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Elegant Glass Values for January 2012

Suzanne — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:13:01 +0000

Here are the highest priced individual items sold in eBay’s Elegant Glass category over the last 30 days:

The highest priced single item was this American Brilliant Period Signed Libbey Cut Crystal Platter. It received 1 bid and sold for the listing price of $999.99. THe seller gave the measurement as 12″ in diameter and stated it had very light interior scratches from use and five very small chips on the rim edges.

The second highest priced item in this category was this Cambridge Statuesque Nude Stem. It sold for $975.00. The seller stated, “This is a very rare Cambridge 3011 Statuesque nude stem table goblet with Smoke Crackle Bowl on a clear nude stem. In my opinion, this is one of the most attractive glasses Cambridge ever produced. It is gorgeous and this one is in mint condition with no chips, cracks, dings, or repairs. Measures approximately 9 inches tall and 3 11/16 inches wide at the rim.”

Third on the list is this Libbey Nash Optic Crystal Red Threaded Centerpiece Bowl. It sold for $749.99. This is how the seller described this piece, “For your consideration is this rare, possibly one of a kind, Libbey Nash hand blown glass bowl. The red threading and optic effects are common on Libbey-Nash pieces, and many pieces are hand blown but this one is particularily large and shows the skill of the craftsman. Although I’ve had numerous center piece bowls from this maker and designer, all were solid clear glass pedestal bases, this one has a blown out and formed base and a Libbey acid stamp mark that includes a pseudo script ‘Crystal’ beneath the company logo. This piece, or anything of this shape and style, is not found or documented in Forseters Libbey Glass reference books extensive catalog reprints of the Nash era or in the few Libbey-Nash pieces seen in the Museum pieces or private collection photo cataloged in this reference book.

This is the first time that this piece has come to market since orginally purchased in the early 1990′s. It came from the home of a Libbey retiree a few miles outside of Toledo Ohio. Unfortunately, the former employee had passed and his wife could not recall specifics about how she came to own the piece but stated that her husband would bring developing concepts, production and over-run comission pieces home from work. I recall that the house was filled almost exclusively with Libbey and New England glass. The year after purchased, I was able to revisit the home in hopes of purchasing more quality Libbey only to find the home empty and boarded. Apparently, the mother had also passed and the family auctioned the contents soon afterwards. Circa: 1932 – 1934″

Next on the list is the first of two Heisey Candelabra in the top ten. This one is a pair of Heisey Old Williamsburg (pattern # 301) Sahara Candelabra that sold for $599.99.

This 10″ Imperial Candlewick Vase was next. It received 8 bids and sold for $511.01. The seller stated it had a domed foot and plain top and that it was made between 1943 and 1951.

Next on the list is the companion piece to the top seller – a American Brilliant Period Signed Libbey Cut Crystal Pitcher. Offered by the same seller, this piece received three bids and sold for $499.99. The seller gave the measurements as 8 1/2″ tall and 6″ diameter at the base.

Next is one of two Canary Yellow Fostoria American pieces. This one is a Square Perfume Bottle. It sold for $455.99. The seller classified it as a “vaseline” piece, with item #217 and stated it glows under a black light.

The same seller sold this companion piece for $450.00. It is a Canary Yellow Fostoria American Handkerchief box with lid (#308). The measurements of this piece are 5 1/2″ X 4 1/2″ X 2 3/8″.

As the 9th highest priced single item sold, this Heisey Plantation Covered Candy Dish received 3 bids and sold for $431.01. The seller stated “This candy dish measures approximately 6 inches square and 5 inches tall to the top of the finial. ”

Finishing the top ten is the send set of Heisey Candelabras. These are also in the Old Williamsburg pattern. They sold for $400.00. The seller stated:”Here is a pair of Heisey’s most recognizable Candelabras – Old Williamsburg No. 301. These have the short bases with No. 342 Old Williamsburg epergnions. The epergnions are not smooth like a bowl but have elaborate panel sides…Frequently, the Old Williamsburg Candelabras fit loosely together and teeter to one side rather than straight up. This pair fit well together and has no slant to the center piece…On the base of the center arm piece is the classic Heisey trademark diamond H…These Old Williamsburg Candelabras are 14 inches high by 15 inches wide.

