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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This is an Antique Northwood GRAPE AND CABLE Footed Banana Boat made in the early 1900’s. The Base Glass Color is PURPLE. This example displays Blazing HOT Electric Blue and Purple iridescent highlights throughout the display surface over a shimmering Golden irdescent background. Grand visuals on display with this piece…it absolutely shimmers in natural light. A very potent visual presentation…extremely SHARP inside AND outside! The interior being every bit as colorful throughout as the exterior making for a fantastic presentation…FAR above average for these. The iridescence and Pattern details work together to enhance the Brilliant visual qualities. The photographs show it well…please look them over and enjoy. Dark areas in the photographs are shadows or reflections only. I have turned the piece to show you various angles and iridescent features and as they show…the iridescence is Awesome to say the least! Natural light brings the piece to life in grand fashion. If you have been hunting for Striking one, in Purple, with tremendous visual qualities in superb condition…or perhaps you are fortunate to have one, but are seeking a different iridescent look to light up your display or have been considering an upgrade from the one you have…look this one over and give it serious consideration. It is an fabulous Antique Northwood piece to admire and enjoy on display. This one is not marked. I have never seen a Banana Boat that was. I have owned many pieces in this pattern over the years and in my experience about 1/2 were not marked. It is well documented that Northwood didn’t mark 1/2 the pieces they manufactured. This is one of them and a shape they never marked. It is absolutely an authentic Northwood piece…I guarantee it 100%! Antique Northwood at its VERY finest. It is every bit as Striking 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 12 1/4 inches long. 7 inches wide at the widest point. 6 inches tall at the tallest point.
BASE GLASS COLOR:
PURPLE
ITEM CONDITION:
There are NO CHIPS, CRACKS or REPAIRS on this Ultra Vibrant, Electric Northwood Banana Boat. An incredible example!
THE BASE: The mold seams are barely there to the touch…nice and smooth. I can’t make out any shelf wear on the bottoms of the feet…extraordinary to say the very least. It sits flat and level on a flat surface, but will giggle slightly if heavily manipulated.
THE INTERIOR: The interior surface of this piece is in superb condition…no issues…no wear and its clean. Ultra colorful iridescence throughout…GORGEOUS! Far, Far above averge in color and condition. Very difficult to find these with interiors like this one has.
THE EXTERIOR: There is wear to the exterior or high points of the pattern details. Extraordinary. The iridescence shimmers in natural light…Fabulous!
THE EDGE:The Edge Treatment on the piece is very well done. The piece is well formed. If you have been looking for a Top Shelf iridescent example…here it is. Truly a gorgeous piece of century old antique Northwood glass.
That is all I can find on this Extremely Rich, Electric Antique Northwood Banana Boat. A superb example of this highly desirable pattern, shape and base glass color. The iridescent presentation is both Classic and Classy…extremely Rich and Vibrant. If you enjoy Electric iridescent qualities over Purple Base Glass…here is a splendid example that will light up your display. The visual qualities are high grade and the condition fabulous…a piece that deserves quality shelf space. It is extremely eye catching on display and obviously has been well maintained over time. A very impressive example that will add striking visual appeal and interest to your display. It is every bit as gorgeous 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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