Glassware – Auction Finds

They’ve got more pens today, the woman said to no one in particular, but I suppose she was directing her comments to me since I was standing closest to the items she was eyeing. We were under a…

September 8, 2010

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A tug-of-war over Murano art glass

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I’d never seen this regular auction-goer so miffed. I even heard him use a few derogatory words to describe the bidder who was re-lent-less-ly knocking out his business partner for Murano art glass. These two business…

May 28, 2010

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Signs of life inside a yellow pitcher

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I think a soul has been deposited inside the yellow pitcher I left on my piano when I returned after an auction recently. Why else would it make me feel so good when I pass by it…

December 22, 2009

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Silver overlay glassware for Christmas

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I don’t recall when I bought my first silver-overlay glass serving dish at auction. Most likely, it was among a lot of glassware containing a piece I really wanted. But after I got it home…

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