Category Archives: Treasures I’ve Owned

Some treasures I’ve owned, part VII, Daum Nancy glass

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Philip Chasen

Lots of interesting things have been happening in the antiques world recently. Since I have a bit more time to write about them during the spring and summer, I will be posting new blog entries twice a week, instead of … Continue reading →

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Some treasures I’ve owned, part VI, art glass shades

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Philip Chasen

This is installment VI of my “Some treasures I’ve owned” series. The topic was suggested to me by several collectors, but first by Matt Long. I have a long history dealing in art glass shades, which includes one interesting story. … Continue reading →

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Some treasures I’ve owned, part V, Gallé blownout vases

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Philip Chasen

Emile Gallé died in 1904, but the company he founded continued in business until the Great Depression. Production stopped during WWI, but then continued after the war. It was during that time that blownout vases were created. Sometimes they are … Continue reading →

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Some treasures I’ve owned, part IV, Tiffany Studios desk items

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Philip Chasen

Tiffany Studios desk sets have become quite popular in the last few years. I think publication of the Kemeny book on Tiffany desk sets galvanized public interest. Since the publication of the book, prices have gone up 10-fold on many … Continue reading →

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Some treasures I’ve owned, part III, Martin Brothers Stoneware

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Philip Chasen

If you’re not familiar with the Martin Brothers of London & Southall, you should be. They produced the zaniest, most whimsical stoneware that one could imagine. What’s amazing is that they did it over 100 years ago. Many Martin Brothers … Continue reading →

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Some treasures I’ve owned, part II, Tiffany Studios Favrile glass

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Philip Chasen

Periodically I’ll write about treasures that I’ve owned and sold in my long antiques career. Today I’ve chosen a couple of wonderful Tiffany Studios Favrile vases. Tiffany produced very few cameo vases, probably because of the difficulty in producing them … Continue reading →

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Some treasures I’ve owned, part I, French Cameo Glass

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Philip Chasen

I received two similar requests. Matt Long wrote. “Just a thought, what about writing about some of the most amazing pieces you have seen or dealt with over the years on your blog? The pieces that pop into your head. … Continue reading →

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