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Elegant Glass Values for November 2011

Suzanne — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:57:21 +0000

It is always interesting to see what people are buying and selling (and for how much). Here are the highest priced individual items sold in eBay’s Elegant Glass category over the last 30 days:

I usually stick to single items for these reviews and don’t often include large sets or groups of items, but felt like this was a noteable set o include. It is the highest priced listing that sold in the Elegant Glass category in the last month. It is a 65 piece set of Fostoria glassware in the Navarre pattern. The set sold for a “best offer” of $2,900. The 65 pieces included One Rare Large Pitcher, One Ice Bucket with Tongs, 2 Candle Holders with bases for 3 Candles Each, Sugar and Creamer Set, 8 Sets of Cups and Saucers, 8 Plates 9″ in diameter, 8 Goblet Stemwares, 7 Ice Tea or Luncheon Goblet Stemwares, 6 Low Desert/Champagne Stemwares, 7 Wine Claret Stemwares and 7 Cordial (Lacquer) Stemwares.

This Amethyst Cambridge Glass bowl was the highest priced single item that sold. It received 22 bids and sold for $2,054. It is described by the seller as Flying Nude Seashell #40 bowl, who goes on to state that the piece is 9 1/4″ tall and weighs over 4 pounds.

Next was this Heisey Glass Flamingo Aristocrat Covered Footed Candy Dish. (Flamingo is the Heisey name for pink.) It sold for $1651.61 after receiving 12 bids. The seller stated it is 10 3/4″ tall, is from the Aristocrat #1430 pattern and is signed underneath with the Diamond H Heisey signature.

Another Heisey item was next – this Locket on Chain pattern toothpick holder received 13 bids and sold for $886. The seller stated the #160 locket on chain pattern toothpick holder was produced around 1900.

Next on our list is this Cambridge Glass Statuesque Line Nude Blue & Tuscan Stem Cocktail Glass. It received 19 bids and sold for $759.

More Heisey – this small Favor Vase in the tangerine color received 52 bids and sold for $709.99. The vase measures 2 inches wide and 3 inches high and still has the Heisey label attached to the bottom:

This next item is so impressive to me. It would look so lovely in my dining room on my Grandmother’s antique marble top chest. It is a Cambridge Glass Topaz Green Etched Vaseline Samovar and I need it. It sold for $700 after receiving 20 bids.
(A samovar is a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea. I had to look it up, thought I’d save you the trouble.)

This Cambridge Cobalt Blue 18″ floor vase sold for $650. The seller stated it was from the 1930s.

This Fostoria American covered glove box received 12 bids and sold for $615.55. The glove box measures 9-1/2″ inches long, 3-1/2″ inches x 2″ inches deep. With the cover it measures,9-1/2′ inches long x 3-1/2″ inches wide.

More Fostoria American, this time an Autumn Luster Square Cake Stand. It received 4 bids and sold with an ending price of $610.33. The cake plate is 7 inches tall and 10 1/4 inches wide.

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Elegant Glass Values – December 2008

Suzanne — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:39:05 +0000

Here are the highest priced individual items sold in eBay’s Elegant Glass category over the last 30 days:

	The highest priced single item sold in the Elegant Glass category over the last 30 days was this Cambridge Crystal Statuesque Nude Claret with Gold Encrusted Rosepoint. It was listed for $2,500 and sold for a “Best Offer” of $1,800.
	The second highest priced item was this Heisey Aristocrat Cobalt Blue 1/2lb Tall Candy Dish. It received 19 bids and sold for $1,652.55.
	Next, this Cambridge Glass 8 3/4″ Draped Lady in Blue Bell sold for $1,348 after receiving four bids.
	This Tangerine Heisey Empress Dolphin Footed Creamer & Sugar received 16 bids and sold for 1,136.11.
	This Cambridge Nude Stem with Etched Crystal sold for $760 after receiving 5 bids.
	This Duncan & Miller Viking Boat sold for $842.77 and received 7 bids.
	This Heisey Pumpkin Punch Bowl set received 4 bids and sold for $835.
	This Heisey Greek Key 2 1/2 ounce Whiskey Tumbler / Toothpick holder sold for $711.76 and received 13 bids. This item is considered to be the hardest to find and therefore most valuable in the Greek Key pattern.
	These Heisey Green Moongleam candlesticks received 20 bids and sold for $632.62
	This Fostoria American Crushed Fruit Jar received 14 bids and sold for $557.88.

