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Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swan 18... - 7/20/2011 12:58:55 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline This is a magnificent piece of glass as the quality of the gaffer craftsmen who designed and made it is second to none. The swan stands 6 inches tall and is 5 inches long breast to the end of the tail.The color scheme is seen often on pieces attributed to the Sandwich glass works.The swan is heavy comparatively and is hollow cored in the twin ribbed neck. I cant tell if the feathers are from a pressed mold or crimped individually.A small gob of Golden yellow glass is started and then a second gather of clear flint glass surrounds the golden glass.None of the golden yellow glass is on the surface anywhere on the swan.The piece also has the classic rough pontiled early disk footing seen on so many dram glasses and table ware of the late 1700s and the early 1800s.I purchased this piece after visiting the Sandwich glass museum last month for my wife who now finally has found a niche in the glass hobby. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen Post #: 1

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:00:35 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 2. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 2

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:01:04 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 3. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 3

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:01:32 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 4. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 4

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:02:02 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 5. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 5

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:02:44 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 6. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 6

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:03:15 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 7. The piece also has a ton of base wear on the outer most portion of the footed rim. Attachment (1) < Message edited by Steve/sewell -- 7/20/2011 1:05:03 PM > _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 7

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:05:00 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 8. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 8

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:05:51 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 9. The twin ribbed neck and the wing in close. Attachment (1) < Message edited by Steve/sewell -- 7/20/2011 1:07:12 PM > _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 9

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:07:27 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 10. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 10

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 1:08:25 PM    Steve/sewell Posts: 4282 Joined: 1/23/2010 Status: offline 11. The only imperfection in the piece is this amber colored dirt which got into the twin ribbon neck Attachment (1) < Message edited by Steve/sewell -- 7/20/2011 1:10:20 PM > _____________________________ Auf Wiedersehen (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 11

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/20/2011 11:07:40 PM    epackage Posts: 9775 Joined: 5/3/2009 From: Jersey Status: offline Always amazed by your pic's and the pieces in your collection Steve, just awesome....Jim _____________________________ I WANT PATERSON NJ BOTTLES !! Being NICE for the SAKE of OTHERS !!! (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 12

RE: Boston area flint glass clear and golden yellow Swa... - 7/22/2011 11:14:48 PM    surfaceone Posts: 7100 Joined: 12/9/2008 Status: offline Thanks for this Steve, Beautiful lines on this gorgeous swan! Your lucky bride has got to be delighted. And such subtle, rich color, superlatives don't suffice! (in reply to Steve/sewell) Post #: 13

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