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Update to Hola! – Huntington Glass Company – Thistle Etch

15 Saturday Oct 2016

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huntington-thistle-waterI did receive the book that I mentioned below.  It is a great resource, but neither this stem, or this etch were represented.

The etch with the little bumblebees still tickles my fancy.  I came across these goblets online.  Although I still haven’t verified them 100% as Huntington – this is my story and I am sticking to it!

These 7 inch pieces are likely water goblets.

 

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Original post of March 8, 2014

Huntington ThistleI have not been diligent at posting on this blog.  I had a wonderful week away in Cuba and then a busy week to make up for my wonderful vacation!

But I had to show off this pretty, pretty tumbler.  I am very certain that it is a Thistle etch tumbler by the Huntington Tumbler Company of Huntington, West Virginia.  A couple months ago I was watching some glasses on ebay with the similar etch.  They were unidentified.  I was intrigued by the pattern and poked around for the provenance.

Unfortunately the vendor wouldn’t come down on the shipping cost.  So many ebay vendors are now using the Global Shipping Program.  Shipping costs are at the Priority Post rate, which is expensive.  Duties are also charged up front.  I find this to be a rip off.  Duties are rarely charged at the Canadian border.  Taxes are only charged on expensive items.  I won’t buy from a vendor who ships through this program.  It’s too bad.  OK – that’s my rant for the day!Huntington Thistle (2)

Anyway…I came across three of these stems.  I wanted to know more about them so I have ordered the book – The Huntington Tumbler Company: a brief history with research notes………This publication is part of a glass study series of The West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Ltd.  They have many, many interesting publications that can be purchased from the Museum directly or through their ebay store.  I highly recommend perusing their many titles.  I haven’t received my book yet, but I am looking forward to learning more about this company, defunct since 1932, and about these pretty yellow/amber stems.

I have a couple Paden City pieces coming.  As always, looking forward to my new pretty, shiny pieces.  I’ll update this posting when I receive my book (if there’s anything relevant of course!)

Central Glass Works’ Black and Gold Center Handle Server

09 Sunday Oct 2016

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black-and-gold-server-3My guy and I went on a rural ramble last weekend.  I picked up some odds and sods, some to be shown here eventually, including this server.  Pretty black with gold details.

My book appears to indicate that this is a piece by Central Glass.  The handle is described as a “Vee”.  The author says that the defining features are two balls on each side – one facing inward and one outward and peak on top of the domed bar.

I can’t figure out if the balls are facing in and out ward, but everything matches the photo so I am sticking with the Central Glass provenance.

Some day I am actually going to use one of these servers!

Updates to Indiana Glass’ Lily Pons Berry Bowls

18 Sunday Sep 2016

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indiana-lily-pons-relish-avocado-4These two pieces are also from Indiana Glass’ Lily Pons line.  They are both 9 1/2 inch relish/pickle dishes.  indiana-lily-pons-relish-carnival-3

 

 

 

 

I still think that the flowers look more like sunflowers than lilies.

 

 

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August 3, 2015 Posting

Indiana Glass - Lily Pons - Ruby (4)

 

Indiana Glass - Lily Pons - Ruby (5)

I had not seen this flashed on Ruby colour in the past.  The colour is sprayed on to the amber bowl.  It is very vibrant.  I was lucky, the colour is virtually intact.

 

 

 

 

 

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From July 13, 2013

Indiana Glass Lily PonsUpdate from my original May 11, 2012 posting.  Oddly enough I purchased a piece of this in milk glass yesterday and one today, in two different towns.  It spurred me on to try to further identify this piece.  Turns out is WAS made by Indiana Glass and is called Lily Pons.

This is what Carnival Heaven has to say about the pattern…

“Lily Pons is Indiana Glass Pattern Number 605. It was first introduced in 1930 and reproduced many times over the years. The original Lily Pon was made in crystal, green and pink, the usual depression glass colors. The reproductions were made in olive green, amber, milk glass, ruby flash glass and gold carnival glass.

So…these pieces were made in the 1960s & 1970s.  Have a look at the Carnival Heaven site for photos of the originals.

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My long suffering partner supports my glass collecting habits.  When he is out and about he is often looking for a deal for me, even though he is not as familiar with glass pieces as I might be.

He recently brought home this bowl.  My first reaction was “hmmmm…” not quite my thing.  I suggested that we give it away to someone in the family who thought it was pretty.

But, lo and behold we were out and about visiting various antique shops when, over the course, of a day I came across this bowl twice, I think.

So…..I looked at it again.  It is very pretty. Shiny iridescent colours.  Flower petals make up the shape.  I saw this on ebay and it was cited to be a piece of Indiana Glass or Northwood.  No idea, can’t find a mark.

Now, although it is still not my thing, I will likely hang on to it for a bit and not pass judgment quite so quickly.