1-IMPORTANT PATTERN MOLDED MID-ATLANTIC
VASE; UNIQUE 
- 7 ½"h.,
Sea green, non-lead bottle glass, classic shaped body, bulbous body tapering
inward at shoulder, wide cylindrical neck flaring outward at rim, patterned
in a 32 vertical rib mold, neck section below the rim is decorated with
fine applied horizontal threading, double applied semi-ear shaped handles,
vase rests upon a flattened knop pedestal and circular pad foot, open pontil
scar; probably Southern New Jersey, c.1795-1815, perfect condition. Comment:
This vase is one of the great rarities in American blown glass. It has
everything going for it! The ultimate form, exhibiting the utmost in artistry
and skill, nowhere can we find another like it. The metal is superb with
many tiny seed bubbles, the color and overall decoration is outstanding,
as is the condition. Old scholars and writers of American glass literature
would have fallen over in view of this fine specimen. It is easy to be
passionate about something so rare & historic. Possibly made by J.F.
Magnus Amelung and the Stanger Brothers at the glass works of James Lee,
in Port Elizabeth New Jersey (researching the Mid-Atlantic 32 rib pattern);
A very important addition to any American Museum or advanced collection;
we are proud to offer this one and only double handled thirty two rib vase
at public auction. Price Realized
26,000.00
2- 
EXTREMELY RARE BLOWN
THREE -MOLD PAN: DEEP BLUE- 1 ½"h. x 6 7/8"w., McK GIII-25,
-D1 shape dish, unique example, deep sapphire blue, blown from a small
tumbler mold, expanded into a large circular low sided pan with folded
rim (see D1 shape), ringed type III base, pontil scar; probably the Boston
& Sandwich Glass Factory, c.1824, a sparkling example, no damage. Comment:
Fragments of a D1 shape pan in a GIII-25 pattern, in clear, were excavated
at Sandwich prior to1945. Author George McKearin reported a sapphire blue
example in a D3 shape, sighting it as the only known example, also, blown
in a small glass mold (not to be confused with the GIII-23 purple blue
pan made from a hat mold, ex. Elsholtz.) The overall impression is somewhat
weak, the result of over expanding. The color is exquisite, a shaded sapphire,
very brilliant. Pans of this size are usually never found in color, this
one is certainly unique in a combination of shape, color, and size. This
is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a great rarity in colored blown three-
mold glass, your collection will thank you; Ex. Malcolm Polis Collection.
Price Realized 11,000.00
3-RARE AND IMPORTANT SOUTH JERSEY FREEBLOWN
FOOTED PITCHER-
5 ½" h.,
deep clear green, non-lead bottle glass, classic South Jersey form; compressed
globular body with wide cylindrical neck having broad tooled bands below
the rim, and small pinched spout; applied solid handle attached well below
the rim, with a large but simple curled end without crimping, applied high
circular sloping foot, large Tubular pontil; Southern New Jersey, c.1790-1820.
Condition: Perfect, mint condition, except for very minor high point wear
around the middle, and an interior open bubble with some dirt in it, all
of which only add to this pitcher's authentic, earthy charm! Comment: This
small pitcher is a knock out! This is South Jersey form as pure as the
driven snow! If color is king, this is true royalty. Early American bottle
glass tableware in this rich green color is extremely rare in any form,
but to have it in an early South Jersey footed pitcher is phenomenal. The
early label on the base is from pioneer blown glass collector, Gustave
Wiedeman of Barrington, Rhode Island, whose collection was sold by Robert
W. Skinner, Inc., in Oct. 1976.True American folk art in glass! Ex .David
Ellis Collection. Price Realized
13,000.00
3A-RARE SOUTH JERSEY FREEBLOWN FOOTED
OPEN SUGAR BOWL
- 3 7/8" h.
