Glass Chatroom Board

Hi Fran and Fellow Glass Friends. Hope all is well. To answer on Wendy's vase, it is not Kralik or Bohemian glass. Appears to be a newer piece of glass. Think, Pier One. Sorry, I can't bring good news, but I appreciate the thought and glad to be of help when I can. Take care for now.... Leah 🙂

Hey Mike, Thanks for the information and figure you would know. I really appreciate the information and will pass it on to my friend. He really thought he had something. Like you said... Anything is possible, and the mould could have been passed on to a private collector. Thanks again, and I really appreciate your vast knowledge, Mike.
Leah 🙂

Not sure if I did the pic link right...

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and

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These are the pics to view the Imperial piece. 🙂

Hey Glass Peeps! 🙂

Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer and glass collecting has been good to everyone.

I have a question and maybe Carl can answer. A friend contacted me who lives in Ohio, and the have a pottery piece that has the IG embossed stamp on a two piece lidded dish. The décor has grapes and leaves. I'm not aware that Imperial produced pottery, but did they lend their molds to any pottery companies? I will try to post pics, as I'm having trouble uploading them. eeks!

Thank you for any help that can be provided.
Leah 🙂

Hi Julie! Good morning to you. 😉 I will tell you that yes, I do believe the pitcher is Kralik. The cut rim, and pattern is why I say. There is little documented information on Bohemian glass and I can't give you are source of reference for the shape. I can tell you from what I have personally handled and by looking at the pics, the pitcher is Bohemian for sure and the maker is most likely Kralik until other research comes fourth. This type of decor is also seen in the UK as well and some have called it out as British glass.

Just out of curiosity could the owner of the pitcher tell me if the outer casing is amber glass? or is it clear?

Thank you!
Leah

Hey Carl! Thanks for getting back with me. You're right on with the BB catalogs, as they have helped me greatly. The site you shared is a first for me to see and wow.... I loved the European section. Very interesting and will bookmark it to my favorites.

Take care and hope spring is finding you well. 🙂
Leah

@Carl... Hi, I was wondering if you have ever seen any wholesale catalogs with "Imported" carnival glass? If so, what was the name of the wholesale catalog and year? Thanks!

I have seen catalog pages of tableware glass that Rindskopf produced. When I stumbled across the pages, some of the patterns appear they could be iridescent wares, but keep in mind these are black and white pages with no description. I have not had time to really research the subject like I want, and have often wondered if some of the "tableware" service that can't be identified (in my past years of collecting pressed glass) if this could be "imported" glass. Of course, I would have to find the shape and/or pattern to confirm. It would take a serious shift of direction for me to research.

Here is an interesting link to show by example of the type of glassware I am referring to. http://opensalts.us/References/Catalogs/catalogs-Czech.html

and here is another link that is German. Many links here to click on. Maybe some of this information will be of help to someone here. http://www.pressglas-korrespondenz.de/links/links.htm

Leah

Hi Everyone!!!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!!!!!!!!!

I truly appreciated the thought. 🙂 Very kind!!!!!

With the drape pattern, it is a Kralik decor. It can be found on iridescent and cased glass. I'm not sure what to make of the Hobbs attribution. In the past year, research has shown A LOT of glass was imported to the USA during the late Victorian and well into the Art Deco years.

Also, some crackle decors are now known to be Loetz or Kralik, not Boston Sandwich.

If I can ever be of help, please let me know. This group is one of the NICEST groups to chat with.

I wish EVERYONE the best with their glass collecting. Have a great day and Thank you, again for the Birthday wishes. 🙂

Leah

Gail and Bill, need to also ask if it's okay to use your pics for research to share with others.
Please let me know.
Thank you!
Leah

Thanks, Bill - Gail - and Katie.

Gail, I can use the pics you have shared. Please don't go out of your way. They are fine. 🙂

Ok, everyone....
Have a great weekend!
Leah 🙂

Hi Glass-mates!

It's been a while... Suzy just emailed to ask me about Gail's basket and had to take a look, because i would like to ask any members who have pics of baskets if the could send pics to my email address, leahpia6@aol so I can have these pics on file as part of research.

I was shocked and very happy to see another posting of a basket. 🙂

These baskets are Bohemian for sure... Commercially imported to the UK and USA.
Bill's basket I strongly suspect Kralik. I've had this basket before and it's a lovely find. Gail's basket is Welz. Much of Welz glass from this time frame has been known a British Cottage Glass which is just a myth, I'm afraid.
I did some research on Welz early this year and found in the Truitts, Bohemian Glass I book there is a small section under Welz. There is a few Welz shapes that I have been able to link to John Franks, British Cottage glass. With the shape found in various decors is how the Welz link was established.

