Hobstar Preview: October 2015

Two 11 3/4” tall cased green cut to clear Dorflinger vases sold at the 9/12/15 Woody Auction in St. Charles, MO. (left) Montrose pattern, top seller at $8,000; (right) second highest lot sold at $7,500.

Third highest seller at the Woody Auction was this 9” bowl cut and signed by Hawkes in their Willow pattern.

“New Donor Guidelines for Cut Glass” and “ACGA Donor Guidelines Information” by LindaJo Hare describes a new protocols for consideration of proposed donations to the ACGA Collection.

The Pattern Quiz answer for September is the Emerald pattern by Maple City, shown at right (above right) in a nappy. See p. 30 of the 1909 Maple City catalog reprinted by the ACGA

“Appreciating Small Treasures” by LindaJo Hare points out that small cut glass items miniaturize the designs seen on larger pieces. These were probably created as small gifts given in glass worker families, or were included with larger orders as “Thank You” presents to better customers Five smalls are pictured.

“eBay Auction Sept. 13, 2015” by Fred Coveler describes this Hawkes Chrysanthemum ruby cut to clear 8” tall cracker jar that sold online for $15,100.

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