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Antiques and Collectibles Terms - M
Definitions: Majolica, Milk glass, Monochrome, Mold-Blown Glass
Majolica
| Lead or tin glazed earthenware from the Victorian era. Majolica is usually brightly decorated and was produced in a variety of unusual shapes and designs such as animal pitchers, shell and seaweed tea sets and fan shaped platters. |
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Milk Glass
| Opaque white glass originally called opal ware. It was first made in England in an attempt to imitate porcelain. |
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Monochrome
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Mold-Blown Glass
| Glass objects made by blowing a gather of molten glass into a mold. |
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