Usually when people want to install stained glass windows in their home, they contact us about having new ones custom made to their exact specifications. However, there is another option \u2013purchasing antique stained glass.<\/p>\n
Scottish Stained Glass<\/span><\/a> is proud to present for sale our collection of antique stained glass windows. Imported from old homes in Scotland, these glorious windows range from around 50 to possibly even 200 years old. To date we have imported more than 1,000 stained glass antique windows of all shapes, sizes and patterns. Some contain beautifully colored glass and many are clear, without color. We are slowly placing these stunning pieces in the homes of customers who hold a great appreciation for antiques of all kinds.<\/p>\n According to the U.S. Customs office, \u201cantique\u201d refers to an item that is at least 100 years old. If it\u2019s less than that it might be considered either a collectible item or a vintage item.<\/p>\n Many people are avid antiques collectors who delight in filling their homes with beautiful pieces of great value. Coming from the Latin word \u201cantiquus\u201d (which means simply old), an antique may be desirable for its level of craftsmanship, rarity, personal or family history, or simply its beauty.<\/p>\n Antiques, including those stained glass windows, represent a specific era of history. Frequently an era that had different production methods, different values, and different craftsmanship than we see in similar items today. Many antiques are items that are no longer made today, or have so much detailed hand labor in them that they would be cost prohibitive to produce in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\nWhat Makes an Antique Valuable?<\/strong><\/h4>\n