Antiques: Collecting Antique Glassware

Summary: Humans have always used the natural minerals around them to make tools and art. Stemming from the birth place of human kind, the fertile crescent is where glass is thought to have originated. In Mesopotamia, glass beads, seals, and decorations date back to 3000 B.C. Since its humble beginnings, glass has evolved into a variety of different uses. Ancient Rome was an innovator of glass work. It is thought that they also developed the first window glass. In the medieval Islamic world, the first clear glass was invented by scientist. Later, medieval Europe created the art of stained glass. Throughout its history, glass making has mystified antique collectors. There are literally thousands of different kinds of glass to collect: carnival glass, depression glass, lead glass, ect. Today, the most popular glass collector items are carnival and depressions glass. Both originating in the early twentieth century, these glasswares have an extremely interesting history of all their own.

In this free video series, learn how to begin your antique glass collection today! Let our expert, Statia Widak, teach you the various forms of glass ware. Learn about depression glass and carnival glass. Also, learn how to differentiate glass from crystal. Statia gives you advice for packing and storing glassware and fine china. She even shows you how to price your antique glassware. So, if you are interested in collecting glassware, watch this free video series and learn how today!