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Antiques: Collecting Ruby Flash Glass

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Get tips and advice for collecting ruby flash glass pieces with this free video series on antique collections.

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Tags: glass, collecting, flash, antiques, ruby

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Summary: Antique collecting has become very popular in recent years with the increasing emphasis on home décor and renovation. People can and will collect almost anything, assembling items for their aesthetic, historical or monetary value. Traditionally, for an item to be considered an antique, it must be at least a hundred years old, and value often stems from the condition of the antique or the rarity of the item. There are many aspects that make a good antique collection, including the variety of a collection, quality of antique pieces, and the antique collectors own satisfaction with their collection. Whatever the collection, however, most antique collectors will agree that hallow, old objects will make any house a home.

In this free video series, an expert antique collector will offer tips and advice for collecting ruby flash glass pieces. Ruby flash, or ruby stained glass, refers to glass that has had a rich red color applied to a clear colorless piece of glass by dipping it into a glass batch of a different color, thus adding a very thin layer of tint over the colorless piece. This antiques expert will explain where to find ruby flash glass antiques, how pricing works and how to identify quality pieces. If you're looking to start a collection of glass or tableware, this free video series will definitely get you started on your way to a great antique collection.

About the Expert

Contact: SheaAntique.com

Expert: Sue Shea has been dealing in antiques since 1979, and has her own shop, Shea Antiques, located in Shelburne Falls, MA. Her passion is early American 18th & 19th century antique country furnishings. Her collection is housed in a mid-19th century carriage house off the Mohawk Trail in Western Massachusetts. Her shop is open on weekends and by appointment. She also does estate appraisals.

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