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"Consider the wear, tear, and tarnish. If it&#8217;s an authentic piece at a good price, embrace its worn patina&#8213;true evidence that no two pieces are alike. Some reproductions are also made to appear worn, so don&#8217;t assume all tarnished pieces are authentic antiques.Weigh your options. Mercury glass reproductions can weigh up to four times more than the real thing. Although this method isn&#8217;t foolproof&#8213;some reproductions feel hollow throughout&#8213;it will often help you differentiate between the two.Buy in the off-season. Genia displays her mercury glass year-round and loves mixing it with other holiday decorations, especially at Easter. Also known as &#8220;poor man&#8217;s silver,&#8221; mercury glass takes on many roles and maintains elegance throughout the year.&#160;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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