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Early American Blown Three Mold Decanters

Posted on 30 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The objects were produced by blowing molten glass into a mold, thereby causing the glass to assume the shape and pattern design of the mold. Early American Blown Three Mold Decanters 30 April 2012 (R•031414) An area of high interest to … Continue reading →

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The “Star of Baltimore”

Posted on 23 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You just have to love these umbrella style inks called the ‘Star of Baltimore” or ‘Baltimore Star“. Different from an Umbrella Ink in that the sides are concave and create the form of a star when viewed from the bottom. … Continue reading →

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Stoddard Glass – Updated Information from Michael George

Posted on 12 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Updated information provided by Michael George based on an exhibit he organized called “New Hampshire Glassmakers”. The Dr. Townsends bottle pictured in the post: Embossed DR TOWNSEND’S SARSAPARILLA ALBANY N.Y. Sand Pontil 17 Rivets Dark Amber is noted. I thank Mike George for … Continue reading →

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