CHARLOTTE NC ESTATE GLASS PORCELAIN ASIAN COLLECTIBLES
by Estate Road Show Auctions LLC
273 lots with images
2012
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Lot 2: L2 VTG CRYSTAL STEM GLASSES 2 SETS WEST VIRGINIA OHIO EMERALD RUBY SHERBET WINE
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Description: We present for your bidding pleasure this collection of four stem crystal glassware , Two pair stems, the tall ones are sherbets emerald green and the rubys are wine goblets , rubys are most likely from 1950s American hand blown, the Emerald because of the gilt banding circa 1930s hand blown though we cannot make a positive id the quality workmanship indicates that these are from one of the fine glass houses in the Ohio West Virginia Region
Condition Report: 3 EXC, air bubbles in one
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Lot 4: L4 VTG 3 PC COLLECTION CRYSTAL STEM GLASSES TURQUOISE
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Description: We are pleased to bring to the bidding table this collection of three crystal glasses that includes taller pair of 1950s ohio west virginia tourquiose crystal glasses from fine glass houses in West Virginia Ohio region one to far left appears to be two seam mold , green vase from 1950s american because of arching vertical rim stem, the one on the left left turquoise is scarce with a banded stem other auqamarine with crystal stem and base. Green Vase is measured for reference
Condition Report: no flaws noted
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Lot 5: L5 LARGE 1960s VINTAGE MURANO HAND BLOWN VASELINE SPLIT TAIL DOLPHIN PAPERWEIGHT
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Description: We are pleased to offer this fine lot of hand blown art glass in Vaseline, from the artisans on the Island of Murano ca. 1960s. This large decorative double split tailed dolphin was designed as a paperweight, and the Uranium Oxide content is so dynamic, that it literally explodes under black light. This will be a wonderful addition to any Murano or Vaseline collection. It is believed that glassmaking in Murano originated in 9th century Rome, with significant Asian and Muslim influences, as Venice was a major trading port. The reputation of Murano as a center for glassmaking was born when the Venetian Republic, fearing fire and destruction of the cities mostly wooden buildings, ordered glassmakers to move their foundries to Murano ca. 1291. Murano glassmakers were soon the islandâ¿¿s most prominent citizens, and by the 14th century, glassmakers were allowed to wear swords, enjoyed immunity from prosecution by the Venetian state, and found their daughters married into Veniceâ¿¿s most affluent families. However glassmakers were not allowed to leave the Republic. Many craftsmen took this risk and set up glass furnaces in surrounding cities and as far afield as England and the Netherlands. By the end of the 16th century, three thousand of Murano islands seven thousand inhabitants were involved in some way in the glassmaking industry.Murano glassmakers held a monopoly on quality glassmaking for centuries, developing or refining many technologies including crystalline glass, enameled glass (smalto), glass with threads & inclusions of gold (aventurine), multicolored glass embedded canne (millefiori), spiraling canes (latticino), fiber blankets or sandwiches (zanfirico), milk glass (lattimo), and imitation cabochon gemstones made of glass. Today, the artisans of Murano are still employing these century-old techniques, crafting everything from contemporary art glass and glass figurines to Murano glass chandeliers and wine stoppers. The Museo Vetrario (Glass Museum) in the Palazzo Giustinian, which holds displays on the history of glassmaking as well as glass samples ranging from Egyptian times through the present day. Classic form Murano Glass was produced in great quantities in the 1950s and 1960s for export, but subsequently there has been a major revival of interest in the brilliant craft, beginning in the 1980s. Some significant producers of hand blown Murano glass from the early through latter 20th century are; ALFREDO BARBINI (1921 - 2007), ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO (1909-1999), ANTICA VETRERIA FRATELLI TOSO : (1854 â¿¿ Present), FRATELLI PITAU (CURRENT), FORMIA (1962 - PRESENT), VETRI MURANO (1981 â¿¿ PRESENT): The Vetri Murano labels, established in 1981, â¿¿Vetri Muranoâ¿¿ is a trade-mark created by the Venice glass consortium and for use only by those companies owning glassworks on the island of Murano. The largest companies will generally use their own signatures.Research consulted: Murano Magic / by Carl I. Gable; 20th Century Murano Glass / by Marc Heiremans; Murano Island Of Glass / by Attilia Dorigato; Fratelli Toso, Italian Glass 1854 to 1980; and Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass from Murano: Lace & Stone; and Italian Glass: Century 20 / all by Leslie Pina; Art of the Barovier 1866-1972 / by Marina Barovier; Venini Glass, 2 Volumes [Hardcover] / by Franco Deboni
Condition Report: EXC condition, very minor wear
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Lot 6: L6 LOT OF 5 VINTAGE GERMAN HAND CARVED WOOD FOLK ART BAND ON BARRELS
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Description: We are pleased to offer this lot of 5 Hand Carved German Folk Art 20th Century Hand Carved Band Figures. All are standing on top of hand carved wood barrels plugged with organic equatorial mammalian appendage bone with sager lines, a few missing their instruments and some loss to one. They each stand approximately 7" high and display very nicely.Research Consulted: Martin Millers Antique Source Book
Condition Report: 1 EXC, 3 missing instruments, 1 broken hand and repair
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Lot 8: L8 ENGLISH 1920s HD BLOWN, PAINTED TRAPEZOIDAL OPAL GLASS PITCHER FROSTED HANDLE
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Description: We are pleased to offer this beautiful English 1920s vintage Trapezoidal mold full sized Opal glass trifold rim hand painted pitcher. Our example has a lovely complementary frosted applied crystal handle, and the pattern approximates Consolidated Lamp & Glass's Ruba Rombic pattern, but is not. This great pitcher sports a traditional English Opal glass pontil scar, and is in excellent condition. Research consulted: Art Glass Nouveau and Carved & Decorated European Art Glass / both by Ray & Lee Grover; British Glass 1800-1914 / by Charles R. Hajdamach; Victorian Decorative Glass British Designs, 1850-1914 / by Mervyn Gulliver; Decorative Victorian Glass / by Cyril Manley
Condition Report: EXC condition, minor paint wear
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