These Spatter decors found on the Welz vases also link to the baskets. In many of the Butler Brother catalog books, there are shapes that are advertised as Bohemian and with the shape of the baskets found, they match by decor with the Franz Welz vases to further explain my attribution.

Later this year, there was a Czech Tango glass exhibit in the Czech Republic and on display was the same shape vase found in the Truitts I book and John Franks examples which was confirmed Franz Welz.

I think Franz Welz produced much of this so called "cottage glass" for a number of years, and it is not appreciated as much by collectors. Research evolves and as new information comes forward, it will take a trend. These spatterware pieces are fun to collect, because of the various shapes to mix match with.

Hope this tid-bit was helpful.
If you have any baskets to share, please email me at leahpia6@aol.com (THANKS!)

Happy Collecting!
Leah

Happy Easter to EVERYONE! Have a Blessed day and Peace be with you!

Thank you for the "Birthday" wishes. Had a nice day.

God Bless!

Leah 🙂

@BaaBaaMason Wow... That is the most orignal background to display a beautiful piece of art glass that is well over 125+ yrs old. I would say it is from Bohemian Glass House, Harrach.

Hi EVERYONE! Hope all is well. I've been busy with glass, of course. lol Finally letting go of this collection. Not much else going on if I had to catch up. When I have time, I have enjoyed sharing on Collectors Weekly. Took sometime to do research on British Cottage Glass and seems it is just a myth. It's not British at all. Rather a mass produced commercial export from Bohemia. Well, that's it. If anyone ever needs help with European art glass, glad to be of help.

Take care,
Leah

Thanks, Nina! I love you pitcher and it is blown of thin glass, correct? Sorry, do not know of maker.

Thanks, Scott (CW)

Thanks, Gail and Hi, George! 🙂

Julie, your pc is from Harrach, ca. 1890's. Very nice example.

Fran, see you doing a bit of show and tell. Glad you like the vase, and have a great trip.

Suzy.... HI! 🙂

Take care,
Leah

Hi EVERYONE!

Here is a Collectors Weekly posting I wanted to share, as some of you may like this type of glass with applied flowers and is known a Stevens and Williams.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/44898-cherry-blossoms-with-variegated-leaves?in=user
Have a happy Monday.
Leah

Hi Gail, to answer your question, the owner of Loetz.com, Eddy Scheeper is selling the domain name. Reasons are to be unknown at this point. Eddy annouced it in a private glass group with no reason. It would be interesting if Georg Holtl of the Passau Museum will bid and win the listing since this museum has some of the best Loetz to be seen in the world. If Eddy does sell, it is not clear what will become of the website.

Just thought I would share, because so many of us rely on this site as a reference.

Have a great weekend to ALL.
Leah

Hi everyone, it has been a while. Wanted to see if anyone knew that the domain name, Loetz.com is up for sale on eBay. Kind of shocking news and if the domain is sold, not sure what will become of the site. The reserve was met at 6500.00 just within a few hours of being listed. Yesterday, I found the bidder retracted their bid.
Here is the link to view and watch if interested: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Loetz-domain-name-/130636280839?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6a877407
Take care, Leah

Thanks, Kelli for the chrome advice..:) I caught there was other links to more sites and a link to the Passau Museum too. Thanks again.

Sweet Dreams to all!

Leah

Kelli... I can't believe how many times I said, WOW! Absolutely breath taking and have never came across this site before. I feel like it's Christmas right now. Thank you for sharing. The author of the site did a nice job with the pictures. Will have to spend time to convert the article to english. This weekend has been good learning new information. I'm always amazed just when you think you've seen it all, there is something new. 😉

Hi Gail, AGAIN!!!!! haha I think we are facebook and glass chatroom board hopping... 🙂

Leah

Thanks, Shelly! You are such a sweet lady…
Scott, Thanks! I agree it is not american and will leave it at that.

Shelly, Thanks for sharing your experience. I would say the goblet made up for the difference!!! lol Certainly a lovely goblet, Kelli and do you still own it? Did you ever find the maker of it? Also, may I use your pics to share with another glass group who does research on Bohemian glass? (PLEASE) Sorry, to ask sooo many questions! I’m very excited about this exquisite pc you have shared!

Leah

Also, to sum up any confusion. When Gail asked if the epergne was NE Glass in earlier posts, I responded back before George had contacted me with the article.

If and when the curator from CMOG responds, I will let the group know what her answer was.

Leah

Hi Scott, seems you were being a speed reader again... lol I had asked if the rim of each pc was cut? (again, just curious to know.) BTW: such a nice friend to have found you such a pretty piece.
Happy Holiday's,
Leah

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

Hope everyone is having an enjoyable Sunday!

