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$15.00Velvety Soft Satin Glass Bunny Ghost
This velvety soft satin glass bunny has a pleasing smooth feel to the touch. It is accomplished by applying an acid wash to the finished form. The semi-opaque result of the acid wash combined with the hand-tooled surrealistic form results in a “ghosted” look.
This lovely glass bunny rabbit can sit on the dining table as a “table charm”. In the late 1800’s to early 1900’s fine dining tables would feature little creatures scattered about to induce conversation. A nice addition to your favorite bunny lover’s collection.
Measures 3½” long, 2″ wide and 2¾” tall. In perfect condition. Made by hand. Applied tail. Maker unknown.
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$400.00Antique Venetian hand blown glass pitcher jug and four flute goblets.
Exquisite antique Venetian mouth blown glass by a master of the craft. Estimated circa; early 1900’s. We have not identified it yet, but have many clues. We are certain this set is not of modern make. The shape and decor have a story to tell.
The set of four goblets and pitcher and appears to be from the late 19th to early 20th century Italy. The style and form were revived from ancient glass examples excavated during the Renaissance by great maestros of glass in the 1700 and 1800’s whose names and achievements still live on today.
The large antique Venetian pitcher and goblets were mouth blown in a slightly iridescent, very light airy green. The light green glass lights up neon green under black-light, indicating the presence of Manganese or Uranium.
The pitcher leans forward, as in ancient days. This feature assisted the hostess or servants while tipping the large pitcher for service. This pitcher should always be lifted in this manner to avoid damage to the handle.
The mottled plum base and stretch satin handle are hand-formed, each with a different decor style, and applied to the pitcher’s body. The inverted dome feet/bases are mottled clear and plum glass with folded up rims. Pontil scars located on inner domed feet are slightly rough. The goblet rims are folded up. The hand drawn and stretched handle is in mottled plum and clear glass with added decor of fumed iridescence. It’s as soft as velvet and shimmers and shines.
A tiny chunk of coal from the glass furnace is trapped within this vessel’s handle (see image). Coal from an old fashioned furnace trapped within the glass is a sure sign of age.
A double wafer knop is applied to base and vessel, joining the two. The large handle is applied. It hoops well above the body. This large jug is meant to be held with two hands. One hand on the handle, the other flat out on the opposite side on the body.
It is in wonderful shape with no cracks or chips or liquid damage. The pitcher is perfect. The goblets have very slight minimal scratching on the interior probably due to stir sticks.
Pitcher is 10″ tall, 6.5″ at widest with a widest girth of 19″. Pitcher’s foot is 5.25″ wide. The four flute goblets measure 6″ tall, mouth opening width of 3.75″ and foot width of 3.25″. Large tumblers – full-sized. Set includes one large pitcher and FOUR large fluted goblets. Sparkling clean.
The form, style and decor of this antique Venetian beverage set lead us to the path of Compagnia di Venezia e Murano and down the path to Pauly & C. You can read more via the links below.
According to Wikipedia:
Pitcher made by Vittorio Zecchin with fumed handle, domed and folded foot, leaning slightly forward. Compagnia di Venezia e Murano began as Salviati &C. in London in 1866 under the direction of Vicenza attorney Antonio Salviati and with the backing of two British men: archaeologist Austen Henry Layard and antiquarian Sir William Drake. The company was dedicated to using ancient techniques and utilized master glassblowers in its efforts to do so. Read More…
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$130.00Hobbs Brockunier Frances Ware Antique Syrup Pitcher
Antique syrup pitcher from the Frances Ware line by Hobbs Brockunier. Turn of the century American art glass, circa late 1800’s. ‘Francis Ware’ was named after Grover Cleveland’s (USA President) wife Frances Folsom.
Beautiful Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) hobnail pattern with a satin frost acid treatment on the lower half and a bright glowing amber on the upper portion. Hobbs Brockunier made quite a few table items in this pattern. Hard to find, but a real pleasure to collect.
Many Frances Ware items found today have chipped hobnails from bumping into other table items over the last 100+ years. This old stunner has only 1 small chigger on one hobnail on the body of the pitcher. On the base, the seat of the pitcher, there are approximately 8 chiggers off the last two rings of hobnails. These chiggers are invisible unless the pitcher is turned upside-down. They were caused by surface wear. See image 4.
The antique syrup pitcher has a pewter lid with 2 visible dents on the finial. The lid is intact and secure. Thumb tab flips up the lid to reveal a pouring spout. The lid seems to have a spring type control that provides tension while opening and it insures the lid shuts when the thumb pressure is removed. Whatever hardware used for this upgrade function is hidden within the thick walls of the cap.
The glass is sparkling clean with no residue stains. The solid glass handle was applied to the body. Made by hand over 100 years ago. Measures 7″ tall, 4½” at widest.
Shown in The Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Art Glass on page 74.
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$55.00Vintage Hyacinth Vase in Monk Style
Monk style vintage Hyacinth vase, also called bulb vase, in beautiful satin blue. Place water inside and a flower or foliage bulb on top. Results in a beautiful indoor flower display.
Hyacinth vase forms often originate from Europe, but were made in all glass making countries. The monk style is particularly a European form.
Clear glass with deep satin cobalt exterior. The rims were heat polished. Blown into mold and hand-finished. In very good condition with some very light scratching to the cobalt satin acid finish.
Measures 8″ tall. Circa estimated 1940 – 1970. Could be earlier.
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$55.00Fenton Crystal Velvet Rose Bowl Drape 1978
Beautiful Fenton Crystal Velvet rose bowl in their “Curtain” pattern. Made by Fenton Art glass, USA, circa late 1978 to 1979. Made for only two years. In perfect condition.
Fenton Art Glass called this color and finish “Crystal Velvet”. Made with colorless glass treated with an acid finish. Feels soft and smooth, just like velvet. Elegant look and feel.
Perfect vessel for a handful of short cut roses or posies. Stands on 3 scrolled feet. 5.5″ wide, 4.5″ tall. Weighs 1.4 lbs.
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$50.00Set of Frosted Satin Mini Beer Mug Set by Tiara Glass, 1970’s in Original Box
Unused retro glass mini frosted beer mug set from the 1970’s. They are triple shot glasses in the shape of little beer mugs. Set of 6 in pristine condition. Made by Tiara Glass, a mid-20th century distributor of quality glass.
All in like-new condition and in original box. Each made of thick-walled vintage glass. Measure 3.25″ tall. Holds 3 measured shots. Semi-translucent white satin glass feels soft and smooth.
Very hard to find in good condition, rare to find unused. Perfect for those fancy mixed shots at your next party.
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Antique Satin Glass Powder Box with Lovebirds
Antique satin glass puff box featuring a pair of lovebirds sitting on a branch. Made in the 1920’s by a company within the U.S. Glass Consortium, perhaps Tiffin Glass. Parrot and Lovebird themes were popular in the Art Deco era.
The glass is in perfect condition, no chips or chiggers. The semi-translucent satin finish is in bright and whole condition. It appears perfect. But, when this box was made approximately 90 years ago, it was hand-painted with gold enamel trim. Although hard to see, traces of the enamel are present beneath the outer rim. The gold has worn off so completely it’s difficult to detect it once was there. Still looks beautiful.
Measures 5″ wide, 3″ tall and weighs just under 1 lb.