Jim Asselstine talks about Brilliant Cut Glass

Our publisher and photographer Dana Nollsch and I spent a few minutes talking to Jim Asselstine today at his convention in the Peppermill Naples Ballroom. Jim is president of the American Brilliant Cut Glass Association and an expert on the subject to put it modestly. We interviewed him in the dealers’ room brimming to overflowing with the most beautiful, dazzling cut-glass imaginable. To walk into that room is to be instantaneously overwhelmed by impressions. One cannot help but have that happen.

[@minderbean]

Very informative! Thank you so much!!

[@sally1127]

I enjoyed this interview and history of glass!

[@lesleythompson6801]

A great interview: both gentlemen were succinct and to the point, yet complete.
Mr. Asselstine, please come to San Diego! I want to learn more.

[@cyndifreeman9284]

Great interview! It is a fascinating artform.

[@ammiller3911]

I just started collecting cut glass. Unbelievably I got some beautiful ABP Cut Glass for pennies at auction. I'm trying to find out more... this interview was great.

[@mistermilkman]

I take donations. 😁

[@winterrose901]

I WISH WE HAD A GRESS SHOW HERE IN PIGEON FORGE,OR SEVIERVILLE TENNESSEE,

[@kristinebailey2804]

I have a pile of it and don't even care for it. It was gifted to me by a sister of a collector that passed away. It sits in a trunk.

[@leopardwoman38]

That’s a shame, I put mine in my kitchen window. When the sun hits it, it sends light and rainbows around the room. It’s really lovely!

[@stephaniecisneros1003]

Keep it, someone in your family will love it.

[@dee4844mz]

I'd gladly take it off your hands lol

[@mw10259]

IF IT MAKES A BELL SOUND WHEN YOU THUMP IT WITH YOUR FINGER , IS IT ABC GLASS ???

[@lisalamp3537]

Would have been nice to show some of the glass while talking.