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Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: chuggy on August 01, 2005, 05:35:08 PM
Have just bought my first couple of pieces of early Higgins glass and think it's great, but wondered if any one knows of any collections within the UK that might be available for a view to quench my thirst for more information. I've got both the books and on a bit of a mission at present so any UK based help appreciated.
Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne on August 02, 2005, 12:29:04 AM
Paul, I don't know of any UK based info and you've probably seen the Higgins glass on this page, but just in case you haven't, it may be of interest: http://www.jax-deco.com/higgins.html there's also a website about Higgins glass http://www.higginsglass.com/
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2005, 07:34:15 AM
Thanks Anne
Hadn't seen the first site so off on a spending spree later this week for a couple of bits from it. I love the 60's and 70's feel of so much of it.
Paul
Title: Higgins glass
Post by: lhazeldahl on August 03, 2005, 06:51:36 AM
Hello,
   Chuggy, I have been trying to get you some pictures of my Higgins, well here they are, at long last. As you will be able to tell, I have alot of learning to do yet, when it involves digital pictures.  You can see the pieces good, the pics are just waaaay too large, but I'm working on it.  :?

Anyhow, please know that I would be more than happy to help you out with your "spending spree"!!  My Higgins could be your Higgins.  If not, then enjoy  the eye candy,  and just consider me a sharing sort of person.  :D



This is the "clocks" ashtray, it is 10"x7", the smaller of the two made in this theme.
http://tinypic.com/9sxklx.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9sz282.jpg


This is a cigaret box, it measures 7 1/2"x4", I have not found this in any research I have done, so I have no clue as to the theme name. I Wish I knew, if you run across it, hollar back at me, ok?
http://tinypic.com/9u91dg.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9u97jo.jpg

Linda
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: glasswizard on August 03, 2005, 09:02:35 AM
Love the box. Sorry Chuggy you can't have my Higgins. Although I should post a pic of what has to be a really strange pc. Terry
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: lhazeldahl on August 03, 2005, 09:17:48 AM
Hello, Terry,
   I know that I, for one, would love to see your Higgins......and I agree, the cigaret box is a really attractive design.  I bought it at a yard sale for two dollars.    :shock:  :lol:

Linda
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: glasswizard on August 03, 2005, 09:36:06 AM
Ok Linda as promised here it is. The base is not signed but definately Higgins. The "Angel" is some kind of heavy metal while the candle part is brass. http://tinypic.com/9ull4m.jpg  Even the higgins collectors I know have a tendancy to sniff when they see this one. The rest of my Higgins is scattered throughout and I really should gather it together. Terry
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: lhazeldahl on August 03, 2005, 09:42:58 AM
Hello,
  Terry, very nice!!!  The color combo is awsome,  I've never seen those colors looking classy, like they do.  Thanks for sharing.

Linda
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: CathyG on August 03, 2005, 12:25:07 PM
Is higgins easy to find in the UK?

Terry...great candle holder! I don't think I ever seen that one before.

Linda...Love the cigarette box! It's my husbands favorite pattern. He would love that piece. We have a different pattern cigarette box, but it's one with the glass bottom.

Our collection of higgins with the exception of the St. Louis dish.

http://blenkocollectors.com/ohiovalleyglass/blenkocollhiggins.htm

CathyG
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 03, 2005, 04:42:05 PM
The cigarrette box is a WOW and the pattern is sunset, there is an identical pattern in the blue colourway called midnight, and I've a tray in that on it's way to me (please huury up Mr Postman).
See I've been reading my books which so far have cost almost as much as the bits I've bought.
Very hard to find in the UK, and would love to buy some more quality pieces like the box.

Cathy
I love the steamship piece, not seen anything like that in my very limited searches.

Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Max on August 03, 2005, 05:52:31 PM
What unusual pieces - I've really enjoyed seeing everyones Higgins glass.

I really REALLY like the General Electric clock on CathyG's site...I'd very much like one of those!  Are they terribly expensive?  And do they come up for sale very often??

xx
Title: higgons
Post by: chuggy on August 03, 2005, 06:43:54 PM
Heres my one piece that has arrived so far, a little ash tray in "Barbaric Jewels" pattern. Really nice as the jewels are all raised.

http://tinypic.com/9uxheo.jpg

Paul
Title: Re: higgons
Post by: Anne E.B. on August 03, 2005, 07:04:47 PM
Quote from: "chuggy"
Heres my one piece that has arrived so far, a little ash tray in "Barbaric Jewels" pattern. Really nice as the jewels are all raised.

http://tinypic.com/9uxheo.jpg

Paul


WOW!!!  What a funky piece of glass Paul!  And just love everyone else's Higgins pieces :mrgreen:

