One of just four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city, the Tower of London is one of the cityâs most popular attractions. Used variously throughout its history as a royal palace, an armoury, a prison, an execution chamber, a zoo, a barracks and a jewel house, this working royal castle offers a stunning insight into 1,000 years of history.
Early American Pattern Glass, also known simply as pattern glass, pressed glass, or Victorian glass, is pressed glass tableware (& some related novelty glass items) made during the Victorian period ca 1850-1910, only in America, in goblets and in sets such that all of the pieces in the set match in design.
Tints are glass with metal oxides added to give it a specific hue. The tint or colouration is through the body of the glass and therefore darkens with an increase in thickness. Apart from aesthetics, tinted glass is used for reducing heat gain through the glazing system. Flat Polished is the neatest finish used for exposed edges of glass. 2  Mitred Glass has a 45 degree bevel on one side with an edge finish suitable for mitred silicone butt joints. 3  Round and Polished edge work gives the glass a curved edge for exposed perimeters.