The measurement is difficult-the natural silicon in laboratory glassware or even in the dust in the air can throw off measurements , says greg turk , who is leading the effort at nist .
The queues were forming outside the auction house last night for previews of what is being described in the french press as " the sale of the century " with some 700 pieces of art , glassware and sculpture in the collection .
In formal settings , all the silverware , glassware , cups , saucers and the like are placed on the table , so it 's often difficult to know which fork to use when or which water glass is yours .
In the past , wedding-gift lists tended to be ' cookie-cutter affairs ' with young brides asking for ' big-ticket items that would be used once a year , if ever , ' ms. coontz says -- china , linens and glassware .