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wendy177

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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2012, 05:17:17 pm »
Happy to help ironintofire!!  :)

wendy177

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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2012, 06:48:41 am »
I see you added more photos of your cobalt cat?? Are you still looking for info on it??

ironintofire

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« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2012, 12:07:03 pm »
Yes, though I have found some information. I haven't been able to nail down anything for certain, though both Viking and Tiffin, as well as the previously mentioned companies all have images supporting similar styles. I do know it has to be hand-blown, there are no molding marks on it anywhere, but considering that I've found so many different names pertaining to this style of statue, I just don't know for certain. Maybe it's possible it could be all of them, or even none of them. I've seen so many similar styles, different colors, even one of the same color. Perhaps I won't be able to put a guaranteed name to the piece, which is okay.

wendy177

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« Reply #18 on: July 31, 2012, 02:01:46 pm »
Ok Maybe I was a little unclear  ;) (I do that sometimes) Your little blue cat was made by either Tiffin Glass  or the  Viking glass company  both companies made these , all hand blown,  The reason 2 companies made the same cats is that it is believed a glass worker labored at both glass companies at diffrent times and produced the same style cats for each company. I found photos of your cobalt cat along with the information in Tiffin Glass 1940-1980 Figurals, paperweights, pressed ware (antique collectors book). This book contains actual press ads & catalog pages from the Tiffin Glass Company. Most (not all) internet information on glass is often wrong (ebay & such)

ironintofire

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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #19 on: July 31, 2012, 09:05:13 pm »
Sorry about that! I definitely misunderstood what you'd originally written. Thank you again for clearing it up. I did some more perusing on that website you gave me, and happened to stumble on confirmation of some other Viking glass in my possession: 4 various sized amber glass mushrooms! Certainly a bonus!

Any idea on the value of either cats?
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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #20 on: July 31, 2012, 09:46:13 pm »
Nothing to add to wendy177 's post , except to say she's right on the money !

I too am happy to see you back & posting , wendy177 !!!
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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #21 on: August 01, 2012, 07:51:49 am »
Thanks fancypants   :) I sure  Missed the crew!! 
 
As far as value  your cobalt piece I would say $10.00 - $15.00
Your large amber piece I would say $40.00
Check out these 2  :o

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Vintage-Ruby-Red-Viking-Glass-Cat-Statue-/270982902052?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f17d6f124

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Viking-Glass-1960s-Ruby-Red-Cat-/120926584974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c27c9408e
 

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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2012, 08:42:07 am »
Wendy is our go-to lady on glassware !!  She can usually pin it down !!

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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #23 on: August 01, 2012, 05:03:29 pm »
Ev-rey-one knows it's Wendy!! 

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Re: Antique glass cats?
« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2012, 10:07:38 am »
Thank you very much again, Wendy. I bask in your glorious informative services!

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« Reply #25 on: August 10, 2012, 02:15:41 pm »
Wedgwood made similar items in the 60s  regards martin
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