A Victorian pink and white reverse swirl pitcher set from 1880 to 1895. Notice that the set has been constructed by the overlaying of each white stripe individually before the blowing of the piece. There are six tumblers measuring 3 3/4 inches tall (one unfortunately has a base crack). The pitcher has a ground and polished pontil, measures 6 1/2 inches tall and as a final comment note that the applied handle is pink; most unusual.
A signed "KEW-BLAS" irridized footed bowl by the Union Glass Co., made in the 1930s. The bowl has a ground and polished pontil, a deep golden irridescence, and is extremely light and thin. The bowl measures 5 1/4 inches wide and 4 inches tall.
Mt. Washington satin burmese trumpet vase with ground and polished pontil. The vase measures 10 inches tall and dates from the late 1890s. Notice the delicate colors and the gradual color transition.
A yellow mustard cased ball pitcher hand decorated with gilt peaches made by Webb of England. The pitcher has a ground and polished pontil dating from the 1880s.
A green mauvered flower consle set made by Libbey Glass Co. The set was made in the 1920's, each piece has a ground and polished pontil acid signed Libbey.
A beautiful tapestry vase featuring a woman, child and springtime. The vase measures 8 1/2 inches tall and was manufactured in Germany by Hummel.
A large blue with white threads double handled Peloton vase that measures 8 1/2 inches tall. The vase was made in the 1880s in Bohemia.
A rubina opalescent SWIRL pitcher made by Hobb's in the 1880's.
A satin blue opalescent BUBBLE LATTICE pitcher made in the 1880's.
An amythest icicle bowl by Sandwich. Each of the 16 icicles is overshot and the bowl measures 5 inches across, has a ground and polished pontil, and was made in the 1870s.
A cutback white bowl featuring deeply cut grapes and leaves. The bowl has a ground and polished pontil and dates from the 1870's.
A set of eight hand-crafted cordials made in Italy in the 1920's. The animals are finely detailed in multiple colors, and each bowl has three clusters of hand-applied grapes. The stems are incredibly light and thin.
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