Need a Good Trick for getting a Stuck Top Off!

[talesofthesevenseas]

I picked up some pieces of cobalt blue depression glass in the Moderntone pattern. One is a set of salt and pepper shakers and the lid of the salt shaker is stuck- I mean really stuck. We tried holding both sides with towels, using a wrench (gently) and soaking in warm water. It isn't budging.

Has anyone out there got a good trick for getting stuck lids off?

[ironlord1963]

   Yea I want to know I have a couple stuck ones too, must be a common thing with these top.  I bet the salt corrodes the metal to a point it swells against the glass, just a guess, but I need the same assistance.

[hosman321]

When I have a lid that is really stuck I use rubber bands. I take them and wrap them around the lid several times. Use a few of them, even different sizes. Make them nice and tight. Usually works magic for me. It's great because it is squishy so it won't harm the item but also gives good grip for your hand as well as on the lid. Hopefully yours isn't too bad! Beautiful blue color, by the way.

[ironlord1963]

What other moderntone pattern?   I have to go look and see this pattern, have not seen any yet, but remember see it in my books.  Also being colbalt wow, Nice piece for sure.

[talesofthesevenseas]

Awesome!! It worked!! Hosman you rock!

Hang on a sec Ironlord, I'll take a pic of the other pieces.

[ironlord1963]

Should be going to bed but had to look,  Hazel Atlas 1934 1942, the book has $50.00 on the salt and pepper shaker, and the overall value of Colbalt is the highest of all the colors.

[hosman321]

No way, that's awesome tales!

[talesofthesevenseas]

Cool, I paid $5.00 for each piece you see here, so $10 for the S&P shakers, $25 total. She had a whole lot more, maybe I had better go back.

[hosman321]

Darn, I was all proud because I thought I made that one up all by myself. Looked it up and I don't feel so special anymore lol. Where did you get your glass tales, I love it!

[talesofthesevenseas]

I got them from a seller on Craigslist. She's about to put the pieces up on Ebay, so if I want more, I should call her back tomorrow. She's got what looks like a straight-sided mini water pitcher, cups with saucers, double-handled bowls, plates, a couple of bowls, sherbert dishes and a bunch of shot glasses.

...and that's just her cobalt. She has other colors too. Here are some examples. These are $5 each piece.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/atq/2461098666.html

[ironlord1963]

   That Sharon Pattern is a hot one too, Pink one, second one look like Madrid.  If I was I would dig deep in your pocket book and snag that up.  Depression Glass can still be found but not for much longer.  Very little to non in the Thrift shops and good prices at the Auction house.  I keep getting out bid on most deprssion Glass now.  Now can I go to bed? 

[talesofthesevenseas]

Yes, you may go to bed IronLord, LOL!

I don't have any use for the other colors, but maybe I'll grab s'more of that cobalt Moderntone. Give a shout if you want me to grab some for you.

[talesofthesevenseas]

I should add, that is a small oval platter, not a round plate that I got. It was just the right size to hold the creamer/sugar. I might go back for those bowls at least. They are going for over $30 on Ebay.

[waywardangler]

I see depression glass frequently at auctions and garage sales...mainly pink and green. I avoid it like the plague because any that I have bought cheap ($1) in the past, I was lucky to get my money back. I currently have a green glass (parfait I think) I use as a pen holder. Talking to dealers in my area, there is no market here for glass. If they drive down to Rockford, IL and put it in a shop, it sells like hotcakes. Go figure.

I use the rubber lid grippers you get free at events or businesses. Saves me from having to look for rubber bands which I can never find. Good tip though, hosman.

[Oceans64]

Chiming in late here but that is an awesome trick hoseman!  I just threw away a repro sugar container/dispenser (like in the 50's coffee shops) as I couldn't get the top off.