WILLIAMSTOWN, W. Va. – After 106 years of continual production, the Fenton Art Glass Company announced Wednesday it is ending production of its collectible and giftware glass products and is exploring the sale of its equipment and other assets. The … Read More +
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Dedham Pottery collections highlight 20th Century decorative arts auction
Skinner, Inc.’s bi-annual 20th Century Furniture and Decorative Arts auction taking place takes place in the Boston gallery on June 25, 2011, has 810 lots of material grouped primarily by designer or maker. The auction features assembled collections of Dedham Pottery famous for its crackle glaze with blue decorative borders of bunnies, elephants, fish, fowl and flowers. The offerings are highlighted by a special plate, lot 110, made in the period from 1896-1929. This work depicts the moon over the Golden Gate in San Francisco and predates the Golden Gate Bridge, which was built in 1937. The plate is estimated at $1,500 to $1,800.
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Horner dining set sells for more than $100,000, vintage Tiffany dominates lamp selection
A monumental circa-1890 R.J. Horner figural carved mahogany 12-piece dining room set soared to $100,300 at a cataloged auction held May 21, 2011 by Fontaine’s Auction Gallery. The set was the top lot in the sale, which attracted a large amount of Tiffany lamps and decorative objects. An unusual Tiffany Studios bronze crab inkwell with an exceptional brown and deep red patina with green highlights went for $23,600.
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Antique glass clubs prepare as Mega Glass Convention stands to make history
Man has been producing glass since about 3500 B.C., and it’s been held in high regard in America since Colonial times. Now, more than 400 years after glass was first produced at the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, collectors will gather in America’s heartland to celebrate this glorious substance in one place. The first Mega Glass Convention will be held July 7-9, 2011 at the Marriott Overland Park Hotel.
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Antique glass collectors hope Mega Glass Convention will breathe life into fading club rosters
Man has been producing glass since about 3500 B.C., and it’s been held in high regard in America since Colonial times. Now, more than 400 years after glass was first produced at the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, collectors will gather at the first Mega Glass Convention, July 7-9, 2011. Read More +
Vintage milk glass ‘mystery’ solved by none other than Fenton Art Glass Co. historian
A plea for more details behind a ‘mysterious’ milk glass vase has been explained by none other than James Measell. Measell says the vase is likely called “Foxglove” by the L.G. Wright firm. Reader Gail Ledbetter of Glen Carbon, Ill., … Read More +
Readers’ Letters: Auction company mischief; eBay spoof; Rare milk glass unidentified
Readers spoof eBay’s recent fee increases, a collector wants to learn more about her milk glass vessel and an auction client wonders why he has to pay $50 on a $205 purchase of ephemera.
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Sterling McCall Antique Showcase becoming popular Round Top antiques destination
ROUND TOP, Texas – All three buildings of the Sterling McCall Antique Showcase were filled as the new venue has become a popular destination for shoppers in the famous Round Top Texas Antiques Market week. With more than 60 exhibitors Kathy Johnston said she “has a real presence in Round Top as one of the premier shows, with quality exhibits and antiques and we have done it in just a year and a half.”
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Antique Glass Salt and Sugar Shaker Club taking an active role for nearly 25 years, meeting set for Mega Glass Convention
One of the more specialized glass-collecting clubs in the nation is The Antique Glass Salt and Sugar Shaker Club. Though highly specialized, the AGSSSC will be taking part in the Mega Glass Convention, which will be held July 7-9, 2011.
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Ask AT: Subject, not artist, gives vintage spaniel oil on canvas its added value
I hope you can tell me something about this picture. After a yard sale, my son and his wife left it for me to dispose of. I kept it for another yard sale but it didn’t sell, so I kept it for myself. I do so love it. It is signed. “L. Buford” or “L. Byford” …
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