Glass Chatroom Board

Julie...Thanks so much for the Birthday wishes. The last few years I have not been posting for a number of reasons. Some good and some not so good. I sincerely wish you all the best. Stay safe and well.
Nancyjean

Hi Shelly. Your pretty rooster is not Murano. Several countries are making these and I am sorry to say this is not very expensive.
Hope you and everyone are well.

Best to all

Nancyjean

@jmart8248 Glad to hear she is doing well. Please give her best wishes and thanks for letting us know.

Hello all. A lovely spring day here. It's a nice break from days of April showers with more to follow. Spent a rainy weekend doing glass inventory and updating some records. Sales up and down lately. We never know just why.

Julie- LOVE todays coffee maker. At first glance I wasn't sure if it was a radio or a bomb. All is well here with a busy week ahead.
Stay well everybody,
Nancyjean

Carl- exactly!

Love the coffee "thing" ! it really gave me a smile this morning. Reminds me of a road runner cartoon for some reason. Think I will go make a cup of coffee.
Nancyjean

Hi Julie,

Love the pic of the antique coffee maker. We saw one not to long ago that was marked "Austria" I love to see these early contraptions but I think I will keep my Keurig!

Crazy weather her too but gradually getting better. Take care all.

Nancyjean

Thanks Julie. It was fun and certainly educational. Sorry to hear about the storm heading your way. We had a similar storm this winter and a couple of people who didn't take it seriously lost their lives. Such a tragedy.

We are finally getting some spring weather and we are all more than ready for it. That also means flea market weather. I love to wander around and am particularly happy to discover a treasure under a pile of "just stuff".

Stay dry,
Nancyjean

Hi all,

Hope everybody is well and enjoying spring weather. I am feeling much better - more like me again. Went to an auction yesterday and saw an interesting piece of Dugan. It was an amethyst carnival bowl with a ruffled and beaded rim in the "Farm Yard" pattern. I don't know a thing about carnival but the word was that this is a rare piece. I guess so because it sold for $2100.00.

I was happy to pick up a pair of Pairpoint vases and a couple of Sandwich glass perfumes.

This auction had a great collection of antique Chinese pieces. I don't know anything about Chinese art and pottery but it was just stunning. They had a rare 5 piece set of gorgeous Chinese silver bowls that sold for $21,000! It was a lot of fun just watching this one. It was the first auction I attended in a while and I really enjoyed all the auction and truly beautiful things like oriental rugs and antique furniture. Also- a collection of hundreds of pieces if Wedgwood jasperware.

A good day with my dh and I was so glad to be back on my feet.

Goodnight all,
Nancyjean

Thanks very much for the birthday wishes. Hope everybody is well. We are enjoying an unusually beautiful day for February here in PA which is a birthday present in itself. I have been dealing with some medical issues lately and am hoping that they are mostly behind me. Feeling very thankful.

Hope you all have a lovely day.
Nancyjean

Hi Shelly,

So nice to hear from you. Still in the glass biz here and glad to get the name of another database for research. You can't have too much info.

Crazy weather winter here and all over. One of my customers out west got two boxes from us at the Post office and put them in her trunk. On the way home there was a bad downpour of freezing rain. Her trunk lid was so iced over it was a couple of days before she got the trunk open.

Hope things are not so dire where you are and that you are well.

Thanks again for the site.

Nancyjean

What we hear on RL is that antique buyers don't like wading through repros, fakes and 10 yr old glass called "antiques". It has become a trust issue with many. This is so unfair to solid, experienced dealers like you and others here in the chat room. Antiques and collectibles are selling here. This site (Ruby Lane) is more expensive to use but it is juried and well run and selling prices are higher.

I have heard that many ex-ebayers are also happy on Etsy. It might be something to think about anyway.

Indian Summer here. They tell us that in 48 hrs it will be back to Fall weather. Hope everybody is well.

Nancyjean

Eagles lost by 1 point because of a fumble. sigh

How very beautiful. Looks like a postcard.

the S word -Yikes!

Good morning all. Had a fun 3 day visit from our 7 year old grandchild. She is a ball of energy and so sweet. It was great but I have to admit I am feeling my age this morning. Hope all is well with all of you.

