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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => USA => Topic started by: David555 on November 30, 2005, 12:03:02 AM
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This is a ‘Diamond Point’ vase by Northwood. It is under 7” and one website says that these’ Squatty’ vases bring a higher premium, is that true. Also what colour is it, simple green?
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/blackcatgla/images/carngreen.jpg
It is one of a pair and both lean to one side; I have found this with early carnival a fair bit. Does this detract from value? I only paid £8.00 for two so it’s not an issue, mind you I can’t have them out with my borderline OCD
Adam P
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Squatty vases (slightly swung) are often more desirable. There are possibly a few reasons for that. The pattern tends to be more pronounced, and they are a little scarcer than the fully swung ones. They also look good in a display with taller vases in the same pattern.
The colour appears to be (regular) green. The tilt is not uncommon of course, and rather a lot of Carnival vases do tend to lean a bit to one side. Would that affect the value? Possibly a little.
Far more important (as regards its effect on value) is the quality of the iridescence. A sizzling iridescent cracker (my own choice of words.... :D) is always going to bring top dollar. On the other hand, a somewhat lack-lustre iridescence will not be as sought after.
You got them at a very good price - congratulations. It's also interesting that you found a pair of them. That's often the way things are found in the UK - especially with items that would display either side of the mantelpiece!
If you turn the vase round just a little...keep inching it round...you may find a position where the tilt is not apparent. Perhaps you could display them like that - not quite so irritating.
I love the quirkiness of Classic Carnival. That's part of its charm for me.
I hope this has answered your question, Adam P.
Glen
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It has answered my questions
Thanks Glen, as always generous with your expert opinion. They do swing around so they look straighter - thing is there is no room on my mantelpiece LOL.
The iridescence on these is very good, the interior especially sparkles a peacock range of colours with emphasis on purples
Adam P
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You're welcome Adam. Sorry to hear that you have no room on the mantelpiece - but I know the feeling. I've just spent an hour trying to re-arrange a section of the glass display after cleaning. Too much glass - too little time :shock:
Glen