Glass Chatroom Board

Hello Glassies.... I know some of you used to frequent the old pottery board, so I thought you might like to know that Liz (OhLiz) ,one of the long time potties, passed away last night. She had been in ill health, and took a turn for the worse this week. I was honored to have the chance to meet and spend a day with her several years ago.

She will be missed very much.

Janice from the pottery board.

Just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you all are safe and warm, and your waste band has enough stretch in it!

Gail: There is an online site called "knittinghelp.com" which has little videos that show and explain to you how to knit, purl, etc. It was a great benefit to me when I wanted to learn to knit. I always learn better with visuals, and I think it might be a help to you too!

Janice

Thank you all for the birthday wishes!

Had a good day. Went to an estate auction and bought a couple of glass cake stands. Only wanted one, but they sold 2 together. So my daughter will get one. Also was taken out for lunch. Weather was beautiful too. A really nice day for me.

Janice

Irene: Post a picture of your vase, I can check my Weller book.

Janice

Irene: My Weller book doesn't list a Wildflower pattern.

Janice

Katie: It's because of the ads, that Tinypic is free. I don't know if they can be removed.

Janice

Don: Check your messages.

Janice

Good morning!!

Don: There is a gentleman on one of the Fenton FB groups I belong to, and he has 83 curios in his house, all shapes and sizes. They are lined up and positioned back to back in his house. He collects all sorts of glass, not just Fenton, although Fenton is the largest collection he has, all sorted by color or maker. I am not sure if he is a collector or a hoarder. But it is amazing to look at!

Janice

Just heard about Bill's passing. He was a wonderful member of this board, and several others. His knowledge about so many things was amazing, and he will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to Diane.

Janice

Happy Birthday Carl, Bob, and Rhonda!

Shelly: Wish I had the chance to chat with you privately about your upcoming surgery. I have had 3 different procedures to remove kidney stones, so I might have been able to share my experience and help calm your fears a bit. Knowing what to expect always makes things easier. Just know I am thinking of you and hope things go smoothly.

Janice

George: I know. I am sure Shelly will do more research.

Janice

Shelly: I found a picture of a different style lamp but it has the same center as yours. Might help confirm yours as Fenton.

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/lg-wright-fenton-beauty-blue-embossed-137741381

Janice

Hello Glassies....thought I would pop in to say hello. I peek in every day but have been too busy to post. Did join several glass group on Facebook recently, still working on learning more about glass.

Happy Birthday Janice!!

The other Janice

@jmart8248 : If you ship your sale Priority mail, up to $50 insurance SHOULD automatically included in the shipping cost. Otherwise, I would take the package to the post office and purchase insurance, as previously suggested.

Janice

Wendy: Your perfume is a cranberry beaded melon style. Fenton sold them undecorated like yours, and decorated with hand painted designs. I have one just like yours, with the same stopper, but it is decorated in the Ivory Roses pattern. I think your stopper is original.

Janice

Wishing all the Glassies a Merry Christmas!

Irene: Click your Start button, then click "Programs" (or "All Programs"), then "Accessories", then find Notepad.

Janice waving at all Glassies.

Just a quick pop-in to wish GAIL and Marson a Happy Birthday!

Janice

Irene: Your Fenton Bell is titled "Flute and Fawn" and it's shown in the 1991 Fenton Christmas Catalog.

http://www.fentonfan.com/catalog/1991christmas/1991christmas.swf

Janice

Carl: I was clicking the "free shipping box" but ebay wasn't saving the info. But I finally got it to work!
Janice

Ok, finally figured out what to do. Geez, ya think they would make it easier.

Janice

Good afternoon ! I have a question for selling on ebay...how can I offer free shipping? No matter what I do, the listing shows a shipping charge, and I want to offer free shipping. NO amount of editing works. Things have changed so much since I last listed anything.

Janice

Shelly: Now we know! LOL!!

Janice

Shelly: I know my way around the internet, but I don't know much about glass. Just remembered Fenton did a blue slag style and did a little hunting. Wasn't even sure if your item was Fenton but took a chance. I lucked out.

Janice

Good morning Glassies:

Shelly: Your vase might be Fenton, there is one like it in the 1970 catalog.

http://www.fentonfan.com/catalog/1970january/1970january.swf

Happy Birthday to @wyogems !

Hope you have a great day!

