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Title: Opaline Covered Cup
Post by: Ohio on July 31, 2013, 07:58:23 PM

Picked up a strange piece. 6" height, 2 1/2" diameter, Opaline. Compared it to a couple of PV opaline pieces I have & color seems to match. Unfortunately I cannot get a decent pic of the polished pontil of the bottom that is recessed exactly like a PV cologne I have. Ground botton ring surrounding pontil shows alot of wear. Would this be some type of hot chocolate cup? Thanks

Title: Re: Opaline Covered Cup
Post by: Ivo on August 01, 2013, 06:35:10 AM

PV is indeed one of the most likely makers of these. Timewise you're probably looking 1870s/ 80s.  Not sure what the handled cup was used for, but i have 2 matching pieces one of which is a footed vase height 14 the other a match stick holder height 9 cms.

Title: Re: Opaline Covered Cup
Post by: Ohio on August 01, 2013, 07:47:23 PM

Thanks Ivo that is appreciated...it may be older than I thought...I just figured in the very early 1900s when stuff like Chocolate pots were still around & used.