Thomas Webb & Sons Cut Crystal Punch Bowl, Signed William Fritsche
Stourbridge, England, 1870’s (Height: 7.25"; diameter: 10.5")
An extraordinary collaborative masterwork by Thomas Webb and Sons in partnership
with the periods best glass engraver William Fritsche. Webb and Sons were considered
the best glassmakers of the period and probably the most famous Victorian glasshouse
in England. The firm was known for innovative design and techniques in glassmaking,
particularly in the areas of cameo glass and crystal engraving.
William Fritsche (1853-1924), considered to be one of the finest engravers/cutters of
crystal in the world, worked in the classical style, engraving naturalistic motifs. He
pioneered the style of decoration known as rock-crystal engraving, he was inspired by
17th century Bohemian Hochschnitt high-relief glass decoration. Fritsche, whose work
was exhibited at the 1878 Paris Exposition produced some of the most extraordinary
“carved rock crystal” ever produced.
This incredible punchbowl is truly spectacular, a masterful accomplishment. The artist
decorated the bowl with an outstanding swirling leafy floral pattern. The exquisite detail
featuring a repeating floral design with scrolled and sprig-like leafy devices surrounds
the bowl…the underside of the bowl is also engraved; the scalloped cut-edge rim is
slightly rolled. Resplendent in size and quality, this piece remains in fine original
condition, extremely minor expected wear to underside of base commensurate with use.
$17,850.00
1310-42
Hurricane Shades for Candlesticks,
Early Green Bottle Glass, RARE
Possibly Marbletown, New York, Circa 1750-1830
This pair of fine and outstanding early green bottle glass candle (hurricane) shades
represents the rarest form in early American glass lighting. Glass hurricane shades
were being produced and advertised for sale by the Philadelphia Glass Works as early
as 1775. Those almost certainly would have been made from clear glass. This pair,
being made from green bottle glass is highly unusual and are the only surviving pair we
are aware of. The top rims of the shades have been rolled, for the bottom, the clever
blower added a bead of glass just above the bottom edge, the same thickness as the
rolled rim, then the bases were ground off up to the bottom of the applied bead, creating
the open bottoms. These were found in an estate liquidation sale in Marbletown, NY
coming out of an 18th century stone colonial home. Blown chestnut flasks in this color
green turn up on occasion in this area of New York State. There was a bottle glass
factory operating in Newburgh, NY in the third quarter of the late 18th century and in our
opinion, it is entirely possible that these shades could have been blown there.
Marbletown is only about 45 miles north of Newburgh. The possible age of these
shades could range from 1750-1830 though we are confident that an 18th date of
manufacture is the most probable. (Height: 16"; base diameter: 6")
$8,500.00
1127-4
Galle Mold Blown Signed Hyacinth Vase
Rare and Exquisite, Circa 1925
Exceptional example featuring blue hyacinth flowers
on yellow, utilizing the
windowpane technique, so the blue color stays true…
This desirable Galle blown-out vase features beautiful and colorful blue hyacinths with brown stems and
leaves on a contrasting frosted yellow background. The flowers and leaves are mold blown in strong
relief. Signed on the side in cameo “Galle”.
The French artist Emile Galle (1846-1904) reached the zenith of his career with his art glass during the
last quarter of the 19th century; he enjoyed great success at the Paris Exhibition of 1878 and again in
1889. He was also at the forefront of the emerging Art Nouveau movement in the late 19th century. He
was best known for naturalism; floral motifs and some of his experimental techniques with metallic foils,
air bubbles etc. In 1901 his crowning achievement was a founder of the Art Nouveau movement known
as de Cove de Nancy, the Nancy School in partnership with Victor Provet, Louis Majorelle,
Anthony Daum and Lucien Vallent. (Excellent condition; height: 12”.)
$8,985.00
1310-26 [1205.G]
William Henry Harrison, Log Cabin & Hard Cider Cut Glass Tumblers
1840 Presidential Campaign
A rare assembled near-pair, slightly different in size appearing to be engraved by the
same hand; extremely rare William Henry Harrison: Log Cabin & Hard Cider cut flint
glass tumblers featuring cut/engraved designs displaying the Harrison log cabin, the
American flag on a pole, a "Hard Cider" barrel and a three-stem leafy bush. Possibly
made by Bakewell, Page and Bakewell of Pittsburgh. Excellent condition; miniscule
difference in height and diameter; one with smooth bottom, the other with traces of
pontil scar. Approximately 3.25-inches in height. See Tippecanoe and Trinkets Too, The
Material Culture of American Presidential Campaigns, 1828-1984 by Roger A. Fischer,
page 41, figure 36…a nearly identical example owned by the Smithsonian Institution.