Janice

Shelly: http://announcements.ebay.com/2013/08/great-usps-news-especially-for-sellers-using-ebay-labels-free-insurance-faster-service-and-more/

Janice

Carl: I use Thunderbird for my mail, my geek son recommended it. Easy to set up and use, which works for me!

Janice

Shelly: It sure looks like a Westmoreland trinket box, but my book is from 1940 to 1985. So can't verify, sorry.

Janice (still glass ignorant but trying to learn)

Shelly: Does yours have the cameo pic like the one Replacements shows ( which is upside down and broken)?

There is one shown in my Westmoreland Glass book.

Janice

Shelly: It has the gloss finish. The matte finish doesn't shine like yours does. These were sold in the Fenton Gift shop and are from 1977. The ware number is #7255BE. My Burmese book gives a BV of $95, but you know that doesn't mean anything on ebay, LOL!

Janice

Shelly: the vase you posted is Burmese. You said yours is undecorated, is yours matte or shiny? I have a Fenton Burmese book, so if you can post a pic of yours, I can probably give you more info.

Morning Glassies!

Janice

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! It helped turning another year older a little easier!

Thanks again!

Janice

@jmart8248 : The book shows your canister, which is listed as a cookie jar, on page 22 of Sanford’s book on Robinson Ransbottom Pottery (RRPCO). RRPCO did lots of different versions of cookie jars at that time, most were handpainted. The book dates yours from the 40’s – 50’s. No other info.

The crocks are from the spatterware line that RRPCO did in the late 70’s and early 80’s. The spatterware was done in 2 colors, October Blue and Buckeye Brown. The blue is more common as the blue and white color for stoneware was popular at that time. The other name for the spatterware pattern is Suburban, although most people just say Spatterware. Unfortunately my book doesn’t give any more info on it.

RRPCO is no longer in business.

Janice

Good afternoonGlassies! Hope y'all are having a nice day. The weather here in TN is absolutely lovely!

@jmart8248 : If you are the same Irene asking about the RRPCO canister over on the book board, I can help. I have an RRPCO book.

Janice

GAIL: Glad things went well and that you are doing ok! Sending good thoughts your way!!

Janice

Gail: I pop in several times a day, but rarely have much to contribute. Do love looking at the pretties, and trying to learn a little.

Janice

Shelly: You are very welcome. I Iike to help when I can.

:::waving hello to all Glassies:::

Janice

@shellyrae37 : Your candy jar is from the Velva Blue line from Fenton. Shown on page 92 of "Fenton Glass, The 80's Decade" .

Janice

Carl: I am leaving Bonanza also. Plan is to start back on ebay next month, right after my grandson (who lives with us) goes back to school and I have more time during the day to do it. The site was nice and easy to use but without promotion nothing is selling, so why bother??

Janice

@jmart8248 (and all glassies): When inquiring about pottery or dinnerware, a picture of the bottom of the item is most helpful. Even if unmarked, the way a bottom looks can give clues to makers, or can help with the dating of items.

Janice

@baabaamason: Most collectors will be looking for Desert Rose dishes made in the USA, but of course, sometimes a piece won't be marked. Sometimes they will have a small number on the back and nothing else. As to the best marks this site has a list of Franciscan marks. At the left, click "archive library" and then "Franciscan marks". A PDF booklet will appear, and for Desert Rose you will want the marks shown on page 4 (near the bottom),page 5, page 6, page 7, page 10, and 11.

http://www.gmcb.com/franciscan/

Janice

@wellingtonct: The crock you described sounds like Robinson Ransbottom Pottery (RRPCO), from Roseville Ohio. It's often confused with Roseville Pottery, which was not made in Roseville Ohio, but in Zanesville Ohio.

Janice

Good morning Glassies....been browsing the boards postings for the last few days. I swear I am never going to get a handle on glass, but I keep trying!

Shelly and Irene: I noticed your conversation on insurance. Ebay policy is that the seller pays for insurance. You can't charge a separate fee for insurance to your buyers, but you can add the cost for insurance to your opening bid or call it a handling fee. Ebay says insurance protects the seller, so the seller is the one that should insure the item.

Janice

@sunwoman366: Happy Birthday!!

From the other Janice

@baabaamason: You can Google and find out about Malwarebytes. Then you can decide for yourself if you want it. It is a good program, IMO.

Janice

@baabaamason: Malwarebytes is a program that can remove malicious software from your computer like computer viruses, ransomware, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, other malicious programs; the majority of active malware threats are usually worms or trojans rather than viruses.

