’ Pitkins...
by admin | Dec 23, 2018 | Articles
The objects discussed in this article are very likely from New England, 1750s – 1820s period. This is merely a basic overview of common (and some not so common) forms. An article should (and could) be written for each one! Early American Utility...
by admin | Mar 2, 2015 | Articles
As a collector’s glass interest increases , their pocketbook and space to display decreases. Well, this article can help you with the latter. Inkwells are the jewels of the bottle collecting world, and a collector can amass a stunning group of them without the clutter that often plagues the bottle enthusiast. I say that with a smile, as I look at my surroundings. This regular household utilitarian item of yesterday comes in a number of different forms and colors, each with its own character and beauty. Dipping Into Early American...
by admin | Feb 24, 2015 | Articles
If you have ever found yourself spending a Saturday night analyzing the mold markings of a bottle under a high-powered light and a loupe… well, you might be a glass geek! After a couple nights of “geeking out”, I find myself having more questions and fewer answers. As every collector knows, the therapeutic time spent playing with your bottles is a good part of the excitement of being a collector. Sharing your finds with other collectors completes the circle! After a little investigative work, here are some observations. Embossed vs Unembossed...
