25 Monday Feb 2013
Posted in Unknown Cuts
I like to make and serve salad in a nice bowl, even when it’s only for the two of us. Yesterday’s bowl is large and the one is a nice size for two.
Again……I have absolutely no idea of its provenance. It’s pretty, shiny and heavy.
You can always pick these up at thrift shops. I have bought and given away a number of these to our kids. I don’t 
know why people give them to thrift shops…unless they have multiples…….I think they are gorgeous.
24 Sunday Feb 2013
Posted in Unknown Cuts
Pinwheel stymies me. I have a number of pieces and I know absolutely nothing about them. I figure they are European and that’s as far as I investigate.
They are nice and shiny and heavy and not too costly to buy. I guess those are the appealing factors.
I use this large bowl for big salads. 
Purchased to replace one that my guy microwaved. He learned that crystal isn’t microwaveable!
I’ll be showcasing cut crystal for a few days.
18 Monday Feb 2013
Posted in Edinburgh Crystal
I bought six of these pretty glasses ages ago here in Town at Under the Toadstool (great place!). I was surprised to find that I hadn’t posted them. They are marked “MADE IN Edinburgh SCOTLAND” and I think the pattern is called Appin.
I struggle with the cut patterns, such small differences between some patterns! Replacements.com shows the pattern, but not this shape. I’ve seen this shape referred to, in other sites, as a claret, but I don’t really know for sure. Replacements dates them 1981-1987.
They have a surprising weight to them, a very brilliant shine and a pretty ring when pinged. Beautiful pieces.