| Original Message: "Czech Peking"? |
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I am hoping for some clarifacation about this apparently popular "marketing phrase". I went to the link provided by Snap to see that the seller is using the phrase as if it has been in use as standard for who knows how long, and I am last to know about it. With the internet age, misinformation and questionable marketing terms are so widely accepted by novices at a much faster rate than ever before. It is an unfortunate situation which is damaging the collectibles world in the long run. However, I am not ignoring the possiblity that there may be some plausible reason for the phrase "Czech Peking". What specifically defines "Peking" glass from other Chinese glass? Following are a few examples of Chinese glass beads from our pile. Even though the ones used on sewing baskets may be "inferior", lots of folks find them charming and they are quite sturdy. First image is of a few beads on the lid of an intact sewing basket. Second is of a group of translucent green glass rings. Note air bubbles. My impression is that these are early 20th century items. All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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