Julie, sounds like stormy weather there. We are wondering what this current hurricane will do. It is supposed to be a monster. Anybody up and down the Atlantic coast- heads up!

Take care all

Nancyjean

Sounds good Gail- busy, useful and having fun. What a great combo. So nice to hear from you! I am spending many evenings in front of either Netfix or Acorn. Love the lack of commercials.
Take Care,

Nancyjean

Hi all, Just stopped in to say hello.

Postal problems are frustrating as anything. I have to say we have had very few over the years BUT when we do it's a major pain to figure out. The last time it happened was when they were updating the website a couple of years ago. We bought something that arrived in multiple pieces. We were told that we had to file the claim online which we did. Because of a programming error the computer rejected it. I will spare you the whole long boring tale of phone calls and letters to HQ. The end of my sad story is that by the time it was all figured out I got a letter saying "sorry" the time you had to file has run out. At that point I decided my mental health was worth more than the insurance compensation and just put it down to experience.

Hope your problem has a speedy and satisfactory ending.

Have a good one. Busy day tomorrow - I'm heading for bed.

Nancyjean

Hi "Fenton" (sorry, don't know your name) There is nothing from Carl on my screen for the last 2 days. ??? Wonder what's up???

G'DAY to you Julie and to all. Love your coffee posts!

Reen- poor dog- hope she is a little better each day. So hard to watch a pet suffer.

I Jim - hope you are doing well also.

Good morning also to Kate and Fran. Hope Carl is missing for some happy reason.

By the way, if anybody is in touch with Gail, please tell her hello for me.

Have to go deal with packing some glass now. PO closes early on Sat around here. I want to get this over with- one of those customers who are a bit of a pain. Oh well.

Later,
Nancyjean

Hello. there's an echo in here. I hope the place is empty because everybody is out and having a good time.
Later,
Nancyjean

Katie- how I wish you could send some of that rain to us in Pa.

Greetings to all. Hope it's a good day no matter what the weather.

Nancyjean

Fenton- Ohio Star-

Wow, I am so jealous.I must have 10 of Pina's books. Mid century is our main specialty. Good luck !
Nancyjean

Hi! We are going to a really interesting auction on Tuesday. They have a huge collection of antique GWTW lamps. These are all from one private collection. None of them are Fenton or any other contemporary copies. If you are interested google William Bunch Auctions.

Hope all are well and enjoying a lovely day.

nancyjean

Good morning,

Howard Johnson's was a treat for us too. I think it was Howard Johnson's that were all along the Pa Turnpike. I can remember some cold mornings on the long drive to visit relatives when a Ho Jo's was a welcome sight. There- I've dated myself.

Hope everybody is well and having a good day.

Nancyjean

Jim L--THANKS! I printed put your post and will try again later. So nice of you.
Nancyjean

Hi all,

Julie, when I get a chance I will try again to figure out the photo wizard. I really appreciate the photos posted here and would like to reciprocate. My last try was a fail but I will give it another try.

glad to say our 8 day heat wave has broken. We are now at a cool 89. Everything is relative LOL

Nancyjean

Hello All,

Jim- thanks so much for the video. So glad Pete Fountain got a proper send off. Hope your knee improves soon.

We bought a gorgeous Murano floor vase. Problem is the size and weight of this thing makes it a shipping nightmare. It won't even fit into our showcase. We may need to find a spot with enough room to take it on consignment. We will have to give this some more thought. We broke our own rule about falling in love with the merch. Now we must pay...LOL

Be well all. Nancyjean

Happy Birthday Jim. Hope it's a great day

Julie, so sorry about your loss but glad you and your sister could say goodbye together. Hope she has better health ahead.
Best Wishes
Nancyjean

Jim,

OUCH!
It's easy to say and hard to do but you really have to baby the darn thing and be patient. Gets old but what can you do?
Sending good vibrations
Nancyjean

I went thru that knee thing last year. took about 6 weeks for me. Ice was a big help. Wishing you well.
Nancyjean

If this thing exists there is a possibility that it's a bit "warm".

