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The Rare Type Of Glass You Can Thrift That's Making A Serious Comeback
By Jennifer Davis
Some antiques at thrift stores are worthy of a closer look, as they may be made of milk glass, a charming, elegant, cheaper alternative to porcelain popular in the Victorian era.
Manufacturers made a wide variety of items in milk glass. This opaque glass remains popular with collectors and is a hot thrifting find that can be worth a lot.
To determine if a piece is milk glass, hold it up to the light and see if you can see a pale-colored light ring, known as a "ring of fire," shining around its edges.
Some popular manufacturers marked their pieces with a company signature on the bottom, but many older pieces are unmarked and could still be valuable.