Holiday

[Oznell]

Have you ever found something that would be perfect, except for one thing?

Have talked here about a few of my glass faves in the past.  While I've done pretty well at purging excess decor over the past decade, I still keep a small repertoire of three favorite types-- milk glass, antique clear glass, midcentury amber glass.  I defeat "decor boredom" by keeping a shelf in the basement, and rotating various combinations of them upstairs at whim. 

I had a fun find at an antique shop the other day.  Clear antique pressed glass, is undervalued, and the prices are rock bottom.  Many, just a few dollars.

There, in the dusty 'bargain' basement of the shop, was this pretty compote.  It's in the pattern "Daisy and Button", by Belmont Glass Works.  It dates to 1886. 

I'm no expert, but even I could sense that it was meant to have a lid.  It still looked great on its own though.  I love that lacy, Victorian vibe as an occasional contrasting accent.

The following are some online pictures I found of it.

Here's what this fun dish looks like with its rightful lid--

It would have been great to find it with the lid, but lids are often missing in old pieces.

Luckily, like many antique shops, this one had an array of "orphan lids" from the same period for sale on a separate table.

I tried multiple lids, and found a pretty one that fit.  Of course, It's a different pattern.  It doesn't have that beguiling "cross bar" knob on it.  But it does have its own charming, ornate finial, which harmonizes with the ornate-ness of the Daisy and Button pattern...

I kept trying the lid, and couldn't decide if I would buy it too ( strangely, it was rather over-priced, compared to the dish!).  The adorable shop keepers said, we are going to throw it in for free!  

Now I have a striking lid for the piece, that I don't have to use all the time, but it's nice to have when you want a more "finished" look, or you don't want kitties pawing at what's inside....

[cindyNC]

My mother collected glass.  Cut glass, carnival glass, pressed glass, etc.  Unfortunately, I don't know how to distinguish the antiques from the fakes plus I don't have room for any. 

[tends2dogs]

@Oznell  I relate with rotating my "stash". lol  It is fun to pull things out and enjoy looking at them again.

My mom had a full set of Candlewick.  It was used at holiday meals.  My sister and I divided it up.  The only thing I have ever used are the salt cellars for my vitamins.  

I also have what would be some sort of liquor decanter that I use at my kitchen sink for dish soap.  I just popped a pump in it and I love looking at it when I do dishes.

Love your posts.

[Marsha2003]

@Oznell What a charming piece and how fortunate you were to receive a lid that works with it for free!

I have a few pressed glass and cut glass pieces to use for serving certain things.  They coordinate with many different china patterns.

I recently obtained this pressed glass tray and bowl.  I think the flower pattern is perfect for spring and summer snacks.

[Ronettes]

I have several pieces of the pink 'Depression Glass' from the 1930's, which I treasure.

Right now they are still packed up until I buy a home and unpack, otherwise I'd post a few photos.

I love all the old pieces!

[Oznell]

Oh, boy, I hear you, @cindyNC --  my loose rule is, if what I have doesn't all fit on my "finite" storage shelves,  then that's too bad.  If I really want something new, something old has to go. Keeps me roughly in check!  And a "collection" for me, must be limited.  For example, my amber glass "collection" consists of 3 pieces-- that's plenty.

@tends2dogs ,  I have long been tempted by Candlewick-- one of the most elegant patterns:

What a great idea to put soap in your decanter.  It's amazing how much pleasure we get from seeing these day-to-day delights.

@Marsha2003 ,  love your graceful floral tray and bowl, perfect for festive serving.  Knowing you, you have so many lovely pieces in different genres, I bet that you also love to combine them with other things.  This spring I was mixing my clear glass with my green Wedgwood jasperware.  As it gets warmer, I like white milk glass mixed with clear, and in fall, amber glass with the neutral clear....

@Ronettes ,  lucky you,  pink Depression glass lends such a delicate, subtle glow to wherever you put it, and complements so many things. It and amber are my favorites of all the colors. 

[Desertdi]

I have my great-grandmother's, my grandmother's AND my mother's lead crystal

[CarolinaGirl88]

@Oznell, @Marsha2003 , your pieces are beautiful! 

[lynnie61]

@Oznell   I've found so much glass when moving back to my childhood home.  I've donated some but a few pieces really stood out, but I could not part with them.  I had dish soap in an oil dispenser for many, many years.  It had beach shells on it.  Yesterday it fell off the ledge and broke into 20 pieces.  It was not an expensive piece, but I probably used it for 20 years.  😢

I will be on the lookout for some type of replacement.  I may need to look on Etsy.  I really enjoy your glass postings.  I know I also have a piece or two of pink depression glass.  

[DSD2]

@Oznell I really like the compote without the lid! It's so pretty it really can stand on its own. To be honest, I don't care for the lid at all! You got a lovely find.