06 Sunday Jul 2014
Posted in Unknown Engravings/Etches
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I bought the glasses may years ago. For some reason I have never gotten around to photographing them.
They are amazingly attractive, although not my ‘usual’ thing. They are 7 1/2 inches tall, so they have a real ‘presence’.
I have always thought that they are European, and I don’t think they are particularly old, but they are attractive. I am going to post them on Facebook and see if anyone recognizes them.
19 Saturday Apr 2014
Posted in Cambridge
I had a number of these pieces a few years ago, but they were sold before I started this blog.
I came across these online and decided to acquire them, to sell. I actually am not all that fond of the etch, or even the shape, myself.
I wish I knew more about the names of the lines or etches. Why Marjorie? Who was she? The etch is composed of dangling fuschia and foliage. Was this Marjorie’s favourite flower? Some books will tell you the origin of a name, but most often this isn’t the case.
I do like the medium to large optic however.
05 Saturday Apr 2014
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Blue Glass, Center Handle Server, Coloured Glass, Dessert Tray, Floral Etch, Lancaster, Sandwich Plate, Westmoreland
I know that I always say that a piece is particularly attractive. Broken record! But…..this piece IS particularly appealing. It’s not breathtakingly beautiful, nor is it unique. But, there is just ‘something’ about this server.
I think it might be the shade of blue which highlights the floral etches that makes it stand out.
I posted this online for an ID. I didn’t receive much feedback – some comment that it might be a Westmoreland piece.
I took a peek at the website of the National Westmoreland Glass Collectors Club to see if I could find a match. I did not, but I did find a link that allows you to seek a glass ID. What a wonderful service – very prompt. This is what I was told:
“I believe the server blank was made by Lancaster Glass Company and not Westmoreland because Westmoreland never made a server with the straight handle. Westmoreland’s servers always had a slight curve. If you check the 1929 sales catalogue in the album section of the page you will can locate what the Westmoreland server looked like. ”
How great was that? Very accommodating customer service.
I only have one Lancaster text, and couldn’t find it in there. So…..this pretty piece has to remain an unknown for now.