Topic: ChanceGlass.net : cataloguing Fiestaware patterns

[vidrioguapo]

I have just unearthed this large Calypto dish(forgotten I had it!) It's the largest piece I have ever seen - 13.5 inches across and divided into five segments for those cocktail delights of the 50's and 60's, sausages on sticks,cheese and pineapple etc etc....

Also found four more Britannia plates - this time larger ones at nearly nine inches across:

http://i1.tinypic.com/rw2hll.jpg

[David E]

I have just unearthed this large Calypto dish

Very nice. There are two versions: one with 3 segments and, such as this one, a 5-segment model. Neither are very common.

Can't see the Brittania plates!

[David E]

Recently I acquired a pair of glasses that I haven't seen before. These are champagne (Babycham style) with a wide, shallow bowl.



3¾ (9.5cm) tall and with a 3½ (9cm) diameter rim. Excellent condition with gilt completely unworn

[Max]

David - another one.  Gilt edge 9¼" x 5½".  Quite an old one judging by the surface wear underneath.  Not very detailed either.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/Chance028.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/Chance031.jpg

Whoops - if the pic. size is a problem, let me know and I'll reduce. Seems to have grown for some reason because I adjusted the brightness.

I was just looking at this, and I wondered if the transfer was on or under the glass?  Looks like knife cuts through it...

Oh PS:  I bought a whole set of spiderweb dessert bowls for 99p!  :shock:

[Anne E.B.]

I was just looking at this, and I wondered if the transfer was on or under the glass?  Looks like knife cuts through it...

Hi Max, the transfer print is on the underneath.  The "knife cuts" are actually deep scratches on the base.  There is other wear on the base also, allowing the white background cloth to show thru.

Well done getting a whole set for 99p.  You were'nt wearing a mask and cape at the time were you? :lol:   I'm just wondering what to do with all this Chance glass?  May be we should secretly deposit it on David's doorstep and quickly 'leggit '  :twisted:  (on second thoughts, I'll keep the more valuable bits).

[Max]

Anne said:

Hi Max, the transfer print is on the underneath. The "knife cuts" are actually deep scratches on the base. There is other wear on the base also, allowing the white background cloth to show thru.

Ah ok.  I bought likely looking piece recently and then realised the transfer was on the top of the glass....and it very likely wasn't Chance!  :roll:  :x  Waste of money!

I have NO idea what to do with all this Chance stuff.  I'm actually beginning to dislike it quite intensely.   :evil:  :shock:  :x  

[David E]

May be we should secretly deposit it on David's doorstep and quickly 'leggit '

My house is the one with the knitted doily door-knocker cover... :lol:

Ah ok. I bought likely looking piece recently and then realised the transfer was on the top of the glass....and it very likely wasn't Chance!   Waste of money!

I have NO idea what to do with all this Chance stuff. I'm actually beginning to dislike it quite intensely.

I received a super-rare, never-seen-before patterned dish only today that I bought off eBay - likewise, it's not Chance as the glass is too thick! But I did get a scarce handkerchief vase cheaply: win some, lose some.

Cummon, you love it really!

Pehaps there's a market for Chance patches or Chance gum, but probably no NHS Helpline

If there was an injection, you'd probably find the syringe was from Chance's Hysil range

[Anne]

Just as a thought, for anyone who really doesn't want to keep their Chance, how about asking the Heritage Centre if they would like it? Or even, donate it to the upcoming Chance Glass museum? David, what do you think?

[David E]

Anne, that's an excellent idea if anyone wishes to 'offload' their Chance glass. However, it might be better if I contacted Michael Joseph first as he's only just bought a 4,000 piece collection :shock: I'd also need to know more about his plans for the museum.

The Smethwick Heritage Centre (SHC) already have a surplus of Chance glass and the new museum, if it does come about, is expected to adjoin the same building (this extension already exists but is unused at present).

I have a list of both collections and much of the Fiestaware will be covered, but I note the Handkerchief and pressed glass ranges both have gaps in them.

If anyone wants to e-mail me privately feel free to do so.

[Lustrousstone]

Have you seen this "gorgeous" item. She has three different shapes http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7401470338