roadsmith
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posted on October 18, 2001 08:01:24 PM
Hi all--I just launched an auction of an old pitcher we've had for years and years. If you can tell me what the pattern is before I get a bid, I'd love to be able to identify it in the auction. Thanks. Adele
LOL I guess it'll help to give the auction number! 1287123291
[ edited by roadsmith on Oct 18, 2001 08:02 PM ]
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joice
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posted on October 18, 2001 08:05:05 PM
roadsmith,
To post an image to this board, use this code without the $'s:
[$img]http://imagehost.auctionwatch.com/preview/ro/roadsmith//Depressionpitcherfull.jpg[$/img]
to get this:
Joice
[email protected]
**edited to take out the .mids so the image is larger
[ edited by joice on Oct 18, 2001 08:06 PM ]
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roadsmith
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posted on October 18, 2001 08:07:09 PM
Thanks much, Joice!
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Eventer
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posted on October 18, 2001 08:10:57 PM
Isn't it supposed to be L@@K! 
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paperfan
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posted on October 18, 2001 08:25:56 PM
Looks like Cherry Blossom by Jeanette.
edited to add that recent history on eBay shows it sells in the $45-60 range. If it were mine I'd edit that title to reflect the name of the pattern.
Good luck!
[ edited by paperfan on Oct 18, 2001 08:34 PM ]
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roadsmith
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posted on October 18, 2001 08:48:08 PM
Paperfan: Thank you *so much*!!! I've edited the auction to reflect the real name. Had no idea it was as valuable as it is, and I just kept the 9.95 starting price.
One problem I have--the format I'm using through AuctionWatch listing repeats the title of the auction lower down where my description starts. I don't know if there's a way to delete that or change it. Didn't used to be there. Any suggestions?
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joice
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posted on October 18, 2001 09:08:24 PM
roadsmith,
If you go to Ebay again and edit your auction, you will see that verbage in the body. You can change it there.
It's a lovely pitcher btw. I want it. 
Joice
[email protected]
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roadsmith
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posted on October 18, 2001 09:47:25 PM
Joice: And again, a big thanks to you. It worked. I don't understand why that template repeats the title, though. Do you know?
And I'm glad you like the pitcher. I'd want you to have it!
Hey, Eventer. LQQK! (Made ya look!)
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joice
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posted on October 18, 2001 09:52:30 PM
I don't understand why that template repeats the title, though. Do you know?
No I don't know.
And again, a big thanks to you.
The lengths one will go to when they want something. 
Joice
[email protected]
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glassperson
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posted on October 19, 2001 07:56:04 AM
Not to rain on your parade, BUT, the scalloped-bottom, Cherry Blossom pitcher has been reproduced. There are so many details involving the difference that I must just direct you to the Repro sections of Gene Florence's Depression Books
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roadsmith
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:09:49 AM
Glassperson: Thanks for the tip. I have revised the auction (once again) to include information on the age of the pitcher. It was used from the '30s until last year at a family cabin that had been in the family since 1925. Relatives remember being served fresh orange juice from it in the 40s and 50s. I am guaranteeing its age.
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kiara
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:18:11 AM
Hi roadsmith
Your pictures are much better than most others that are listed for this piece.
If you show a view of the bottom of the pitcher the people that are familiar with this pattern may be able to tell that it is authentic. The reproductions have a different look to the pattern in the bottom.
Though your description as it is should inspire enough confidence for them to bid.
Good luck with your auction.
[ edited by kiara on Oct 19, 2001 09:20 AM ]
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roadsmith
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:57:54 AM
Thanks, Kiara. I'm hoping my reassurances are going to be enough, but if someone asks, I'll take a pic of the bottom and send it. Appreciate your help. Adele
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iluvladybugs
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posted on October 19, 2001 10:33:52 AM
Hi, I just wanted to comment that it is really beautiful. We have 3 young boys, so in my house we use TUPPERWARE!
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roadsmith
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posted on October 19, 2001 03:40:19 PM
Iluvladybugs: Yes, we all had Tupperware when the kids were small. The Catch-22 is that when the kids are finally out of the house and you can have some nice things around, the grandchildren beginning arriving. Funny trick from Mother Nature, I say. And. . . I still have Tupperware!
I am constantly amazed to see breakable things we've inherited which have been used and used and still have no chips or damage. How does that happen?!
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ashlandtrader
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posted on October 19, 2001 08:55:10 PM
Just wanted to wish you well. A few months ago I sold a childs tea set in that same pattern and it closed fairly high, so hopefully your pitcher will do well. I know there are some good buyers out there who collect it. It is a beautiful pattern. :0)
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roadsmith
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:15:57 PM
Ashlandtrader: I looooove my buddies on AW! I'd never heard of Jeannette brand depression glass until last night. And I have 4 bids already, up to $35, because my friends told me exactly what the pitcher was.
I'll bet the child's set was adorable. Hmmm. I could easily get hooked on this pattern. . . . but it's too late now! ~Adele
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