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Title: SOWERBY VICTORIAN GLASS HANDS???
Post by: BAINSY on May 12, 2009, 09:09:12 PM

A pair of milk glass hands.  Does anyone know who made these, and whats their current value???  any help greatfully accepted. :)

Title: Re: SOWERBY VICTORIAN GLASS HANDS???
Post by: Anne E.B. on May 12, 2009, 09:45:54 PM

These appear to have been made by different companies.  Westmoreland Glass Company in the USA being one company who made them.  Portieux in France too I think? They were originally used to place calling cards on.  Sometimes called 'Pauper's hands'.  They have been discussed here in the past, but I'm unable to locate the posting.  I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be able to give you more info.  More recently, Avon ones have appeared.

Title: Re: SOWERBY VICTORIAN GLASS HANDS???
Post by: BAINSY on May 13, 2009, 05:33:31 AM

Thanks Anne.  Im going with French, and their definately not made by avon!!!   :)

Title: Re: SOWERBY VICTORIAN GLASS HANDS???
Post by: Ivo on May 13, 2009, 05:57:18 AM

Valérysthal for sure.

Title: Re: SOWERBY VICTORIAN GLASS HANDS???
Post by: Lustrousstone on May 13, 2009, 06:38:50 AM

You'd be surprised at how many old-looking glass items are made for Avon (not by) and some of them are collectable. They are often marked though

Title: Re: SOWERBY VICTORIAN GLASS HANDS???
Post by: BAINSY on May 13, 2009, 06:47:23 PM

Yeah im going with vallerysthal.  Any idea as to value???

Title: Re: SOWERBY VICTORIAN GLASS HANDS???
Post by: Lustrousstone on May 13, 2009, 08:09:24 PM

They often pop up in antique centres, so not rare