Many makers use an acid etched signature or a symbol.
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Crystal glass pressed lead crystal lead crystal and full lead crystal are defined differently based on these standards.
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Cut glass and lead crystal are both made from glass but lead crystal contains an extra material that enhances the brilliance of the glass.
Some marks are hard to see especially if the vase is worn on the underside or has an elaborately cut bottom.
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Fine crystal glass contains lead oxide which gives the glassware its weight clarity and brilliance.
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Look for a maker s mark to indicate who manufactured the piece.
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Crystal is sculpted over a longer time period at lower temperature than glass.
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A buildup of haze can dull your fine crystal relegating it to the back of the cabinet.
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Hold a glass object next to a crystal one and compare the thickness of the material.
It helps to know how to tell the difference because lead glass is usually of higher value than cut glass and requires a bit more attention when cleaning.
On a crystal wine glass for instance look for a thinner rim with less of a lip.
Design although they may be similar among crystal makers each firm typically has its own designs just as it has its own mixture of raw materials an element that makes particular designs possible.
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Because of this the lead inside the crystal can be shaped into thinner more intricate designs.
