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THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY AND WELCOME TO MY sale! I ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK THE REPEAT BUYERS. I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS, LOYALTY AND COMMUNICATION OVER THE YEARS!IT IS MY HOPE THAT YOU ALWAYS ENJOY THE ON-LINE sale EXPERIENCE AND CONTINUE TO COME BACK OFTEN. MY sales ARE ALWAYS sales, HAVE BEEN FOR YEARS, THE WAY sales SHOULD BE. NO BUYERS PREMIUM EITHER! SOPLEASE ENJOY AND HAVEFUN WITH THEM!
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This is aSCARCEAntiqueFostoria BROCADED PALMS2 Handled Bon Bonfrom the early1900\'s.The base glass color is seldom seen or sold ICE GREEN.I stress...there isno markings on thispiece.It is no reproduction.You can clearly see in the photographsthe piece is quite elegant and visually stunning.A tremendousexample of this veryelegant, tropical pattern andvisually appealing shape.Opportunities to own them, in this shape and base glass color, certainly do not come along every day for sure.The iridescence on this piece is quite bright and extremelybeautiful...not just the interior, but the exterior is just as gorgeous...it is absolutely loaded with PremiumRainbow Multi-Color throughout...lots of EYE CANDY on this one!It hasgreat shimmering qualities when natural light strikes the display surface.Excellentshelf presence in terms of its sheer scarcityand pure visual excellence.Please see thephotographs and enjoy...I have showed as many angles and iridescent features as I can cram into 12 photographs.Dark areas in the photographs are shadows only.If you enjoy owning those pieces that few others haveand have been looking for a remarkable,ultra colorfulexample in ICE GREEN, in superbcondition...here is an exceptionally bright, gorgeousexample...look itover and give itserious consideration.This piece IS not marked. It is antique Fostoriaat itsVERY finest.Every bit as visually stunningas the photos show and then some.My photos are taken outside in natural indirect sunlight. Inever use a flash or props. I never enhance photos, never have, never will. I aim to show you the best iridescent color the piece offers. If the piece looks awesome in the photos...that is because...it is! What you see is what you will get!
ITEM MEASUREMENTS:
The pieceis7 inches long. 5 inches wide.2 1/2 inches tall at the tallest point.
BASE GLASS COLOR:
ICE GREEN
ITEM CONDITION:
There are NOCHIPS, CRACKS or REPAIRSon thisQuite Scarce, Visually StrikingAntiqueFostoria2 Handled Bon Bon.AFantasticexampleof this fine antique glass!
THE BASE:The mold seamsare nice and smooth.I can make outjust very slightshelf wearon the bottom of the base which is very common for thisantique glass...certainly nothing uncommon on thisbeautifulpiece.The piece sits flat andlevel on a flat surface.
THE INTERIOR:The interior surface isclean and as the close up photographs show...it is inawesomecondition...I can\'t make out any wear at all which is exceptional for the shape and pattern and indeed this antique glass in general.The iridescence is visually striking throughout...LOADS of awesome EYE CANDY on every square inch! An awesome representation of the Tropics, so elegant and beautiful and the vibrant iridescent splendor works so well with the regal patternmaking the piece easy to display and ultimately attractive from any angle when light strikes any surface. A TOP SHELF presentation!
THE EXTERIOR:I can\'t make out any wear on the exterior of this beauty.You can clearly see theiridescent splendor is just as magnificent on the backside as it is on the front.The pieceshimmers with absolute zest when natural light strikes the display surface at any angle.PhenomenalRainbow Multi-Colorgiving the piecemagnumshelf presence in every regard.
THE EDGE:The Edge Treatment on the piece isvery well done.Thepieces sits level on the base...it is well formed and shows excellent balance.You can clearly see in the close up photographs that thisGorgeous Specimenhasbeenwell caredduring the last100 years...kept as a show case piece in my opinion. AnElusive,Elegant and Ultra Colorfulpiece of antique Fostoriaand a superbexampleof thisfineold glass.
That is all I can find on thisQuite Scarce, Extremely Elegant and Absolutely GorgeousAntique Fostoria 2 Handled Bon Bon.An exceptionalexampleof thiselegant, highly prizedfloral pattern,seldom sold shapeandglass color.If youhave been hunting forone of these beauties,an dandyspecimen with vibrant, shimmeringiridescent splendor,in fabulouscondition...this one is anawesome example.Lots of Premiumeye appeal with its ultra pleasing pattern and deluxe, colorful details...an elegant,exquisite presentation. They certainlydo not come along for sale often, especiallyones that look this spectacular.Superbshelf presence...ahigh qualityinvestmentpiece withgreatdollar value.It is every bit asgorgeousas it looks!
