amelung glass

amelung glass
\\ˈaməliŋ-, -ləŋ-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized A
Etymology: after John F. Amelung fl 1784 American glass manufacturer
: a rare late 18th century American glassware often similar to fine engraved Stiegel glass

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