Jim- we used to vacation in New Orleans some years ago and also enjoyed Pete Fountain and Al Hirt's club. On one memorable trip we also saw t Ella Fitzgerald singing at the Hotel Roosevelt. They were such great performers and so generous to the audience. Miss Fitzgerald even took request!. Good memories. I think they must be jamm'in in Heaven

Julie- peace in your mind and heart to you and your family

Julie, You must be feeling overwhelmed right now. Many are sending good thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort.

Nancyjean

Hi Shelly, I would post a picture but I can't seem to get the image wizard just right. If you go to Ruby Lane and then my shop, Glass Alley,look for Rl-1654. Or in the search box put in "18th Century Pedestal Molded Candlestick". Someday when I have the time I will do battle with the image wizard.

Later,
Nancyjean

Good morning from the rain forest. We have had a summer of very hot humid weather along with Thunder storms and downpours every other day. The result is jungle growth and the finest crop of mosquitoes in memory. Auction previews yesterday. Today I stay indoors and list on RL.

Stay well everyone.

Nancyjean

97 and humid here. We are catching up on a list of things INDOORS. Walking out the door is walking into warm water. Even the breeze is hot. Oh well

Bought a lot of glass for something else and what do we find but a Georgian Candlestick? Talk about a nice surprise.

Hope everybody is well.

Nancyjean

Hi again

On Ruby Lane I believe the domed cake stand would probably go for about $75 to $85. Just my estimate based on the past. More if you can id it. Gotta run

Nancyjean

Hi all,

inventory time again. Not my most favorite thing to do but it's a must. Happy to say it is shrinking every year. We are now concentrating on fewer kinds of glass. We will be getting another load ready for auction.

Heavy t-storms with WIND yesterday. Clear and sunny today but very hot and at the beginning of a heat wave. Oh well, summer.

Shelly- love your cake stand. even if you don't know the maker it is good looking enough to sell for a bunch. When we did tableware, we always had luck with cake stands and covered cheese plates. This one is gorgeous.

Julie- know what you are experiencing with your mom's situation. Your visits are sure to be a comfort to her and will be a comfort to you when she is gone. Sending good thoughts to you

Back to work now. Take care everyone.

Nancyjean

Shelly, I checked on Ruby Lane and there is some Admiral selling for pretty decent prices. Go take a look.

Best To all

Nancyjean

Hi Shelly,

I do look in now and then but I have had a very busy time lately with various things.Hopefully things will get a little quieter later this summer . All the best,
Nancyjean

Hi Shelly. I think this may be "Admiral" aka "Ribbed Elipse" by Higbee. Love this pattern.

Hi all. Hope everybody is well and enjoying a good summer.

Nancyjean

Morning all. JimL- I have often wondered the same thing. But then how can anyone understand such extremists of any stripe.
I also feel very badly for the ordinary Muslim who is just trying to live life like everybody else.

Carl- glad your family member is ok. We are praying for the victims as I know many are.

Greeting to all.
Nancyjean

hello all and Happy Birthday to those I have missed.

Just accidentally discovered a really fast and easy way to remove label gunk from glass. I bought GOJO to use on my hands after working in the garden. To my surprise it cleans label gunk and really dirty glass really fast with almost no effort. Just wanted to share it here if any of you get as annoyed as I do when that goey stuff just won't go away.

Hope everybody is well and stays that way.

Nancyjean

Thanks very much for the birthday wishes!

Nancy P- thanks so much for that article on Venetian glass. We have been great fans of Murano glass for a long time. The history of it is very interesting.

as if the antique business didn't have enough problems, oh well

Carl- glad they got where they were going. Jonas interfered with many a plan.

Hi Shelly- Jonas also interfered with many a church service. We were glad to have only a service canceled. In an area church Jonas destroyed a whole roof. Major damage there.
I think you will find that your cruets will be worth much more if they are in color. Colorless ones aren't doing well right now unless they are signed by somebody famous.

Our antique mall will be closed for the third day tomorrow. Oh well. You can't fight mother nature.

I can't wait to see the first crocus.

Nancyjean

Morning all.
Storm is gone, sun is shining, even church svc is cancelled. It's dig out day.

Carl- all Phila airport flights were cancelled yesterday if that's when they were scheduled.

Gail- wow! love the crochet work. You have what they used to call "golden hands" in grandma's day.

