Imitation Cut Glass, a hot future collectible

The appeal of  'good' Imitation Cut Glass is only going to become more desirable as the years go by since the genuine article is going to be so out-of-reach dollarwise for the average collector that it will just drive the prices of the good imitation cut glass up.

If you love the diamond cut sparkling appeal of a cut glass table but like most of us, have a poor man's pocketbook, don't discount the beauty of 'good' imitation cut glass.  In addition, you will have also started a collection that will only increase in value as time goes on.

A good piece of  McKee Prescut can range from $15 to $24 on the auction and antique sites and if you're fortunate, you can grab a piece up for under $10 plus shipping.  Be sure to always buy mint unless it's a piece that is rare or hard-to-find.

I predict that in 25 years, these pieces should at least double, if not, triple in price as demand increases and supply decreases.  McKee, as well as, other companies manufactured imitation cut glass; such as, Imperial Glass' Nucut line, during the latter part of the 19th Century and the 1st part of the 20th Century.  Some companies and their line names:

Imperial Glass Company, NuCut and ArtCut 
U. S. Glass Company, ArtCut
Westmoreland Glass Company - DeepCut 
Cambridge Glass Company, MearCut
McKee Glass Company, PresCut 
Hiesey, Plunger Cut

As time and volunteers permit, Glass Lovers Glass Database, will be documenting these lines in a lot more detail but for now we have assembled some information which can be found at our Gallery.  You can find the info at McKee Gallery Page or visit GlassLoversGlassDatabaseMainPg.

Some examples:

McKee Glentec

McKee Sextec

McKee Aztec

McKee Bontec

McKee Fentec

McKee Martec

McKee Nortec

McKee Quintec

McKee Valtec