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<p>[QUOTE="dgbjwc, post: 991082, member: 308"]You've been quite patient with us, Sandygal. Thank you for not getting discouraged by our requests. I'm sorry we're running you through so many photos but as ola stated cut glass is quite difficult to evaluate especially without a hands-on examination. Sometimes I can spot a quality item from all the way across an antique mall but other times I have to turn a piece over in my hands several times before I can form an opinion.</p><p><br /></p><p>The photo that you took where you tilted the top with sunlight behind it seems to show areas that are grey cut to me. Grey cut are areas where the pattern has not been fully cut. You can see the difference between the hobstar panels and the button panels next to them. Usually this is an indication of newer glass imported from Eastern Europe. My understanding is that making cut glass in this newer manner helps cut down on import duties. </p><p>Don[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dgbjwc, post: 991082, member: 308"]You've been quite patient with us, Sandygal. Thank you for not getting discouraged by our requests. I'm sorry we're running you through so many photos but as ola stated cut glass is quite difficult to evaluate especially without a hands-on examination. Sometimes I can spot a quality item from all the way across an antique mall but other times I have to turn a piece over in my hands several times before I can form an opinion. The photo that you took where you tilted the top with sunlight behind it seems to show areas that are grey cut to me. Grey cut are areas where the pattern has not been fully cut. You can see the difference between the hobstar panels and the button panels next to them. Usually this is an indication of newer glass imported from Eastern Europe. My understanding is that making cut glass in this newer manner helps cut down on import duties. Don[/QUOTE]
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