Obscure glass also called patterned glass figured glass or decorative glass is typically a type of rolled glass that has a pattern embedded into the surface of the glass by the roller.
Antique window glass types.
For people in historic homes wavy restoration antique window glass is ideal to keep with the character of the home.
Unusual window shapes other than vertical and horizontally shaped windows stationary antique windows were manufactured.
Always keep an eye out on the curb for some free old windows though.
Historically accurate authentic mouth blown window glass.
The following are common types of window glass.
Matches antique window glass of the 17th through early 20th centuries.
Between these options you should be able to find a sufficient solution to your old glass needs.
Prior to this invention window glass was produced using a variety of different methods.
Available in hundreds of in stock colors laminated safety form for architectural applications restoration glass.
This restoration glass company has been around since 1927 in new jersey.
Window glass is glass that is commonly used in windows due to properties such as cost transparency privacy safety fire resistance strength security and visual appeal.
No matter where you are based pioneer glass can help meet your needs to provide period specific restoration glass.
Authentic mouth blown glass perfectly replicates antique window glass for historically accurate restoration and reproduction of doors windows and furniture.
We sell a variety of obscure glass types as well as reproduction antique window glass.
Historic window restoration repair new window manufacturing including tempered and insulated glass units leaded glass panels antique furniture restoration cabinet glazing period lighting fixtures old picture and print framing antique mirror manufacturing and many more.
Old world glass old world hand made mouth blown glass.
This includes both architectural glass used in windows and windows for transport such as a train.
The highest quality glass would then be used in sections of the building.
Restoration glass the world s finest mouth blown window glass found in landmark historic restorations including the white house mount vernon and monticello.
Reclaimed antique window glass allows you to match your historic home s existing windows as closely as possible by era and type.
From the 1700 s to 1850 some of the first window glass was mouth blown and whirled into a large disk.
Stationary antique windows might contain one or all of these types of glass.
Antique window glass is acquired through salvage and recycling efforts and comes in a variety of styles including wavy bubble crown float and leaded.
Lends a unique humanizing touch to buildings.