Scott, I like your amberina covered compote. I'm puzzled over the purpose or rather function when it seems very large is size to be a covered sugar bowl. Maybe a covered fruit bowl or sweetmeat, perhaps? Looking at the hand painted enamelled decor, I think this could be Bohemian or even French. Even in the UK and Europe, amberina was produced. I like the swirl pattern and that is not common to find. Amberina is either a blank or has a pressed coindot pattern. Is the rim on the footed bowl and on the bottom of the lid cut by chance? Just wondering. Amberina I think is hard to ID unless you can ID the shape to the maker which in this case, your piece is a one of a kind and a first for me to see. Thanks, for posting to view.

Leah

Thanks, Gail for your compliments! 🙂
Again, Thank you George and Jim for your help today. 🙂
Leah

THANK YOU, George for your help.
Gail, the piece is an epergne. I had it posted and took it down today. Seemed there was no interest....
So, here it is again.
The epergne is a 26" tall and the bowl has a 14" diameter rim. The tallest epergne I have ever come across.
http://i43.tinypic.com/15hy5ao.jpg

Hi Gail... Yes, I'm sure it is New England Glass. Thanks, for asking.

Thanks, Jim. I caught the article and pics. However, it still does not date the mark. I appreciate your time and help!
Happy Holiday's,
Leah

Would someone be kind enough to tell me if they know when this New England Glass Co. Stamp was produced. I've been searching and have come up with nothing. Thanks, in advance to the expert who knows. 🙂
The stamp is "N.E. GLASS CO." inside a rectangle box.
Leah
http://i44.tinypic.com/2mmg1f6.jpg

lol Thanks, Suzy-Girl!!!! 😀

Happy Holiday's! It's been a while and have been busy doin nothing, as I call it. Took a two week vacation/break and enjoyed myself. Hope everyone is doing well.

Suzy! I have a favor to ask and wanted to know if you could take some pics of the overshot Bohemian pitcher and send them to me. Pleaseeeeee, with sugar on top? Need it for research.

Leah 🙂

Hi Shelly, and the rest of the ladies who are making me crave some sweets. 🙂
Hope everyone else is having a nice day!

Gail, the unknown was discovered after the buyer paid. So of course as you mentioned, it crossed our minds. I thought it was very unfair of eBay to go ahead and charge their fees in the process to our account before we ever received payment as well.

Over the weekend and other good news, I received a check from eBay.
Check out: http://www.ebaymotorsfeeclassaction.com/Documents/EmailNoticeWEB.pdf

Leah

Hi Everyone, hope all is well.

Set a side from glass, my husband and I sell used AMG car parts. Last year, we sold a car radio and eBay would NOT release the funds until the buyer left feedback! Yes, feedback.... I'm not sure if it applies to electronics, only. However, that is the only time we ever had that experience with ebay.

Leah 🙂

Right on... I'm sure your wife would enjoy looking at the photo since she collects clothes.
Good chat, Scott.

Scott, can you guess what ladies attire they are wearing? lol

I have a huge box full of postcards from the very early 1900’s that I’m saving. They are all from a dear friend of the family of whom his Mom had saved from PA and NJ. I had sold a lot of PC from Atlantic City a few years back, but they were not photos. Check out this tin-type photo. The picture was most likely taken in Alantic City that I think you might find interesting.
Leah
http://i56.tinypic.com/11cbm2t.jpg

Scott, the craziest "Delaware" item I have seen bidders go nuts over is yard sticks.. lol

Carl, I did a search after you ID the pattern and found the pattern in cranberry which I thought was very pretty. Many Thanks for all of your help and quick responses. 🙂
Leah

Glad to hear you are keeping busy, Scott! lol We were lucky and just had a good amount of rain here on the shore. I can only imagine what winter will bring this year.
Leah

I live on the Eastern Shore in Maryland, but I'm really close to Delaware. Attending the local auctions, anything that has to do with Delaware, goes for a lot of money. Finding any EAPG Delaware pattern is a no win situation for me when it comes up to auction. As much as this pattern is similar to the Delaware eapg pattern, the owner has had these lamps in her store for 20 years. I hope I can find a new home for them.

Hi Scott, How are you? Hope all is good. Yes, I agree and it was mentioned when I picked them up. The lamps are pretty, but the paper shades need to go! 🙂 It is gold with stencil cut flowers and has a gold velvet ribbon on the top and bottom edge.
Leah

The owner had a hard time letting them go, because they had been in her family. I think she wants a bit too much for them. So, with your help to properly ID the lamps, this might help getting what the owner is asking.

