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Meissen Crystal – Bouquet Cutting

27 Sunday May 2018

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I am not a big collector of European glass but these two pieces were too pretty to pass up.  Picked them up in Florida recently.

Meissen is famous for its long history of making items in porcelain.  I don’t know when they starting producing in crystal, but this manufacturing line would appear secondary to the porcelain.

These glasses are marked with the letter ‘M’ and one has a Meissen gold label on its base.

I have been advised that these are the ice teas, but they would look beautiful with any beverage.

Fostoria Etched Glass Candy Dish – Italian Lace / Gold Lace

20 Sunday May 2018

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I picked up this little dish in Florida recently.  Recognized the Baroque stem (line #2496) but didn’t know the etch.

I have read that the floral etch was called Italian Lace initially and then Gold Lace at a later date. It was produced from 1938-1942.

The rims had gilt on them, but much on my piece has been worn away on the top edge and has loss spots on the base rim.  I bet the gold enhanced the piece.  It’s still cute!

Central Glass Golden Sapphire Center Handle Server – Line 1450

16 Wednesday May 2018

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I have said it before and nothing seems to have changed – I am fascinated by these servers!  Don’t know why, perhaps they represent the ‘civilized’ times of having tiny sandwiches and pastries on the table.

In any event, I was in Florida recently and had a grand time wandering through thrift and antique stores.  I picked up a number of pieces that I have not yet photographed, including a few unknowns.

The handle of this pretty piece grabbed my interest as I had never seen such a piece.  I didn’t know what it was, but my handy dandy reference book – A Guide to Identification of Glass Center Handle Servers by Inez J. Austin – provided the name.

The name of the colour – Golden Sapphire is very pretty.  It is actually a delicate tint, but looks different depending on the colour of the piece it is sitting on.