Hi Nancy P - For petes's sake be careful with the dig out. I am more aware of my aging self every winter.

Got to go clear the porch and front door. DH just had knee replacement so we have hired large teenager from down the street for shoveling.

Have a great day everybody

Nancyjean

Good morning all. Well it's officially a blizzard. 50mph gusts and a foot of snow so far. Snow is supposed to stop sometime tonight. We will probably get another foot. Wind is the big problem. Most roads shut down along with everything else. Even the churches have been telling people to stay home and safe.

We are in Pa. Across the bridge in NJ they have major problems along the coast. Onshore winds and high tide have combined to make a bad situation worse. It's the same kind of damage they get in a hurricane. Many are being evacuated from flooded homes. Some folks down there are still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. What a heartbreaking mess.

Here in Phila area we just have to be smart and wait it out. Cancelled plans are nothing compared to flooded homes and shops.
Hope you are all well today.
Nancyjean

Hi all. Been very busy with family matters lately and wanted to stop in and say Happy B day to all I missed and Happy new year to all.

Hope everybody is well or getting there. We are getting set for 20" of snow heading our way in about an hour. Doesn't look like we will be going anywhere tomorrow.

Glass sales are slow right now but I think crazy weather and post Christmas bills may have something to do with it. It's a good time to buy tho. We picked up a couple of nice pieces at a local mall.

have a good evening all.

Nancyjean

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAIL!

So sorry Julie. Prayers for comfort for you and the family.

Good morning all,

Sending good thoughts your way Julie. Hope your time with your brother is a blessing to you both.

Carl- Wowza! Great Find.

Gail- How nice to see you posting and getting your energy back. Been thinking about you lately and glad to hear that you have been busy and not sick. Take your time and continue getting well and know that we all miss you and think about you.
Nancyjean

What bothers me the most is that I no longer know anybody's phone number. Speed dial has changed me and not for the better. I used to know everybody's number. Not any more.

Carl- I remember that well. In fact there was a TV program about the search. How sad to find only remains. Perhaps the forensic people can provide at least some answers.

Janice, so sad for you in losing your brother. Hope each day the smiles increase and the tears diminish. The ceremony sounds beautiful and must have helped a bit. Hope you are well and caring for yourself.

Hi Shelly. hope your family is also recovering from the loss of your nephew. You take care also.

We are thankful for beautiful fall weather and a comparatively peaceful time in our family.

Hope everyone is doing well today.

Nancyjean

Hi Gail. So glad you checked in. Hope you recover from recovering very soon. Take care! Thinking of you a lot.
Nancyjean

My best wishes and prayers to all who have lost loved ones and who are dealing with serious illness. These are difficult days for many here. God bless you and sustain you.

It's been pretty wet and windy around here with some street flooding and problems of that kind in low lying areas but the worst is over and nobody is complaining about drought anymore lol.

In spite of tidal flooding the worst is over at the shore and Joaquin changed track and went out to sea YEA!. It looks like my niece will have her wedding at the shore today but not on the beach as planned. We have all been so worried for her as they began to talk about possible evacuation. We will be heading there soon.

Julie- have a fun (and prosperous) time at market.

Have a great weekend all.

Nancyjean

Hi all. that storm just passed thru here and this coming weekend we are expecting hurricane Joaquin to dump a whole bunch more rain. It was such a dry summer this year everybody was hoping and praying for rain. You know the old saying, "be careful what you wish for, you might get it"

We have been out of town for a few days and just got back. Got to unpack and so forth. This is the part of travel I really don't like.

Take care all.

Nancyjean

Good morning all,

Carl, love the photo. You could frame it and hang it on the wall.

Hi Shelly, sounds really cold for the time of year. Where are you. We are in Phila area where we have had a hot dry summer and now lovely fall weather which is a relief. Have you found a value on your stopper?

Julie- we are going to a family wedding next Saturday which we be a kind of family reunion. They have planned a beach wedding which is where they met. After an unusual long spell of dry weather wouldn't you know that thunderstorms are predicted? Guess we will all have to keep our fingers crossed.

Have a good day all.

Nancyjean

Hi Shelly, Your stopper is from a bottle of la'ir du temps perfume. I think there may be quite a few out there since it has been popular for a long time. Sorry I don't have any idea of value.

