Goblets

What You Should Know About Antique Goblets.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:50 -0700

Vintage goblets collection is an excellent way to bring in the glamour to your china cabinet. There are all kinds of antique goblets in antique stores around the world. Popular materials for these drinking vessels include silver and glass. Antique goblets made from glass are prized by collectors for their beauty and fragility. Some are colored, while some are etched with beautiful designs. Still others are crystal clear and beautifully complement any liquid you put within. Tags: antique goblets, goblets, wine goblets

Delightful Fostoria Goblets Make Any Table More Special.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:50 -0700

Fostoria goblets are now considered under the category of collector's items because they are no longer in any manufacturers' product list. The Fostoria Glassworks Company began in 1887 and finally closed production in 1983 under the control of Lancaster Colony. You can find goblets made by Fostoria for sale in antique shops and online. There are a variety of online antique shops, in addition to Ebay which is a big source of antiques and collectibles of all kinds. There are a variety of beautiful Fostoria patterns out there including the blue Jamestown and the gray Precedence. Tags: fostoria goblets, goblets, wine goblets

The Value and Convenience of Plastic Goblets.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:50 -0700

Although the idea of plastic goblets would make many a wine connoisseur cringe, they have their place in many kitchens. A plastic goblet makes an ideal drinking vessel for most any beverage. You can of course drink wine or even champagne from plastic or acrylic goblets, but the experience may not be quite as swanky as if you were sipping from fine crystal. The reason wine and champagne are consumed from glasses made a certain way is to bring out the complex flavors and aromas contained within. Of course with other beverages this is really not a concern so plastic should be fine to use. Tags: plastic goblets, goblets, wine goblets

Who Makes Etched Goblets?.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:50 -0700

Many different glass manufacturers are experts in their fields in making etched goblets. Glass etching is the process of carving or blasting ornate designs into the glass. The result is a texturized image that may be abstract or may depict a particular scene. This process has been used on glass for ages, therefore you can find both antique and modern goblets that feature etching. Sometimes etched goblet pieces will have color to them, other times they will be crystal clear with white etching as their only adornment. One beautiful antique example is the Cambridge Blossom Time goblets, which feature gold trim on the rim and base. Because these particular goblets are rare when found intact, they can cost quite a bit. Tags: etched goblets, goblets, wine goblets