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Submitted by Joseph on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 17:10.

This group is devoted to the sharing of information and meeting collectors of glassware and crystal.

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Clear/colorless etched crystal wine glasses

Submitted by catdla1 on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 15:54.

Category

Lacquer Boxes

Medium

crystal

Marks or Signature

Etched with floral/leaf pattern

Date Made

1940's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

7"

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

This glass is part of a set that was a wedding gift to my parents. When shipped to my by my aunt, 6 of the 7" wine glasses were broken, and 3 cordial glasses. I'm looking for an estimate to replace them to complete the remaining set.

Description

Wine glasses are 7" tall and etched with a floral/leaf pattern. They were a wedding gift to my parents in the 1940's. The cordial/apertiff glass is 5.5" tall. Several of these glasses were damaged when a family member mailed them to me. I would like an estimate of what replacement costs would be. Please email any information you have to  catdla1@yahoo.com

Thanks!

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

Etched Crystal Glassware
Etched crystal glassware 2

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Bowl set maid in Japan

Submitted by Tamie on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 18:31.

Category

Ceramics & Porcelains

Medium

Porcelain

Marks or Signature

Blue and White with a pink raised flower on the inside bottoms also has gold sticker that reads Andrea by Sadek

Date Made

estimated in the1930`s

Price Paid (If known)

2.00 for the set

Size and Dimension

small-5 1/8 w 1 3/4 deep, med-6 3/8 w 2 1/8 deep, large-7 1/2 w 2 3/4 deep

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Bought set at a Garage Sale in Berne In

Description

There are no cracks or chips on either bowls, but the 2 biggest bowls are slightly faded I think its from being stacked on top of each other for many years.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Alvin Manufacturing Co. Silver Overlay Purfume Bottle

Submitted by tsavarite on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 17:43.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Glass with silver Overlay

Marks or Signature

3107 999/1000 FINE Alvin mark with crescent and sword on left and bird on the right of the "A"

Date Made

Before 1900 - I would like to know a more precise date

Price Paid (If known)

I paid $36 at a recent auction

Size and Dimension

4 1/2 inches tall from bottom to top of stopper and is 4" wide at widest on body

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

I purchased this item at an auction in Arizona 0n Nov. 26 '08 and know from the makers mark that it is an Alvin Manufacturing company purfume bottle.

Description

I have a perfume bottle made by the Alvin Manufacturing Company. It has thick Silver overlay that has been tooled. There is a blank cartouche that a monogram could be engraved on. It has two large flowers and lots of vines in the overlay. It is in very good condition...perhaps excellent condition. The stopper and the bottle are marked 285 and so are a matched set. The stopper has a very small chip on the bottom and you can see it inone of the photos I think. The makers mark is really small at just over an 1/8th inch long. The silversmith stuttered when appling the crescent and sword punch. The glass is pretty clear and could be improved by cleaning the inside of the bottle.

With the stopper installed, the bottle is 4 1/2 inches tall. It is 4" wide at the widest part of the bottle.

The bottle is for sale, but I have not listed it on Ebay or any other site as of yet.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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german beer stein

Submitted by drewdog on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 20:54.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

porcelain?

Marks or Signature

seen of a party after a fox hunt with stamps on the bottom

Date Made

?

Price Paid (If known)

?

Size and Dimension

15 1/2in. tall x 5 1/2 wide at the base

Weight

?

Condition

Good

History

Description

3 men sitting at a table drinking, a boy standing behind them.Dead fox on the ground with a dog sitting next to it and 2 women seem to be shunning the men for killing the fox.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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sundstrand adding machine

Submitted by steidlealex on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 14:54.

Category

Other

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1923

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

got it from my grandfathers house,

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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depression lamp glass

Submitted by jbozmun on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 08:26.

