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THE ANTIQUE DETECTIVE
By: Anne Gilbert
QUALITY CAMEO GLASS STILL PRICEY, COLLECTIBLE
When the best examples of cameo glass What is considered the finest Cameo glass was made in France during the
made in the late 19th century by the Daum Art Nouveau Period (1880s-1914) by the Daum Freres glass works in Nancy,
Nancy, glassworks in France come to auction France. Introduced by them in 1893 at the Chicago Worlds Fair. Important
the price can be over $12,000 for a vase. Since examples were made by Emile Galle who opened his own glass factory in
cameo glass became trendy in the 1970s it’s Nancy in 1894.
held its own with moneyed collectors. American Cameo Glass of the 1880s used a new technique making
Historically, the first examples of cameo glass transfer-printed designs with acid resisting inks. These were then applied to
were created in ancient Rome. The only remain- the glass surface before bathing in etch-
ing example is the “Portland Vase”, with its ing fluids. The result was a small raised
neo-classical figure subject. It can be viewed in cameo design.
the British Museum. The technique was all but CLUES: Cameo glass techniques
forgotten until the Chinese began experi- varied from country. Signatures of
menting, combining wheel-cutting and Thomas Webb pieces have been re-
engraving on opaque glass. Today it is produced. Daum Nancy cameo glass
known as Peking glass. By the 18th pieces have been faked for decades.
century this overlay or cased glass, Do your research on signatures and
in two or more was in general use designs that have come to auction over
in China. the years. Don’t hesitate to hire an expert
In 1837, Thomas Webb (1804- before spending to much. Even better
1869) founded his quality glass check out other sources from church rum-
Company in England. As Thomas mage to estate sales. Not everybody knows
Webb & Sons the Company put a what to look for.
new spin on the ancient technique
of cameo glass. It was made by etch- Shown: L- Thomas Webb cameo glass vase;
ing and carving through a layer of white, antiques@brendaginsberg.com
opaque glass, leaving a high relief design R- Daum Nancy cameo vase. C. 1900;
on a darker colored glass body. ripleyauctionssales@antiquehelper.com
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