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Archie Bunker and an Unknown Etch

21 Tuesday Jan 2014

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Unknown Swag Etch (2)I am not ashamed, abashed or reluctant to state that I am 57 years old.  I like my age and the alleged wisdom and maturity that is supposed to come with age.  I can’t swear to this wisdom and maturity, but I do admit to being pleased with where I am with my life and loves.

This is the very long intro to posting an unknown etch (that I have long owned) while watching All in the Family.

For any youngsters who read this post, and have never seen nor heard of this show…you have missed something special.

This show’s long run dealt with every issue of our times – racism, ageism, homophobia, divorce, rape, abortion, feminism, draft dodging, war, politics, infidelity, relationships, marriage – using humor, incredulity, fine acting, wonderful, rich characters and realism.

I watch old tv.  Maybe it’s a sign of age, but I find modern tv so ridiculous for the most part.  I don’t get reality shows at all.  Where is the ‘reality’?

Anyway I digress.  I watched the show…Edith was fired for comforting a dying patient at the Sunshine Home….and I had tears in my eyes…while I was posting these photos.

Not much to say about the glasses.  Unknown etch – I’ve had them for a long time.   no idea of provenance.  Not the greatest quality of glass, but nice nonetheless.

But check out All in the Family….

 

Cambridge Nude / Statuesque Liquor Cocktail Glass

18 Saturday Jan 2014

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Here are the new ones.  Forest Green, Gold Krystol and Amethyst.  Pretty.

Cambridge 3011 Gren Liquors (3)

cambridge 3011 Nude Cocktails Gold Krystol (3)

Cambridge 3011 Nude Amethyst (2)

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Original posting of January 7, 2014

Cambridge Nude Black Stem 2Ain’t this sweet?  I like the looks of these Cambridge pieces.  I used to have a Crown Tuscan Seashell Compote and have looked at others.

I bought a few others with different colour bowls, but they haven’t arrived yet.

The following information is from the book – Colors in Cambridge Glass II by National Cambridge Collectors, Inc.: Cambridge Nude Black Stem 1

“Also known as the 3011 line, Lady Figure Line and “The Cambridge Nudes,” this line, or at least parts of it, was produced from 1931 until the second company ceased operations.” My note – I think this was in 1958.

The pieces were made in a number of different shapes and and in a wide variety of colours.  Some Cambridge Nude Black Stem 3of the pieces are quit expensive, so if you have any in your attic, take care of them!

This is a very interesting article, with lots of gorgeous photos – Cambridge 3011 Statuesque Nude Stems.

 

Update to Green Diamond Glass-Ware or Fenton Swan Bon Bon

12 Sunday Jan 2014

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Fenton Swan (4)A recent purchase.

This is likely the Fenton reissue. Pretty in pink.

 

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Swan 3I bought this pretty green piece with the swan handles yesterday in Colborne.  Didn’t know anything about it, but figured that my mom will like it as she collects swans.

At the Elegant and Everyday Glass Forum online gallery I found my swan.  It is identified as a piece of Diamond Glass-Ware.  The description mentioned that Fenton later acquired the molds for the blank.  I have posted a question  as to how to distinguish the Diamond pieces from Fenton pieces.  I’ll see if I receive any information.

I’d not even heard of Diamond Glass-Ware before so I turned to the Glass Lover’s Database for some information.  This is what I found”

“Diamond Glass-Ware Company

Dugan-Diamond Glass Company. Dugan Glass begins its history as the Indiana Glass Company, operating from Indiana, Pennsylvania, from 1892 to 1896.

In 1896 Harry Northwood, accompanied by Samuel Dugan and his three sons (Thomas E.A., Alfred and Samuel Jr.), took over the company, which changed its name to Northwood.

From 1900 to 1903 it was known as the National Glass Company, under the direction of Harry Bastow and Thomas E.A. Dugan.

From 1904 to 1909, it was called the Dugan Glass Company, creating the Diamond-D mark for some of its pressed ware, most notably, Carnival glass.

Finally, from 1913 to its closing in 1931 due to a plant fire, it was known as the Diamond Glass Company.”

This is a pretty piece regardless of who has made it.  Hope my mom likes it.