Category

Lamps & Chandeliers

Medium

glass

Marks or Signature

none

Date Made

unknown

Price Paid (If known)

$20

Size and Dimension

10 inches tall

Weight

unknown

Condition

Excellent

History

my mom bought it at a garage sale and wants to know if it is valuable or not

Description

This lamp was bought by my mom and she would like to know some history and a possible value. She took it to the museum here and the guy there told her it is "depression glass" and he had two of them but had never seen one with a shade in unbroken condition.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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silver serving bowl/warmer

Submitted by netveg199 on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 23:53.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

FB Rogers 543

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

13 X 11 1/2

Weight

5lbs

Condition

Good

History

made by FB Rogers silver co. 1883 has number 543 on inside of each foot bowl is open houses a glass bowl. bottom has a candle

Description

2008-11-22

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"

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email for pic?
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Carew Rice Glassware

Submitted by j3157 on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 15:14.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

glass

Marks or Signature

Carew Rice

Date Made

1950's ?

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

4 glasses approx. 8 oz. each

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Glasses were given to me by a friend who inherited an old family mansion. They are beautiful.

Description

Four glasses.  All in mint condition.  Drawing on glass is signed by Carew Rice.  Each glass is a different silohotte.  Rice is famous for his drawing.  Mostly of African American.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Taking Photographs

Submitted by martinq2 on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 14:14.
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Does anyone have advice on how to take decent pictures of marks or backstamps on china, crystal, pottery, etc.  I've had requests for pictures of the marks on items I'm selling, but no matter how many ways I try, all my pictures come out blurred or too bright from the flash, etc. 

I would appreciate any tips anyone has.  Thanks!

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Early Glass Figural Enameled Pitcher

Submitted by arielarcangel on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 16:54.

Category

Glass

Medium

Mold Blown Glass

Marks or Signature

Pontil Mark on Base

Date Made

Early Period Victorian to Art Deco

Price Paid (If known)

$100

Size and Dimension

11" high

Weight

2 lbs.

Condition

Excellent

History

Purchased it online and previous owner purchased from an estate sale and knew nothing about it. It is made from early period green glass and shows a pontil mark on the base. There are mold lines from the base extending up to only about 2/3 rds of the Pitcher and there is also ribbed marks toward the top but does not go all the way up either. The enameling is in very fine condition with only bits of specs missing here and there and it is all hand painted. Quite a unique and odd piece.

Description

This is made of early GREEN glass and shows a Pontil mark on the base.  There are mold lines starting from the base but only go up about 2/3 rds of the Pitcher and do not go all the way to the top.  There is a mold ribbing towards the top area but they do not go all the way to the top either.  The bright enamel paint is almost 100% intact with the exception of a few spots here an there.  Hand painted face.  Have never come across one of these in the 8 years I have been selling glassware, nor has anyone else I have contacted seen one before.  No one seems to know anything about it.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Art Deco Purple Bowl

Submitted by mitlej5 on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 11:02.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

Glass

Marks or Signature

none

Date Made

not sure

Price Paid (If known)

traded for it

Size and Dimension

9 1/2 inches x 10 inches

Weight

1 or 2

Condition

Excellent

History

My mother traded an old television cabinet for this bowl.

Description

This bowl has been in my family since the 1960's.  I have no other information about it.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Qianlong Dynasty (1736-95) handpainted antique chinese plate

Submitted by mauk24-7 on Fri, 11/14/2008 - 13:09.

Category

China

Medium

porcelion

Marks or Signature

zhuanshu seal and plate number

Date Made

1736-95

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

approx 12 inch

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

its been in my family for a very lond time

Description

This is a beautiful plate that is handpainte and been in my family forever. It has a plate number on the back with an original zhuanshu seal. Made during the Qianlond Dynasty in China. Theres also a C P C (communist party of china) Made in Macau sticker. there is also a sticker that states "for decorative purposes only not for food use." the plate is ov a flowre design and has a 2 vases and a table on the plate. there is also a small fret god. 

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Need help with a bowl

Submitted by thepottersloft on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 20:53.
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Hello, is anyone here?  This place seems to be empty.  Can someone take a look at the bowl I posted and let me know if you know anything about it.

Thanks, TPL

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GREEN GLASS BOTTLE

Submitted by lavinabooth on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 21:59.

