Author Topic: Can you identify this glass piece? (Read 1069 times)

aloe · « **on:** January 03, 2006, 11:31:48 PM »

We are currently renovating our mid-1700's home and found this item in a wall.
It's about 5" in length. Can you tell me what it is? Thanks.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b60/aloe100/sideview.jpg)

AlmasAttic · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2006, 12:32:27 AM »

Hi

it appears to be a ladle for a mayonnaise set or whipped cream set. I have some of these as parts of American Elegant Depression Glass sets, and they are also documented in my books as such.
I cant say for sure that yours is one of these, but it looks very similar to mine

here is an example of one of my sets
(http://www.josephmarc.com/files/36610_1.jpg)

aloe · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2006, 02:16:45 AM »

Cheri, Thank you for your response. I think that's exactly what it is.

Thanks again.

Max · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2006, 10:43:10 AM »

How bizarre is that? Being found in a wall??!! :shock:

AlmasAttic · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2006, 01:17:14 PM »

yes....it sure is weird that it would be in a wall.....and it looks totally undamaged too!

BTW aloe, these ladles sell well on their own as many collectors are looking for them to complete the sets.

aloe · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2006, 01:52:13 PM »

It is strange that it was found in a wall. We're lucky one of the guys spotted it in a pile of plaster he had just pulled down.

I can't imagine how it got there or why someone would put it there. But thanks again for the info. I'm glad to know it's worth a little something, but we'll probably hang on to it for a while as a keepsake from the project.

Tigerchips · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2006, 07:11:31 PM »

Many a great thing can be found in walls. I've seen tankards, Delft, and of course, the odd Bomb. :shock:

I found a toothbrush once. :?