x 4 ½"w., deep clear green, non-lead bottle glass; deep circular
bowl with a bold, widely flared out rim, applied sloping circular foot,
two distinct partial tubular pontil scars on base; the gaffer obviously
had to re-attach the pontil rod at some point! Attributed to Southern New
Jersey, c.1790-1820, perfect mint condition, except for very minor high
point wear around the middle, and a tiny open surface bubble on the base
mentioned for accuracy. Catalogers note: The preceding pitcher and this
sugar bowl have been together for 30 years and are a great match (the colors
are basically identical), although they were purchased separately. Comment:
The bowl is a great rarity in its own right. There have been a few of these
early footed South Jersey type bowls on the market over the past 25 years,
but none with this rich saturated green color, and few with this great
form. Taller and more graceful, this superb example is iconic. The bowl
also has the unusual feature of two distinct partial tubular pontil scars
on the base. The gaffer obviously had to reattach the pontil rod at some
point! See sale number 3909 "The Private Collection of George S McKearin"
Hoosick Falls NY, part 1 April 22, 1931 Anderson Gallery, page 78, no.300,
"Black" Glass Sugar Bowl, (cracked) attributed to the glass works
of Oscar Granger, similar form as lot 3A; ex. David Ellis Collection. Price Realized 4000.00
4- REDFORD GLASS WORKS SUGAR BOWL &
LID-
5 7/8" h.,
Deep aquamarine, made from window or bottle glass, footless bucket shaped
body with rounded shoulders, short neck and galleried rim, pontil scared
base; small dome lid with drawn ball finial and folded rim; Redford New
York Glass Works, c.1838-50, sparkling mint condition. Comment: One of
the most beautiful examples I have seen. This bowl shimmers in the sun-
light. Not a scratch anywhere. There is a good amount of information in
regard to attribution concerning these sugar bowls. The well deserved reputation
in regard to the brilliance of Redford Glass works has been earned. One
of the finest sugar bowls you will own.
Price Realized 8500.00
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5-SOUTH JERSEY AQUAMARINE & WHITE
LOOPED PITCHER: CRIMPED FOOT- 
5 1/8" h., with
ball 7 ¾"h., aquamarine, bottle glass, classic shape with tooled
mid-section, also four bands of horizontal tooling about neck, sheared
rim & pinched pour spout, applied handle, applied crimped foot, tubular
pontil; South Jersey, possibly made by Jacob Montecuef at the Whitney glass
works, c.1840-50, no problems, mint! Comment: This example is one of the
finest we have seen. Instead of applied threading, the neck is generously
decorated with horizontal tooling, as is the mid section or belly. The
size is also a rare intermediary size, and then there is the crimped foot.
The pitcher comes with a matching ball; you may believe they were made
for each other; a wonderful South Jersey text book pitcher that you will
be proud to own. Price Realized 4500.00
6-RARE ZANESVILLE TEN DIAMOND PAN-
1 7/8"h. x
5"w., Deep turquoise aquamarine, non-lead soda lime, rounded pan shape
with pronounced conical base, pattern molded with a ten diamond motif,
in-folded rim, pontil scar; Zanesville, Ohio,c.1820's, sparkling mint.
Comment: Striking color! Bold impression! Generally speaking, this pan
is the jewel of Ohio. Fashioned from a pattern- mold used for the making
of bottles; transformed into the finest tableware ever made. The pan is
exquisite you will absolutely love it! Ex. Malcolm Polis coll. Price Realized 8500.00
7-RARE KENT OHIO BROKEN SWIRL MILK BOWL
2 7/8"h. x 7
¾"w., Aquamarine, non-lead soda lime, small rounded bowl, straight
sided and slightly indented at the center, flaring outward with folded
rim, pattern molded with 20 over 20 ribs "broken swirl pattern",
pontil scar; Kent, Ohio, c.1826, perfect sparkling condition. Comment:
The most desirable of Midwestern bowls, perhaps the most prestigious and
sought after among advanced collectors of Ohio glass. The Kent Ohio 20
rib is legendary, based on beautiful form and a spectrum of rich color
that includes green, olive-yellow & amber. What should be of interest
to glass & bottle collectors, alike, is that these bowls were patterned
in molds customarily used for bottles and flasks. There is an example pictured
on page 203 in Lowel Innes book "Pittsburgh Glass", same form,
with in a 20 vertical rib design. The bowl exhibits primitive characteristics
like stones, striations, bubbles, all which support its attribution to
Kent, Ohio; purchased from David & Linda Arman, ex.Malcolm Polis.
Price Realized 5750.00
8- STIEGEL TWELVE DIAMOND SUGAR BOWL-
4 7/8"h., Brilliant
deep blue, lead glass, circular sugar bowl patterned in the twelve diamond
mold, applied pedestal foot, original inset "Dahlia" diamond
lid, with applied pattern molded spire finial, pontil scars; American Flint
Glass Manufactory, Manheim, Pa, Henry William Stiegel, 1768-72, sparkling
mint overall condition with maybe a scratch on the finial. Comment: Absolutely
the best! The balance between the bowl and the lid is amazing to create
the ultimate form. Time to get rid of your old sugar bowl and upgrade to
this beauty; what can you say about the enduring beauty of Stiegel glass?
