posted on November 21, 2005 12:11:32 PM new
I'm selling this item for a friend; she calls it a "sandwich plate or tray." We can't discover who made it, but the etched flower looks sooo familiar. The friend thinks it's depression glass, but I'm just not sure about that, either. And if you were listing this, would you call it a tray or plate? It's about 10" wide, and there is no damage whatsoever. From the estate of her grandmother; my friend is 48, if that's any clue as to the age of the item.
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posted on November 21, 2005 12:35:01 PM new
Didja try a BLACKLIGHT in a dark room test with it by anychance? Ralphie says it looks very "vaseline-y" to him...
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posted on November 21, 2005 12:52:55 PM new
I believe it's "Octagon" by Heisey. You might try looking it up under Elegant Glass. It may or may not have the Heisey mark.(H in diamond)
Octagon was a blank that used many different design etchings.
posted on November 21, 2005 05:41:52 PM new
Thanks, both of you, for those tips. Tom, I hadn't thought of vaseline glass--but this is very heavy and smooth so who knows? And max40, I'll be checking into the Heisey octagon glass.
Appreciate the help!
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posted on November 22, 2005 08:12:53 AM new
After checking Heisey Octagon items on eBay, I'm convinced that is what I have, even though it's not marked Heisey. Only thing that concerns me is that I haven't seen any on eBay that have etched flowers and leaves, etc.
Tom: It's been a long time since I saw a discussion of vaseline glass; what would blacklight show me?
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