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Offline gpence

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Novice needs help
« on: October 30, 2009, 07:52:20 PM »
Sorry to be so pathetically uninformed about glassware, but I don't even know the terms well enough to know what to search for!

My paternal grandmother had a set of glasses which were for everyday use. They were fairly thick (sturdy) clear glass goblets with white opaque hobnails patterns on the side. I thought (at one time) that it was some sort of milk glass pattern, but after looking at the Glass Encyclopedia and on Google, I don't think so. I should note that I don't believe this was blown glass. If my memory is correct, there were seams in the glass. I'm sorry, but I don't have much else to offer... just wanting to know what it was and if it is still available.

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gpence

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Offline taylog1

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Re: Novice needs help
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2009, 08:34:18 PM »
do you mean a style like this ?

Gareth

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/prairieland/item/5344

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Offline gpence

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Re: Novice needs help
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2009, 08:42:55 PM »
do you mean a style like this ?

Gareth

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/prairieland/item/5344


Very similar, Gareth, but the white (opaque) portion did not go to the rim. The glass looked almost as if it were all clear (transparent) glass with white hobnails stuck on the outside... in fact, if I only looked at the lower half of the pitcher (in the link), I would have said yes.  Does that help?

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Re: Novice needs help
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2009, 09:04:46 PM »
you could have a trawl through this site and see if it rings any bells

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/fenhob.htm

or searching google for HOBNAIL FRENCH OPALESCENT

this isn't my area really, I was just trying to help with your description for those better equipped than I to run with 

Good luck

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