I'm intrigued as to how your ashtray is made Paul?   Are the gold patterns actually inside the glass or applied underneath? or screen printed???
Regards - Anne E.B. :lol:
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Max on August 03, 2005, 07:05:14 PM
That's lovely Paul.   :D    I'm determined to join the 'Higgins' club too.  :D
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 03, 2005, 07:47:58 PM
It's great stuff and I've got the bug a bit, made of fused glass so the gold is inside. Only wish I could find it in this country as waiting for pieces from across the pond to arrive makes me sooo impatient.
Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: CathyG on August 04, 2005, 12:53:21 AM
Max...the General electric clocks are scarce and very expensive. The last one I saw sell on ebay, went for 1,800.00. After I bought that clock I was lucky enough to also get the December 1954 issue of Better Homes and Garden with the ad for it. Keep looking, you never know what you can find! Higgins is a tough one because most pieces are signed except that clock, single rondelay's and ornaments, so you have a shot at finding one cheap! Just like blenko...depending on the pattern (or for blenko it would be the design) and year it was made will determine the value.


Paul...the steamship piece belongs to someone else. That's one of the things I love about higgins, something for everyone.

CathyG
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: glasswizard on August 04, 2005, 08:32:30 AM
Anne, I can tell you that the gold is applied last, how I am not sure, and then the pc is fired. So the gold sits on top. Terry
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 04, 2005, 12:09:27 PM
Thanks Terry
Just checked mine with an eye glass and you are right of course, spot the novice here.....it's ME!!!!
Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Max on August 04, 2005, 12:43:22 PM
Cathy said:
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Max...the General electric clocks are scarce and very expensive. The last one I saw sell on ebay, went for 1,800.00


OMG Cathy!  I won't be getting on of those then!  :(   You're right though, you never know what you're going to find online - and I might get lucky as it isn't signed.   Meanwhile, I'll keep dreaming!   :roll:
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne E.B. on August 05, 2005, 01:03:19 PM
Not sure how to add links, but check out eBay item 7341466410 in U.S.  This is one of five gorgeous Higgins' pieces for auction.  The seller adds some interesting information, having actually met/seen Higgins at work.
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anonymous on August 05, 2005, 05:29:22 PM
Anne

Simply highlight the information displayed in the Address bar at the top of the Ebay page then copy and paste it into here..... a bit like Tinypic if you've used that.... This is it

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7341466410


This Higgins topic is something of a revelation... something in the past I might have easily walked past ... but not now


Regards


Gareth

Morgan48
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: CathyG on August 05, 2005, 05:52:27 PM
That's a great piece of flip art. If anyone ever comes across a piece of higgins signed "Frances Higgins"...BUT IT!!! Those are by far the most valuable. I'm not lucky enough to own a piece, but I have seen them at a great modernism show here in the states. I really like those early pieces.

CathyG
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne E.B. on August 05, 2005, 07:16:42 PM
Quote from: "Anonymous"
Anne

Simply highlight the information displayed in the Address bar at the top of the Ebay page then copy and paste it into here..... a bit like Tinypic if you've used that....

Gareth

Morgan48


Thanks Gareth - you are a star 8)

I'm on a mission -  to get my first piece of Higgins glass, and I'll be happy with any piece Cathy :wink:
Anne E.B.
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: CathyG on August 07, 2005, 02:24:50 AM
Yes! Any piece is a great find, but be careful...once you get that first piece you will want MORE! LOL

CathyG
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Hotglass on August 07, 2005, 03:39:28 PM
I can't imagine much made it's way to Europe so you guys will have to fight eager dollars on Ebay.
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: glasswizard on August 07, 2005, 03:43:27 PM
I live three hours from where its made. I have a  few pieces and I know the reason I obtained them is because the person selling did not know what they had. I do see Higgins from time to time in the antique shops, but the prices are way out of my league. And I forsee the prices continuing to climb. Terry
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Hotglass on August 07, 2005, 04:18:41 PM
The founders are no more but the studio continues to thrive so you can still buy new http://www.higginsglass.com/portfolio.php?s=11&p=36
Title: higgins in the UK
Post by: chuggy on August 09, 2005, 08:20:46 AM
Just arrived this morning and I think is mind blowing so had to share it. It's called midnight and is just sooooo 60's in feel.

http://tinypic.com/a9myhx.jpg

http://tinypic.com/a9mzxh.jpg

Enjoy
Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne E.B. on August 09, 2005, 09:06:50 AM
Thats an incredible piece of art work Paul!  I'm green with envy :mrgreen:  

Any thoughts on how you are going to display it to its best advantage?

I've just sent out the old man to suss out glass shelves at B.&.Q for my glass.  Then I'll have to look at lighting methinks! :roll:  If I had your Higgins' piece, it would take centre-stage :P

Regards - Anne E.B.
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anonymous on August 09, 2005, 10:00:50 AM
Great piece, Paul.

Does anyone know how the new pieces are marked?

I found some info on the different markings in Designed and Signed (sorry out of town and can't remember the entire title of the book) which explained the difference in the engraved marks on the back versus the gold lettering on the front.

