New to glass collecting? Well here is how I got started. I hope some of these tips help you on your way to becoming an expert, well at least someone who knows something about their particular pattern pieces.
First, I decided on a pattern. I found this could be done many ways. Maybe you saw some of your grandmother’s glassware that was passed down from her grandmother. Or you were looking on ebay and came across a pattern that would match your home décor. Or on a warm Sunday afternoon you took a drive thru the country and came across an antique store and something in the window caught your eye. That is how I started.
I parked my car and went into this quaint little shop and started looking around. You will find as I did, the owner of the store was more than willing to enlighten me on any piece I picked up. So when I asked about the piece in the window, I got my first informative lesson. There are many ways to start your collection but as I sa
We have mentioned "Flea Bites" in the description of several of our glass and pottery pieces. Now doesn't that seem like a nasty thing to have a "Flea Bite" on your china or pottery?
Well let me put your mind at ease. A "Flea Bite" on an item is just a minute chip or crack as small as the bite of a flea. Why we use this awful term is beyond me.
But rest assured, if your piece has a "Flea Bite" it is not necessarily a bad thing.
"Flea Bites" are usually on the bottom of an item or the rim. They can go undetected and some can't even be seen unless you are looking through a microscope. Imagine how small a flea bite would be and that's the size of your flaw.
You do have to be dealing with a reputable person, because some people are calling regular chips and dents Flea Bites, so Buyer Beware, know who you're buying from or dealing with.
