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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 aVERY SCARCEAntiqueWestmoreland Collar Based Ruffled Bowlmade in the early 1900\'s.The base glass color is high sought after and seldom ever sold BLUE OPALESCENT!I stress again...this piece has NO makers mark!If you know this glass...you can clearly see in the photographs that this piece has exceptional iridescent qualities for this pattern.This is a lovely, gorgeous example of this veryelegant pattern and shape.Opportunities to own them, in this base glass color, certainly do not come along every day for sure and rarely do they ever show up with iridescent qualities this outstanding.Across the entire display surface, starting with the center blossom...the iridescence is exquisite. The center bloom is covered in gorgeous BLUE iridescence. Pastel Rainbow Multi-Color throughout the center and pattern details with a velvet like sheen that is so attractive in natural light.Additionally the opalescence is super strong...extending solidly well down into the bowl nearly to the collar base itself...PHOTO 2 and the other photographs from the backside show it clearly. Excellentshelf presence in terms of its sheer rarity and pure iridescent and opalescent beauty!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 everybody else does NOT haveand have been looking for a Top Notchexample, Farabove average,in awesomecondition...here is an exceptionally gorgeous, elegantexample...look itover and give itserious consideration.There are NO makers marking whatsoever. It is antique Westmorelandat itsfinest.Every bit as beautifulas 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 pieceis8 5/8inches wide at the widest point.2 1/4 inches tall at the tallest point.
BASE GLASS COLOR:
BLUE OPALESCENT
ITEM CONDITION:
There are NOCHIPS, CRACKS or REPAIRSon thisVery Scarce, Absolutely GorgeousAntiqueWestmorelandRuffled Bowl.An Exquisiteexampleof this fine antique glass!
THE BASE:The mold seams on the base are 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 thisoutstandingpiece.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 gorgeous across the surface...truly exceptional...lots of fabulous Blues and Pinks...superb visual appeal in every regard! Great shelf presencejust in terms of its sheerrarityand fabulous iridescent and opalescent features.
THE EXTERIOR:I can\'t make out any wear on the exterior of this beauty.You can clearly see how strong and solid the opalescence is...extending well down into the bowl...just shy of the collar base!A great, great look!
THE EDGE:The Edge Treatment on the piece isvery well done.Therufflesare evenlyformed around the bowl.The teeth around the outside edge have all been accounted for. You can clearly see in the close up photographs that thiselegant piecehasbeenvery well caredduring the last100 years...kept as a show case for absolute certain piece in my opinion. A VeryElusive,ExtremelyAttractivepiece of antique Westmorelandand a superbexampleof thiscentury old glass.
That is all I can find on thisVery Scace,Absolutely BeautifulAntique WestmorelandRuffled Bowl.An excellentexampleof thiselegantfloral pattern,shapeandvery difficult to obtain base glass color.If youhave been hunting forone of these beauties,an PREMIUMspecimen with exceptional iridescent and opalescent splendor,in fabulouscondition...this one is a TOP SHELFexample with deluxe visual qualities.Lots of gorgeous eye appeal with its pleasing colors andvelvet like sheen...an elegant, exceptionally attractive presentation. They certainlydo not come along for sale often, especiallyones that look like this one!Superbshelf presence...ahigh qualityinvestmentpiece withsuperbdollar value.It is every bit asexquisiteas 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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