Wow-za, Carl!!! I'm impressed with the knowledge you have shared. This is great and Thank you! I have taken on a few consignments from an antique shop in Delaware and the lamps belonged to the owner. Nice to know this is a "married" lamp, as I thought it was and whom ever did it, did a nice job. Is this a rare pattern to come by, Carl? Thanks again for your help.
Leah

Hi EVERYONE!!! I have a pair of lamps of what I would consider EAPG and have not been able to find the pattern. Hoping someone here in the group might be able to shed some light.
Thank you!
Leah
http://i52.tinypic.com/2gv6cnr.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/ifzsb8.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/2hofxjp.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2rqk6er.jpg

Hi Shelly and Reen….
Reen is absolutely correct with taking his claim to their local PO to be reimbursed.
Sorry, I was a bit late and see Don already responded. lol

Reen, I would say vintage! 🙂

Have a great day, EVERYONE!
Leah

Hi Shelly, That is such a shame. So sorry to hear of your troubles. There should be really no reason why a buyer can't work out any issue with the seller. Tell the buyer they will be responsible for return shipping and need to provide tracking to PayPal as proof of shipment if he opens a dispute. Explain, it would best to be reimbursed from the USPS insurance claim since the coverage was paid for in the first place. If the box arrived stamped "broken" and there is insurance, the claim should go through with an easy process. Also once the refund has been issued, be sure to get your final eBay fee refunded. With feedback, remind the person you want to work it out and as a seller, you highly value your feedback. Go ahead and ask them to not leave feedback and to wait for refund to be finalized. Hopefully, no negative or neutral feedback will go against you in the end and if by chance they leave a positive rating with a negative comment, you can contact eBay to have it removed, because it is against buyer feedback policy. The more you communicate with a buyer, lets the buyer know how much you want to take care of the situation. Hopefully, everything will work out for you, Shelly.
Leah

Hi Everyone, just stopping in to say Hi. It's been a few days and what a nice surprise to find it's Fran's Birthday today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRAN!!!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY CELEBRATING!!!!!!!!!

Leah

Carl, Thanks a bunch for getting back with me and I truly appreciate your answers. I thought maybe Bohemian and wanted to see if it could be considered North American. You are correct, it is heavy. However, the pontil is broken, not polished. Looking closer at the size of the spatter decoration, I can see the decoration was applied over the crystal and quilted diamond pressed pattern. The cranberry is raised and not smooth or blended in the glass, as you would see on spatter glass. Not sure where this leads! lol Would have never caught it unless you pointed out the size of the spatter decoration. Good call! 🙂
Leah

Hey John, a bit different from FB?! lol Welcome, and glad to see you become a member.

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday!

@Carma48 Hi Carl, I posted pics of a pitcher yesterday @5:28 and was wondering if you could scroll down to take a look for me, PLEASE. Thank you!

Leah

Hi Mary, Welcome to the group. There is a wonderful variety of glass collectors you will find that share many beautiful pieces of glass and are very knowledgeable.
Leah

Darn, Fran! 🙂 That was a high bid amount too..
Pretty vase and surely there will be another.
Leah

Thanks, NancyJean and Gail for trying to look into it, I appreciate it. I'm not sure what to think and someone on FB is claiming that it is now Peachblow..... I disagree, and regardless, it's still a mystery.
Leah

Thanks, Gail!!! Really appreciate it. (:

Wanted to share three pieces of Bohemian Green Aventurine Art Glass. This type of glass I do not come across often and Harrach was the first to produce it during the Victorian era.. Notice the green glass sparkles!!!! Reminds me of a metalic paint you would find on a 70's muscle car or van... lol
Leah 🙂

19thC. Harrach Powder Jar with Hand Painted Enamel
http://i51.tinypic.com/dqp27r.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/10idily.jpg

19thC. Harrach Quilted Diamond and Threaded Vase
http://i52.tinypic.com/15xmqh4.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/2uj1thu.jpg (portion of the base to show pattern and color)

1920/30's Franz Welz: Yellow, Red, and Green Aventurine Splatter BALL Vase with Applied Black Tripod Base
http://i53.tinypic.com/30cnax2.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/vdk9dk.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2l8j14o.jpg

Hi Shelly! Naps are good!!!! Thanks for the kind compliment and I hope someone can comment so WE can all learn something new.
Sweet Dreams,
Leah

Hi Everyone! Hope the weekend is being GOOD to you…

Have a few questions on two pieces that I have hit a wall with. The bowl I found on FB from another chat and I think it’s Hobbs, but thought I would ask the group! The other piece is a cranberry opalescent spatter and quilted diamond pattern pitcher which is mine. Was wondering if any could share any thoughts? Thanks!!!!
Leah
Bowl:
http://i51.tinypic.com/54t4cg.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/2ylu05v.jpg
Pitcher:
http://i56.tinypic.com/epwuc.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/3178qkw.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/2cwsx2b.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/214nywm.jpg

Good Afternoon, Glass Group!

