Monthly Archives: January 2012

Unknown Needle Etch

31 Tuesday Jan 2012

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I wanted to post the two photos so that the shape could also be seen.  The shape and the etch resemble Bryce pieces, but I have never identified them and have never seen the

exact etch anywhere else.  They have a very wide optic.  The optic is the ‘panel’ that exists in stemware.  (I’m pretty sure that this is not even close to the technical definition, just my understanding)

 

It varies in width.  You can barely see the optic in this stem.  If anyone can can identify these pieces, as usual I’d be grateful.

 

Fostoria Trojan Bon Bon Dish

30 Monday Jan 2012

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This etch was produced in the late 1920s-early 1930s.  It is in topaz with bow handles.  This dish was also produced with square handles.  This is the only piece of Trojan that I have.  While the topaz is pretty and the pattern is very striking, I am not all that fond of it.  I have seen stems but I have never coveted them!  That definitely is meaningful.  My apologies to fans out there.  Nonetheless I admire the craftsmanship.  I also love how there are dishes and bowls for everything!  

Cambridge Etch 408 Wedgewood (?) Jam Jar and Lid

29 Sunday Jan 2012

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I think this is a Cambridge etched jam jar. Florence’s Glassware Pattern Identification Guide v. III gives a stem the pattern name Wedgewood and indicates that it is a combination of etches #408 and #625 “Clover” Four Petal Etching.  However………the etch on this jar is NOT “Clover”…so I do not know if it can still be considered to be Cambridge’s Wedgewood.    I think it is safe to say that the main etch, with the wreath, is #408.  If anyone knows more about it, I would appreciate knowing.  Replacements.com reports that etch #408 was in production from 1917-1925.  A mystery……