cuT glass possesses no seams whatsoever and it also offers a smoother finish than most standard glass

I’ve been told that cut glass is sharper and doesn’t have any mold marks. I’m not sure if that’s the only way to tell and would like more information, just like gran12345.

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OK in answer to the question I just found this.

1. Check for seams. Pressed and poured glasses have seams. For pressed glass, the seam runs along one side, for poured it will run on both sides. In a vase, a seam that crosses over the bottom is poured glass. In a faceted drop such as a ‘crystal’, the seam will run all the way around the edge like a ring for poured glass. In cut glass, there are no seams.

2. Inspect the interior. In poured or pressed glass, the interior of the glass is not smooth – it will have slight dimples that mirror the exterior. Cut glass has a smooth interior.

3. Examine the edges. Cut glass has crisp edges to the design, whereas poured or pressed glass has roundish edges.

I agree with Gran…
To confuse matters further some glass have the “mold” marks ground out and/or fire polished to make it smooth.
Some molded glass have designs “cut” into them for further decoration. So it is possible to have molded glass with hand or machine cuttings/etchings.

Cut is definitely more defined and sharper on the edges than pressed. It is also feels sharp when you run a finger across the cuts. I would bet that I could tell the difference blindfolded if I were to handle a piece of each! You also run across pieces that are molded but have cut accents in them to make them look more like the finer cut glass pieces.

Cut glass is usually heavier, and as stated, it is sharper-it will actually hurt your hands if you hold a piece for a little bit.