Thank you, Scott, Nancy Jean, Gail and Bear for the information and compliments. I knew it was Bohemian, just wish a name for the maker and thought to ask. A lot of great information was provided and I appreciate it!

Scott, once again, you have shared some pretty shakers. Nice variety too!

Have a great day!!!!
Leah 🙂

Thanks, Julie and Fran!

Julie, sounds like you certainly do have a collection that is to be envied! 😉 I'ver seen the desert/camel theme on porcelian, but never on glass. This is a first for me. Is your collection glass or other?

Leah

@Scott

Hi Scott, here is the Bohemian Czech sugar shaker. Thanks for taking a look and any information you can share. Leah

http://i53.tinypic.com/jzyvqb.jpg

@Scott Thanks! Want to ask you, if you collect sugar shakers also? I have one that is Bohemian Czech and was wondering if you might know of the maker. Having tech. issue with uploading pics at the moment and when I can get it straight, I will follow up. Okay!?

@Gail Hope you feel better soon.

Leah 🙂

@JimD/newton Have a great time!!!
One of the reasons people don't buy Steuben is because of it being colorless, I think. After Frederick Carder, no coloured glass was produced until this past year. Steuben came out with the Luminescense glass line and not sure if it held it's expectations with bringing back color. The earlier pieces are going to be the most collectible if not now, but in years to come. I hope as collectors gain interest with Frederick Carder's art glass from Steuben, it will open the door to find pieces from British glass maker, Stevens and Williams. Mr. Carder was an art designer at S&W. Some of the same designs and techniques from S&W did carry over to Steuben. If people are not buying, then now would be the time to by for a future investment. Steuben is a part of our american glass history and will always be considered one of the elite glass makers of it's time.
Leah

@Scott Forgot to mention the pics you posted are grand!

Good Morning, Shelly! 🙂

@Scott I think the Mary Gregory shakers are most likely Bohemian. Good to see you on DW!

Here is a well written article in addition to those who don't know the history on Mary Gregory and would like to.
http://www.antiquecolouredglass.info/History%20of%20Mary%20Gregory.htm

Have a great day, everyone!
Leah

Good Morning! Hope everyone has a great day today. I’m heading off to the Apple Scrapple festival. Not much of a scrapple fan, but the car show is always a lot of fun.

Here is a piece of Bohemian glass from Collectors Weekly, I just wrote about.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/33963-kralik-opalescent-double-thorn-vase

Thanks, Suzy for voting my pics to star as a head liner for the page. I would not mind a bit!

Don, that would be great if members pics could be rotated.

Webmaster Curt! Thank you for taking the time to make changes to the page. I have really enjoyed this site and most of all, it’s easy to navigate.

Scott, I like your S/P shakers. Are they Bohemian by chance?

Gail, I hope you feel Fantastic today!!!!

Leah

@Scott Yes, it's best to ignore it if you can.... For an older home, it's going to make some noise!
Leah

@Scott I'm sure it has been a very rewarding process. I'm amazed with how old your home is and it's looks brand new!
Ok, in the spirit of Halloween, is your home haunted since it is from around 1880? lol
Leah

Scott, that is certainly a stunning home you have. The colors are absolutely cheerful and can see the home owner loves their home. Thank you for sharing... I'm truly impressed. The square turret is unique by shape, I do agree and this is a first for me. When was your home built? I hate to ask how much restoration work was involved! 🙂
Leah

Thanks, wattleihavenext!!!

Turret! Wow! Must be a neat room to be in with the curved walls. Is your house painted with an accent color on the outside like most Victorian homes? I always thought that was unique, but what a lot of detailed work to paint.
Thanks, for the compliment. Blame it on Fran.... She started it! lol I like her vase better than my examples. 🙂
Leah

@Fran2 Thank you for mentioning it. Your response will help save me some time with not looking into any further.

@Reen Wish I could be of more help with your pitcher. I can only comment to say it is most likely North American and from the early 1900’s. Sorry, that is not much information to share.

@Scott, So does this mean if you are painting the roof, you're not afraid of heights?! Is there anything you don’t do? lol Hopefully, with winter coming, work & projects will shift, so you can find the time to enjoy something else for a change of pace.

@Fran, Here is two examples of Dugan rose bowls in green and yellow from their Venetian line, Pompeian. The emerald green rose bowl with threads is from Bohemian maker, Kralik which was inspired from Dugan’s Japanese line, Starburst.

http://i52.tinypic.com/ily64w.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/1552mno.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/2zednww.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/34xj2i0.jpg

@Scott Thanks for the vote of confidence. When I have time to get started, I will tell myself if Scott can do it, then I can do it! lol Yes, can relate with ongoing home projects, it's never ending. Hopefully, you will find the time to enjoy taking on a glass hunt. We all need a break to have some fun.