$3,965.00
1121-34
Tiffany Gold Favrile Protype Toothpick Holder, Nash Sample, Signed Nash
“Sample Approved by A.J. Nash”, Signed on underside “L.C.T. M1409” & Label
This is truly a rare and believed to be a unique Tiffany gold favrile toothpick with pigtail
decoration; finished in bright gold iridescence with flashes of pink, green and blue.
Engraved on the side of the toothpick “Sample Approved by A.J. Nash”. Signed on the
underside “L.C.T. M1409…also retains the original Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company paper label.
(Excellent condition; height: 2.25”, diameter: 1.75”)
$1,225.00
1310-29 [1208]
Engraved Rummer, Man of War, American Flag
Unknown Maker, 19th Century
Colorless blown lead glass…engraved incurved cylindrical bowl on knop stem
continuing to stepped-disk foot with pontil. (Height: 6.75")
$465.00
110-960
Antique Overlay Glass, Vase, Purple Cut to Clear
Eastern United States, Mid-19th Century
Ruffled flared rim continuing to a paneled neck, spreading circular scalloped base.
Polished pontil. (Fine condition; height: 8.25")
$285.00
784-31
Tiffany Studios Favrile Ruffled Salt
Signed on underside "L.C.T.”
This Tiffany Studios ruffled salt features gold iridescence with gold and pink highlights
on the interior; blue on exterior with green flashes at the rim. Signed on underside "L.C.T.”
(Excellent condition; height: 1”, diameter: 2.5”.)
$340.00
1310-32 [1221.G]
Tiffany Studios Favrile Ruffled Salt
Signed on underside "L.C.T.”
This Tiffany Studios ruffled salt displays gold iridescence with pink highlights on the
interior; blue on exterior with blue flashes at the rim. Signed on underside "L.C.T.”
(Excellent condition; height: 1”, diameter: 2.5”.)
$340.00
1310-33 [1223.G]
Antique Glass Celery Vase, Wafer Construction, Copper Wheel Engraved
Probably Massachusetts, circa 1860
The engraved bowl featuring scalloped edge, band of grapes, leaves and tendrils joined to the hollow cut
stem with glass wafers. (One vase about mint, the other with scattered fleabites to rim, one scallop
ground…they display well. Height: 9")
$275.00
659-199
Snuff Bottle, Blown, Rectangular, Wide Mouth Utility with Concave Corners
English or Possibly Connecticut, circa 1820-1840, Amber Toned Olive Green
Tooled flared mouth; lip is flattened and pulled outwards, not much of a neck to speak of. Nice shoulders, flattened panels, concave corners. (Very good condition. Height: 7")
$1,265.00
1260-6
Storage Bottle, Cylindrical, Mold Blown, Olive Amber New England, Second Half 19th Century
Squat Demijohn, Light Green Amber, Large English Type Basal, Pontil Scar, Nice Color
Applied tapered collar mouth
(Height: 13.5"; diameter: 6.25")
$235.00
784-23
Antique Pitcher, Pillar Molded, Colorless Lead Glass, Large Pear Shape Body
United States (Pittsburgh) or Possibly England, Circa 1840s
American collectors have categorically assigned these glorious pieces to Pittsburgh; however, the technique was practiced in other glassmaking centers. Featuring twelve pronounced spiraled ribs (pillar molding) extending from the bottom to the rim; widely flared rim pulled out to form broad spout; applied strap handle, crimped and folded at the terminal. Projecting circular foot/base with polished pontil. Fine condition.
$635.00
784-19
Cylinder Decanter, Mold Blown and Prismatic Cut,
Polished Pontil, Colorless Glass
Likely England or Ireland, Circa 1810-1820
The mushroom stopper appears to be original; there are a couple chips to stopper.
Height: 10.5".
$425.00
1322-8
Blown & Cut Colorless Glass Fluid Lamp, Oversized, Lavender Tint
Unknown Maker, 19th Century
Prolonged exposure to sun causes color change.
