Glass Chatroom Board

Hi Kelli, Thank you for the compliments. Yes, it is enormous! lol I'm afraid after yesterday's research the epergne in not New England glass. George provided me with an article that was written from MS. Spillman (north american curator of CMOG) and the information provided was about how they found "N.E. Glass Co." stamp markings where added to antiques or reproductions during the 50-60's.

A few curators from various museums collaborated together and discussed to compare. My epergne came from the Dorthy Lee collection which for all I know the epergne could have been on display at the DLM. Dorothy Lee shared many examples to compare years early before the article was written when this topic was being researched and again, this could be one of the examples that was part of this study for all I know.

I have contacted Ms. Spillman at the CMOG by email to ask if she knew of any information yesterday. I hope I hear a reply from her, because this would sum up a lot for me. Early pieces from NE Glass Co. had a rough pontil and later, NE Glass Co. polished the pontil. The epergne has a rough pontil. I really thought with the NE Glass Co. Stamp and the pontil, it was a special piece. Early New England pieces will have a "N.E. Glass Co." mold stamp if it is marked, I learned. Mine is acid etched which is another clue to it being added at a later date.

Regardless, I do believe the epergne is an antique. I LOVE epergnes and have had many come and go. The biggest issue I have with Victorian era epergnes is finding documentation.

The best documentation I have ever found is from West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Monograph. 49 Czech Glass Catalog featuring Kralik Glassworks and others. They are illustrated examples, but the style of the glass would make you drool. 😉

My first experience with buying a fake, was a signed Tiffany vase. I found out that Poschinger had re produced many Tiffany style glass and during the 50-60's, it was a fad that collectors and dealers where adding fake signatures. So, when I read the article, it did not surprise me. However, I was really bummed out, Kelli. lol

Either way, the epergne will be finding a new home to be enjoyed by someone else. I collect to research and sell for the love glass to do it all over again.

Happy Holiday's,
Leah