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Northwood Hearts and Flowers Compote

23 Thursday Aug 2012

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We went to Cobourg on the weekend for the Rotary Ribfest.  I wanted to stop at the Antique store next t Meet at 66 King East.  I was in there a couple months ago and saw a hand vase that I should have bought, but didn’t.  So…I thought I’d see if it was still hanging around (it wasn’t).

I saw this piece and fell in love.  It was more expensive than I usually pay so I couldn’t buy it without some research.  Came home, researched, went back the next day and bought it.

This is my first piece of Northwood Glass.  It was made in the first decade of the 20th century.  It is carnival glass.  This piece is white with a coloured irridesence.  The pattern extends down the stem of the compote.  Very intricate and very pretty.  The pattern comes in a number of beautiful colours and on other pieces as well.

The more I read about Carnival glass and the more pieces I see, the more interest I have.  I have another Northwood piece coming in the mail  Looking forward to seeing it.

Fostoria Chintz Bowl

07 Thursday Jun 2012

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My guy and I fell in love with Boston and Cape Cod.  We have spent the last three summer vacations driving to, and around this area.  After the second trip, we said….”No more!!!  We’ve been there, seen it, done it, etc.”  However…we hadn’t been to a Bosox game or seen the 4th of July festivities.  So…..last year we saw the Jays play at Fenway and we caught the fireworks.  (This year we are off to Tennessee).  Anyway…we visited alot of antique shops en route to and from.  One year I came across this bowl.  It was on sale, reduced and reduced again.  I had to buy it.

I have to admit that I’m not all that fussy on this pattern.  I have no need to buy any other pieces in this etch.  But….always nice to see it in the flesh.  Keeps me from buying any other items!  Tee hee.

Hughes Cornflower Creamer

03 Sunday Jun 2012

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We are supposed to be having a yardsale on Saturday.  But….rain might be on the horizon.  If so, the yardsale is off and I will continue to have all the glasses I currently own.

I was in the garage looking for stuff when I came across this Cornflower creamer.  I’d forgotten I owned it.  I got it (I think) at a thrift shop.  It’s a pretty little shape.  I like how the handle isn’t attached to the body of the creamer.  Very dainty.