Milk glass first used in 1800s

#Middlebury #Antiques #MilkGlass Glass bottles were expensive packages for alcoholic drinks and other liquids, including many beauty products, by the late 1700s. But makers liked to ... Continue Reading →

Clobbered porcelain may have added value

#Middlebury #Antiques The English word “clobbered” has been used since at least the 1600s, but its meaning has changed. It still means beaten up, badly injured or damaged. But the ... Continue Reading →

‘Jeweled’ Porcelain favored by collectors

#Middlebury #Kovels The “jeweled” Coalport porcelain of the late 19th century attracts buyers with its beauty and unfamiliar beading, but few know the history of the porcelain. ... Continue Reading →