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Monthly Archives: June 2016

Requiem for…….Portieux Vallerysthal Blue Vase with Goat Head Decorations

28 Tuesday Jun 2016

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Animal, Blue Glass, French Glass, Opaline, Rams Head, Vase, White Glass

 

Portieux Vallerysthal White Vase (3)As stated (below) I had regrets that I sold my blue vase and eventually I did replace it with another one in blue.

I found out that they were made in other colours as well and I bought this one in white/cream/custard.  It is slightly shorter than the blue vase, but just as gorgeous.

I ‘think’ there is one in green, but wouldn’t bet money on it.  If so, however, I ‘have’ to have one.

The Canadian/US dollar exchange rate is brutal however, so it could be awhile!

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This post – February 14, 2014

Portieux Vallerysthal VaseI know this sounds silly, but every so often I sell a piece of glass and it makes me feel a twinge of regret.  This is one of those pieces.  I have had it for almost a year and a half now.  I can’t recall how long it has been for sale, but it’s been awhile.

I could never understand why it didn’t sell.  I thought this would be snatched up right away.  It is a gorgeous piece.  The colour is very attractive and the details are most interesting.  Maybe the photo didn’t really represent the vase well enough.Portieux Vallerysthal Vase (2)

It has been a fixture on my “blue’ shelf……..my shelf of blue glass……and I will miss seeing it there.  Yes, I know I didn’t have to sell it.  But…..now there will be space for another blue piece.  Well, at least for awhile.

The only good thing, is that anyone reading this post likely has their own glass ‘thing’ and will completely understand!

It is heading off to beautiful British Columbia.  I hope the buyer enjoys it!

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Original September 3, 2012 posting

This weekend we moved my youngest from one apartment to another in Ottawa.  We took the scenic route home and stopped at a few shops en route.  We went into a great antique market in Perth.  What a neat little town, definitely worth a longer visit.

I was taken with this pretty blue vase.  Didn’t know a thing about it, but liked the goat’s heads on the sides.

I posted the photo on the Elegant and Everyday Glass Forum site and a gentleman indicated that he thought (subject to verification) that the piece is as I’ve indicated – French,  and perhaps 1907/1908.

Whatever – it is pretty and I will enjoy it.

Unknown Goblets – Baccarat?

12 Sunday Jun 2016

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Etched Glass, Plate Etched, Water Goblet

IMG_5486I can’t recall where I picked up these glasses – Around the Block perhaps.  I saw them and was convinced that they are Baccarat.  The etch is reminiscent of the Lafayette etch.  I thought it would be a breeze to identify the pieces.  Alas, it has not been.

Maybe I will Google image search the photo and see if I find a match.  I’ve not had good luck in the past with those searches.IMG_5490

If anyone knows, I would love a hint.  In the interim, they are beautiful pieces.

 

Update to Jeannette Glass Donkey Powder Jar

08 Wednesday Jun 2016

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Animals in Glass, Deer, Donkey, Powder jar

 

Jeannette Deer Powder Jar (3)I have sorely neglected my little blog.  It is difficult to focus on a glass obsession, which is an indoor hobby, when the garden is in bloom and needs soooooo much work.

I see while re-reading the older post that I was mulling over ‘collection’ sizes.  I still don’t know what it is, but I think it is definitely more than three!

Currently I only have three powder jars – this one, by Jeannette as well, my Scottie and my L.E. Smith jar.  The elephants and donkey jars were purchased.  So… my story is that I no longer have a collection, just random pieces.

I have seen this one in the marigold as well.  It is a cute little thing.

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Original post – May 18, 2014

I don’t kJeannette Donkey Powder Jarnow when an assortment of similar items becomes a collection.  Is it when you have three, or is it more than five, of something similar?

I currently have, if I am recalling  correctly, four covered powder jars.  Two elephant jars, a Scottie jar and now this donkey jar.  This piece, like the Scottie jar, was made by the Jeannette Glass Company of Jeannette, New York .  It is a fairly common piece that is also found in pink.  I read online at the K and M Antique Store website that some  donkey jars have been found with original labels indicating that they held Spicy Apple Blossom Body Powder from Landers Distributors of New York.

On a separate note – check out the articles posted at this website.  Lots of photos and interesting information along with articles for sale.

I almost bought the most marvelous pink bull dog powder jar, likely “Butch” made by L.E. Smith, on my recent travels, but its tail was chipped and I passed.  I have also owned a pretty amber French poodle jar in the past as well.  I sold it, and have somewhat regretted it since.

I don’t think this is a collection yet.  Maybe six pieces is a collection.  I actually happen to like Scotties and donkeys and deliberately set out to purchase these two pieces to keep indefinitely.  In fact, my daughter and I are off to a local donkey sanctuary today for a visit, if it doesn’t rain.

The elephant jars are more expendable – poor things.

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