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Westmoreland Floral Colonial Compote

30 Monday Jun 2014

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Westmoreland Colonial Compote (4)Sometimes you see something online that just grabs you.  I no longer buy compotes as they take up too much space and I don’t really use them.  But this was online and the price was right and I was curious about it.Westmoreland Colonial Compote (3)

The Elegant and Everyday Glass Forum shows the patent for this piece,  dated February 14, 1911.  It was filed by Reuben Haley, an assignor for Westmoreland.  I don’t know what the production dates were, but this piece was likely produced very early twentieth century.Westmoreland Colonial Compote (2)

It is a heavy, statuesque piece that has a real shine to it.  I am showing lots of photos as I wanted to give a sense of its appearance.  The photos don’t really do it justice.

I bought this compote from a vendor in England.  I wonder how it went from Pennsylvania to the U.K.Westmoreland Colonial Compote

West Virginia Specialty Blendo Parfaits

25 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Blendo GlassesI picked up these colourful parfaits in Florida last month.  I saw quite a number of pieces in the U.S., but they aren’t something i’ve come across frequently here in Ontario.

The Blendo line was produced by the West Virginia Specialty Company during the ’50s and ’60s.   There are quite a number of pieces in a variety of colour.

I gather that they have made a resurgence of popularity due to tv shows that feature these times.

I am not that crazy about these colours, but I have seen some pieces in tangerine, yellow and lime green that I likely would keep and use.

I’ll have to keep my eyes open during my upcoming trip to Washington.  Always find the neatest things travelling in the U.S.

Unknown Green Goblets

24 Tuesday Jun 2014

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Green GobletsThis past weekend was glorious.  We took a rural ramble and headed out to Bobcaygeon, one of our rambles.

As it turned out it was Bikefest, which isn’t bicycles, as I thought when I saw the signage, but a gathering of motorcycles!  Lots of beautiful, powerful machines prowling about town.  I used to ride a bike.  Still have my motorcycle license, but it’s been a long, long time since I have piloted one.Green Goblets (2)

Anyway….some new antique stores have opened since we were last in Bobcaygeon.  I bought these pieces at Good Pickins a nice clean shop with lots of variety and very reasonable prices.

I have no idea if they were made last week, or if they are old.  They are heavy and attractive.  They look like pressed glass, but I am thinking that they are modern.  No luck with anyone identifying them yet, but I will keep looking.

I wonder if green glass is popular.  This week I have sold my Fostoria Vernon and Fostoria Spartan green pieces.  Gorgeous pieces all, especially the all green Vernon stems.

I always have minor regrets when I sell something.  They were all sitting on shelves in my office and I have enjoyed looking at them, but oh well………….new space for new treasures.  These pieces are attractive in a different way.  Not as delicate, but they have a shine to them that made them irresistible.