Roadsmith
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posted on April 5, 2007 02:09:08 PM new
I have two glass items, of which I know nothing, to sell on consignment. Any info will be greatly appreciated. The first is a small candy/bonbon dish, about 6" high:
The second is a ?decanter? with 6 small cups (what would you call this set??). The decanter is 13" high with clear glass stopper which doesn't look like it came with the set originally. It fits but isn't red glass. Is this normal? And are either of these two glass pieces something you'd call cranberry glass?
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max40
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posted on April 5, 2007 02:29:42 PM new
The first piece resembles Kings Crown. It has a wash. (clear glass with a color applied)
Second piece are MOST LIKELY made by a company in West Verginia (I don't remember the name) that made a lot of decanters in colored glass with clear stoppers.
For more complete answers, ask your questions on the eBay community board for pottery and glass. There's a lot of sharp people on the boards.
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Roadsmith
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posted on April 5, 2007 02:47:30 PM new
Thanks, Max! Appreciate your help--especially the clear glass stoppers bit, which is a surprise to me.
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agate18
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posted on April 5, 2007 04:17:28 PM new
Is it possibly ruby glass.?
When are you going to list these articles.?
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Roadsmith
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posted on April 5, 2007 06:07:53 PM new
Agate: Ruby glass was my first thought, but I don't know the difference between that and clear glass with color applied, actually.
I hope to list these in the next couple of weeks. Why, are you interested? I'd be glad to let you know when they're up for sale on eBay. ~Adele
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agate18
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posted on April 5, 2007 06:38:11 PM new
Roadsmith
Thankyou. i would be interested in knowing when you launch.
Bit difficult to tell from a photo whether or not it is ruby glass. The gold does tend to give the red a slight pinkish look about it.
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dorrie
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posted on April 5, 2007 06:40:22 PM new
The top photo looks like a Westmoreland Glass Co. candy dish.
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pixiamom
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posted on April 5, 2007 06:51:37 PM new
I am always amazed at the expertise on this board.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on April 5, 2007 07:18:49 PM new
Sorry, but the top piece isn't King's Crown. Here's an example of King's Crown:
http://tinyurl.com/32gdnr
Also, the simple difference between "flashing" and "stained" can be seen in the following site -- pretty nice definitions: http://tinyurl.com/2padzg
Flashing, Casing & Plating are separate layers of glass and Stain is painted on!
Hope this helps.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
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max40
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posted on April 5, 2007 07:32:58 PM new
The West Virginia company I was thinking of is Bischoff. There is one decanter shown with a stopper very similar to the one on your ruby decanter.
http://www.blenkocollectors.com/ohiovalleyglass/blenkocollbischoff.htm
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Roadsmith
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posted on April 5, 2007 09:19:46 PM new
You guys are astoundingly wonderful! I'd plant a big one on you all if you were anywhere near.
We're in the middle of getting my new computer ready for use, and we're tearing our hair. It's a big flat screen, + Windows Vista, and it's soooo much work for my husband to do it all (crippled as I am by ignorance).
As soon as that's up and running, I'll research some of your suggestions here. I truly truly appreciate your help!
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Roadsmith
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posted on April 5, 2007 09:38:31 PM new
Dorrie: I found an identical, although taller, candy dish by Westmoreland. Thanks for the lead!
Max: I'm going to go with Bischoff glass. And I'll ask on the pottery and glass board at eBay also, when I can get to it.
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