If I don't get back in the morning- Happy first day of Autumn (in 47 min) Hope you all have a good day

So sorry Janice. It's a tough process losing someone so close. I will be thinking of you.

Wonderful news Gail! So very very glad to hear it. PS116:1

Janice. the dish soap, vinegar and sloution absolutely works. I use it on the patio pavers . Just be careful that you don't get a drop on anything you want to live. It really works.

Janice- So sad for your brother's situation. It's hard to lose someone so close. I agree that each day is a gift. Sending best thoughts and hopes for you and your family.

Good morning all. Lovely September weather here.

A belated but sincere wish for a sweet new year to all who are celebrating.

Carl- the course your dw is teaching sounds very worthwhile and much needed.

big auction day for us. We don't buy many pieces but are always looking for a few good ones. It's very time consuming but that's how our glass business has evolved.It has changed so very much in the last 10 years.

Hope all are well and having a good day.

Good morning all. We got the internet back this AM. We have been down all week and what a pain in the neck that was! The problem was something to do with an activation code but even the expert techies don't know how the heck it happened. Anyway we are awfully glad to be back!

Carl- that shade is gorgeous. We used to do a lot of lighting but we never saw anything like it.
Jim- Friday's coffee post was the best. It made me want to be right there on that porch with a mug of coffee.
Gail- what a piece of good news. Your progress makes us all so happy.

Best to all and hello to anybody I didn't mention. Got to get caught up now. Later

Good morning.

Julie, What a lovely spot. Nice to get away do do nothing but relax.

Carl. Property taxes around here, in fact all over the state are a scandal and the hottest topic of all politically. Our legislators made a giant mess and can't seem to agree long enough to fix it. Any number of people on fixed incomes have had to give up their homes. It's horrible.

Off to Church. Have a good day all.

Good morning all. It's another hot and humid day but we are told that the het wave will break with t storms tomorrow that will bring in better weather. Hope the meteorologists are right. We are all gasping for some some cooler air.

Gail, your local senior center sounds really nice. Great to find a needlework group too.

This talk of gourds and pumpkins always makes me think of Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin.

Have a great day all, Nancyjean

Good morning. Another hot one here in what I HOPE is the last heat wave this summer. We have been to a couple of good auctions lately and will hide indoors in the AC getting glass ready for sale.

Good to see you posting Gail. Hope each day finds you better and better.

Hi Shelly- What a tempting offer! Have you decided yet?

Carl- Your garden sounds wonderful. I'm afraid I can't say the same. not one of our better years in the garden for a number of reasons. Fortunately we live in an area with lots of really good local produce that is very reasonably priced.

Julie- I love your coffee and tea in the morning. These posts give me an the urge to go make a cup or two.

Jim- humid here too. I feel your pain lol

Don, Reen,Bob, George- good morning to you all. I better get back to work now. Nancyjean

Hi Gail. I checked Lorraine Kovar's Westmoreland Book but didn't find it. Nice looking item.
Carl- what a gorgeous blue stretch piece
Hope all are doing well
Good night to all

Hi Gail. so glad you are feeling well enough to get out and about. Take good care of yourself!

Good morning all. Sounds like a rough time lately for quite a few. Wishing you all better days. We are dog sitting for ds this week. I haven't had a dog since childhood. I am amazed at how much is required. She is a very nice little Pug but even a good dog like this one is a lot for my rapidly aging knees. time marches on.

Don- this has to be my favorite and I love the color. Thanks for sharing your beautiful collection.

Wendy- we also have a collection of ice pack friends in our house. But here is hardly a good knee in our family. Hope your joints calm down for you.

Hi all, we have been having hot, humid dog days, typical Aug weather. Tonight we are supposed to get into a couple of days of thunderstorms which will break the heat wave.We are all ready to hear the sound of rain. Business is slow as usual at this time of year. I'm using the time to get some overdue jobs done around the house. September is starting to look very busy in the family and at church so I am trying to enjoy an easy schedule while I can.

Carl- We have a showcase at a local Antique Mall. It's in a pretty good location for antiques and on a main highway. We took a few things out a couple of days ago and there wasn't an empty spot. On the other hand, a mall where we used to sell was so slow that we sold almost nothing and had to pack up and go. Hard to know why one is doing well and the other isn't. They seem comparable as far as I can see.

