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Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: atruheart on April 30, 2006, 06:10:55 AM
First I have ever held in my hands and it's a pretty!  :D

Atruheart
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Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: chopin-liszt on April 30, 2006, 08:52:53 AM
:shock::shock::shock:

That is truly scary!
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: glasswizard on April 30, 2006, 09:43:54 AM
What a reaction! To fill you all in at what you are seeing, This is called the flying nude in some circles. In the Cambridge catalogs it is described as a 10 inch fruit or flower center. The color of the glass is known as Crown Tuscan and the decoration is Carlton. It is one of the most sought after pieces by Crown Tuscan collectors and needless to say is very expensive. Not to everyone's taste I am sure, but then what piece of glass is? Terry
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: AlmasAttic on April 30, 2006, 12:48:22 PM
wow atruheart! That is a VERY special piece! and the condition of the decoration still looks to be excellent.

Congrats  :P
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: chuggy on April 30, 2006, 08:28:53 PM
PLEASE don't anyone take offence, but on a purely personal level I think it's ghastly and can only give thanks that they are rare and I may go through life without seeing another.
I would say that my own tastes, however, are highly questionable at times and as with all things there is definitely not one size fits all where glass is concerned.
Paul
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: atruheart on May 01, 2006, 03:39:43 AM
I am in the SF Bay area in California :-)  My real name is Theresa.
I buy and sell with the name Hartmans2 on E and usually hang out on the PGP board there. I found this site purely by accident and started reading and reading. Lots of folks here with loads of knowledge and I love to learn anything I can concerning glass and collectables. Pleased to me you all!

Paul I didn't feel like you at all when I saw this piece  :shock: It is actually wonderful in person. I do not collect this type of glass myself my personal taste runs more into the modern art glass area of collecting.
But in doing much research as a collector and a seller on E I knew this was a special and sought after piece of 30's Cambridge. I don't limit myself to my own taste:-) Thanks goodness.

What I really think is funny is the very first reaction to my post....lol Are there any Cambridge collectors here in this forum?

Theresa
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: chopin-liszt on May 01, 2006, 07:55:07 AM
:D :lol: :D

Hello Theresa! I'm glad you were not offended by my comment - at least my reaction was profound and deep! 8)  
It may not have been positive, but it is surely a reflection of it's quality that it does provoke a strong emotion. :P

(I'm known for not "doing" pink, pastel, opaque. flowery or ormolu) :twisted:
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: Della on May 01, 2006, 08:04:58 AM
Hi Theresa and welcome to the board.

Quote from: "Theresa"
I am in the SF Bay area in California

My favourite city, San Francisco :lol: . I used to live in the valley, near Sacramento. Who needs 6 flags; drive round SF all day, better than any roller coaster! (I'm not American though....English)

Sorry, I am not a Cambridge collector either.
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: Max on May 01, 2006, 08:26:49 AM
Theresa, I think it's fab.  :shock:  :D   It's just so over the top, that somehow that point becomes a draw of it's own....it's very 'over the toppishness' makes it desirable somehow...well, to me anyway.  :wink:

The obvious thing to ask is; how was it made?  I assume the nude was applied afterwards?  It's a really fun piece.  :D  :D
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: chuggy on May 01, 2006, 09:26:45 AM
Hi Theresa and let me add a belated welcome to the board. My earlier comment was purely a personal reaction as I have never bought a piece for any reason other that personal taste and intrinsic value has always been secondary, though at times a nice plus. I know that over the years I have been guilty of buying some items which others, my wife in particular, have cringed at when they've seen them, but hey thats what makes the world go round.
Collectors over this side of the pond are limited for any type of American glass other than carnival, and I have a small collection of early Higgins which I have to import when I add new pieces as there is just nothing available over here.
Horses for courses
Paul
Title: For Cambridge lovers thought I would share
Post by: atruheart on May 01, 2006, 10:58:15 AM
Thanks all for the warm welcome! I can not now while responding see the names of you all to respond...but want to say I am a collector of Higgins also!! And I also collect Danish and Swedish modern pieces.

This piece I showed you here although bizarre has a great story behind it. Oh yes forgot the base is hand applied and I believe the lady and the bowl are molded?? not quite sure but the story goes like this:

After a circus came to town the designers at Cambridge came up with this line of new glass. Too risque for some in that time (the 30's) so rarely were they displayed in the open when company was over..Anyways that is how it was named ect...I assume from the trapeze artists.

I am amazed at this piece...The other thing it has going for it  is the painted design which is a very popular one here Called Charelton Rose. So not only is there the Cambridge collector's interest but those who follow the Chareleton decorating line. Just an FYI I listed this piece on E and only did so yesterday. My reserve of has already been met and there is over 8 days left in the auction.
So that said...."beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and it holds true! These flying lady or the real name #40 Shell Bowl is a highly sought after piece of a Cambridge Glass art history and the story behind it's creation. The VERY VERY rare BLUE colored glass in this form is HIGHLY desireable and can go for thousands of dollars.

Anyways want to thank you all again for the Warm Welcome... :D I have been looking thru your threads here and see some American Glass! I'm getting to my books tomorrow to see if I can help some.

Theresa