1906 NORTHWOOD HILLTOP VINE OPALESCENT NOVELTY BOWL Start Price USD 34.99 Current Price USD 34.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 27, 2008 End Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Location FRENCH QUARTER - NEW ORLEANS See more about ' 1906 NORTHWOOD HILLTOP VINE OPALESCENT NOVELTY BOWL' Description   Estate Item Sale   The Opalescent Pieces that we are listing belong to a lady who has collected them for years, they were kept in curio cabinets. so all are in excellent condition.  She lived during the Art Deco Era, her home is decorated in the Art Deco/ Egyptian/ Oriental Motif.  Walking thru her home is like walking into an old movie set, it was Magnificent.  She is moving to a much smaller home so she has to let go of a large portion of her collections.  (Which there were many).  I will be listing a few of these for her over the next couple of weeks.      ANTIQUE MINT 1906 NORTHWOOD HILLTOP VINES OPALESCENT NOVELTY BOWL/CHALICE THIS IS RARE CLEAR NORTHWOOD'S PATTERN IS SHOWN IN THEIR AD'S AS EARLY AS 1906.  (WHICH WAS ONLY MADE IN THIS SHAPE).  THE DOMED BOTTOM IS DETAILED LIKE EARTH, THAN THE LEGS LOOK LIKE BARK AND THE TOP IS DONE LIKE LEAVES.   IT'S MOULD STRIKE IS PERFECT.  THE OPALESCENT EFFECT IS FULL BLOWN, WHICH IS WHY IT LOOKS LIKE, STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM AS CLEAR THAN AS IT MOVES UPWARD IT BECOMES A DIFFERENT LOOKING COLOR (IN THIS CASE A SKY BLUE-ISH) THAN TO A FINAL RIM OF WHITE.   YOU CAN TELL THIS IS WONDERFUL OLD GLASS JUST BY IT'S FEEL.  IF YOU ARE A COLLECTOR YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN, IT HAS A RICH SILKY FEELING IN YOUR HAND.  IF YOU WERE TO PURCHASE THIS IN A ANTIQUE SHOP IT WOULD COST YOU DOUBLE THIS ASKING PRICE.  IT MEASURES APPROX. 6" TALL.  IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.   It will  make a Wonderful Gift or a Great Addition to your Vintage Glass Collection.   These are the Pieces that Family Heirlooms are made of.     For reference you can find information on opalescent glass in Books such as, but not limited to;  The Standard Encyclopedia of Opalescent Glass Identification & Values, by Bill Edwards & Mike Carwile.   NNAuction Contract Terms:     NEW EBAYER WITH A FEEDBACK SCORE OF 10 OR LESS MUST PAY VIA PAYPAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please, IF YOU DO NOT READ, do not bid,  Item is sold as is, with no expressed warrenty.  We will not be responsible for buyer remorse.    These are is some cases very old items, they may need cleaning inside, and they may show some ware and/or flaws of their manufacturing process.  We will disclose any deflects we find.  We are not experts; We would have to be all knowing to be able to guess what you are looking for in an item, You must ask specific questions (before the auction ends), Do not assume anything.           We are not able at this time to combine shipping.   When Using Paypal, address must be confirmed, that is where the item will be shipped.    SORRY, BUT NO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS:      Insurance will be taken on all items.  Buyer will submit all insurance claims. (No matter what, that is why we insist on the insurance).  We will send all paperwork once notified.   ITEMS ARE SOLD ON AS-IS, AS-FOUND BASIS.     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!