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Antique Glass Door Knobs Are a Craze (2)

Posted in Art Glass on April 4th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

Door Knobs

There is a nostalgic bond between doors and knobs. There are a number of door knobs of different shapes and sizes made for doors. Door knobs made from polished brass and chrome are very popular today but somehow most of them fail to showcase the elegance seen among antique glass door knobs.

Antique glass door knobs with their clean cut designs of crystal and cut glass are a sight words can’t describe. Antique glass knobs complement different types of doors and add to the décor of the door.

Antique glass door knobs are becoming increasingly popular for the class and degree of sophistication they bring. Individuals are getting their doors customized in accordance with the type of antique glass door knobs. Antique glass door knobs look grand on doors and create a magnificent effect at night with supplemented lighting above the door.

Although there are a number of glass knob manufacturers that have come out with several replicas of the Victorian glass door knobs, they haven’t been able to match the quality, precision, and detail of antique glass knobs. Antique glass door knobs are durable and are prone to different weather conditions.

Always make sure you read about antique glass knobs or consult a friend or person who knows about antique knobs. Antique knobs enhance the look of your door and last a lifetime.

Antique Glass Door Knobs Are a Craze

Posted in Art Glass on March 29th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

Glass Door Knobs

People still feel this connection very passionately and collecting antique glass bottles is one way that we can experience it. Antique bottles enable us to travel back in time and experience those old things once again. Popularity of treasure-hunting for vintage bottles has grown enormously in the last few years. There are lots of ways you can get your hands on antique glass bottles. The obvious choice would be to visit flea markets or auctions which are typical places for finding old bottles.

Recently, there has been a new hobby created called “bottle digging” or “privy digging.” It is basically raveling down old roads or hiking and looking for old bottles. One can find antique glass bottles in many different shapes, sizes and colours. Most of the old bottles were handmade and therefore very few of them are identical.

  • Condition – it’s really simple, bottles that are in better condition are more valuable, chips or cracks usually reduce value of the bottle;
  • Category – there are many categories of antique glass bottles, for example medicine bottles, flasks, soda and alcohol bottles, druggist bottles, antique medicine bottles, antique milk bottles, avon antique bottles.

So why should you spend your precious time looking for antique glass bottles? Imagine your excitement if you found out that the old glass bottle which you found in your backyard is actually worth 1000$ or more. If you really good in valuing the antique bottles you could start your own business of buying and selling antique bottles. Vintage bottles bring back memories of simpler, happier times when life seemed a lot less complicated. For many of us, antique bottles also bring back memories of loved ones sipping on a a bottle of soda or Coca Cola or some other product.

Collecting antique glass bottles is fun, self-fulfilling and increasingly popular hobby. Whether you are looking for vintage milk bottles or antique medicine bottles there couldn’t be more entertaining and exciting hobby.