Quimper Individual Salt Cellar – Circa 1920

A little history: Quimper Pottery, has been manufactured in Quimper a town in Brittany, France for over 300 years. Since Roman times, Quimper has produced desirable pottery. The HB-Henriot Faiencerie was founded in 1690 by Jean-Baptiste Bousquet who was given a royal manufacturing license by King Louis XIV. Each piece of Quimper China is completely handmade and painstakingly...

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Exquisite 2010 Calendar for Carnival Glass Fans!

The calendar is no longer listed on eBay, so if you have an interest look-up the vendor s-prince and send a note. Well I was not wrong! I received my calendar a day or two before January 1st, 2010; and I am delighted. The pictures are spectacular. Samantha J. Prince has outdone herself once again. If the pictures in...

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Kemple Yutec Toothpick Holder

This Early American Pattern Glass piece was part of the Prescot line and is also known as the Regal Star, measures 2 1/4" diameter and 2 1/8" tall. there is wear to the base with a small chip on the bottom near the edge, otherwise in good condition, with no cracks, scratches or repairs. Great for special occasions or as...

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Imperial Homestead Carnival Glass Smoke Color Chop Plate – Circa 1951-1972

Imperial's No. 524 also know as Homestead Chop Plate was described in some detail in the June 13, 1912 issue of Crockery and Glass Journal: “This is a plaque bearing a picturesque scene of an old fashioned American homestead by the side of a stream. An artistic rustic bridge crosses the water, under which are ducks peacefully enjoying a swim."...

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Smith Glass Blue Kanawha # 593 Toothpick Holder

This lovely blue kanawha toothpick holder has the Smith paper label. The Kanawha # 593, measures approximately 21/2" wide, and 2. 1/8" tall, with no chips, cracks, scratches or repairs, this lovely toothpick holder is in near mint condition. Great for special occasions or as display, this vintage toothpick holder would make a lovely addition to any collection. This item...

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Cambridge Hexagonal Star-Starburst Clear

This beautiful Cambridge Hexagonal Star salt measures approximately 1 7/8" in diameter and 7/8" tall, the rim has some roughness and one panel has roughness/tiny nicks otherwise it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, scratches or repairs. Also included is a clear glass spoon with twisted handle measuring approximately 2.25". This beautiful salt cellar &...

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Marshall Field & Co. Ornate Brilliant Cut Glass Open Salt Cellar – Circa 1913

This ornate brilliant cut glass salt cellar is exceptionally nice, with a lovely sparkle it stands approximately 1" tall with a 1 7/8" diameter and has an eight point star in the base. This salt can be referenced in the "5,000 Open Salts" collectors guide, by Heacock & Johnson, (Reprint J) which shows salts from the 1913...

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Richard & Hartley/US Glass Round Open Salt Cellar – Circa 1890′s

This salt is made from pressed glass in a ribbed round pattern. It measures just over 1/2” in diameter and is in near mint condition with no chips, cracks, scratches or repairs. This salt can be referenced in the "5,000 Open Salts" collectors guide, by Heacock & Johnson, (salt 2589) as Available (will be seen from time to time) @...

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Cambridge Glass No. 1191 Open Salt Cellar – Circa 1910-19205

Pressed Glass Cambridge Glass No. 1191, 1 3/4” in diameter, has minor roughness around rim but otherwise is in very good condition with no cracks, flakes, nicks, chips or repairs. This salt can be referenced in the "5,000 Open Salts" collectors guide, by Heacock & Johnson, (salt # 2812 ) as Available (will be seen from time to time) @...

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Summit/Westmoreland Morning Glory Blue V Salt

This lovely salt cellar was also known as Westmoreland pattern No. 210 measures 1 ¾” in diameter, 1” Tall, color Morning Glory Blue. It is in very good condition with no cracks, flakes, nicks, chips or repairs. This lovely salt cellar would make a nice addition to any collection. This salt can be referenced in the...

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