I placed them here on my mantle...
I really do not know much about these. I was told they were probably dated 1880 - 1900. And by looking on Ebay and a few other sites I see that they could be Moser or Czech? They appear to be white cased glass cut to cranberry glass? Or are they bohemian? If anyone would like to share their knowledge I would love to hear it.
I also got this frame. I love these deep ebonized and walnut frames. I have several of them and didn't need anymore but the size of this one is what sold me on it. To give you an idea of the size, the photo is a 4x6.
The man on the left is my maternal great grandfather, Winston Dudley Miller, Sr. and his brother Robert Lee Miller. And it is Winston's maternal line that relates us to Harry S. Truman. Cool, huh?
The reason I went to this sale in the first place was to check out this half tester bed, this dresser and this etegere. I didn't care for the wood on the bed or the etegere, the dresser was nice and I think I would have gotten that if it weren't for the lusters. I have always wanted a pair of those and dressers are easier to come by plus I already have 3 Victorian dressers. So the decision was pretty easy.
I bought this RS Prussia bowl last week at an auction. From the sticker on the back I saw that the previous owner had purchased it in 1982 for a whopping $325! So when it was going to sell for $40 I had to get in on it, I felt like I was getting a steal. (got it for $45) I know prices have dropped considerably since then but oh well I still feel like a got a good piece!
Livy dog can't take her eyes off of those lusters! I think she's mesmerized by those beauties!
As always, thankyou so much for taking the time to read my blog. I appreciate it so much! Have a great week!
Wow! gorgeous lusters!!! I am pea green with envy. Your mantle looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThat was some nice estate sale! I have stopped going to them around here -- never anything I want that I can afford. But I LOVE what you showed from that sale -- that's one I'd go to!
Cass
OMG girl I love them, you hop right over to Richard's blog
ReplyDeleteMy old Historic House and he will fill you in on your beautiful lusters , he can tell you all about them
I am so glad you got them and now I wish I had got a couple other things , I think I can have it all LOL
it was a great sale , I loved the bed also
so glad you said hi to me
now we must get together and show each other our treasures, ( I warn you my house is not perfect)
I am loving your sweet little doggie, and he can come to my house for a visit
Janice
Your Lusters are pretty. They are not so old, maybe 1920's. They are cased glass . The older ones were not so thick glass. The thickness says they are not so old. They are very pretty. Glad you got them. Next time check to see if the glass is thin, like fine china. They still make these, so who knows there real age. The new ones wholesale for $500and retail for $1200.00 I still like them. I am so sad I did not know about that bed. Do you think it sold??? I wish I had the persons name who did the sale so I could check. Richard from My Old Historic House.
ReplyDeleteThose are really gorgeous and I lvoe the plate too. Great buy!...Christine
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS FIND.... A gracious addition to any room... Lucky little lustres have found a happy home...I do love viewing all the vintage bedroom pieces...which are being more and more rare....Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy you, to have lusters! A pair of them are on my big dream list and have been for well over a decade now.
ReplyDeleteYours are very lovely.
Your mantel cloth is excellent.