Leah

Hi Ali! Welcome!!!!

Thank you for the nice compliments, glass friends! Glad you liked the selection. These pieces are from 3 years ago when my user name was Violetsrblue72 and the only one I have is the cranberry verde with applied pink rose.

Shelly, watermark does help. For those who want to take you pics, will crop your name at the bottom, I have found. If you don't mind how it looks, have you're watermark going across the entire pic. I personally don't like the looks of it and was wondering if there was a way of adding a no right click to my pic. Meaning they can't clip, copy and paste. Not sure how one would go about adding this feature or if it can even be done on eBay listings. For saving photos, I like photobucket. If your computer crashes, photobucket will have them saved for you regardless of having computer issues.

Shelly, with the fire. I was just a kid trying to get through Cosmetology school. So my possessions where very simple. I can remember when I received my first check to go buy what ever I wanted for my new place, I would just cry in the store and wish for my old things back. I was proud of my hand me downs and Kmart lay a way purchases. I only owned three pieces of glass and lucky, to still have them today. My interest of collecting antiques, truly came into play after the fire. The house fire, taught me not to hang on to materials, because it can be taken away in a blink of an eye. Giving to those in need and selling antiques, it's easy for me to let go. The pictures are most valuable to me. That is the only thing I miss from the fire is personal pictures. 🙂

Here is a pic of the three piece of glass that were saved from the fire... The blue vase is the very first piece of glass my husband gave me and the two stained glass candle holders, my sister gave me. They are from the National Cathedral in Washington DC....

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Scott, glad you have figured it out. Me, I need some time to figure it out. LOL Just super busy with eBay right now. Not enough time in the day to do everything you want. I'm sure that sounds familiar.

Hope everyone is having a great day!
Leah 🙂

Ok, last post and I need to go to bed..... The cause of the fire was bad copper wire in between the levels of the home that caused the fire. It was a flash-burn fire to sum it up. Nite-Nite! Leah

Nothing like treating yourself the Good way, Fran! 🙂

Oh, Fran! and Scott! Forgot to mention I did get accepted with the Yahoo glass group. Not sure how active I will be and have yet to introduce myself. Seems kind of an akward site or maybe it's just me, because it's something new to navigate around. I meant to post I wanted to join and have been working instead of socializing. Don't like to keep answer/questions waiting if I can't get to it all in the same day.
Leah

Fran, Thank you for the nice compliments. Kralik shell vases are hard to come by in shape. Glad you like what you see.
Hugs,
Leah

Gail, with the mentioning of your home owners insurance... I have a crazy story to share. 15 yrs ago, I had to get renters insurance, because I was going to renew my lease. I was gone for an 1-1/2 hours. When I came home, my house was on fire and lost everything! The insurance company looked to see when I signed the contract and traced the 911 call. The difference was 10 mins. I signed the contract and 10 mins later 911 was called. I was very grateful that my insurance was honored and it is one of the craziest experiences I have ever had in my life!
Leah

Hi Everyone!

I call it Worthless Point…… Best thing to do is to copyright photos which I will be doing sometime soon. I called eBay and they said that they have nothing to do with WP and if they are using photos, it’s copyright infringement.

Fran, I love your Dugan vase. I have been wanting to share with you two other examples and a Bohemian, Dugan inspired frit vase. I have been busy with listing, and when I have a chance I will share with everyone.

Here is a grouping of French, Bohemian and British glass…. Enjoy!
(Left to Right) 1. Two WEBB Morrocan Hand Painted Vases. 2. Lil’ Green Epergne, not sure of maker. 3. The Blue Mantle Vase with Applied Acanthus Leaf is Stevens and Williams. 4. The OverShot / Frit Cornucopia is Bohemian. 5. The Rubina Verde with Applied Rose, I believe is Stevens and Williams. 6. The Thistle Epergne with Mirror Plateau is Bohemian, Kralik. 7. Two baskets, The Mantle size with a cranberry pink stripe is British and considering another study to see if it’s Bohemian, believe it or not. 8. Tall Tube Vase (Bohemian) with Green, Orange and Opalescent Dots which reminded me of Corn on the Cob! 9. Two Cameo Cut Glass Vases from St. Louis.

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Ok, my dear glass friends…. I’m outta here!
Leah

Thanks, Bill. I would not be relying on this solely and would never be a way for me to confirm a maker. It is an interesting thought, and wanted to ask. With Webb and Mt. Washington it would be neat to see if there is a difference. Webb did purchase the recipe/license from Mt. Washington and it is very hard to tell the two apart, as you might already know.
Leah

George, Bill and Cherryhill, Thanks for your awesome answers. I'm into British glass from the Victorian era and some companies used more uranium than others. It is hard to tell them a part sometimes in style, because the many English manufactures copied from one another. I wanted to know if there was a difference as a helpful guide in my searching of figuring out who made what. lol Nice to keep in mind, weight could be a factor if the glass has more uranium to point in the direction of a maker. Thomas Webb used more uranium than Richardsons to further explain.
Thank you again for your help.
Leah

Carl, your pretty vase was a fantastic buy! Glad the mystery is solved. I had fun and was amazed with what the group brought forth in such a lil' bit of time.