I have been selling antiques on a long time. You may note that mysale format is very plain...I fully intendit to be that way, no glitz and glamour. I am an antique enthusiast and collector of old glass and pottery...I find it completelyfascinating. I am a HUGE advocate of antique Carnival Glass...in my opinion...there is nothing else like it in the world of antiques...not even close. I\'m selling fine antiques...not me. The historical pieces I sell are part of our history, as a country, and made right here in the good ole\' USA unless I state otherwise. They represent a time when America made things, great things...before it was popular to sell this country out! Imagine...made in the USA...what a concept! They areawesome all by themselves...no glitz and glamour isneeded to promote them...the photographs say it all! Please enjoy the many photos and detailed descriptions...in my opinion...nothing else needs to be done or said. You will find my descriptions much more detailed than you will get at any public sale...guaranteed! I do my best to point out damage or wear issues with the pieces I offer.I\'m not perfect...but I am honest. True antique glass always has some manufacturing marks. It was made a century ago and mass produced...cheaply...well before quality was an idea. Well before Cell Phones, Computers or any technology at all. It is hard for people to comprehend that today, but it is fact. People still went to the corner drug store to use the phone! Imagine! The working conditions were unbearable by today\'s standards, yet the hard working American\'s of this era produced some of the most amazing items ever made. Manufacturing marks within the glass are part of the charm of this period in time. If there is a manufacturing mark that is out of the ordinary...such as excessive, contained,bubbles throughoutthe glass or a manufacturing heat check...I will mention it. Normal manufacturing marks such as straw marks, stretch marks, enclosed bubbles, light tool marks, though, will not be mentioned and should certainly be anticipated. Look over the many photos provided. Please educate yourself about the items you are buying and ask questions while the sale is in progress. If typical manufacturing marks bother you...please ask questions up front! I will readily answer questions as diligently as I can.
EDUCATION:
It is always a great idea to educate yourself about the antiques you are interested in purchasing before you buy from me or anyone else. It will further your appreciation and hone your interest. For Carnival Glass....I highly recommend David Doty\'s Carnival Glass Website. I also find his Field Guides extremely helpful if you can find them, there are several. They are the best guide to learning patterns, especially the 2000 updated version. Even used...they are well worth the money. I also recommend Edwards and Carwile\'s Carnival Glass Encyclopedia...there are several editions published. They cover the widest array of patterns of any guide I have seen and the text is excellent. The Mordini sale Price guide is also extremely useful. There are other very worthy materials out there that will help you learn and grow, as well as numerous clubs and organizations.
SHIPPING:
I ship USPS Priority exclusively and I usually ship only on Saturdays and Mondays. I use premium ONE INCH bubble wrap (not the cheap 1/4 inch) and foam peanuts to package the pieces exclusively. I take great pride in packaging these wonderful pieces of history VERY well...like they deserve to be packaged and I like them packaged for me. I do apply a small handling fee to the Shipping Cost. I greatly apologize, but Shipping supplies are NOT cheap. Running sales doesn\'t mean I make money. I never know how an item will sell. I can\'t afford to take losses on items (which happens) AND pay for Shipping Materials. In order to maintain the sale format that many of you have told me repeatedly that you greatly appreciate...I must make sure Shipping Supplies are covered. SHIPPING INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THIS FEEin the unlikely event it is damaged in transit. My goal, however, is to NEVER have a damaged piece of glass...EVER! My response comments prove my diligence in that regard.
SHIPPING DISCOUNTS:
YOU BET! I always combine shipping costs on multiple purchases whenever I feel I can do so safely with no possible harm to the pieces!!! I also discount shipping for repeat buyers whenever I can, significantly if possible, up to and including Free Shipping. Running sales do not always allow me to do that...sometimes I lose money and can\'t...but if I can...for repeat buyers I certainly will! I don\'t advertise it...I just do it when I send the invoice. It is my way of saying THANK YOU!
RETURNS:
All purchases are considered final. I run 7 to 10 day sales with plenty of photos, text and lots of time for questions if needed. I will accept returns if I have obviously misrepresented an item and I agree that I have. I will refund the original Purchase Price and the original Shipping Cost only.
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