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Title: Question about glass
Post by: Raven31557 on January 18, 2017, 02:47:48 pm

Hello again.

If a glass dish or bowl seems awfully heavy for its size is that indicative of anything, such as it's lead crystal or even just better quality or worse quality?

I can't get a picture of it until 2moro, but it's a covered clear glass bowl/dish.
It's only 4" H x 5" D (w/o lid) but it feels like it's at least 2 pounds.

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: ghopper1924 on January 18, 2017, 03:02:47 pm

Yes, higher lead content = more weight.

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: Raven31557 on January 18, 2017, 03:13:27 pm

Ooooooooooo
I hope that's true about this piece.
I've not seen it before and I'm not even sure where it came from.
It was suddenly there on my work station of sorting out stuff.
lol

I'll definitely gets pics 2moro.
It's octagon shaped.

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: mart on January 18, 2017, 03:38:24 pm

Lead crystal usually does  well !!

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: cogar on January 19, 2017, 05:31:46 am

If it is a real good piece then it maybe, sorta, probably is “marked” ……. so check it over really closely cause some marks are really tuff ta see. 

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: mart on January 19, 2017, 07:03:48 am

Crossing my fingers its a nice cut piece !!

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: Raven31557 on January 19, 2017, 12:30:30 pm

Here's a picture.
It's not cut glass.
and there are absolutely no markings on it at all.
No tiny air bubbles. No seams. Nothing.
It's octagon shaped.
The base is rather thick, so maybe that's why it's heavy.
I'm guessing it's just pressed glass.

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: mart on January 19, 2017, 02:48:28 pm

http://www.terapeak.ca/worth/vintage-candy-trinket-powder-dish-indiana-glass-crystal-blue-octagon-shape/322339070506/

Is it this one ??  Indiana glass ??  This one is blue but I am sure they made clear as well !!

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: Raven31557 on January 19, 2017, 03:00:42 pm

YESSS!!!!!!!!
That's it exactly!!
TY so much, mart!!!

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: mart on January 20, 2017, 07:13:43 am

I looked for powder jars so maybe thats what it is !!  Back in the 60`s many used bath powder and they had these big fluffy powder puffs !! 

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: Raven31557 on January 20, 2017, 02:13:11 pm

Ahh. I kinda remember that.
I wish I had even half of your knowledge.
I'd know where to look up stuff.
 :)

I did, however, find a way too cool site for Depression glass!!
I now know I have an amber Adam's Rib bowl.
 ;D

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: mart on January 20, 2017, 07:10:12 pm

Which site are you using ??  I have a good one and easy to use on the other computer !!

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: Raven31557 on January 21, 2017, 11:09:06 am

This'un here.
http://www.kejabatreasures.com/kejaba-depressionglass.php

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: mart on January 21, 2017, 11:25:37 am

http://glassloversglassdatabase.com/

This is the one I use most !!  It has more than just Depression glass !!

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: Raven31557 on January 21, 2017, 11:46:09 am

 ;D

Title: Re: Question about glass
Post by: KC on January 22, 2017, 01:26:26 am

Pretty smile there Raven31557!

That is a great site Mart!