One of the nicest to come along!!!
Price Realized 5500.00
9-STIEGEL DIAMOND DAISY FLASK-
4 7/8"h., Deep
amethyst, non-lead glass, spherical body with cylindrical neck, pattern
molded with rows of five large diamonds, each containing a twelve petal
flower above 30 flutes, pontil scar. Attributed to the American Flint Glass
Manufactory, Manheim, PA, c.1770, owned & operated by Henry W Stiegel,
sparkling mint. Comment: Wonderful dark color, outstanding form with a
good impression, lots of character exhibiting stones and bubbles which
add to the beauty and charm. Price
Realized 4800.00
10-UNIQUE SWAGED LILYPAD INKWELL-
1 ¼"h.
x 1 7/8"d., Deep aquamarine, compressed rounded body with applied
shoulders using the German half post method, lower body with a superimposed
gather tooled in a distinctive heavy "Swaged Lilypad" design,
applied heavy rolled lip at mouth, pontil scared base; South Jersey, c.1820-30,
small in-making check on interior rolled lip (see photo on web site) otherwise
perfect, lots of base wear, original label on base with large WC. Comment:
This tiny inkwell in pictured in the book "Ink bottles and Inkwells"
by William Covill, page 261, fig.1094.This is the only known example of
its kind. The fact that the inkwell was made using the German half post
method should certainly put the time of production about the first quarter
of the 19th century, or earlier. It is amazing to see three applications
over the main gather on such a tiny piece. For twenty five years I have
personally been looking for this piece, or another like it. We are proud
to have located it let alone offer it for sale. A photo can never do this
little darling justice; you have to hold it in the palm of your hand! Price Realized 5500.00
11-DIMINUTIVE LILYPAD VASE-
3 ½ "
h., aquamarine, non-lead bottle glass, bulbous body with cylindrical neck,
flaring outward at rim, body decorated with a superimposed gather tooled
into a swaged lilypad design, applied circular pad foot, blow pipe pontil;
South Jersey c.1830-40 , mint condition. Comment: This tiny vase was in
the collection of the Detroit art Institute up until 1996 when it was consigned
to Sotheby's for auction. There are only a few known examples in a lilypad
vase form that are this small; a rare little vase in a simple but neat
form. Price Realized 3400.00
12- RARE EIGHTEEN DIAMOND OHIO TUMBLER-
3 ½"h.,
Greenish aqua, non-lead soda lime, straight spreading sides, patterned
in an eighteen diamond mold and expanded, large blow-pipe pontil; Ohio
glass house, possibly Zanesville, c.1800-1820, mint. Comment: One hundred
percent Zanesville characteristics just tap it. In American Glass McKearin
attributes an 18 diamond sugar with inset lid, to Ohio, on plate 79, no.9,"Ohio
glass in the Stiegel tradition." Midwestern diamond patterns are few
and far between the many known ribbed patterns on record. This stunning18
diamond tumbler is the only example you will ever see, a one of a kind;
ex. Malcolm Polis collection. Price
Realized 1600.00
13- RARE NY STATE OR PA PEDESTAL PITCHER-
7 ½"h.,
Deep honey amber, non-lead bottle glass, compressed globular body with
wide cylindrical neck, sheared rim flaring outward with pour spout, applied
handle, applied trumpet "pedestal" foot with folded rim, large
blow pipe pontil; probably Lockport or Woodstock, NY, c.1820-30, possibly
Craig & O'Hare, Pa, c1810, excellent overall condition. Comment: This
pitcher was sold by the late Jack Whistance in 1978, represented as New
York State, possibly Lockport; details of the sale are long gone. Stylistically
the pitcher appears to be first quarter of the 19th century and the metal
suggests the possibility of a batch used for making Historical Flasks,
a collector would see this "right off the bat" in person. On
page 216, plate 48, no.1, in the book "two Hundred years of American
Blown Glass" is pictured a Lockport lily pad vase with a similar foot,
not as high as the pitcher. The handle is quite similar, although, the
gaffer pushed the curl so close to the handle it fused as part of the handle,
much like an early whisky; A final interpretation of the pitcher may lead
to a plausible argument for being made outside of New York State, in the
Pittsburgh district. It is stylistically related to other attributed Midwestern
pieces, especially with the high trumpet pedestal foot. Craig & O'Hara
advertised pitchers as early as 1804-1810, gallon, half gallon and quart
size. The color of the pitcher is reflected in many of the commercial flasks
produced in western NY & PA, especially scroll flasks. This pitcher
is a rarity and probably made from essence of exotic flask. Price Realized 1300.00
14-MIDWESTERN AMETHYST PATTERN MOLDED
PAN
- 1 "h. x 5
1/8"w., Light to medium amethyst, non-lead soda lime, patterned in
16 vertical ribs, shallow pan with flaring sides and folded rim, pontil
scar. Attributed to Mantua Ohio, c1820's, possibly Western Pa.; mint condition.
