Clear Glass Cruet

Q We have a collection of clear glass cruets of all ages. The newest are 50 years old and many are much older and in excellent condition. We have no idea how to dispose of them and get fair prices. Can you help?

A Glass cruets sell for prices ranging from less than $10 to several hundred dollars or more, depending on the type of glass. A few sell for over $1,000. Cruets made of amethyst glass, cobalt blue glass, cranberry glass, ruby stained glass, and other colored or decorated glass sell for much more than clear, pressed glass cruets, which sometimes sell for $5 to $10. If you know the makers and age of your cruets, that’s a plus. As with selling most things, convenience is a factor. Are you willing to go the trouble of advertising, packing, and shipping them, or do you want to sell the entire collection locally? Try local antiques shops or contact dealers who sell glass at antiques shows in your area.