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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Anti Auto Theft Device

« on: October 31, 2011, 10:52:29 pm »

That is a super cool piece, ironlord!!  Looks like you already got a lot of info from the other's posts (I was going to look up the patent info as well but see it's already here)...good luck & hope you make a pretty penny on it!  Lots of pretty pennies 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Drinking Glasses

« on: October 31, 2011, 02:18:28 am »

Greenacres and Wendy, love your glassware enthusiasm as always! 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA

« on: October 31, 2011, 02:17:13 am »

Cute owl figurine.  Doesn't appear to be silver; probably silvertone, pewter, or another mixed alloy.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Some cobalt glassware I haven't identified

« on: October 27, 2011, 10:56:16 pm »

Wow!  Thanks for that great lead, Snowflake!    I wouldn't say you know nothing about glassware...you participate in a fair amount of glassware threads    I'm sure you know more than the average bloke.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Some cobalt glassware I haven't identified

« on: October 26, 2011, 09:56:15 pm »

No pattern on the plates...plain with crimped edges.  Also all pieces are unmarked

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Antique Questions Forum / Some cobalt glassware I haven't identified

« on: October 26, 2011, 08:35:08 pm »

Hi all!  A few cobalt glass pieces I haven't been able to identify yet.  One is a glass with a silvery-white transfer of a chrubic figure or child, it measures 3.5"H.

The others are a few ruffled glass plates/dishes, 6" diameter.

And finally one plain old cobalt glass 5.25"H.

Purchased these with a lot of cobalt glassware that included some 1930s Hazel-Atlas patterns (Aurora and Chevron Cobalt)...but wasn't able to identify these particular pieces.  If anyone knows a maker, time period, or any other info, would be greatly appreciated!  Thx for lookin!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Glass Pattern with Etched Baskets

« on: October 22, 2011, 12:25:33 pm »

Thank you SO much, Wendy!!!  I spent so much time looking on this one.  I even did look at Tiffin but somehow I missed that pattern.  You are amazing, thank you!!   

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Glass Pattern with Etched Baskets

« on: October 21, 2011, 11:55:46 pm »

Oh, I do have one other pic...a bit blurry but shows more of the pattern.

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Antique Questions Forum / Glass Pattern with Etched Baskets

« on: October 21, 2011, 11:51:49 pm »

I only have one pic of this item so far, but does anyone happen to recognize this glass pattern?  Searched Jeannette, Anchor Hocking, some Fostoria...searched a lot of keywords with etched glass, baskets, swag, fleur de lis, etc., but haven't been able to find anything yet.  I have a bunch of these on saucers.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Unsigned Painting

« on: October 21, 2011, 11:48:47 pm »

Oh boy...this is a tough one.  If I had to guess what kind of paint that is, I'd say it could be gouache.  It looks very similar to it to me.  Wish I could help more!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Cranberry Hobnail with Nails...Literally

« on: October 21, 2011, 06:15:59 pm »

If my grandfather didn't use the vase with the nails to mess with me I would of never taken notice to it. The real amazing part is that someone like me who knows so little about antiques and collectibles would be able to tell you why nails would be sealed in your vase. Also pretty good timing when I joined the forum. lol

Right, that's exactly what I was thinking!  What are the chances?  At first I was skeptical...thinkin g either it was a totally different glass maker or maybe even you were messing with me (no offense, but you know, you were a newer member and the forum is anonymous basically and all that...sorry!  It's only because I've been accused of being too gullable in the past!)    But now I'm starting to come around and get really excited!

 

I remember the glass designers first name and I'm pretty certain I found the right person. He was the only glass designer I could find from the area that did design work for Fenton around the time my grandfather got the vase. I think I better wait until I get a response confirming it was him before I put his name out there on a forum. I don't believe he had anything to do with the vase that was given to him. I think that was just an extra thank you from the owners and I think they were also making room for renovations or something like that.

Oh, okay, I totally understand!  If you do get in touch with him, could you ask him which of the Fentons gave him the vase, and what they told him about it?  Yay!

My grandfather passed away in the mid 90's. I don't remember the coloring that good but I think it was pretty close to your vase. My grandmother passed away also so I don't know who has it now. If it didn't get sold or broken its still in the family and wont be too hard to track down.

I'll make sure I find out anything I can about it for you.

I am sorry to hear about your grandparents' passing.  Thank you for being willing to contact the glass designer friend!  The reason I asked if the vase was still in your grandfather's possession is because I'm wondering if I may have the one your grandfather once had (that would be entirely amazing), or if there were multiple ones produced.  Your grandparents didn't live in PA, did they?  Then again, it could have changed hands multiple times...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: HELP! Manufacturer? Where can I find others?

« on: October 21, 2011, 04:49:17 pm »

This thing is hilarious!!  I did a decent amount of searching but couldn't come up with anything.  I agree with Wendy that it looks like resin.  Although I don't know what the middle part is--a pearl or a simulated pearl?  Cool info mart on the possible mfr.  Great little piece, couldn't find anything like it.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Cranberry Hobnail with Nails...Literally

« on: October 21, 2011, 04:39:29 pm »

WOW!!  That is an awesome story, Kevin!  And it's amazing that you are on this forum and I have this piece and we are able to communicate about it!  I have explored many avenues to try and figure out the story about this, so I'm so happy that you read this thread!  Do you know the name of the glass designer your grandfather was buddies with?  And out of curiousity, does your grandfather still have that vase?  Do you know what coloring it was?  SO cool!  Thank you so much for sharing this with us...keep us updated!    I'm still really curious about who made the nails in the vases, how many there were, and really anything else about it!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Ceramic Strawberries Pitcher

« on: October 20, 2011, 12:13:29 pm »

Good!  Yes, especially that PDF link is very helpful.

Another possibility is Watt...they marked some of their early wares only "USA" also.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Ceramic Strawberries Pitcher

« on: October 20, 2011, 11:20:00 am »

Thanks, snow!  I purchased McCoy pieces at the same place so it's entirely possible.  Possibilities would be Shawnee, McCoy, Hull, and few others from what I found...I also found some similar Wedgwood pieces, but those are made in England so couldn't be that.  If I ever do find out, I'll post it here!