Tag Archives: Duncan & Miller

Pressed and Cut Glass Were Never Meant to be Shabby Chic.

Posted on December 1, 2013 by sarathurston

The year was 1907. Oklahoma was about to become a state. World War I hadn’t even begun. Women weren’t allowed to vote. The Titanic was nothing more than a design. “School Days (When We Were a Couple of Kids)” was … Continue reading →

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Identifying EAPG Patterns: The Good News and Bad News

Posted on August 9, 2013 by sarathurston

When it comes to EAPG and American Brilliant, I’m a total novice. A newbie with nearly 15 boxes packed with the stuff. I won’t sell it unless I can accurately identify it. And I won’t use it unless I can … Continue reading →

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McKee’s “Innovation”: Glass that was truly ahead of its time.

Posted on August 1, 2013 by sarathurston

While unpacking antique glass from our Janvier Road bungalow, I began to notice something. A lot of the pieces had these flowers and cut leaves! A bowl… A vase. A celery. Someone in my family sure must have loved this … Continue reading →

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Elegant Glass: In a class by itself.

Posted on July 22, 2013 by sarathurston

The more I learn, the more I learn that I need to learn. First there was American Brilliant cut glass (1876-1914). Then Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG, 1850-1910.) And we’ve all heard about Depression Glass (1920s – 1940s). Now I … Continue reading →

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