BTGWJ - American Brilliant Cut Glass, EAPG, Pressed Glass & More

Today we'll talk about some of the differences between American Brilliant Cut Glass, Early American Pressed Glass and generic pressed glass. We'll also talk about the Antique Appraisal Event that Jason is doing at the Clay County Museum in Liberty, Missouri and more on Behind the Gavel with Jason.

[@jwstreasuretrunk]

Great info! Appreciate it 😎

[@jasonroske2188]

Your welcome and thanks for watching!

[@peanutgallery2634]

Very informative. I do wish the specimens used were clearer. Thank you appreciate the information

[@suzannedawson4120]

I thought that if the grooves were on the smooth side it was pressed glass made to look like real cut glass. They could also have lead in them and ring. Now I’m confused. I love the hobnail piece. But give me a stunning piece of highly faceted cut lead crystal, it’s like looking at a beautiful diamond. Gorgeous!

[@jasonroske2188]

Hi Suzanne, You are correct about if the grooves are smooth then it is pressed glass. What I am referring to in the video is not the intricate patterns that we think of but rather the large, flat panels on the decanter. Those were still hand cut and polished, they just don't have the starburst, or strawberry or hobnail or other pattern cut into it. Much more subdued decoration. Also, as decanters are meant to be handled, regularly :) having sharp cuts in the glass could prove problematic.

[@dee4844mz]

Hobnail on cut glass? I have only heard of the hobnail pattern on Fenton and Anchor Hocking pieces but there are others?