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Favorite Piece of Cut Glass Project

This project is about people and their love of glass.   We're asking you to send us a picture of your favorite piece of glass.  Give us the story as to why it is your favorite piece of glass.  Is it the amazing story of how you got it?  Is it the shape, or artistry of the cutter?   Do you have an interesting item with a story?  We all love a cut glass story, and especially, we love sharing about glass!  Email a high quality photo along with your story, include the details of pattern and dimensions because someone will want to know.  acgaweb@gmail.com  Click on the item below and read about the adventures associated with these beautiful pieces.

Your favorite piece should be right here!  Email us your story and photo.   acgaweb@gmail.com
My wife, Judi, and I bought out first piece of cut glass before we were even married, over 30 years ago.   (more)
I found this in an antique store in Blacksburg, Virginia ... (more)


I think I have always loved glass..  (more)

Recently, eBay provided me with the opportunity to buy what are arguably the most intensely cut patterns of the brilliant period... (more)
One of 3 favorite pieces pictured... (more)

 

I have been collecting for about a year...When I first saw this Bowl.. (more)


These four pieces are all my favorites since they are the only cut glass I have.  (more)

 

In the late 70’s we inherited several pieces of cut glass. (more)
The Glitter on Grandma's Table... (more)

Escondido California is not known for its antique shops.  In fact until two years ago there were only two main antique malls  (more...)

This HIT was almost a MISS!  ...(more)



There are not many color-cut-to-clear whiskey tumblers.  In fact until two years ago I never saw one...  (more...)



This piece of American Brilliant has the sharpest cutting I've ever seen...  (more...)


Ever wonder what renowned cut glass authors Bill and Louise Boggess treasured most in their collection?    (more...)
In 1983 my wife Pat and I purchased a beautiful ten inch low bowl (or nappy) from an individual who was selling some of his glass collection.  (more...)


All glass collectors should have a GPS like this... (more)
In the late 1800's the life of a traveling salesman was a difficult one.  It was a rough way to make a living ...  (more...)


As a cut glass dealer for over 30 years, I'd have to say I've seen thousands of pieces of cut glass.  The piece... (more)

 Since you have posted your call for sending in "my favorite piece" of cut glass, I have changed my mind a few times about which piece is THE favorite.  (more...)

About 4 years ago, I have a  "once in a lifetime" experience.  I tend not to miss a single estate auction  (more...)


I used to be a workaholic, with no time for interests other than work.   (more...)


Honeycomb or St. Louis Diamond was a very difficult pattern to cut.  It required a fine blank with ..  (more)

12 years ago, my parents dragged me to another antique event, an ACGA convention.  I was only 12, and was not too happy to be there. (more...)