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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