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Elegant Glass Values – July 2008

Suzanne — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:54:32 +0000

Here are the highest priced individual items sold in eBay’s Elegant Glass category over the last 30 days:

This Candlewick Gold Etched Punch Bowl set was the highest priced item sold in the Elegant glass category in the last 30 days. It sold for $3,500. According to the seller, these are extremely rare, “They were listed in Imperial records dated Jan.1 , 1943. The suggested retail list price in 1943 was $138.90 . That was alot of money in 1943 , another reason why they are so rare.”

This cobalt blue Cambridge vase with a sterling silver Swan Lake overlay sold for$2,175 after receiving 17 bids.

Another Cambridge vase was the 3rd highest priced item sold. This Cambridge Amethyst embellished with encrustation in the “Gloria” pattern sold for $2,038.76 after receiving 9 bids.

The next highest priced item was this Candlewick Tri-Stem Goblet. It sold for $1,975.55 and received 13 bids.

This Tiffin Santa Claus Lamp, circa 1920s sold for $1,136 and received 21 bids.

This Cambridge Candy Dish sold for $1,030 after receiving 12 bids. In the listing the seller stated, “a red footed comport or candy dish in the gorgeous etched pattern known as “Portia,” made by Cambridge Glass Co. from the 1930s-1950s. Cambridge called the color of this piece “Carmen,” and the Portia etching is encrusted with gold. Pieces in the Carmen color with gold etching are very hard to come by.”

This Heisey epergne in the Orchid pattern sold for $1,025 and received 8 bids.

This Amber American Appetizer Set & Tray sold for a “Best Offer” of $1,000. It was originally listed for $1,400. The seller stated that “Extremely RARE AMBER FOSTORIA AMERICAN Appetizer Set / Ice Cream Set only made 2 years 1925-1927 in MINT Condition. Set consist of 6 individual appetizers and a 10-1/2″ rectangular tray. “

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Elegant Glass Values – June 2008

Suzanne — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:37:36 +0000

Here are the highest priced individual items sold in eBay’s Elegant Glass category over the last 30 days:

This Heisey Grape Cobalt Blue Candlestick was the highest priced item sold – it sold for $1,571 after receiving 26 bids.

Here is the item information from the seller of the item: “The candle is Heisey’s No. 1445 shape, named “Grape Cluster 2-light” by collectors / researchers (Bredehoft). The candle was introduced in 1935 and has a striking Art Deco influenced design. The candle is very nicely cast with good definition to the stylized leaves, grape clusters, twig buds and candle cups. This form has become increasingly difficult to find in any color, but the two-tone color combination is quite a rare find. The stem and candle arms are beautifully executed in the desirable cobalt blue shade which shows rich color. The base is done in crystal and shows excellent clarity. The candle measures 9 3/8″ high, 8 ¼” wide at the candle cups and 5 ½” wide at the base. The base of the stems bears the embossed “Diamond H” Heisey mark.”

This Westmoreland Paneled Grape Milk Glass 3 Piece Epergne was the second highest priced item in the Elegant Glass Category. It sold for $1,136.11 after receiving 8 bids.

This Imperial Glass Candlewick Divided Candy Jar was the third highest priced single item. It sold “Buy It Now” for $950.00. The seller stated it is from line # 400/140, which was made from 1941-1943 and is considered “ultra-rare”. For more info – Candlewick Imperial Glass

The 4th highest priced item sold in the last 30 days is this pair of Heisey Tulip Vases in Cobalt Blue. The pair sold for $860 and received 29 bids. The seller stated that the Tulip patten number is 1420 and it was made from 1933 to 1937.

(Now, lets all go search for some Cobalt Blue Heisey!)

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December Elegant Glass Values

Suzanne — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:39:17 +0000

This rare Candlewick Decorated Beaded Foot Divided Candy Dish was the top selling item in the Elegant Glass Category on eBay in December 2007. It received 14 bids – the final selling price was $1,225.00.

Candlewick was made by The Imperial Glass Company from 1936 to 1984. It is one of the most popular (if not the most popular) Elegant Glass Patterns collected today.

According to the seller of this item, it was decorated and sold by Abels, Wasserberg & Co. and was made only from 1941 to 1943 – it was made with and without decoration and is considered very rare either way.

For complete information on Candlewick, see Candlewick Imperial Glass.