Stained Glass Windows

[greenacres]

I got these windows yesterday. One window sash is better than the other. I have my work cut out for me. I see varying prices with stained glass windows. It seems smaller pieces with bright colors sell a little bit better. These have purple glass. They are so filthy, I can't tell. I not sure where I would sell them. I may keep one. These are from an old property.

[ghopper1924]

Can't wait to see them after you clean them up!!  I was not getting much color from the photos.

Not to put a damper on things, but my wife restored a stained glass window with wood muntins and it was VERY labor intensive. Basically, she had to take the thing completely apart and rebuild it.

I hope that yours will be much easier!  Rest assured, they'll look amazing after you restore them and have them hanging up.

[wendy177]

Oh greenacres  beautiful!!!!! I would be cutting holes in my house asap to place these or have a front door custom made with all the glass placed within (my hubby would be loving that as he builds all my furniture!!)

[greenacres]

The one I've done before was a tramsom. It was very colorful. I took two chains and I have it hung in a big glass window. I haven't decided yet how I want to use these windows or window, lol There's a place near me that sells only antique windows and doors. I was thinking of taking the one over and see if he's interested. It's a neat place.

[greenacres]

With a little washing, I found out that there's light blue and purple on the perimeter and the cartoque is also light ble and purple. Boy, do they need "TLC".

[mart]

Is the glass in yours pretty transparent ?? Looks like leaded glass rather than stained glass which is more opaque !!  No huge difference except price !! Those are nice !!

[ghopper1924]

I see some color around the edges.

[greenacres]

The glass has patterns in it. I'm not sure about the lead glass, but I know it's probably lead that holds it together. I'll look up and read about lead glass and I'll know more.

[greenacres]

Light purple and blue. Didn't see it till I start washing them today. The purple and blue are in the center. I need to get out my clamps and wood glue to clean better.

[greenacres]

They seem to be be lead and stained glass, but what is different from what I see are all the different patterms in the glass. Does that mean stained glass is clear or patternless?

[mart]

The term leaded glass just refers to the lead that holds them together !! Lots people refer to the transparent glass like yours as leaded glass just to separate it from stained glass which is more opaque !! Both can be used in stained glass panels to allow light to accent different parts of a piece !!

[greenacres]

Thanks for the info, mart.

[mart]

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Look at this one !! Note the difference in the glass itself !!

[greenacres]

I see what your saying. What is the difference in value? Is one newer or older? Or is it all about pattern and color?

[mart]

Not everyone could afford the more expensive glass like the above pic !!  But they could afford the ones like yours !!  It kept the middle class stylish without breaking the bank !! Value all comes down to the difficulty in making the window, size, type of glass and how ornate the pattern is as well as who made it on some stained glass windows !!