Somehow the program was put on your desktop, and when you clicked on it, it was asking if you wanted it installed (make changes to your computer). I had it on my old computer but I have Norton on this one (through my ISP) so I don't need it now.

Janice

@fran2: NO, I don't have a homepage. I just go to IE from my desktop and then use bookmarks in favorites.
Janice

@fran2 :I have the same pop-up on my computer when I either turn on my computer or restart it. I also have a HP computer with WIN7. It's the only HP computer in our house and the only computer that gets that pop-up. I'm thinking it's an HP thing. I just click it off.

Janice

@baabaamason: Bob, here is a bad pic from the Witmeyer Fenton book. Maybe you can see enough to give you an idea:

http://i46.tinypic.com/qyv51i.jpg

@10bbg10 : Helen, I wouldn't have known about it, but I was site cruising yesterday. I happened to go to Ruby Plaza and saw the notice.

Janice

Helen: Ruby Plaza is closing, not Ruby Lane.

I don't think many people knew about Ruby Plaza, and it never took off.

Janice

Should have said "depending on when the ITEMS were produced*...trying to get people off to school and work here, and hurrying with my posting.

Janice

@10bbg10 : Helen, if I were to count all the different styles and variations of bowls shown in my Folk Art Reference Guide, there would be over 40 different ones. There are 5 different cereal bowls alone, depending on size and style, or if the pattern is on the outside of the bowl or inside. Depending on when the bowls were produced, measurements can vary on plates and bowls. THats one reason measurements are important in listings.

Janice

@10bbg10 :I is also called a basket bowl. Either term is correct. It was made in a couple of sizes so be sure to include measurements when listing.

Janice

@10bbg10 : That bowl style is called a "napkin bowl" and came out in the mid 90's. It's just one of a variety of bowls made in the Folk Art pattern.

@10bbg10 : Helen...the pattern name for your Pfaltzgraff bowl is Folk Art. One of several patterns I happen to collect.

Janice

@10bbg10 : Helen, the liquid in a snow globe is usually just distilled water, so it would not be considered hazardous. You would have to declare that your item has water in it.

To see USPS mailing restrictions and a list of hazardous materials that can not be shipped USPS , go here:
https://www.usps.com/ship/can-you-ship-it-internationally.htm?showtab=2

Janice

Helen: Perfumes are considered a hazardous material according to the USPS and cannot be mailed.

Janice

BobinKY: Your "compotes" are Fenton Silver Crest footed candy boxes.

Janice

Happy Birthday to Marson and Gail...

Janice

Helen: I don't think it's necessary, but I used to do it. Made me feel better just reminding them.

Janice

Bob: I remember their goofy rules. I guess they have their reasons, but I never liked it. I had a shop there at one time.

I think the Whitton bells are pretty, I like them better than the regular Fenton bells.

This board has been a big help to me in the past, so I am happy to be able to offer some help back.

Janice

Bob (glass*usa): Whitton Bell #C9066RB, hand painted "Rose" decoration, made for QVC show 1997. BV $85

Info from Fenton Burmese Glass Book byDebbie and Randy Coe, page 142.

Janice

If you wish to see a waffle set like Irene's, do a google image search for "made in japan waffle set'...there is a white set with no side decoration but it is similar to what Irene's pitcher is.

Janice

Irene: I looked at your pitcher and I believe your pitcher is part of what is known as a Waffle Set. A set would have consisted of an 8 ounce batter pitcher, a 4 ounce syrup pitcher and a matching tray for the pitchers to sit on. These sets were made of ivory colored earthenware in a ribbed pattern, with various raised floral decorations. Some waffle sets would also include a cream pitcher.

Creamware is usually English, I think (I could be wrong, I don't know much about non-USA dinnerware) but since your pitcher is MIJ, then I don't think it can be considered creamware.

Janice

Janice

Just did a quick scroll and my goodness! Look at all the birthday wishes from yesterday! Thank you all so much. I may not contribute to this board very often but I do peek in several times a week, and try to help what little I can. Thanks again!

Janice

Reen: Monmouth/Western Stoneware also used a maple leaf as one of it’s marks. There are many variations of the maple leaf mark, but most are attributed to Monmouth/Western Stoneware, as is the ”USA” in a rectangle. There are other marks for Monmouth/Western Stoneware also, but the maple leaf and the USA in a rectangle are the more common ones.