Comment: This form we have seen before in aqua and light yellow green in
a sixteen over sixteen rib pattern. Very rare in this shade of amethyst;
one of the most sought after colors in Midwestern pattern molded pans,
not an easy one to find. Ex. Malcolm Polis collection, purchased from David
& Linda Armand. Price Realized
1150.00
15-ENGRAVED THREE LEAF & DAISY VARIANT
TWELVE PANEL SUGAR BOWL, PITTSBURGH PA
- 3 ½"h.,
Colorless lead glass with moonstone tint, crizzled effect, round sugar
bowl with 12 panels and galleried rim, engraved band of leaves broken by
a circle of eight berries with a latticed center, applied circular foot,
pontil scar base; Pittsburgh district, c.1820-40, undamaged, perfect condition
but with crizzled effect only on the surface. Comment: The crizzled effect
is a common basic defect in the glass caused by an imperfect proportion
of the ingredients in the batch, particularly an excess of alkali, resulting
in a network of fine internal cracks. Although some collectors believe
this to be ominous, the fact remains that some of the rarest examples made
in glass from the seventeenth century are crizzled, and are still among
the living. This sugar bowl has a quality of its own and can light up a
case. See page 165 in Lowel Innes book Pittsburgh Glass, plate 135, for
identical pattern. Engraved Pittsburgh glass in the three- leaf and Daisy
motif, including rare variations are, today, increasingly harder to acquire
Price Realized 2200.00
16-EXTREMELY RARE SOUTH JERSEY WINE GLASS
WITH CRIMPED FOOT
- 5 7/8"h.,
Aquamarine, bottle glass, heavy "U" shaped bowl drawn into stem,
applied crimped foot, tubular pontil; South Jersey, c.1785-1820, some interior
stain and light scratches, otherwise perfect. Comment: McKearin is quoted
as saying that very few bottle glass wines were produced in South Jersey.
How many off-hand wine glasses with decorated crimped foot have you encountered
that were offered for sale? This example is gutsy, it can be called a large
cordial or small wine glass, whatever it is, it's probably the last opportunity
you will have to own one; a real rarity in the South Jersey tradition!
Price Realized 875.00
17- LARGE FREEBLOWN CENTER BOWL; STODDARD
N.H-
6 ¼"h.
x 9"w., Medium brown amber, bottle glass, wide spreading sides with
rounded bottom, applied circular foot, pontil scar; Possibly Stoddard New
Hampshire, c.1860, great condition with a little bloom. Comment: Purchased
from the late Jack Whistance in 1978, attributed to Stoddard. Free-blown
footed bowls of any size are very desirable; excellent form, good color,
a rare off-hand bottle house bowl; ex. Malcolm Polis collection Price Realized 900.00
18-RARE SEA-HORSE SCENT BOTTLE-
4" L., Straw
yellow, bottle glass, inverted "spade" shaped body with cylindrical
neck, terminating into curled "sea -horse" tail effect; body
is decorated on four sides with bands of rigaree, pontil scar; South Jersey,
1770-76, mint condition, possibly Pennsylvania, mint condition. Comment:
Extremely rare size and color in a unique form. This piece could certainly
be a product from the Wistarberg Glass Works c.1776. This bold statement
is not unfounded, as we have information concerning a history of sea-horse
scent bottles being found in the vicinity of the glass works. Most compelling
is a small olive yellow example found some years ago, taken on loan by
the Philadelphia art Museum. This unbelievable color adds to the overall
rarity of this one of a kind scent bottle; clearly one of the finest! Price Realized 3100.00
19- RARE AMBER ZANESVILLE VIGIL LIGHT
DISCOVERY
- 3 "h., Amber,
soda lime, traditional "Ohio Stiegel" vigil light form, pattern
molded with 24 vertical ribs, folded rim, pontil scar; Zanesville, Ohio,
c.1820's, sparkling mint. Comment: This is the only one of its kind. Early
nineteenth century vigil lights made in American bottles houses are seldom
found. This example is hardly expanded; it is very close to the size of
