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lewmel

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Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« on: August 29, 2010, 11:07:16 am »
Has anyone ever seen a set like this before.  They appear to be quite old, but there are no markings.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2010, 11:16:56 am »
Nice Set of Green Crackle Glass, I will snoop around a bit for you, and see If I can find a Maker and Cir. of this.  They also appear to be Blown Art Glass  which without a mark could be many makers.  I also would place your item as a post 40's, Crackle art glass is still made today.  Once again Nie set, hope I can snoop something out, if not we have some to the best researcher here on this site that would surely get us a clue or two. 

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2010, 11:31:49 am »
I have looked very closely and can not find any markings.  They are definitely hand blown.  There are a few bubbles here and there.

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2010, 11:38:47 am »
     Yea, sure to be a challange here, after looking around, Green Crackle Art Glass is everywhere.  Just to name a few I did find, Rainbow, Pilgrim, Viking, even Blenko made Green Crackle glass.  Of course if it is Blenko you have a prize.  Most I saw, even the seller did not know who the maker is.  I will snoop a bit more later, I have a real Busy day today, but tonight I can look a bit more.

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2010, 02:27:06 pm »
"Where are you located?" and "where did you get the pieces?" are questions when answered that might lend clues!
Guide to Crackle Glass
http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/guidecracklegl_ttbn.htm

Things typically to look for....
older items show more "wear marks" - especially on the bottom and inside (like where a stopper has been).
Shapes are less perfect (may lean slightly, have bumps inside and out).
Variations in color variation of glass (not solidly consistent).

Typically....the more cracks the glass has...the higher the value.
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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2010, 04:04:00 pm »
I am in las vegas, these particular piece came from an antique store that went out of business.  They are quite crackled and were wrapped in news paper from 1982.

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2010, 07:47:07 am »
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They are definitely hand blown.


Does that mean there is a pommel on the bottom of each?

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2010, 08:20:51 am »
I believe cogar means "pontil" and not pommel.  ;)

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2010, 08:27:18 am »
Yes,
There are pontil marks on each bottle/vase.

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2010, 06:37:13 am »
I believe cogar means "pontil" and not pommel.  ;)

Right you are Wayward, I'll hafta blame that mistake on my ever increasing attacks of CRS.  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2010, 08:34:58 am »
From time to time cogar, I have had CRS also.  I used to think it was a disease but now I believe it is automatic with the aging process.  ;D

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2010, 12:13:22 am »
After a few more hours of research, I have determined these pieces to be made by Rainbow.  I found exact matches for 2 of the 4 pieces.  And looking at the whole lot, i am pretty sure they are all made by the same company.  I also finally found the box with the stoppers!

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Re: Please Help identify these vintage Glass pieces
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2010, 09:35:38 am »
Tend to agree with you on this one!  Thanks for letting us know!
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