Cameo’s Close-Up

The cameo glass technique dates back to about 30 B.C. in ancient Rome, when it was used as an alternative to engraved vessels made of naturally layered semi-precious gemstones. Cameo glass is created by engraving, etching, or otherwise carving through fused layers of differently colored glass—traditionally opaque white over a darker colored background—and the Romans […]

Moser Art Glass is Royal Class

Fine art glass has always attracted affluent collectors. The Moser glass company has done this for years—and even grabbed the attention of kings, emperors, sultans and popes. A recent sale by Neue Auctions of Beachwood, Ohio, featured 175 glass items by Moser dating back to the late 1800s. Prices ranged from $25 for three assorted […]

Gorgeous Gallé Glass Garners Attention 

Emile Gallé (1846-1904) was a French designer and artist best known for his work with glass. He developed his own designs for multilayered glass, many with cameo cutting and enameling. The word “cameo” applies to a carving in which the picture is above the surrounding surface. A recent sale by Woody Auction of Kansas included 16 […]

Daum Vase

Q:  I’m trying to find out more information on my Daum vase. I can’t find it anywhere on the internet. The vase is 6 3/8 inches tall and has three applied items on it; two are bugs. I think it’s from 1904-1914 or so. What is the value?    A:  Jean Daum started his glass […]

Cameo Glass

Cameo glass is named after the famous cameos worn as jewelry. Raised designs are created by etching, cutting, or carving away colored layers of glass to make a cameo design. Multicolored designs can be created by leaving portions of fore-, middle-, and background layers. Often mottled glass of varying tones is used for the design. […]

Confusing Cameo

Cameo glass often has a signature that is cameo-carved. Some are obvious marks, like Gallé, Daum, and Legras, that clearly indicate the company that made the glass. Other marks are trade names of companies that marketed the glass. Mark Company (Country) Dates used Charder Charles Schneider (France) 1926-1933 D’Aurys Willhem Kralik Söhn (Bohemia) After 1918 […]