the mold which is evident when examining the base. The color, weight, and
sparkling quality of the glass, point to Zanesville: as does the 24 rib
count and tell tale pontil scar; A rare and interesting example in the
Ohio Stiegel tradition. Price Realized
300.00
20-THE COLUMBIA GLASS WORKS PITCHER
- 7"h., See
the Glass Gaffers of New Jersey by Pepper plate 1 Columbia glass works
pitcher, for similar example. Aquamarine, window glass, wide footless body
curving inward at shoulders, wide cylindrical neck with delicate applied
threading, applied hollow handle missing lower curl, pontil scar. Made
at the Columbia Glass works on the Delaware River, c. 1814-20, other than
the curl missing, the pitcher is mint. Comment: The one pictured in Peppers
book that is presently in the Hope Historical Society has a large hole
under the handle. Several years ago a perfect example was sold privately
by Glass International to a private collector; this example now makes three
known in this particular style, and color. There are one or two specimens
that I know of in yellow olive found not far from the glass works along
the Delaware. Excavations at the site yield very little green glass, but
show an abundance of the aquamarine, which was shipped up river from South
Jersey, a year after Columbia opened. Rare and historic!Price Realized 750.00
21- SOUTH JERSEY JUG WITH CRIMPED FOOT-
7 ¼"h.,
Aquamarine, brilliant bottle glass, large ovoid body, applied handle, applied
collar, applied crimped foot, pontil scar; South Jersey, c.1820, problem
with the curl at base of handle otherwise a sparkling beauty (consignor
believes it is made this way,) Comment: The overall form and color is above
average. The example is extremely rare with the addition of a large crimped
foot. The quality and texture of the glass is superb with the addition
of a long snake like bubble; the termination at the end of the handle may
be factory finished, or a defect, either way it is minimal, and the piece
being of some importance should find its way into a great collection; ex.
Malcolm Pollis coll. Price Realized
750.00
22- STODDARD NH OLIVE AMBER PITCHER-
6 7/8"h., Olive
amber, heavy gather of non-lead bottle glass, bulbous body with cylindrical
neck, horizontal tooling below rim, applied handle (missing curl), applied
circular foot, pontil scar; Attributed to Stoddard NH, c.1840, hard to
find 1/8" horizontal line inside glass from sand grain, no refraction
at all, very dark, beside the missing curl the pitcher is good. Comment:
Found in New Hampshire, this example has a shot of being a genuine Stoddard
pitcher. There are examples of Stoddard pitchers with strong South Jersey
influence; I believe this is one of them. The olive amber color and texture
add to the experience of genuine Stoddard glass made in the early period.
Rare!Price Realized 1200.00
23-RARE NEW ENGLAND "HAT SALT"
MADE FRON UTILITY INK BOTTLE-
1 ½"h.,
Deep olive green, bottle glass salt, made from a utility ink bottle mold,
two part mold seam line from bottle is highly visible; great whittle marks,
shaped into form of a hat, perfect tubular pontil. Connecticut or New Hampshire,
c.1800-1820, sparkling mint condition; this is truly a great little rarity;
exceptional!Price Realized 975.00
24-DIMINUTIVE FREEBLOWN PAN-
1 ¾"h.
x 3 ¼"w.,Amber, non-lead bottle glass, ogee shaped circular
bowl with heavy folded rim, pontil scar; America c. 1820-30, fine condition.
Comment: Based on the form and weight, not light, it could be a Monongahela
or Pittsburgh example.Price Realized
no bid
25-CONNECTICUT PITKIN FLASK-
5 ½"h.,
Clear light olive amber, half pint pocket bottle, pop corn design in 36
ribs, half posted, short cylindrical neck, pontil scar; Probably Coventry,
CT, c.1795-1820, mint perfect condition; very rare form, crude, exceptional
impression; rare! Price Realized 700.00
26-CONNECTICUT LARGE SQUARE SNUFF- 
5"h., Olive
amber, square shaped body with chamfered corners, wide mouth, pontil scar.
