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Browse our selection of elegant hand cut lead crystal and delicate hand painted porcelain from Poland.  A variety of shapes and sizes are sure to please.  Many more items are in the store, so come visit and see the full collection!

GLASS HISTORY:
The history of man made glass dates back almost five-thousand years, and was first used in the area of ancient Mesopotamia (currently Syria and Iraq).  The first pieces of mouth-blown glass were created by the Phoenicians, in 50 BC.  Phoenicia was part of the Roman Empire.  It is said that the Romans made so much glass, that it took until the 1800s to exceed their production.

WHAT IS GLASS MADE OF?
The most common glass formula is 70% silica sand, 10% limestone, and 20% soda ash.  Metallic oxides are added to the glass to change the color from crystal clear to a full range of colors.  For example iron oxide (commonly known as 'rust'), is used to color the glass green.  Copper oxide makes the glass turn turquoise blue.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GLASS AND CRYSTAL:
While cut glass has been around for over 2000 years, crystal has only been in existence since the middle of the 17th century. Crystal contains lead oxide which dramatically increases its weight as well as improves its luster and clarity.  Lead oxide also softens the glass, allowing it to be hand cut with diamond tipped wheels, creating elaborate surface patterns to reflect light, with almost diamond-like brilliance.  Most metal oxides color the glass, whereas lead oxide does not.

WHAT IS "FULL-LEAD CRYSTAL"?
Full lead crystal has at least 24% lead oxide content, with the maximum being 33%.

HOW DO I CARE FOR CRYSTAL?
Full lead crystal is softer which makes it easier for the artisan to cut. This “softness” makes it more prone to fine scratches on its surfaces. Crystal should be stored properly, so as to reduce the chances of scratching, chipping and other blemishes to occur.  Additional tips to care are as follows:

• Never wash in a dishwasher
• Never use a damp cloth for drying
• Never stack one glass inside another
• Never expose crystal to boiling water or the freezer

Put these simple rules into practice and your investment should increase steadily in value.
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Polish Eagle Hand Cut And Engraved Barrel Crystal Shot Glass Polish Eagle Hand Cut And Engraved Crystal Scotch Glass Art Glass Paperweight - 3-sides - Amber
Our Price: $18.00
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Genuine brilliant Polish 24% lead crystal hand cut with the Polish Eagle and the word "Polska" above. Price is per piece. Genuine brilliant Polish 24% lead crystal hand cut with the Polish Eagle and the word "Polska" above. Price is per piece. Three-sided art glass paperweight, with a dark amber interior core, surrounded by miniature bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the ar
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Art Glass Paperweight - 4-sides - Cranberry Art Glass Paperweight - 4-sides - Amber Art Glass Paperweight - 3-sides - Blue-Yellow
Our Price: $35.00
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Art Glass Paperweight - 4-sides - Cranberry Four-sided art glass paperweight, with a dark amber interior core, surrounded by miniature bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the art Art Glass Paperweight - 3-sides - Blue-Yellow
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Art Glass Paperweight - 3-sides - Blue Art Glass Paperweight - Round Purple Art Glass Paperweight - 2-side - Cranberry
Our Price: $35.00
Our Price: $35.00
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Art Glass Paperweight - 2-side - Blue Art Glass Paperweight - 3-side - Purple Art Glass Paperweight - 2-side - Cranberry Bubbles
Our Price: $35.00
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Art Glass Paperweight - 2-side - Blue Art Glass Paperweight - 3-side - Purple Two-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous cranberry interior core, surrounded by flurry of bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by
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Art Glass Paperweight - 2-side - Violet Bubbles Art Glass Paperweight - 2-side - Amber Bubbles Art Glass Paperweight - Round Ruby Bubbles
Our Price: $35.00
Our Price: $35.00
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Two-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous violet interior core, surrounded by flurry of bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the Two-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous amber interior core, surrounded by flurry of bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the Round art glass paperweight, with a ruby interior core, surrounded by miniature bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the artist on the
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Art Glass Paperweight - 3-side - Cranberry Bubbles Art Glass Paperweight - 3-sides - Cranberry Frost Polish Traditional Crystal Basket - Small
Our Price: $35.00
Our Price: $35.00
Our Price: $36.00
Three-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous cranberry interior core, surrounded by a flurry of bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed Three-sided art glass paperweight, with a frosted base with cranberry ribbon and a few bubbles, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the artist Polish Traditional Crystal Basket - Starburst
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Crystal: Butter Dish with Lid Polish Crystal Bud Vase Opole Hand Painted Porcelain Teacup and Saucer (Medium)
Our Price: $36.50
Our Price: $39.95
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24% Lead Crystal butter dish with lid from Poland. This Pinwheel pattern is very popular and seen often in Polish crystal! Polish 24% lead crystal bud vase hand cut with a grape leave and diamond pattern. Opole Hand Painted Porcelain Teacup and Saucer (medium)
Lead Crystal from Poland Hand Cut 24% Lead Crystal Hand Painted and Signed
Crystal Cake Stand - 8" Crystal Decanter - 32 oz. Large Art Glass Paperweight - 2-side - Fantasy Blue
Our Price: $60.00
Our Price: $65.00
Our Price: $65.00
Crystal Cake Stand This is genuine Polish hand-cut lead crystal decanter with matching crystal stopper. Two-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous blue interior core with a peackock feather design, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the artist.
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Large Art Glass Paperweight 2-side Amber Delight Large Art Glass Paperweight 2-side Amber Night Large Art Glass Paperweight 2-side Rising Violet
Our Price: $65.00
Our Price: $65.00
Our Price: $65.00
Two-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous amber interior core with a peackock feather design, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed by the artist. Two-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous amber an dblue interior core with a peackock feather design, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown and hand finished in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and hand-signed Two-sided art glass paperweight, with a gorgeous violet and white interior core with a peackock feather design, in a classic teardrop shape. Each piece is hand blown in Poland. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and signed by the artist.
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Genuine Hand Cut 24% Lead Crystal Small Cookie Jar - 7" Tall Genuine Hand Cut 24% Lead Crystal Footed Bowl - 8" Diameter Multi-colored Crystal Stemmed Shot Glass - Set of (6)
Our Price: $65.00
Our Price: $79.00
Our Price: $115.00
Genuine Hand Cut 24% Lead Crystal Cookie Jar - 7" Tall Genuine Hand Cut 24% Lead Crystal Footed Bowl - 8" Diameter Multi-colored Crystal Stemmed Shot Glass - Set of (6)
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9539 Jos. Campau
Hamtramck, MI 48212
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