Topic: Damaged glass

[wolkenreb]

Hello.  This is probably a stupid question, and I probably know the answer, but does a chip out of a glass piece greatly affect value?

Thanks
Nancy

[Lustrousstone]

Yes, but it depends on the piece as to whether it renders it valueless or not; the same as for pottery.

[Ivo]

I think rarity dictates. If you have a rare and desirable display piece, a chip can be overlooked and (allowable because reversible) filled in with clear nail varnish. The less rare, i.e. there are undamaged pieces around, then the value of the damaged piece takes a serious knocking. And for low value items, a chip is a one way ticket to the bottle bank.

[wolkenreb]

That's what I needed to know and kind of thought, but I'm glad I checked with you.

Thank you!
Nancy

[flying free]

however..... it does pay (if you are collecting glass) to see and get to know as many pieces as possible, and having them around to look at, weigh up and see the thickness of the glass, the finish etc, is actually quite fun and useful and pictures in books and on the net are no substitution for actually holding the glass. Therefore, if a chipped item is available and looks great (and comes from a car boot so doesn't cost much more than a £1) I have found it worthwhile to buy, if only to give me something to look up and research and learn from.  Obviously I only do so if it's something I really like and can live with though.  And then, if it turns out to be fairly commonplace, I just hang on until I get a non chipped version and replace it.  And just occasionally it turns out to be something really fab  

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[johnphilip]

I went to an auction at Sothebys in Bond street several years ago when an Amen glass with a chip the size of my thumbnail and a crack sold for 18.000 pounds , the lady i was with said Ohh i would have binned it .

[Frank]

I went to an auction at Sothebys in Bond street several years ago when an Amen glass with a chip the size of my thumbnail and a crack sold for 18.000 pounds , the lady i was with said Ohh i would have binned it .

Because of this Amen Glass engraver uncovered  :sc: their investment just increased by a factor of ten!

If a piece is unique a chip can be forgiven, if mass-produced not so. But if you want an example to use or study a chip is an advantage!

[Lustrousstone]

It also depends why you want to buy it and the price. If it's to keep and the price is OK for you that's fine. Glass of 80 years old or older is becoming harder and harder to find, so though a chip may reduce the value, it won't necessarily eliminate it. It really depends on what you are buying.

[oldglassman]

  Hi ,
           The paper on the Amen glasses is being presented again ,this time to the 'Glass Circle' in London on the 14th of this month.it is open to non members ,you can apply on their website .

Cheers ,
             Peter.

ps Bonhams are offerring what in their opinion is an 'Old Pretender'(Amen) glass in their sale the next day ,the 15th June.