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G. Embossed/ Cameo (See example blue anchor N. Inset
on page 90.) Pieces shaped to fit and inserted into depressions in the
H. Faceted base. Insets are not polished off flush and appear above
or below the surface. such as a black glass swirlback
I. Foil Embedded
with inset mirror.
J. Glass with Glass
O.lntaglio
Tingues are extremely rare.
P. Letters of the alphabet/verbal
K. Imitation Fabric
Q. Lusters
l. Impressed Gold is the most commonly found luster. Also look for
Look for ones with paint or luster. silver. crystal (shiny- looks almost like it was coated with
M.lmpression Inlay clear fingernail polish). copper and iridescent lusters.
Metal embellishment pressed into the glass while in a
R. Mechanical
softened state. Once called metal embedded.
Doorknocker with movable ring is extremely rare.
on-pictorial metal shapes include bracelets (oval.
round. and odd shapes). dots. imitation or faux pin S. Other Material Embellishments (OME)
Bone (rare). metal. paste jewels (rare). thread.
shank. letters of the alphabet. Pictorials can include
all pictorial sections.
THE NATIONAL 'BuTTOn BULLETIN - MAY 2008