posted on March 5, 2003 02:45:18 PM new
Hi, all--I have these three glass items with no clue who the maker is. They're all similar but 3 slightly different etched patterns. Any ideas? And thanks in advance.~Adele
posted on March 5, 2003 03:17:18 PM new
Hey, Dad - nice to hear from you so soon! Did you post my pictures another way to show me how to do this? My daughter, a computer wizard, was looking over my shoulder as I tried to post the pictures, and we just went to image hosting, clicked on my picture, copied and pasted what was in the window, and it worked. I could have cried, I was so thrilled. I've tried your way but have trouble finding where that "preview" address is. My daughter's method worked in a way I could actually comprehend - a miracle.
Thanks though for caring! Appreciate it. Now for some ID on these things. . . .
posted on March 5, 2003 03:30:24 PM new
Roadsmith, when I click on your links I get image unavailable message...click on dads links and see the pictures?
posted on March 5, 2003 04:01:22 PM new
Dad: You were not intruding! Thanks!
Rarriffle - when I click on my own links, the pictures do come up. Any idea what's going on here? If they don't come up for anyone else, I'm in trouble. And I need someone to tell me how to do it right! Dad?
posted on March 5, 2003 05:46:16 PM new
The links you provided can only be seen by you.
Since you are logged into your acct. you have no problem.
When others click on your links it actually takes them to their own page, thus they get the ( image no longer avalible ) message.
Because that image is not in their folders only yours.
You need to go to the image page and right click on your photo,then click on properties.
Then copy & paste the URL from properties.
It will look like this:
http://imagehost.auctionwatch.com/preview/da/dadofstickboy/.thumbs/02tb.jpg
When you get this delete out the ( .thumbs/ )
And you will have this:
http://imagehost.auctionwatch.com/preview/da/dadofstickboy/02tb.jpg
then just put the [url] or [img] in like you normally would and your on your way.
posted on March 5, 2003 09:17:18 PM new
Well, Dad--I am mentally creeping on hands and knees to ask your forgiveness for my ignorance. Tomorrow, when we're all fresh and rested, we will try that bit again. I remember months ago trying to do that right clicking stuff and somehow not getting the results I needed. As always, I appreciate your help.
posted on March 5, 2003 10:42:00 PM new
No, not mass produced in China.
The pieces look to be etched elegant glassware of the 30's and 40's.
The footed sugar looks like some that Cambridge produced. This auction has one. 2619672212
Many of these pieces are nicely made and are pretty but there are a lot on the market. Perhaps because all the ladies that had them are now dying off or going into rest homes so even more of it is becoming available all at one time.
posted on March 5, 2003 11:03:02 PM new
Roadsmith, I agree with Kiara. The glass you have looks like elegant glass from the 30s and 40s. The sugar and creamer set looks like Fostoria to me, since their style was a bit more "stolid" than Cambridge.
I say this because I've been purchasing elegant glass for myself on eBay over the past few months. As a buyer, the prices are super. I had been wanting to add to my elegant glass, since I like to set a pretty table, and what Kiara sees as oversupply and dropping prices, I see as a wonderful opportunity to buy incredible glass at reasonable prices. For example, I purchased a set of ten Cambridge stems in the Wildflower etch and got them for only $14.95 each! I attend the glass shows as a buyer, and the sellers at the shows have $100 or more on the Cambridge stems. And recently I purchased a set of 12 Cambridge footed nut cups for less than $10 each, perfect to use at the place setting for individual sauces or condiments.
One of the reference books I use, sitting right in front of me at this minute, is "Elegant Glass: Early, Depression & Beyond" by Debbie and Randy Coe. The book shows most of the popuplar patterns produced by the elegant glass companies, along with the lists of each type of glass produced with the pattern on it. You can flip through the book and if you don't recognize a pattern, you can figure out who the glass maker is. I use the book to determine what I want to buy yet in the future.
posted on March 5, 2003 11:26:16 PM new
Libra, Kiara, and Hotcup: Thank you SO much for your support and information! You've made my day. (And I'll get this image posting right yet!) Hotcup, I'll e-mail the auction to you when it's up. ~Adele (Computer Butt Tonight)
posted on March 5, 2003 11:31:57 PM new
Yes, I agree it is a buyer's market on ebay and when I was looking at some this evening I thought what a shame it is that beautiful pieces aren't even getting bids. Occasionally I purchase some on ebay to resell in my shop and have done quite well with it.
Thanks for the book recommendation. I looked at it on Amazon and I may purchase it as I love books on glass.
posted on March 6, 2003 12:29:21 AM new
Kiara, if you get the book on glass you will like it.
I wish I had more time to look for glass on eBay. When I do spend a few minutes, I always find something. Last month, because of seeing it in the book, I decided I wanted to buy a piece of Fostoria in the Morning Glory pattern. What can I say, but I love morning glories. I went to the category for Elegant Glass, did a search for morning glory, found an antique dealer with a small bowl with an underplate and ladle, perhaps a mayonnaise; a seller who was smart enough to list the glass in the Elegant category, but who did not do the research to tell the buyers that it was Fostoria. Ha, I got the pretty dish for under $10, and with shipping the cost to me was around $15. It isn't Steuben, but then I don't have to worry if it breaks, do I because I didn't pay Stueben prices.
My point is this is a good book for eBay sellers wanting to sell glass. Sellers will get more bids if they identify the maker and pattern. When I search for Cambridge, I type in Cambridge and the pattern name. All of the other Cambridge that is listed but not identified because the sellers don't have a clue as to what they are selling, well I will never get to see it. I've watched some Cambridge identified correctly get great prices, over $300 for a ball water pitcher in the Rosepoint etch for example. Or the Cambridge nude stems, wow, they go for a fortune if the seller knows what they are.
Oh and another story about this book. I recommended the book to a friend who is trying to buy glass for herself. She loves the book, and saw a photo in the book that she had to have. It was a Fostoria Footed Covered Wedding Bowl in the Coin pattern, with eagles on the coins, and each coin covered in gold. She found one on eBay in the past two weeks, identified correctly by the seller, and won the bid for over $400. Yep, you guessed it. She is married to a Marine captain, and has a passion for fine dishes with the American eagle on it.
