Category Archives: Treasures I’ve Owned
Some treasures I’ve owned, part VI, art glass shades
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
Some treasures I’ve owned, part V, Gallé blownout vases
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
Some treasures I’ve owned, part IV, Tiffany Studios desk items
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
Some treasures I’ve owned, part III, Martin Brothers Stoneware
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
Some treasures I’ve owned, part II, Tiffany Studios Favrile glass
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
Some treasures I’ve owned, part I, French Cameo Glass
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