by Brian Foster | Nov 29, 2015
An unusual pattern with distinctive meandering lines and plumes or fans around the edge, hidden in the crimping in the round example above left, but which have been pulled in the whimsey plate at the right. Soutache is a type of trimming braid, apparently similar to...
by Brian Foster | Nov 29, 2015
These rare vases are made of black amethyst, an unusual color for any European manufacturer. They are 9 1/2 inches tall and are found flared out as well as cupped in as shown here. An example, listed under the name Lady Cynthia, sold for $470 in 1999. Another sold for...
by Brian Foster | Nov 29, 2015
Snow Fancy, Imperial Manufacturer: Imperial Year(s) of Production: [infobar select=”DISTINCT yearofmanufacture” mfg=”Imperial” pattern=”Snow Fancy”] Pattern Description: [infobar select=”DISTINCT patterndescription”...
by Brian Foster | Nov 29, 2015
Snowflake, Cambridge Manufacturer: Cambridge Year(s) of Production: [infobar select=”DISTINCT yearofmanufacture” mfg=”Cambridge” pattern=”Snowflake”] Pattern Description: [infobar select=”DISTINCT patterndescription”...
by Brian Foster | Nov 29, 2015
Found in a small range of shapes, most easily identified as Northwood by the basketweave exterior. Many will also have the Northwood “N” mark on the button in the center. This aqua opal Northwood Smooth Rays bowl sold in 2008 for $4,700. Photo courtesy Jim...