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Consolidated Lamp & Glass Company, Martele Line – Hummingbird with Roses

10 Saturday Oct 2015

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Consolidated Martele Hummingbird (1)I have a copy of Florence’s Glassware Pattern Identification Guide, Volume II.  On the cover is a photo of this puff jar in blue with crystal flowers and bird.  I have always thought it was a very beautiful looking piece.  I would love to see it ‘live’.

I came across this piece, in custard, recently.  For more information about the Consolidated Lamp & Glass Company have a look at the Glass Lovers Glass Database where there is a brief history of the company.  This is what is said about this line:

“In 1926 Consolidated’s Reuben Haley designed an Art Glass Line called Martele (Martele meaning hand forged), imitating the Lalique style. It is said that the Lalique Lovebird design was copied exactly; but all other Consolidated designs were original. Initially, Martele was advertised as Lalique reproductions. Consolidated made Martele glass in blue, crystal, green, pink, white, or custard glass with added fired-on color or a satin finish.” Consolidated Martele Hummingbird (2)

Very pretty.

Portieux Vallerysthal Monkey on an Elephant Dish

29 Tuesday Sep 2015

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IMG_4638Isn’t this just great????  I had the most wonderful time at Harvest Antiques this weekend.  I bought a number of different pieces that you normally don’t see in our neck of the woods.  Some pretty cool stuff!!!

This is a piece from Portieux Vallerysthal.  Monkey on elephant.  Older piece.  Comes in a number of different colours/treatments.  First time I have seen this ‘live’.  Couldn’t resist – it makes me smile each time I see it.