How do you tell if your table lamps are Crystal or just glass?
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Crystal contains lead...which refracts and disperses the light, causing a rainbow effect. Glass does not do this
ok great but how do you do this?
hold it up to the light or something?
I was going to say the ring-y thing as well, but Kim's idea is a good one. IMO crystal has a very different look than glass. It's weightier and has a fine shine. I know it's gone out of fashion, but I still love the look of it. Can you show pics?
I love these lamps, they weigh about 10 lbs each
Those are very pretty lamps regardless of whether or not they are crystal. I can generally tell by the "ping" - I would take to a reputable antique dealer in town and ask. Back when these were made, even pressed glass were attached to weighted bases to keep them from tipping over.
Don't have an answer, but curious about my lamp I found in mother in laws house. I believe its crystal. I know it's very old, shes been having since I'm 20, now in 60's. Wondering its value