Monthly Archives: April 2012

Unknown Cut Sugar Bowl

30 Monday Apr 2012

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I found this in a recent search through boxes in the garage.  I only have the sugar bowl, no creamer.

It is very pretty.  Lots of cuts which leads to lots of brilliance when the sun is shining.  I had this in a yard sale last summer for $2.00 (still had the sticker on it), but obviously it didn’t go.  I have a number of china  sugar and creamer sets, as well as odd pieces of crystal.  I’ve stopped buying them now – no room, and despite the number I own, no real interest.  My kids all have sets, so reason to buy more.  Having said that I did just order a set of Indiana Glass Custard Creamer and Sugar.  They haven’t arrived yet.

I think $2.00 was a great deal!

Indiana Gold Carnival Hen on Nest

29 Sunday Apr 2012

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This is yet another example of my non-collection of hens on nests.  Very pretty.  I gather that Indiana Glass made these in clear, olive, pink, ruby flash, and milkglass, as well as in the Carnival colours.

From Indiana Glass “The carnival glass Hens or Hen on a Nest were made by Indiana Glass in the 70’s.  These were made in all three of the carnival glass colors, blue, gold and lime green carnival glass.  Indiana Glass made their Hens for 70 plus yerars.  According to Indiana Hon collectors, the can be found in 80 different colors.  The above three are the only carnival glass version.“  See this site for photos of the three colours.

I have this, along with my other hens, on a low white bookcase in our front window.  Very pretty.

 

Unknown Etched Decanter and Glasses

26 Thursday Apr 2012

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I bought this decanter and the six glasses for $4.00 at a church bazaar in Orono.  They wouldn’t have caught my eye at all, except for the little clover etch.  I have absolutely no thoughts about the age, history, provenance, etc.  In fact…..I have often thought that they don’t belong with my other glasses on the shelf.

My daughter was home a few weeks ago and admired them.  I was gobsmacked!!!!!  However it did make me take a closer look.

The first thing I noticed was the incredible amount of dust covering all pieces.  I didn’t clean them before I took the photos, so you might notice the dust as well!  Oh well….too many pieces of glass, too little time.

Upon reflection I decided that these glasses weren’t hideous.  I think they will be fine for a summer beverage – Sangria anyone?  I’ve not used them yet….but am planning to use them at some point this summer