posted on May 28, 2003 03:53:48 PM new
Can anyone give me any information re: maker/approximate date of this large pressed glass decorative bowl? It belonged to the grandmother of a friend of mine and she knows nothing about it. I could find no marks on it anywhere. It measures about 10 inches long, 7 1/2 inches wide and stands about 5 1/2 inches high. It's trimmed in gold and has a very irregular/wavy rim. On each side, there's a gold flower; the feet are also gold. There is a 3-dimensional design in the glass...leaves and scroll-type work. The glass is a sort of very pale greenish/cream...the photo is pretty accurate as to color. Any assistance is greatly appreciated...Thanks for being patient as pictures come up.
posted on May 28, 2003 04:34:31 PM new
Second listing calls it a banana boat, which is wrong. The bowl appears to be a console bowl. Definitely custard glass, I don't know the pattern or maker. Northwood seems to be the popular choice.
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posted on May 28, 2003 04:57:33 PM new
It's a Northwood Custard glass console or master berry (no real difference) in the Louis XV pattern. It was made around the first decade of the 1900's. Check it under black light. It should glow wildly. I've sold several pieces this year. They do well. Especially when the gilding is in such good shape.
posted on May 28, 2003 05:14:39 PM new
WOW...I shouldn't be surprised but I'm still amazed at the expertise and help on this board...Thanks all...You were all exactly correct and that's what I have...Appreciate you all taking the time to help out! YOU'RE TERRIFIC! {biggrin]
posted on May 29, 2003 06:41:02 PM new
Thanks, ohmslucy...and others. The bowl is even prettier "in person"...but I'll probably wait until the fall to list. I have a friend in California who is liquidating her grandmother's and mother's estates...she shipped me 26 boxes of great items to sell! I've opened about half the boxes so far...I save them to open when I want to "treat" myself and have been delighted with the treasures she's sent! Can hardly wait to see what's in the other boxes! Plan to spend some time in the library to do research...and no doubt will be posting on this board to find out about some of the other items too! There's absolutely NO WAY I can be an "expert" on the wide variety of "treasures" she's sent...and I know I can always depend on the fabulous and knowledgeable folks here when I'm stumped.
posted on May 31, 2003 06:52:18 PM new
Yes...it's sort of like "Christmas in June"...the only bad thing is that I don't get to keep any of it! Half the fun, though, is opening the packages so I'm still having a GREAT time! Opened some more this afternoon (needed a treat after throwing away hundreds of wrong-sized boxes)...had numerous WAC (WWII) uniform items...including a pair of stockings!
posted on June 2, 2003 02:00:37 PM new
Revived this glass thread hoping the experts could ID this punch cup.
There are no marks on it anywhere. Very definitely elegant glass, though; I was thinking Cambridge or Fostoria but have had no luck identifying it.
Thanks for any help.
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