Author Topic: Victorian Vaseline 'finds' from Cambridge (Read 2216 times)

Leni · « **on:** September 25, 2006, 07:59:58 AM »

Here's my 'show-and-tell' from the Cambridge Glass Fair : a couple more Victorian vaseline mini vases. Not quite 'Audrey', but the style I like.

This is one which Dave (Mr Vaseline Glass) shows one on the front of his book, and has confirmed as Stourbridge : http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10048/normal_Stourbridge_leaf_footed_uranium_flower.jpg
It's almost the pair of one I bought a couple of years ago. The rim is slightly different, as are the overall proportions, but they are clearly 'sisters'. For comparison, here's the first one : http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10048/normal_Flower%20pot%20with%203%20feet%202.jpg

The other one is a tall, skinny 'Audrey' : http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10048/normal_Slim_Audrey.jpg
She has some strange rigaree trailing leading down to three of the six 'root' feet. At first I thought a couple of the feet had been chipped and smoothed off at some time, but on closer examination it appears they were actually made that way. They are slightly odd and a little asymetric, but not obtrusively so. This one has a 'look' of a Stourbridge piece, but I'm not sure. I like her anyway, because of the slight eccentricity, which quite suits me :wink: :lol:

A good day's 'shopping' I thought!

chuggy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2006, 08:07:15 AM »

Looks like a fruitful day Leni, particularly like the first one you picture, I do think these are very under rated at present by many people. Only sorry I missed it but didn't arrive back from holiday until last night, nust check schedule more carefully for next year.
Paul

Max · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2006, 09:59:07 AM »

I'm beginning to really like the creamy style of this glass, but I don't think I'll ever get to grips with the ruffles and fluting! :lol:

(you never know though...)

Leni · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2006, 10:08:02 AM »

Quote from: "Max"

I'm beginning to really like the creamy style of this glass, but I don't think I'll ever get to grips with the ruffles and fluting! :lol:

(you never know though...)

Nah, you're not a 'frilly' girl, Max :wink: I know your taste is 'modern & elegant'

I like the ruffles, 'cos I'm more 'arsenic & old lace' :lol:

I love the subtle green-to-cream colour of this sort of vaseline, rather than the bright yellowy-green stuff, and I love to see the opalescence when the sunlight hits it!

josordoni · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2006, 10:16:47 AM »

Oh Leni, you wait until I find the box with the thorn vases....it's under here somewhere (mutter mutter mutter....)

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Max · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2006, 10:23:11 AM »

Quote from: "Leni"

I love the subtle green-to-cream colour of this sort of vaseline, rather than the bright yellowy-green stuff, and I love to see the opalescence when the sunlight hits it!

You'll hardly be able to believe it, but I was salivating over a piece of Burtles & Tate yesterday...that was cream to yellow....mmmm! It had real depth somehow.

heartofglass · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2006, 12:07:15 PM »

Beautiful finds, Leni.

You're a woman of great taste.
Frills ROCK!