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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This is an Antique Northwood DOUBLE LOOP Chalice made in the early 1900’s. The Base Glass Color is highly desirable AQUA OPALESCENT. These little gems in Aqua Opal don’t show up for sale every day for sure and this is a great opportunity to add a lovely Pastel example to your display. The piece exhibits attractive opal features in natural light. The iridescence is Pastel inside and out. Rather strong and very attractive throughout the interior featuring deep Pinks and hints of Red with Golden highlights. The photographs represent the piece well…please look them over and enjoy. I have turned the piece to show you various angles and opalescent and iridescent features and as they show the piece has elegant visual qualities. A piece that attracts attention to itself and to the piece surrounding it. It is in outstanding condition too…the photographs show clearly the piece has been well maintained. If you have been hunting for one of these elusive Beauties, in Aqua Opalescent, with beautiful Pastel iridescent features in excellent condition…look this one over and give it serious consideration. It is exquisite Antique Northwood piece to admire and enjoy on display. This one is marked, lightly, on the interior bottom. Antique Northwood at its VERY finest. It is every bit as lovely as the photos show. My photos are taken outside in natural indirect sunlight. I never use a flash or props. I never enhance photos, never have, never will. I aim to show you the best iridescent color the piece offers. If the piece looks awesome in the photos…that is because…it is! What you see is what you will get!
ITEM MEASUREMENTS:
The piece is 4 1/4 inches tall at the tallest point. 3 3/4 tall at the tallest point.
BASE GLASS COLOR:
AQUA OPALESCENT
ITEM CONDITION:
There are NO CHIPS, CRACKS or REPAIRS on this Elusive, Beautiful Northwood Chalice.
  THE BASE: The mold seams are barely there to the touch…nice and smooth. I can make out just the slightest bit of shelf wear on the bottom of the base…common for this antique glass and nothing uncommon here whatsoever I assure you. The piece sits flat and level on a flat surface.
THE INTERIOR: The interior surface of this piece is in superb condition…no issues…no wear on the interior and its clean. Absolutely extraordinary condition. The only thing I can find to mention on the entire piece is the iridescence is real light in the very center of the interior…right around the mark. There is no wear or anything like that…it was simply made that way. It allows the Aqua Base Glass color to show through, which actually enhances the look. It is tough to obtain these in this condition as the entended base is prone to alot of damage. Here is one with NO issues and attractive Pastel iridescence.
THE EXTERIOR: I can make out only a couple of tiny flecks of wear around the exterior. You must look extremely close to see them. The iridescence is light and very soft and shows of the opalescence nicely.
THE EDGE:The Edge Treatment on the piece is very well done. The piece is very well formed and sits perfectly upright. There is some tiny pin-head sized flecks of wear right on the rim. You must look very close to see this…very common for this antique glass and nothing uncommon here whatsoever. The photographs clearly show the piece has been well maintained over the last century. If you have been looking for a beautiful one in superb condition…here it is. A gorgeous example of century old antique Northwood glass.
That is all I can find on this Elusive Pastel Antique Northwood Chalice. A visually appealing example of this bold pattern, shape and elusive base glass color. The opalescent and iridescent presentation is very attractive…the piece has a Classy look on display and the condition is FAR above average. If you love Pastel iridescence over Aqua Opalescent Base Glass…this is a piece that you will appreciate. It will attract attention on its own and will draw attention to the pieces around it as well. Obviously it has been taken care of well over the last century…preserved and kept as a show case piece in my opinion. The previous owners of this beautiful piece did a superb job keeping it safe. A splendid example that will add delightful visual appeal and interest to your display as well as dollar value. Please look over those photos again. It is every bit as elegant and lovely as it looks.
I have antiques a long time. You may note that my auction format is very plain…I fully intend it to be that way, no glitz and glamour. I am an antique enthusiast and collector of old glass and pottery…I find it completely fascinating. I’m selling fine antiques…not me. The historical pieces I sell are part of our history, as a country, and made right here in the good ole’ USA unless I state otherwise. They represent a time when America made things, great things…before it was popular to sell this country out! Imagine…made in the USA…what a concept! They are awesome all by themselves…no glitz and glamour is needed to promote them…the photographs say it all! Please enjoy the many photos and detailed descriptions…in my opinion…nothing else needs to be done or said. You will find my descriptions much more detailed than you will get at any public auction…guaranteed! I do my best to point out damage or wear issues with the pieces I offer. I’m not perfect…but I am honest. True antique glass always has some manufacturing marks. It was made a century ago and mass produced…cheaply…well before quality was an idea. Well before Cell Phones, Computers or any technology at all. It is hard for people to comprehend that today, but it is fact. People still went to the corner drug store to use the phone! Imagine! The working conditions were unbearable by today’s standards, yet the hard working American’s of this era produced some of the most amazing items ever made. Manufacturing marks within the glass are part of the charm of this period in time. If there is a manufacturing mark that is out of the ordinary…such as excessive, contained, bubbles throughout the glass or a manufacturing heat check…I will mention it. Normal manufacturing marks such as straw marks, stretch marks, enclosed bubbles, light tool marks, though, will not be mentioned and should certainly be anticipated. Look over the many photos provided. Please educate yourself about the items you are buying and ask questions while the auction is in progress. If typical manufacturing marks bother you…please ask questions up front! I will readily answer questions as diligently as I can.
EDUCATION:
It is always a great idea to educate yourself about the antiques you are interested in purchasing before you buy from me or anyone else. It will further your appreciation and hone your interest. For Carnival Glass….I highly recommend David Doty’s Carnival Glass Website. I also find his Field Guides extremely helpful if you can find them, there are several. They are the best guide to learning patterns, especially the 2000 updated version. Even used…they are well worth the money. I also recommend Edwards and Carwile’s Carnival Glass Encyclopedia…there are several editions published. They cover the widest array of patterns of any guide I have seen and the text is excellent. The Mordini Auction Price guide is also extremely useful. There are other very worthy materials out there that will help you learn and grow, as well as numerous clubs and organizations.
SHIPPING:
I ship USPS Priority exclusively and I usually ship only on Saturdays and Mondays. I use premium ONE INCH bubble wrap (not the cheap 1/4 inch) and foam peanuts to package the pieces exclusively. I take great pride in packaging these wonderful pieces of history VERY well…like they deserve to be packaged and I like them packaged for me. I do apply a small handling fee to the Cost. I greatly apologize, but supplies are NOT cheap. Running NO RESERVE Auctions doesn’t mean I make money. I never know how an item will sell. I can’t afford to take losses on items (which happens) AND pay for Materials. In order to maintain the NO RESERVE Auction format that many of you have told me repeatedly that you greatly appreciate…I must make sure Supplies are covered. SHIPPING INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THIS FEE in the unlikely event it is damaged in transit. My goal, however, is to NEVER have a damaged piece of glass…EVER! My feedback comments prove my diligence in that regard.
SHIPPING DISCOUNTS:
YOU BET! I always combine shipping costs on multiple purchases whenever I feel I can do so safely with no possible harm to the pieces!!! I also discount shipping for repeat buyers whenever I can, significantly if possible, up to and including . Running No Reserve Auctions do not always allow me to do that…sometimes I lose money and can’t…but if I can…for repeat buyers I certainly will! I don’t advertise it…I just do it when I send the invoice. It is my way of saying THANK YOU!
RETURNS:
All purchases are considered final. I run 7 to 10 day auctions with plenty of photos, text and lots of time for questions if needed. I will accept returns if I have obviously misrepresented an item and I agree that I have. I will refund the original Purchase Price and the original Cost only.
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