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Scott
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« on: April 02, 2009, 11:16:50 AM »

I built a reproduction cupboard cabinet with true divided light glass doors.  Does anyone have a reliable source for hand blow bubble glass or old wavy glass?
Thank you for any help.
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ChuckH
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2009, 11:50:16 AM »

Scott,
I did a google search on "antique window glass" and turned up a couple of suppliers - even got a hit in ebay, but they block that site here at work so I couldn't check it out.
But, if your looking for endorsements, sorry I can't help you.

-Chuck
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2009, 03:34:29 PM »

http://bendheimrestorationglass.com/
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 11:14:26 AM »

Scott,

Check with your local replacement window guy.  A lot of old, wavy glass is sent to the dumpster as old windows are upgraded.  I've acquired many nice pieces free for the hauling from guys that do this for a living.  It's not only great for reproduction pieces with glass doors but if you get the "slightly flawed" stuff- it can be silvered for really good looking glass mirror!  If it's too wavy- it has too much reflective distortion.
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Scott
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2009, 02:43:07 PM »

Thanks for all the great information.  I especially like the idea of old window sashes from replacement companies.  I looked on Craigs List and saw a few adds from people who have sashes with old glass.  Already inquired about one.  Thanks again for the help.
Scott
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