| The Glass Collector News, #3, July 2003 |
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In this issue.....
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1. Welcome
2. Questions & Answers
3. Glass Bowl was Identified
4. What's New?
5. New Items at the Glass Haven
6. A Mushroom BBQ Recipe
7. Helpful Links & Resources
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1. You are receiving this newsletter because you've bought or asked about glass items on TIAS.com and have subscribed to our main newsletter. We'll be bringing you informative articles as well as answer any questions you may have about your Glass collection. If you are no longer interested in this topic, simply click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this newsletter.
To submit questions or other information for publication, please send email to glasshaven@tias.com
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2. I received many emails about my "sick glass" question from the first newsletter.
Among them were 2 glowing endorsements for Kim Carlisle & Associates and his ability to restore decanters and cruets, colognes, shakers and vases. I spoke to Kim by phone and he informed me that all his work is guaranteed and that he has been doing this full time for the last 7 years. If you would like to contact him: kcarlisl@worldnet.att.net
For my next question:
How do you tell if something is really Vaseline glass?
Now there is a loaded question! The Vaseline Collectors collect glass that is yellow-green (the color of Vaseline) although some people will refer to green glass as Vaseline, in actuality it really isn't.
Vaseline glass will glow or fluoresce a very bright green under a black light because 2% Uranium Dioxide has been added to the glass mixture. Not all glass that appears to be Vaseline will fluoresce under a black light. Green glass will also glow under a black light, because of Manganese being added, but the color of green will be lime green or even a peach or orange color!
Unfortunately, glass being imported or reproduced will also glow under a blacklight. So, know what you are buying! If you want to collect this type of glass, buy some of the books on Vaseline Glass that are available.
Another solution is to purchase a Geiger counter, which will go off around Uranium Dioxide but not Manganese.
There are other types of glassware that will also glow due to the fact Uranium Dioxide was added to their formulas: Burmese and Custard.
So you can collect the yellow Vaseline Glass, or collect glass that glows or both!
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3. I asked our readers last time to help me identify a large bowl with a poppy plate etching. Turns out it was a Tiffin bowl with the Juno etch. Suzanne at Just In Time Antiques & Collectibles made the ID. Her store is located here: http://www/tias.com/stores/jit
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4. Do you have an item you can't identify? We have a new glass board started specifically for that purpose! Sponsored by Connie Bacon and myself and supported by our members, we are happy to ID your glassware. Collectors, sellers, anyone is welcome to post their item. We are lucky to have members that are very knowledgeable too! Our expertise lies in Depression, Elegant, Fenton, Milk Glass, EAPG, and Art Glass; generally items made in the last century.
Here is the new location: http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/
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5. I have been busy working on the website and haven't had a chance to list any new inventory, but if you are interested in any of my EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass) items, mention this newsletter and I'll take 15% off the price on any order over $50.
http://pages.glasshaven.com/8992/InventoryPage/1566413/1.html
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6. Ready for a mouthwatering taste treat? Do you like Portabello mushrooms? This recipe will make a nice side dish to go with just about any entree.
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms:
I look for large mushrooms that are easier to handle on the grill, usually at least 6" across the top. Wash them good and dry off. Slice at 1/2" intervals and put into a gallon size resealable plastic bag.
For every 6 oz. of mushrooms add:
1/2 cup of olive oil
3 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice
3-4 cloves of minced garlic
1/2 tsp. Of salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
Dash of Worcestershire
Mix this together and pour over mushrooms, coating well. Marinate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side. We grill them directly over the coals in a pan I found in the grocery store that has holes in the bottom and its purpose is for stir-frying vegetables over the grill. It works great for this, no mushrooms falling through the grate.
You can cook them a little longer, it is a personal choice, we like them really done.
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7. Today's helpful link is: Froogle http://froogle.google.com/ Are you aware of Froogle? There has been a lot of discussion recently about Google and the problems they are having with indexing. It appears that Froogle is being geared up to showcase the Antique & Collectible areas. Give it a try!
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