I do indeed agree that glass can be hard to date. It's rare to find a piece of 200 year old glass without plenty of wear, but not impossible. I...
I've just ordered the book too! Can't wait to get it. My favorite 20th century glass book is by McConnell.
For those who don't like to click on the unknown I've learned about the reproduction of these early style decanters from about 1900-1940....
Just when I thought I might actually know some stuff, Kevin put me in my place. What looks like 200 year old decanter, may well be a mere 100...
New England / Libbey, Mt. Washington amberina does not glow orange. I have an early Libbey amberina, no glow. I have not come across anything in...
What an elegant, unusual shape. What does the bottom look like?
That is nice. They call this a Prussian shaped decanter with flute cut base and mushroom stopper. I'd bet 1800-1830 Irish or English.
I love this. She reminds me of works I've seen by Bjorn Wiinblad though I haven't seen a bronze by him. She is a joyful, uplifting, thing.
Still a cool mid-century piece. People looking for the style, or that grew up with these paintings, will find them interesting. My Mom had a Paris...
Sound like a great estate sale. Feel free to show off your stems ;).
What an interesting thing. I'd have to guess 1830's New England. As to what glass house, that's gonna be a little harder. I've seen this base on...
FANTASTIC! I'd wear this piece in a heartbeat. Turtleneck and palazzo. All focus on the art. Love it!
Wow. Thanks so much Evelyb. Can't wait to look at them all!
Hi VP, There's already a running thread under antique discussions called Your best of 2024. It's filled with other amazing finds by the members...
That was just for the bad ones.:joyful:
Wow. That is a stunning shaker.
Fortunately, it is recorded that this glass cutter was paid a better wage than most. I feel he deserves to be well more known. His name was...
I bought this fantastic pitcher in a local on-line auction this year. It was part of a glass lot, and the photo of the pitcher showed only the...
I don't think it's Italian. Pairpoint possibly.
LOL
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