Category

Glass

Medium

GREEN GLASS

Marks or Signature

MUS-KEE-KEE THE TIME PROVEN INDIAN REMEDY. ONE SIDE SHOWS THIS IN ENGLISH AND THE OTHER SIDE SHOWS IT IN FRENCH. THE BOTTOM SHOWS 7 FL OZ

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

BOTTLE IS ABOUT 7 1/2 INCHES TALL

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

GIVEN TO ME. I THINK IT WAS BOUGHT AT AN ANTIQUE PLACE?

Description

DARK GREEN GLASS BOTTLE. 7 1/2 INCHES HIGH. INDIAN REMEDY. MUS-KEE-KEE. NOT SURE WHAT WAS USED FOR. BOTTLE IN EXTREMELY GOOD SHAPE. NO LID...7 FL. OZ.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Goblets

Submitted by judyzer on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 08:31.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

crystal

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1940

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

3" round 7" tall

Weight

ounces

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

Acid etched with teardrop hollow stem.

Floral motif with crystal backing; one floral in green and the other pink with double gold trim around the top and single on the base.  

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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St. Louis glass perfume bottle

Submitted by judyzer on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 08:26.

Category

Perfume Bottles

Medium

glass

Marks or Signature

SL

Date Made

Pre 1900

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

5.5" long

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

Acid cut with clear background and red flowers

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Val St. Lambert Tumble-Up

Submitted by judyzer on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 08:07.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

glass

Marks or Signature

Val St. Lambert

Date Made

pre 1900

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Tumbler 2.5" X 3" high/Decanter-4" around 7" tall/ Tray 7" round

Weight

1#

Condition

Excellent

History

Purchased at an antique show

Description

Acid Cut white background with rose colored floral.

All three pieces are signed  

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Assorted bells and oil lamps

Submitted by Efflixi on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 05:23.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

glass, ceramic, cloth, other

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

various

Size and Dimension

various

Weight

various

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

My grandfather has a large cabinet filled with collectible bells and oil lamps from my grandmother who passed away years ago. I can just look at some and tell they aren't worth a whole lot but some could be worth a lot of money. There are probably over 100 bells and lamps in it. I have listed several pictures with this. If you need larger pictures, contact me please as i have much higher quality pictures than what is allowed here.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Higgins Bowels

Submitted by tedybear on Tue, 11/04/2008 - 17:23.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

glass

Marks or Signature

higgins

Date Made

1950's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

large bowel, large platter, small platter

Weight

Condition

Good

History

The glassware was in the house when we bought it and was left here. The owner was Chicago and moved to Florida and I assume he brought it with him.

Description

 

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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small blue glass round jar with brass top maybe a oil lamp with white mary gregory painting

Submitted by marjorie1406 on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 14:07.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

blue glass

Marks or Signature

white painting of child possibly mary gregory

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

3" diameter and 3" tall

Weight

3.4 oz

Condition

Mint

History

found at yard sale in upstate n.y.

Description

this jar is blue glass with white painting of a child holding a flower. i think it may be mary gregory.  the brass top has a hole in the center with threads inside.  it must of had another peice with it.  it is 3" tall and 3" diameter. it is in perfect shape.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Vase

Submitted by suziqusy on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 12:09.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

Pottery, silver, ceramics

Marks or Signature

Crest on the bottom of vase

Date Made

1900's?

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

about 12" high

Weight

Condition

Good

History

My son has this vase and we have no idea about the history.

Description

We are not sure about anything on this vase, it was the crest on the bottom that caught our attention.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

Vase
crest on bottom of vase
another pic of the crest

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sears & roebuck kerosene heater

Submitted by danmaryniak on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 05:22.

Category

Other

Medium

metal

Marks or Signature

model# 583 403070 serial# 2T006140828

Date Made

70's or 80's

Price Paid (If known)

?

Size and Dimension

12" W X 21" H square bottom 1.6 gal tank apx. 6", apx. 15"round heater top w/crome cage

Weight

apx. 20lbs, tank 3/4 full

Condition

Good

History

bought at an auction to use in workshop. it's either 13,000 or 18,000 btu's/hr.

Description

I can't find this model antwhere on the web. Would like to know value, where to get wicks, and where I could buy an owners manual.

Thanks to anyone who could help me, Dan

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