Today I am looking and learning about Durand art glass.
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According to the Antiquarian:
The Durand Art Glass Co. never existed. Durand Art Glass was produced originally by Vineland Flint Glassworks owned by Mr. Victor Durand, Jr. and later for a short time after Durand’s death by Kimble Glass Company, Vineland Flint Division.
Victor Durand, Jr. was born in Baccarat, France. As several generations before him, Victor, at the age of 12, went to work in a local glassworks. Victor’s grandfather and father worked for Cristalleries de Baccarat, a famous glassworks that was established in 1764. In 1882, Victor Durand, Sr. immigrated to the U.S. Victor, Sr. worked for Wheaton Glass Works and Whitall-Tatum and Company. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Here is an appraisal video from PBS series Antiques Road Show (hint: click the secondary link below if you cannot see the video):
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Watch Appraisal: Durand Art Glass Vase, ca. 1928 on PBS. See more from Antiques Roadshow.
The metal painted on these vases give extra featuring look to these glass product. I think they great for decoration but the price should be less than its counter part that being made from metal itself.