Hi Suzy!!!!!! I'm glad to see someone else in the group had a very good question and received some very good answers. 😉

I have a question for the group and was wondering if a piece of glass has more uranium than another piece, would the uranium make a big difference in weight? Thanks for any help/explaination !!!

Hope everyone is having a great day,

Leah

Scott!!! I totally missed the article and caught it the second time around after I posted my message. Good find!! This one seems sloppy in shape.

I have been comparing all three and notice that with the rim, Scott's example does not have a distinct crimped rim. Fran's and Carl's vase has 8 crimps.

The other comparison to point out is the rigaree decoration on Fran's and Scott's favors the best by technique. Notice at the ends on the ribbions are pinched and Carl's, ribbons lay flat. The rigaree around the neck on Scott's & Fran's examples are closer together. Plus the ribbon wraps around the raspberry prunt, where Carl's vase does not have that accent.

With seeing the vase having reference, it's great to know Mt. Washington did produce this shape in Burmese, Thanks to Scott and Fran.

Scott, I don't have that book and could you compare the decoration to see if you can find any differences?

That is an awesome find to compare by, Fran. Looking at the two, there is still some differences and one is sloppy compared to the other. LOL I like Carl's piece by far and the other piece if you notice, the color is not consist ant and I see a bit of purple. With Burmese, keep in mind Webb (Queens Burmese) and Mt. Washington shared the same glass recipe and the color is exactly the same. So with seeing the purple hues in Fran's example, maybe that is the fake and Carl's is the real deal. I have never seen purple in Mt. Washington burmese glass unless it was Peachblow which is a dusty rose to blue-grey is as close as it gets. Maybe the purple was caused from reheating the glass. Overall, good find Fran and I like Carl's vase better. It's has a nice consistant color. The application of decoration and shape have a better symmetry.

Leah

Sure. I have a photographic memory and will keep the shape in mind if I should come across anything like yours. Good luck, Carl!
Leah 🙂

One characteristic with Mt. Washington is the pontil is always concave and circular. The mention of S&W was to be said in comparision. If you claim, Mt. Washington did a bow knot, then I suggest a shape study. However, keep in mind Murano did copy from Wheeling, New England and Mt. Washington.

Well, the good news it is Burmese. To point in the direction of a maker...... I think this could be Italian Burmese. During the 1960's these wares were produced. Color does match, and were produced in satin as well as glossy finish. My other reason is the raspberry prunt. Italian Burmese was produced with many applied glass decorations and the raspberry prunt was commonly used. It was confused with collectors, because they would mistaken the applied glass for British maker, Stevens amd Williams. Not many manufactures produced applied Burmese as decoration during the early part of production. Is the pontil rough or ground? It is a pretty piece. However, to say if it's an original. I don't think so, Carl. Sorry!

Just wanted to Thank everyone who gave such wonderful and kind compliments!
Thank you.. Thank you!!!

Hi EVERYONE!!!!!

I have missed seeing the latest and greatest. Home life has been busy and been sick with a cold. I was going through some pics and thought these would be great to share.

Leah

1. Thomas Webb Vase, 1880's.

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2. Bohemian Kralik Tube Vases with Applied Flowers

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3. Vaseline Opalescent Epergne. Never confirmed if it was French or Bohmeian.

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4. Bohemian vaseline and opalescen vase from Kralik.

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Hi Suzy, if there is a pressed glass I like, it's EAPG. Can't sleep or rather woke up. Poked arounded and this what I found.

1. Rotec by McKee, 1894
3. Beaded Grape Medallion by Boston Silver Glass Co., 1869-71
5. Harvard Yard by Tarentum Glass, 1896

Pretty pieces!!!! Hope the rest someone here can find.
G'nite or Good Morning!
Leah 😀

Hi Mike, that just joined!

