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I have my grandmother's china cabinet. It has glass front. The door, is flat and oblong.  The two sides have curved glass.  One of the side cureved glass is broken/missing and I want to find a place that I can get a replacement glass made to fit.  I live in Indiana and don't know if I will have to take it to them so they can make it but am willing to travel. How can I find a place to work with to get this replaced?

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Hi Peggy
Nice to hear from you.
Oh I am sorry this has happened, but do not despair.
The following people carry what you want.
Very reputable company and I would highly recommend them.
http://www.vandykes.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=7cf8b92421ff42c6447b1aaa992e52dd&q=...
Scrool down on the page and you will find the curved glass.
You can also easily have a piece of plexiglass cut that will easily bend to the curve shape if you want to go cheaper.
I have seen this done and really had to look to tell the difference.
Good Luck
Eileen

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