Antique Bryce Highbee vase

This is a stunning antique swung glass (or stretched glass) vase produced by Bryce Highbee & Co. in the Cut Log (a/k/a Ethol) pattern ca. 1889. Starting in 1850, two brothers by the name of Bryce founded a series of glass companies in Pittsburgh, PA: Bryce, McKee & Co. (1850-1854); Bryce, Richards & Co. (1854-1865); Bryce Brothers (1882-1891), and Bryce Highbee & Co. (1879-1900), with an additional Bryce Brothers in Mt. Pleasant (1896-1905). It was the artisans at Bryce Highbee & Co. who made these tall swung glass vases, always hand finishing their beautiful sloping scalloped tops so that no two are exactly alike. The front of this one stands 16" high, while its back is 16-3/4" tall. Beginning with a round 3-5/8" diameter base, the bottom 2" of the vase is heavily patterned, above which eight deep miters alternate with eight concave panels, all of which swoop and curve upward, with the panels ultimately flaring out to become 1" wide arches that end 1/4" below the 1/4" thick scallops of the 3-3/4" x 4" mouth. Considering its antique status, this beautiful vase is in excellent condition, with one small shallow chip at its base rim, a few fleabites on two of the miter edges about half way up the vase, and slight scratching on the outside edge of one of the top scallops. Truly a magnificent addition to anyone’s collection of antique glass. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $120.00 + s/h and insurance

Vintage hurricane candle lamp or vase

This is a large heavy pressed glass hurricane candle lamp that could certainly also be used as a substantial flower vase. Standing almost 9" tall, it has a 4" diameter flared 12-point flower petal rim and a 4" diameter round base that clearly shows the three mold lines. The vase portion is approximately 5-1/2" deep. The hexagonal stem rises to a 12-point flower petal that forms the bottom of the vase portion, above which are two offset rows of 12 deep elongated oval impressions. Unmarked. There are some air bubbles and waviness in the thick glass and what appear to be small manufacturer’s flaws on the upper edge of three of the top ovals. There is also a 1/2" long shallow indentation on the rim of the foot that is either another manufacturer’s flaw or a very old chip that has long since lost its sharp edges. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $75.00 + s/h and insurance

Huge crackle glass fish bottle

This is a remarkable crackle glass bottle in the shape of a fish that stands securely on his tail and two front flippers. He is highly detailed and a light amber yellow color with applied green eyes. He is very heavy, stands 6-1/2" tall, and measures a whopping 15" from tail to mouth, which must originally have been corked. Definitely the big one that didn’t get away! Actually, we caught two of these rare beauties, and both are in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. Price is for each. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $125.00 each + s/h and insurance

Blue blown glass vase (?)

Well, this one has me completely bamfoozled, and I don’t have a clue what it is! It is obviously a blown glass piece, deep blue-green in color, very nicely done, and quite attractive. Kind of looks like a lying-down flower with a long hollow stem, the point of which is quite rough where the glass was cut. The piece measures 13" long and the flower petal “bowl” is 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/2" high with a 1-1/4" deeply swirled rim that allows the whole thing to rest at a slight angle on a table or shelf while still being able to hold water. I suppose it could be a very stylized cornucopia vase, but I’ve sure never seen a cornucopia like this! Lots of little air bubbles in the glass. Whatever it is (and if you know, please email me), it’s hand-made, absolutely unique, highly decorative, and in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. Enjoy! (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $100.00 + s/h and insurance

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Tall slender cobalt blue bottle

If you love cobalt glass, you’ll salivate over this elegantly simple tall square cobalt bottle. Standing nearly 12-1/2" high, its base is 1-3/4" square and its four sides rise 9" before gently tapering to a long round neck and 1" diameter rolled top mouth. It would make a stunning bud vase. Can’t you just see it with a single yellow jonquil, a white tulip, or even a huge variegated peony? Wow! Unmarked bottom contains a 1-1/8" diameter slightly concave circle. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance

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Crystal glass vase

This lovely vintage crystal vase stands 5-1/4" high. Its unmarked base, containing a 12-point star, is 2-1/4" in diameter, with the sides of the vase gently tapering outward to become 2-3/4" in diameter at the widest point before curving back in to form the 1-3/4" diameter short neck and rim. The top 1/3 of the vase is clear glass, and the heavy patterning encircling the bottom 2/3 gives an almost frosted appearance. I can find no mold marks, and based on the somewhat wavy mouth, I would guess this vase was blown. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. In just the right light, one side has a long curved mark that must be a manufacturer’s flaw since it’s definitely not a crack and cannot be felt on either the exterior or interior. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $20.00 + s/h and insurance