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By Pamela Wiggins, About.com Guide to Antiques since 1999

Ways to Test Antiques with a Black Light

Friday August 11, 2006
Maybe you've heard that genuine green Depression glass and vaseline glass will glow brightly under ultrviolet light. But did you know there are lots of other ways to use a black light to test a variety of antiques and collectibles for authenticity and damage? It's true, and this knowledge can come in very handy when you're buying or contemplating selling an antique. Read Ways to Test Antiques with a Black Light to find out more.

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