Early Connecticut Glass Factory, c.1795-1820, mint condition; this is a
big example in great condition, outstanding form! Price Realized 250.00
27-RARE STODDARD CHESTNUT BOTTLE- 
9"h., Clear
olive amber, ovoid shaped body tapering to elongated neck, applied early
tapered collar, pontil scar; probably Stoddard New Hampshire, c.1840's,
attic mint. Comment: When you see this bottle you remember it. The form
of the bottle is perfect. This bottle may well represent the final chapter
in the History of American "Chestnut Bottles." The curvaceous
shape, color and quality make this bottle almost decanter like; one of
the finest New England "chestnut" bottles to be found.Price Realized 350.00
28-MIDWESTERN PITKIN FLASK-
6"h., Chocolate
amber, pint pocket bottle, broken swirl design in 32 ribs, half posted,
wide cylindrical neck, pontil scar; Probably a Midwestern Bottle Factory,
c.1810-25, sparkling mint; great form and wonderful high relief bold impression.
Price Realized 600
29-ZANESVILLE OHIO TEN DIAMOND FLASK
- 4 ½"h.,
Deep brilliant amber, non-lead soda lime, flattened chestnut shape, pattern
molded with 10 diamonds over flutes, cylindrical neck, pontil scar; Zanesville,
Ohio,c.1826-30, mint condition. Good impression, fiery metal!! Price Realized 700
30- EARLY MIDWESTERN GREEN DIAMOND FOOTED
SALT
- , 2 ¾"h.,
Medium emerald green, Lead glass, double ogee bowl, expanded 12 diamond
pattern, applied petal foot; Western Pennsylvania, c.1795-1820, possibly
Ohio, sparkling mint condition, highest possible quality. Comment: see
McKearins American Glass, plt.80, "A representation of Midwestern
salts", no.1, green, 12 diamond with petal foot, identical; Mc kearin
is quoted as saying that he lacked the data to know what factory the salt
was made in; most likely a variation of the commercial salts produced by
Stiegel; simply beautiful and rare enough in this stunning shade of green;
ex. Malcolm Polis collection. Price
Realized 2000.00
31-EXTREMELY RARE OPAQUE BLUE BI-COLORED
LACY SALT-
1 ½"h.,
(Neal BT-4) Boston and Sandwich glass company, boat style, misspelled "Lafayet"
with star on paddle wheel, embossed "Sandwich" on interior base
of boat, embossed "B & S glass co" with two stars on back;
color fades from a deep purple blue to a light blue, with spots of white;
c.1830-40, some minor roughage, a couple slight rim flakes otherwise mint.
Price Realized 1550.00
32-BLUE FREEBLOW VASE WITH WHITE LOOPING-
8 ¼"h.,
Electric blue coloration, lead glass, compressed angular body with long
trumpet shape neck, tooled scalloped rim, vase rests upon a double flattened
knop pedestal with circular foot, pontil scar; South Jersey or Sandwich,
c.1860, mint; a very unusual and beautiful vase.
Price Realized 1350.00
33-FREEBLOWN AMETHYST SANDWICH VASE- 
10 ¼"h.,
Amethyst, fine lead glass, long trumpet shaped body, applied ring , hollow
acorn pedestal and lower knop, circular foot, polished pontil; The Sandwich
Glass Works, c.1850-60, beautiful condition; Excellent specimen! Price Realized 500.00
34-RARE FLINT PATTERN MOLDED VASE-
8 ½"h.,
Colorless, brilliant lead glass, bulbous body with wide cylindrical neck
and heavy down folded rim, unique, possibly nipped "zigzag" pattern
applied low pedestal , circular foot with polished pontil; New England
Glass Company, possibly Great Britain, c.1820-30, sparkling mint condition.
Comment: Although we have seen applied glass in a similar pattern from
England, we have not encountered this pattern blown in a mold, until now.
The pattern is beautiful, as is the entire composition, with a hand nipped
feeling, much like the Venetian nipped diamond. It will be interesting
to learn more, but for now, this piece is absolutely a decorative show
stopper, elegant by every standard, also very heavy. Price Realized 300.00
35-PITTSBURGH CASED GLASS PITCHER-
5 ¼"h.,White
milk glass interior, with outer casing of jade green, lead glass, bulbous
body with arched neck, applied clear green glass reverse handle, applied
opaque white disc foot, open pontil; Pittsburgh, Pa or Wheeling, West Virginia,
c.1860-1865, perfect condition. Comment: For similar example see Plate
54, no. 1, American Glass by George McKearin; excellent craftsmanship,
rare and beautiful; a fine Midwestern cased pitcher; ex. Malcolm Polis
collection. Price Realized 500.00