Anyone know much about antique glassware? (many pics)
rosemaryt
13 years ago
These were my mother's glasses and they look pretty fancy but I know nothing about them. There's no stamp, no info, no nothing. My mother always told me that it was real gold around the lip and it's pretty thick.
Any ideas as to the date? I *think* Mom inherited them from HER mom (born in the late 1800s).
I'd be grateful for any info, including guesses!
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