Abbel's Auction- Thursday

Join us this Thurday as we auction numerous items in various prices ranges. Check out the link for complete details.

http://www.abell.com/

Berkey and Gay

I was asked by a friend to help out an estate sale he was holding. He purchased the contents of his neighbor's home who passed away. A portion of the furnishing was a Berkey and Gay bedroom set. Part of the fun of the dealing in antiques and collectibles is the researching of new found treasures. I found the following website helpful to begin my research.

http://www.antiquefurniture.us/berkeygay/

A few books on the matter helped out too.

We eventually settled for $1000, and sold the set to another neighbor.

Milk Glass---many questions.

One area of collecting I have yet to remotely conquer is milk glass. I remember going to an estate sale in the Hollywood area and purchased numerous pieces of milk glass tumblers for 50 cents a piece. I was proud of my find, and felt as if I discovered a hidden treasure chest. My balloon was deflated when I did my research and realized that I paid exactly what the items were worth. Milk glass is an opaque or translucent milky white or colored glass, blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes. The quality and range of value varies so much with milk glass that I recommed that one familiarize themselves with varieties of such before investing any substantial amount of money. These companies all made milk glass that is widely collected today.
Kanawha Glass Co.
Fenton Glass Company
Fostoria Glass Company
Imperial Glass Company
Mosser Glass
Westmoreland Glass Company

Hazel Atlas Morrocan Glass

I see these pieces quite often. They are usually a one off piece of a whole. Hazel Atlas (also referred to as Hazel Ware) produced the Amethyst (purple toned) glassware in the 60's. It is not (and I mean in now way) depression glass. If you come across such pieces.....pick them up if the price is right. They can be used in formal or casual settings and will continue to grace the tabletops of our homes. Hazel Ware Moroccan Amethyst Glass Note: Do not confuse these pieces with Newport Depression Glass

Fenton Blue Opalescent Punch Bowl

This is a very fine Fenton 14 piece punch bowl set. This pattern is the Hobnail Opalescent, ware number 3712. There are 12 cups, a base and the bowl. We are asking $600, but please feel free to contact us with any offer. Send inquiries to LeesTreasures@gmail.com

Thanks

Join us this Thursday as we auction off a fine line of antiques, dinnerware, and furniture.

There is no deposit needed to make a bid. Go to http://www.abell.com/ for complete information.

Picture is the International Wild Rose Sterling Flatware that will auctioned off, along with numerous other fine pieces.

Petal Paws - Lily Chang Bradex

We have a set of six Petal Paws series plates. This were designed by Lily Chang. Each plate is $8.00 or all six plates can be purchased for $42.00. If you have any interest shoot me a note at LeesTreasures@gmail.com