Found red and 2 tone seaglass


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Found red and 2 tone seaglass

by Haszel
(White Rock,BC, Canada)

1.25 inches long - very narrow

Hi,

I found both pieces yesterday during low tide.

Surprised to see that the red piece looks like it is new as no pebbling or frosting.

In the white piece that has a yellow-brown tone through it what would create this effect?

Thanks,

Haszel

David and Lin from OdysseySeaGlass

Hi Haszel,

Lots of times a piece cannot be identified if it is too worn. However, a fresher piece like the red one might be easier.

I believe the other piece is a rock, but I could be mistaken.

For identifying pieces not from bottles a good book is Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s, 60s 10th Edition (Collectible Glassware from the Forties, Fifties, and Sixties)

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Found red and 2 tone seaglass

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Sep 02, 2011

Red glass bead and marble?
by: Pookie

I think I have seen red glass beads like the one you showed. It may not be weathered because it may have just been lost recently.

The other looks like the marbles I found in the Delaware River. Mine are quite small, but you can almost tell that they were once marbles.

I have lots of broken pieces of marbles and they all seem to have two or three colors in them. Of course, it could also be a rock.

Jan 19, 2011

Red and 2 tone sea glass question
by: David and Lin at Odyssey

The red glass is shiny because it has not been tumbled in the waves very much. We have never seen anything like it - very interesting!

The two-tone sea glass is harder to identify. If it is smaller than a marble, it could be a well-worn marble. Or it might be a piece of ceramic. It might even be a rock.

Perhaps a viewer will be able to make a good guess. Other than that, taking it to a seaglass festival where some experienced collectors could see it and feel it would be the best bet.

David and Lin

Jan 16, 2011

Awaiting answer on yellow effect on seaglass
by: Anonymous

Hi Dave and Lin,

Do you have any idea what has caused the "yellow effect " in this seaglass?

Also why is the red seaglass not weathered looking?

Thanks

Haszel

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