Chance Pressed Glass Patterns

[Max]

Anne...I just looked up completed listings on Ebay.  Are you sure it wasn't a Lancer pattern that went for £21?  I've got one sitting on my desk here still replete with it's 50p charity shop sticker!   :shock:

Did a Spiderweb go for the same price recently?

Is it worth buying Waverley big bowls?  I've already got two  :shock: and just passed up another one for £1 this morning...  :?

PS:  Who is 'Coffee-a-go-go' then?  :?:

[David E]

I think I was getting my Lancers muddled with my Spiderwebs! :oops:

Personally I find the clear glass Waverley bowls intriguing. High quality pressed glass and an excellent optical pattern. Is this other one (for £1) clear or coloured, Max?

[Max]

It's clear David and it's a big one.  Not sure they did other sizes, I've only seen the large size.

I'm happy to buy it and send it up to you, if you like.  It's a very attractive design actually, and looks really contemporary in the right setting, as you know.  

[Anne E.B.]

Anne...I just looked up completed listings on Ebay.  Are you sure it wasn't a Lancer pattern that went for £21?  I've got one sitting on my desk here still replete with it's 50p charity shop sticker!   :shock:

You are absolutely right Max , it was Lancer not Spiderweb :oops: .  My head's aswim (? - have I just made that word up?) with Chance glass :roll:   It had 'Chance' impressed on the base.  I haven't come across one of these yet.  

I personally think some of the Spiderweb bowls look very contemporary and are very under-rated.
IMHO they don't look out of place with Scandinavian glass

[David E]

That same dish of Sarah's is actually featured on my web site!

[Anne]

It's clear David and it's a big one.  Not sure they did other sizes, I've only seen the large size.

They do Max, I saw two small ones (about 3 or 4 inches across) in Lancaster before we started on the Chance malarkey!

[Anne E.B.]

This mornings buys:

1.  Large Waverley bowl with original metal handle (removable).  "Chance" impressed on inside base.  Measurements:  10.5" (26.5cm) diam.  x 3" (7.5cm) high.  Frosted exterior with a smooth polished interior.  Has a curious green tinge which can just be seen on picture - more noticeable at fluted edge.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/misc106.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/misc108.jpg

2.  Green 4" handkerchief bowl - perfect condition - some reflections on pic.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/misc101.jpg

[David E]

Hi Anne,

Very nice bowl with a shaped rim that's described rather aptly as 'Ballerina'. I've also seen (got?) that style of clip-on handle but on a non-Chance item. The greenish tinge is probably due to a certain amount of iron in the glass mix, but no doubt one of the technologists will correct me. However, it is something I've noticed before – if you see the photo of the large Spiderweb bowl on my site, you'll spot it there as well.

This style of Handkerchief vases is quite common, but there are four different colours, four different textures and four different styles in Aqualux: a total of 64 possibilities! Mind you, the 5" height one is quite scarce and was only available in a very few combinations; at present I have only logged one in the cross-reference chart.

[David E]

Following are some photos from Anne of a small pink Nut Bowl that might be the Gossamer pattern.

:shock:  click to zoom :shock:


And another showing...
TOP VIEW

Gossamer is described as "a design of fine tracery" and "originally clear glass, then in pastel shades of cream, pink & green" so this all seems relevant.

EDIT: NOT Gossamer... :(

[Max]

Oooh nice one Anne!  It does seem to fit the description.  Well done young lady!    

[David E]

Unfortunately, this bowl is not the Gossamer pattern :(

The latest information I have (just this afternoon) is a fine diagonal pattern, with a tiny bobble where each line intersects. Apparently it is unlike previous Chance patterns like Brittania and is much more delicate.

Does this rings any bells with anyone? :?

[Anne]

Unfortunately, this bowl is not the Gossamer pattern :(

The latest information I have (just this afternoon) is a fine diagonal pattern, with a tiny bobble where each line intersects. Apparently it is unlike previous Chance patterns like Brittania and is much more delicate.

Does this rings any bells with anyone? :?

Ooooohhh interesting that David, I was hoping that mine was the missing one, but never mind. It's still a nice bowl and I'd still like to know who did make it.

Meanwhile, to answer your other question, no it doesn't ring any bells at all... but at least we have a description that should help us track one down!

[David E]

Meanwhile, to answer your other question, no it doesn't ring any bells at all...

Yes, a little disappointing Anne, but I'm sure I've come across this pattern before — I just can't think where! :x

[Anne E.B.]

David, from your description, I believe this is Gossamer...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/a114.jpg

The lines are actually raised as are the 'dots' where the lines intersect.   This bowl is 2½" high x 6" diam. and has 'Chance' in raised lettering on the inside.  Looks to be part of a fruit bowl set.  If you want a close-up of the outside patt. I'll do one.

[David E]

David, from your description, I believe this is Gossamer...

Hurrah! Thanks Anne  

Yes, this looks just like I imagined and the embossed 'Chance' logo really clinches it!

Thanks, a close-up photo would be good: if it's side-on like those on the site, this would fit in with the other examples.