What a wonderful baby, Congratulations to all of you. You will just love being a grandmother.

Hello all. Hope everyone with health issues is getting better and better.
Janice- How frustrating not to mention infuriating. In a similar situation I found myself feeling less and less confident in so called health professionals. I found some others who were terrific however and am very thankful. Hope you also quickly hook up with some people who know what they are doing.

Don- wow! Is there no end to your amazing collection? I am blown away.

Worked like a maniac in my overgrown garden today (overdue work, my fault). Going to crash now. Sandwiches for dinner
Nancyjean

morning all. We finally had some significant rain. Nancy P - I had the same thought this AM. No wrestling with the hose today. YEA. I love the beautiful pattern glass some of you have been posting. I don't buy it or sell it anymore but I still love it.

I see where several of you have lost loved ones. My sincerest sympathy. May the Lord comfort you.

Must get back to work- have a good one all.

Gail, so glad you are doing bettter. Hope the rough road you have been traveling becomes smoother. Been praying for you.

Hi Gail, Hope you are resting and feeling better by the minute

How wonderful Sue. I know it will be a joy. There is just nothing like a little grand-daughter. Ours is such a blessing and a joy. Let us know when she makes her debut.

Morning all. A beautiful day here in PA. Going to take a day off to visit with mu sisters, Have a great d
ay all.

Hello everyone, It's been a long time I know but I have often thought of you all. Life has been busy for us with lots of changes both good and bad, expected and unexpected. In other words just life.

I see you have been talking about summer people. We used to vacation at my mil' s place at the seashore. Needless to say Sept was the best time to go without the shocking mess made by so many summer visitors. Residents were always torn between the economic need and the down side of bad behavior and mess.

How is business/collecting going for you guys? We have been trying to adjust to so many changes that our business model has had to change quite a bit.

Greetings to all, Happy b-day to those I missed and so forth. Hope to stick around more often.

Nancyjean

I heard the bad news about Bill. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. I remember him as a nice man who was always willing to help. Nan

Thanks very much for the birthday wishes. Been terribly busy with a bunch of things but hope to get back to posting soon. Hope everybody is well Nancyjean

Just stopped in to say Happy Thanksgiving and our very best to you all. Nancyjean

GAIL and JESSE- I found a picture of 295 on Pattern glass.com but I think I need stronger glasses to make out whether it's your pattern or not. You may have better luck or eyes lol, Nancyjean

Hi Jesse. I think your pattern is "Fancy Cut" by Cooperative Flint. I'm rusty on eapg so get confirmation. HTH Nancyjean

Hi Shelly. We got a signed Eickholt paperweight, about 8 nice pieces of Murano, some Barovier and some Barbini, a consolidated dresser box and a nice cobalt vase. We are fortunate to live in an area with quite a few good auction companies. The downside is fierce competition from all over the world via internet and telephone. We just have to preview carefully and be alert. DH and I enjoyed watching the Nakashima, Herman Miller and Eames furniture go off for thousands. Beautiful stuff. A good day. Nancyjean

Hi Shelly, This auction was educational for us. While the really high end stuff is out of our range, it's very helpful to see the real McCoy because you are then much harder to fool with fakes. After yesterday, I know what an $11,000.00 lamp looks like. It was an experience.

Good morning all. A couple of days of Indian summer start today. Completely wiped out and trying to get the engines started. We went to a huge high end auction yesterday. they had a ton of cataloged and un-cataloged items; a lot of it glass. We started early and when we left at the end of the day they had hours to go. We picked up a few things but were mostly left in the dust by online collectors from all over the world. Still, it was good to see things that I usually have seen only in reference books. A good day but I am wiped out . Nancyjean

Welcome Tincey. We are always glad to have new people join us. Nancyjean

Oh Don! I think you must be cursed or something. Is that a BAG I see or just a very very beat up box?

Hi Gail, So glad you like it. Since it looks so much like a footed candy jar I think it would be a nice versatile piece with a lot of uses. I hope you enjoy it or get a really nice number for it if you resell. Nancyjean