A. Full Antique: Term applied to art glass produced by the historical mouth-blown cylinder method. The craftsman blows a glass cylinder which is annealed and cooled. The Cylinder is then scored lengthwise, separated, re-heated and folder out into a flat sheet. Common characteristics include attractive linear striations and a very pristine surface. Colonial is the premier reproduction glass that SGE stocks. We bring in colors by special order and for special project. We often use this glass for memorial plaques in churches.
Saint Just Clear Colonial Restoration Glass – Stained Glass Express
B. Drawn Antique: Also called semi-antique, machine antique or new antique. A simulated full-antique produced by the Vertical Draw method. The textural striations are mechanically applied. Quality is excellent and cost is less than full antique. GNA is a common example. GNA0189 is one that is stocked by SGE.
Clear German New Antique – Stained Glass Express
Clear GNA Restover Plus – Stained Glass Express
C. Scribed Antique: A simulated full antique produced by the Double Roll method. The linear striations are scribed into the hot glass surface. Quality is excellent and cost is considerably less than full antique. Introduced by Spectrum Glass in 1996 under the trade name Artique. OF100A is our clear.
96 COE Clear Artique – Stained Glass Express