Is all Higgins valued the same or is one era more valuable than others, besides the pieces signed Frances Higgins?
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: CathyG on August 09, 2005, 11:58:37 AM
That's one of my husbands favorite patterns. Great piece and I really like the blue. Check out this auction...7341793919

CathyG
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 13, 2005, 07:44:14 PM
Been watching these Cathy and whilst they are fabulous decorative items as well as being extremely rare I actually find them less interesting than some of the other more common items, but I guess it's whatever floats your boat which is what makes all this collecting so fascinating.
Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: lhazeldahl on August 15, 2005, 03:14:34 AM
Hello,
Maybe someone would like to see this Higgins Glass up for auction.  Extraordinary!   :shock:  

I am determined NOT to fall in love with Higgins Glass!!!  This is just a passing flirtation........it 'ain't love!!   8)   :roll:

Linda



link (http://cgi.ebay.com/HIGGINS-GLASS-DINNER-SETTING-FOR-13-1BOWL-65-1_W0QQitemZ7343161622QQcategoryZ78047QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 15, 2005, 07:07:42 PM
Well with me it's certainly love, I've just my 3rd piece from across the pond, so will post a piccy when it turns up. It must be catching because I was talking to one of my customers who collects top end Moorcroft and he's asked me to take my bits along to my August bank holiday fair in Suffolk so he can come and have a look. It's really taken his fancy. The crying shame is it's all in the USA as customs are proving a bit brutal on imports at the moment.
Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Max on August 15, 2005, 07:32:45 PM
Linda gave the link:
Quote


link (http://cgi.ebay.com/HIGGINS-GLASS-DINNER-SETTING-FOR-13-1BOWL-65-1_W0QQitemZ7343161622QQcategoryZ78047QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Oh dear...that set of Higgins glass made me feel all weepy and emotional.  That only happens when I find something really beautiful.   :cry:  :cry:
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne E.B. on August 15, 2005, 07:53:27 PM
I love it.  :lol:  It reminds me of 1960s fabric designs (Mary Quant).  Those were the days! :cry:
Anne E.B.
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: glasswizard on August 15, 2005, 08:00:16 PM
Sorry but I have to say eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! not my cuppa at all. But then this one isn't either, but hey a bargain is a bargain LOL
http://tinypic.com/alge1i.jpg  I have a friend in Atlanta who has collected Higgins for years and I can't bring myself to give him this one. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, nuff said. Terry
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 15, 2005, 09:47:56 PM
I must admit there is quite a lot of Higgins work that doesn't do it for me no matter how rare it might be to the purist collectors, but some other pieces are just so exciting and vibrant so plenty to keep me poor for some time to come.
Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne on August 16, 2005, 03:25:03 AM
Just spotted this Higgins piece: http://artnewyork.com/interior/glass/html/higgins1.htm
Title: higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 16, 2005, 08:30:28 AM
Hi Anne
It's called sunset and is the red colour version of my blue Midnight piece. It's on my wish list but finances temper my enthusiasm a tad.
Paul
Title: Higgins
Post by: chuggy on August 16, 2005, 11:09:54 AM
Here's the piccy of the third piece for the collection and it's the first with the early stick man mark and engraved signature.

http://tinypic.com/am5jj5.jpg

Paul
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne on August 16, 2005, 12:20:49 PM
Another couple of Higgins pieces I spotted and which I also like is this bowl and charger set... http://www.hiandlomodern.com/IMAGES/GLASS/higginsbowlcharger.jpg

and this smaller bowl...
http://www.hiandlomodern.com/IMAGES/GLASS/smallhigginsdish.jpg
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne on September 09, 2005, 11:59:16 PM
Another page of Higgins glass for Paul (Chuggy)...  :) http://www.deco-boco.com/catalog/higgins1/higgins1_index.html most of it is sold, but an interesting reference page nevertheless.
Title: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: Anne on September 10, 2005, 11:31:14 AM
My favourite is still that lovely green/gold bowl and charger set Paul...  http://www.hiandlomodern.com/IMAGES/GLASS/higginsbowlcharger.jpg
Title: Re: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: catshome on January 17, 2007, 02:13:05 PM
Just wanted to bump this thread as there may be other people who haven't seen it yet.  I hadn't ever come across Higgins Glass before but I will now be looking out for it.............STUNNING!............have added the website link to my favourites for future drooling.................

Cat
Title: Re: Higgins glass in the UK
Post by: CathyG on January 17, 2007, 03:11:17 PM
Is higgins easy to find in the UK?

Terry...great candle holder! I don't think I ever seen that one before.

Linda...Love the cigarette box! It's my husbands favorite pattern. He would love that piece. We have a different pattern cigarette box, but it's one with the glass bottom.

I had our collection removed from the Blenko Collectors Website. That is not our collection.


CathyG