Height: 12.5".
$575.00
1322-4
Blown Colorless Glass Punch Cup or
Mug with Handles, Matched Pair
Nineteenth Century
Polished rims, pontil scars,
applied handled with curled terminus
(H: 2.75"; diameter: 2.25")
$265
1187-18
Free Blown White Marbrie Loop Decorated Decanter with Stopper
United States, Probably Pittsburgh, Circa 1850
(Excellent condition; H: 10”, H with stopper: 12”)
$750
784-14
Flask; Bulltown Glassworks, Pictorial, GXIII-39, Sheaf of Wheat and Star, Pint
Bulltown, New Jersey, Circa 1845 to 1860
LITERATURE: American Bottles and Flasks and Their Ancestry by Helen McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978.
$575
784-15
End of Day Glass Turtle Whimsy
Probably Stoddard, NH
1840 – 1870
Amber turtle made from excess glass remaining in glassblowers’ pots. Color indicates possible origin. Poor turtle is missing its tail from past injury. Would make a friendly paperweight or collector piece. (Length: 6"; width: 3.5"; height: 2.5")
$275
1187-14
Candlestick, Sandwich Glass
Blue and clambroth molded stick with hexagon base.
Overall very good condition with a few minor dings, nothing major.
Dimensions: 11" H.
$1,345
875-10
Blown Glass Witch Ball, Sapphire Blue, Six Inch
Circa 1840 to 1860
American
$495
784-3
Cake Stand, Antique Salver, Mold Blown, Colorless Flint Glass, Domed Base
American, Circa 1850ish
(H: 8.25"; diameter: 11.75")
$195
492-121
Glass, Decanters, Cut Glass, 19th Century
Sold separately
Decanter, Cut Glass with Cut Stopper, Beautifully Cut, Great Stopper
Circa 1835
Not the original stopper, some small chips and cloudiness in base
$295
784-5
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Decanter, Sandwich, Matching Stopper, Guilloche, Plume, and Ribbing Pattern
Blown Molded, Clear Glass, Circa 1825 to 1835 - SOLD
Barlow and Kaiser-1338 (McKearin GV-14), no chips or cracks, some light cloudiness
784-6
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Glass, Cake Stands, Salvers, Mold Blown
Sold separately
Cake Stand, Salver, Mold Blown Clear Flint Glass, Dome Base
Three Part Ringed Stem
Wheeling, West Virginia
Circa 1850
(H: 8.25"; diameter: 13")
$295
818-22
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Small Cake Stand, Salver, Mold Blown, Mold Blown Clear Flint Glass, Dome Base
Three Part Ringed Stem
Wheeling, West Virginia
Circa 1850
(H: 7"; diameter: 9.5")
SOLD
818-24
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Large Cake Stand, Salver, Mold Blown Clear Flint Glass, Dome Base
Three Part Ringed Stem
Wheeling, West Virginia
Circa 1850 - SOLD
(H: 8.25"; diameter: 13")
818-23
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Glass, Candlesticks, Lamps, Plates
Sold separately
Background, left to right:
Dish, Lacy Sandwich Dish, Beehive and Thistle
Circa 1835 to 1855
Dimensions: 9.25 by 9.25".
$125
875-8
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Candelabra, Amethyst Shades
Brass
Dimensions: 19" H, 18.5" W, 5.5" D.
$650
875-1
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Staffordshire, Plate, Boston State House Transfer
Dimensions: 7.5" diameter.
$125
875-2
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Foreground, left to right:
Bowl, Art Glass Bowl, Peacock Blue, Blown - SOLD
Dimensions: 3.75" H.
$55
875-9
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Pomade Jar, Bear Form, Black Amethyst
Possibly Boston and Sandwich
Circa 1850 to 1887 - SOLD
Fine condition. 3.75" H.
875-6
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Candy Dish, Bull's Eye and Diamond Point
New England Glass Company
Dimensions: 9" H.
$235
875-7
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Top Hat, Blown Mold Glass
Dimensions: 2.5" H.
SOLD
875-4
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Lamp, Fluid Lamp, Sandwich Glass
Circa 1860
Dimensions: 5.75" H.
875-3 - SOLD
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Candlesticks, Pair, Canary Glass - SOLD
Dimensions: 7" H.
875-5
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