About American Cut Glass Association

Education, Research, and Enjoyment

We are a non-profit organization devoted to the study and research of American Brilliant Cut Glass. The Brilliant Period lasted from approximately 1876 to 1914. This glass was considered the finest in the world and won many international prizes. Please take the time to go through our web site. It will increase your interest,  understanding, recognition, and appreciation of American Brilliant Cut Glass. ACGA has a lot to offer you as a member, whether you are a new or long-time collector.

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Here's your chance to win a free ticket to the ACGA Convention & Show in Dallas TX, this July 8-11, 2026!

All "New Memberships" received from March 1st to April 30th of 2026 will automatically be entered to win one free ticket to the Convention, (Hotel/Travel not included). Only "new" first time members will be entered into the drawing so your chances of winning are very good!

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Announcing a new Research and Education section

This new section provides information reproduced from the website that was originally developed by Warren and Teddie Biden for the House of Brilliant Glass (HBG). The Biden website was a carefully curated treasure trove of information that was developed by combining original research by Jim Havens together with more recent sales records and independent research by the Bidens and other collectors. This material is Phase 1 of this project; phase 2 will consist of the complete e-book by Jim Havens, "A Guide to American Cut and Engraved Glass".

Please enjoy browsing and learning from this new resource.

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Announcing: The 2026 ACGA Convention and Dealer Show

  • • July 8-11 in Rockwall, Taxas
  • • Enjoy an abundance of educational opportunities, the popular Dealers Show, a Rarities Exhibit (new this year), and more!
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New Content: Koh-I-Noor American Cut Glass Catalog

We are pleased to announce that the “Koh-I-Noor American Cut Glass” catalog has also been posted on the public side of the ACGA website where it can be easily viewed by all collectors. This is another smaller catalog reprint that was previously offered for sale by Warren and Teddie Biden from about 1998. The catalog was originally sourced from the archives of Martha Louise Swan, and it includes seventeen designs in many shapes.

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Cut Glass Videos


History of American Brilliant Cut Glass

A brief video highlighting key historical aspects of American Brilliant Cut Glass was recently produced in a collaboration between the American Cut Glass Association, Woody Auction Company, and the Dorflinger Factory Museum in White Mills, Pennsylvania. We hope that you will find this introduction informative and it will encourage you to look more closely at other educational resources that are available to everyone on this website.


Workshop: Easy Cut Glass Photography and Composition - Rob Smith


Workshop: How to Pack, Move,and Ship Cut Glass Safely and Securely - Jason Woody

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