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Segement One – Carnival Glass Favorite Color
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Every once in awhile the subject of favorite color or pattern will come up on one of the carnival club’s email lists or chat’s. It is a topic that we collectors seem to be strongly opinionated on. So I thought I would share a little information on my favorites here. Starting with Color, which is [...]
Genuine or Reproduction?
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Can you tell which is genuine and which is the reproduction? Trying to figure out if it’s real or a reproduction can be difficult with just about any collectible item. Many times there is not really a common thread to look for in the pieces some of the older reproductions are very good and have [...]
Where Did My Enthusiasm for Carnival Glass Come From?
Monday, May 11th, 2009
The other day I was asked how I had become such a Carnival Glass enthusiast by a young lady who comes over to rhapsodize over my various collections. Well, that question started me down Memory Lane. When I was young, my parents used to spend time antiquing, and if I was not tagging along, I [...]
Open Salt Cellars – Something for Everyone
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
There is such a diversity in salt cellars that there is sure to be something to catch anyone’s eye, be it this lovely Nippon Vintage Japanese Porcelain Celery/Salt Dish dating back to the early 1900′s… ..or maybe Lusterware with a minimalist floral design is more your style, such as this dainty vintage Japanese Porcelain Celery [...]
My Favorite Toothpick holders with Gold Decor
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Intaglio Sunflower Clear w/Gold Décor The twinkle, shimmer and shine of glass has always managed to catch my eye. Some of the little treasures that I have picked up along the way are toothpick holders. The ones I am going to share with you today caught my eye due to sparkle, but fascinate me on how [...]
Fenton Eggs: Why I sell these dazzling beauties
Sunday, February 1st, 2009
I will admit to having a passion for collecting Fenton Eggs that borders on an addiction. But can you blame me when Fenton puts out beauties like this? This beauty is called French Opalescent Iridized Satin Egg-On-Stand. It was hand-painted with a coral cobalt blue and aquamarine tulip pattern. Strictly limited to 2,500 numbered pieces. [...]
Carnival Glass Panther Pattern… how do you know?
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
The other day I received an email asking me how I knew an item I had up for sale was the Panther Pattern by Fenton. Researching vintage glass, especially Carnival glass, is a passion of mine, so I have quite the resource library. If I do not know readily what the pattern is I will [...]
