Union Glass Company (1851-1924)
History
1864 bought Brooklyn Flint Glass company. See encyclopedia.
Designers
Prices Art glass, highly collectable v. expensive
Styles
Pressed glass, silvered glass, blanks for cut glass, art glass Tiffany/Quezal style (1893-1920's) Often ovoid or floral form. White & gold often used. Iridescent glass. Venetian style - clear coloured flecked with gold.
Always marked. Acid etched signatures are fakes.
Acid etched and label marks. Late 20th century