Janice

Bob: We're good...staying busy with the grandkids, we have 6 now. Newest one was just born in March. Griffen is in 8th grade now, and keeps us on our toes. I'm not selling on ebay anymore, but I do have a booth over at Bonanza.

Janice

Fran2: Definately McCoy...it's known as a Buccaneer Mug, from before 1930.

Janice

Reen: A "USA" in a rectangle is usually attributed to Monmouth/Western Stoneware.

Janice

Reen: Some people don't leave funds in their paypal accounts or have them set up to immediately pay. I don't want ebay having immediate access to my bank account, nor do I use credit cards. If I am going to bid on or buy something, I have to either have enough funds in my paypal account or I have to add funds, which can take 3-5 business days (or I buy a greendot card to add funds immediately). If I plan on bidding on an auction, I usually try to add the funds several days before the auction ends, but sometimes I have to wait a day or two before the funds arrive. I always inform the seller what is happening and what day the funds are due to be there.

Good evening glassies...just doing my daily scroll of the board...

@10bbg10 : Delivery confirmation is free if the mailing label is printed online. If not, and the seller wants delivery confirmation on the package, the post office will charge them for it, and in return, the seller will most likely add the cost to the shipping charge added to your item.

Janice

@carl& @mainewildrose: Congratulations!!! I'm a 5 time grandmother and #6 is due in a couple of months. Each one is special and wonderful!

Janice

@sunwoman3663: Glad to help out.

the other Janice

@sunwoman3663: The link you posted worked for you, so you thought that was the link you needed. You're not stupid, it was just the wrong link.

Just copy the link I posted and paste it to your profile.

Janice

Ooops...Good afternoon GLASSIES!!! Old habits are hard to break!

Janice

Good afternoon Potties: I've been lurking and I think I can help @sunwoman3663 ...

Janice: The link you are posting is taking people to their own "MY ebay" page. You need to do an advanced search for your user ID as a seller, and then copy and paste that URL. It should look like

http://www.ebay.com/sch/sunwoman3663/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=16&_rdc=1

The other Janice

@10bbg10 :: Helen, your Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne piece is a ginger jar shaped holder for potpourri. The little lid with the holes is for the fragrance of the potpourri to escape. The piece is NOT for garlic, there is a separate jar sold for that purpose.

Janice

@suzy : Fenton uses the name "September Morn" .

Janice

Good morning!!

@songbreeze : I'm not Shelly, but her mug was a Strawberry Shortcake mug...here is the ebay item number: 260879658411

Good morning...it's a beautiful day here in TN.

@shellyrae37: Your ruby basket is Westmoreland Glass.

Janice

@suzy : Glad I could help!

Janice

@suzy : The page says "comport" but I usually say "compote".. I don't know what difference it really makes, honestly! I'm sure someone will disagree, but that's ok.

Janice

@suzy : Click the magnifying glass with the "+" on it, and the page will enlarge (you can do this more than once, too), and then you can "grab" the page and move it around to see what you want to see.

Janice

@suzy : I believe your comport is in the Crystal Block and Cut pattern, shown on page 8 of this online catalog:

http://www.fentonfan.com/catalog/1980january/1980january.swf

Janice

Reen: I used to collect country stuff also, but as I get older, my tastes are changing. I find myself looking at more glass and anything with hand painted roses always gets my attention now.

Janice

@reen : I love the Roses and Bows items, actually thought about collecting it. I have a thing for items with painted roses on it.

I sure hope you get to feeling better!

Janice

@baabaamason : Unfortunately not all sellers accept questions before you buy an item...and you can only get contact information on a seller if you have already placed a bid on the item or are the winning bidder. Ebay does not make it easy sometimes. Sorry..

Janice

Thank y'all for the birthday wishes,.,y'all have been so nice to this glass newbie!

Janice

Good morning!!

@reen: If you do a current ebay search for "Westmoreland Honey" , there is a honey dish just like yours.

Janice

Don: Thank you..

Janice

@donscns : Congratulations to you and Laura!

Janice who is having a birthday today!

@donscns : Your Fenton pitcher is shown on page 16 of this catalog:

http://www.fentonfan.com/catalog/1976january/1976january.swf

Janice

@songbreeze : I appreciate seeing confirmation....one ID down, a million to go! LOL!!

@reen : HI!! Just popped in for quick scroll and peeked at your cake stands....and I think I recognize the 2nd milk glass one! It looks like Ring and Petal by Westmoreland Glass!

@JimD/newt0n :Aw, geez, thanks!!