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Viking Lion Paperweight

24 Wednesday Feb 2021

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I’d seen this piece a couple times and was unable to ID it.  It had been identified as a Gillinder lion, but I was doubtful, as it turned out – rightfully so.

I couldn’t resist it when I saw it at the right price.  I got an ID from an Etsy vendor who was selling the exact piece and advertising it as Viking made.  When questioned she said that she was the original owner and that it still had the original label on it.

According to her this is a 1970s piece.

I’ve seen it names online as ‘Sleeping Lion’ but I don’t know if this is a Viking name.

A great addition to my collection.

Update to…………Paden City Nerva Creamer and Sugar

19 Friday Feb 2021

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I think I finally ended up giving the creamer and sugar away.  Certainly couldn’t sell it.  Well, still been a good lesson for me.  I am now ruthless about looking for condition flaws.  Doesn’t mean I won’t buy something, but at least I know upfront if there is any damage.

Bought this set of candle holders in the Nerva line.  The scrollwork is very attractive.  Don’t know the name of the cutting.

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October 11, 2015

Paden City NervaI learned, well…relearned…a lesson after buying these pieces at a local thrift shop.  DON’T BUY GLASS WITHOUT YOUR SPECTACLES!!!!!  Got home to find that someone has very carefully glued a broken foot back on the creamer.  Didn’t notice as I can’t see close-up any more and my glasses were well protected in my car!  Oh well.

This is Paden City’s Nerva line with silver overlay perhaps applied by Lotus.  Lots of pretty pieces in this line and some in red as well.

Fostoria Diadem Topaz Glass Bowl – Kashmir Etch

14 Sunday Feb 2021

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Isn’t this pretty?  This topaz bowl was made by Fostoria. The pattern is line #2430 – Diadem and the etch is #283 – Kashmir.

The diadem base is so interesting.  Unfortunately this piece has a number of chips along the diadem but are somewhat hidden.  The benefit of an intricate design!