Gail, WOW, I like your antique glass lamps. My hubby does have some insight on lamps and the green would be considered a miniature oil lamp and could be Consolidated glass , as a guess w/o reference to a book. As a suggestion, I would find a small glass chimney to add if you are going to sell it. Would make it more complete as a whole. The shell kerosene lamp is from The Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass & Glass Co. and aka as Pilabrasgo Lamp. The brass ring attached to the base, as well as the brass base shows it's a Pittsburgh Lamp. You can compare the base to other Pittsburgh Lamps to get a better ID design. Glass by pattern, don't know. It's a pretty kerosene lamp! Wish I could see what the shade would have looked like. If you sell, it is a great piece to have for parts to build a lamp. 😀

Fran, very pretty Northwood find and glad Scott was there to help. I liked the color variation. Certain styles of pressed glass can be my kryptonite. Gives me bad side effects, such as slow thinking process and the only remendy is to go through a book which takes some time to recover. 😀

Suzy, WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!! is certainly a FUN word. I like using the smiley faces and you come up with some cute smiley faces too! How can you not smile back or feel happiness in the process? Say it loud and clear! ;D

Scott, I'm home soo much, I don't need those gadgets and consider myself lucky. Hmmmm... Big Brother... Wonder if there is any glass conspiracies out there? Just kidding!!! Nothing wrong with speaking your mind and takes courage to speak the truth for what you believe in, even if your considered the village nut and a smart guy who knows a lot about glass. 😀

Ginnyrose Carol, that is neat that you are a draftsman. I bet you have incredible penmanship. My husband was a firesprinkler designer before we started selling antiques. He really enjoyed it until everything started to switch over to CAD. He has remarked that he thinks it's sad that everything is done on a computer. A draftsman before could have their own individuality because it was drawn by hand. 😀

Don and George... Just wanted to say, Hi! 😀

Reen, hope you feel better soon. I liked you're EAPG pcs. Gail did a nice job with solving the mystery. 😀

Goodnight, to all the lovely glass people!!! 😀 Now I'm going to go watch a movie with family.

G'day Everyone!

Suzy, I wish I could be of help on the green plate and I do not know who made it. SORRY! When it comes to pressed glass, I struggle a bit. That is piece you were asking me about, right?

Scott, your a funny guy. Yes, GPS does work when in doubt. I'm one of the few who does not use a cell phone or have a GPS. So, I guess that is another reason why I think differently from the rest. LOL

Hope everyone is having a GREAT day!

Scott, I must say you don't have a dull moment. 🙂 I understand with your thoughts of having to think before you react. However, I'm still learning. LOL
I have been known to be ambidextrous. Had no choice if I wanted to learn how to play the violin or to learn from a right handed hair stylist who taught me how to cut hair. I get very confused with left and right when it comes to giving directions as well. So, you're point of direction would probably not confuse me. LOL

Good answer, Scott! 😉

Suzy, you ROCK and are V. Special! Would you believe Charlie and Joshua are Lefties too? lol It's nice sitting at the dinner table and no one bumps elbows! 😉

Thank you, wattleIhave next. Your compliment means a lot.

Hey Scott, not trying to join the village nut club, but have to ask, are you left handed? LOL I'm am and like to use the excuse sometimes it's a lefty thing and tell others you may not understand. LOL Sorry, to think out loud too! LOL 🙂

Thank you, Scott. Glad you enjoyed the article.
I think it's funny when people talk out loud, seriously. You can learn something as well if the other person is listening. 😉
Have a great evening, Scott!
Leah

Scott, lol I enjoyed hearing you think out loud! 🙂 I took some time today and wrote a show and tell article on Collector's Weekly if you want to see more info. on Peachblow. Given the site Gail posted is a goodie.

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/32066-british-and-north-american-peachblow-fro

Ok... Correction: the shallow bowl with folded sides that I listed as Webb Peachblow is NOT and is from New England, in the Wild Rose PB line. Sorry for the error. However, it is neat to show two different origins to view. The rose bowl I have narrowed down to WEBB since it is not certain what colors Stevens & Williams produced in their Peach Bloom line. Peachblow is a line of glass produced by various manufactures of different origins and the name was started as a sales gimmick to explain a bit more about Peachblow. Check out Gail's link below for more information.

Thank you, Scott and Suzy for the kind compliment.
Gail... Cool site to post in addition to my reference. The more information to share, the better.

Hi EVERYONE!!! Hope all is well. Found myself caught up in a chat today about Peachblow and upload some pics which I want to share.

These two pieces are Peachblow. The rose colored dish is from Webb with Jules Barbe hand painted decoration and the rose bowl is from either Stevens and Williams or Webb. Notice the pontil on the rose bowl showing the multiple layers. Frederick Carder also produced a limited amount of peachblow and to find a piece is unlikely which favors Stevens and Williams. Webb called their line of Peachblow, Peach Glass and Stevens and Williams called their line, Peach Bloom. Both pieces are from the Dorthy Lee Jones Collection.

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Suzy!!!!!!! Thank you for the warm welcome back!!!! Bethany was good and yes, it's time to get back to work. Don't like how the temp. has dropped here in MD. (burrrr!) Hope you are doing good and look forward to hearing how you are.
Hugs,
Leah