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Duncan Miller Glass Identification

The best way to identify Duncan-Miller glass is to become familiar with glassware produced by the company yourself. The colors, forms and patterns of Duncan-Miller are distinctive when compared with others of the period.

History
- Although John Ernest Miller went to work for Duncan Glass Company in 1874, the Duncan-Miller period is set from 1893 to 1955, when the company closed its doors for the last time.
Forms
- The factory produced a variety of decorative and useful objects from candelabras, compotes and vases to cigarette cases and cologne bottles. Their swan bowls are particularly prized by collectors.
Body
- Most Duncan-Miller tableware was produced in crystal and transparent soda glass. Decorative items were produced in both transparent and opalescent colored glasses. Milk glass production ceased before WWII.
Colors
- Colors range from clear to peach crystal to deep cobalt and ruby, as well as the popular Vaseline yellow and emerald green. Opalescent glasses include blue, pink and yellow.
Patterns
- Become acquainted with the company's distinctive patterns, such as Monticello, First Love and Sandwich as well as the more common Polka Dot and Hobnail.

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