Posts Tagged ‘Vases’

vaseline glass – Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions regarding vaseline glasses? Here’s our bullet list of the top 5 frequently asked questions on vaseline glasses.  
What are Vaseline glasses? Vaseline glasses are distinct types of glass which glow with luminescent shades underneath a black light source. That is because Vaseline glasses contain uranium oxide. This is the one glass that glows [...]

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Opalescent Glass and Its Makers

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results)Opalescent glass is a generalized term for clear and semi-opaque pressed glass, cloudy, marbled, and sometimes accented with subtle coloring all combining to form a milky opalescence in the glass. Opalescent glass was first made in England in 1870, and became popular in America around the turn of the century. [...]

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Epergnes

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results)Epergnes are centerpieces consisting of a frame with extended arms or branches supporting holders or vases, which may be used to serve food, as well as hold fruit, nuts or candies. They were sometimes used to hold candles. The vase style of holders were called lilies. Epergne [...]

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Hampshire Pottery

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results)The Hampshire Pottery Company was established and began production in 1871 in New Hampshire. The pottery was founded by James Scollay Taft. Their earliest products were redware and stoneware utility items such as jugs, churns, crocks and flowerpots. Hampshire Pottery first introduced the widely popular matte green glaze in [...]

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Old time pottery adds the style of your living room and also shows off your family heirlooms.

There is lots of old time pottery around the planet, both in homes and in museums. Some of it is ancient, while some old time pottery is just handed down from some generations back. You will always find folks who have an interest in pottery from days gone by. There are many reasons.
Family treasures. [...]

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