18 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted in Goebel
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I think this is the last of the glass animals that I have kicking around. My guy bought it home awhile back, likely from an auction. He can’t come home empty handed!
It’s a cute little thing. Satin, or frosted, horse sitting on a clear stand. Marked Goebel, c1985.
The actual name of the company is Goebel Porzellanfabik and it is a German company.
26 Monday May 2014
Posted in Unknown Pressed
This is the second piece I have ever posted that does not belong to me. This lovely, green swan belongs to my mother.
Many vintage glass companies produced pretty swans. My mom has quite a collection, including a pretty piece by Cambridge that I gave her for Christmas one year. I have seen this piece online in the past, but not identified. Haven’t been able to find it since.
I didn’t measure it when I took the photo, but it’s a bigger piece – likely 7-8 inches tall. It has a very attractive shape and colour.
I know that she is not all that curious about its provenance, but I am. So….if anyone knows this piece I would be grateful if you shared your information.
18 Friday Apr 2014
Posted in Heisey
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I thought that I had posted this awhile back…but somehow I omitted this favourite piece.
I had long coveted this piece but was unwilling to pay the price until I came across this piece that someone was obviously trying to kid rid of.
I really, really like this piece. I don’t know why exactly, as I don’t own a Scottie and never have. It stands beside my Jeannette Scottie Powder Jar in a prominent spot. I have to admit to trolling online sites for other Scottie figures. A new collection waiting in the making???? I hope not.
Heisey made quite a number of animal figures between 1933-1957.