Ruby Glass

[momdadsstash]

There must be...what?... a "million" makers  of Ruby glassware.

I've inherited quite a bit but if it's not marked, how can I tell who made it?

Or do I just have to settle for Unbranded?

[md1919 · Accepted solution]

you can post pictures and questions on the pottery, glass and porcelain seller group

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Pottery-Glass-Porcelain/bd-p/275

[momdadsstash]

Thank you

[maxine*j]

There's not much help to offer, when the question is so general, so I guess I'll just be Ms Obvious of 2022 and say:

When you find yourself wanting to sell a big collection of something you know nothing about, there are two ways to go.  You can either devote considerable time and effort to research and learn about what you have, in order to maximize your profit on each piece.    Or you can list them as they are, sorted into logical lots, get the sales, and move onto things you know about.   It's the slow dime or the quick nickel, and only you know which is the best approach in this case.

"Ruby red glass"  encompasses everything from the beautiful "Bohemian" things that became so popular in the 19th Century, to the pretty glassware made by companies like Anchor Hocking starting in about the 1930s, to stuff made last week in China.  And more even than that.

Good luck with it, however you decide to sell it.

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[momdadsstash]

Yes Maxine and this is part of the researching 

The wine glass is light, only about6 ounces

The tulip (is it called?) is a bit weighty...over 16 ounces....you can see the base  is thicker

The dessert is about 8 ounces so not too lightweight

The thumbprint, I only have one of anyway

The vase, to me, looks kinda 'cheap'?

Thanks in advance if there's anything to be told about any of these.

If they aren't worth much, I hesitate listing them because of the size of the box they'd need due to having multiples.

[maxine*j]

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@momdadsstash wrote:

Yes Maxine and this is part of the researching 

The wine glass is light, only about6 ounces

The tulip (is it called?) is a bit weighty...over 16 ounces....you can see the base  is thicker

The dessert is about 8 ounces so not too lightweight

The thumbprint, I only have one of anyway

The vase, to me, looks kinda 'cheap'?

Thanks in advance if there's anything to be told about any of these.

If they aren't worth much, I hesitate listing them because of the size of the box they'd need due to having multiples.

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I'm sorry if I misunderstood.  I guess I think of "research" as involving specific questions.  Anyhow, are there pictures I'm not seeing of the pieces you describe?

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[momdadsstash]

 Duh for me! Not the worst thing I've done today...this one's correctible.

[eapg]

I have been doing identification on antique and other glass since 1960 and was asked by Chilton Publishing to

write the Wallace-Homestead Price Guide to Pattern Glass which I did, it was a best seller book in the antiques category and I still sell it.  I charge $6, that usually provides you the maker, pattern name, date, description, and repro information. I also do appraisals. You can find me on Facbook, DoRi Miles (Boston University). I am Administrator at Early American Pattern Glass Lovers Site Buy or Sell. Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/earlyamericanpatternglassloverssitebuyorsell/

[pargran3]

Well, the vase in the second photo is Anchor Hocking. 60's

[kh-cathy]

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.