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Title: Old Duck container--purple tint to glass? ID = Central Glass Co, USA
Post by: SPACEY on October 22, 2010, 12:07:59 AM

Hi, I have an old duck shaped container, I would love to know who this is by and how old it is. the glass has fine impressions and amazing detail all over. THe seems glass is clear and shiny on the top half and frosted on the bottom half. It has a purple tint to it which is very pretty and different. about 18.5 cms long. Thanks! amanda

Title: Re: Old Duck container--purple tint to glass?
Post by: Sid on October 22, 2010, 12:39:18 AM

Hello

No. 727 Etched Duck by Central Glass Co, Wheeling, West Virginia, USA.  Introduced circa 1883. Reference "Central Glass Company, The First Thirty Years: 1863-1893" by Marilyn Hallock.

Sid

Title: Re: Old Duck container--purple tint to glass?
Post by: SPACEY on October 22, 2010, 12:53:18 AM

WOW thanks so much! I would have never got that  :hiclp: cheers! amanda

Title: Re: Old Duck container--purple tint to glass?
Post by: Lustrousstone on October 22, 2010, 06:31:12 AM

The purple tint means your duck has been doing too much sunbathing, as it's sun purpling rather than deliberate.