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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This is an Antique Northwood GRAPE AND CABLE Covered Butter Dish made to go with a 4 piece Table Set from the early 1900’s. The Base Color is PURPLE. This is a fantastic Purple example…FAR above average in iridescent splendor and condition both. Fabulous Rainbow Multi-Color iridescent highlights throughout the top over a Rich Golden iridescent background. The interior of the Butter Dish Bottom displays the same outstanding Rainbow Multi-Color iridescence surrounded by deep Golden iridescence making for a grand visual presentation. An absolutely exceptional example of this very pleasing and highly desirable pattern. Please see the photographs and enjoy. I have turned the piece to show you various angles and iridescent features and as the photographs show it is visually exquisite. A wonderful example to pick up…they don’t show up for sale every day with iridescent qualities this fine for sure AND the piece is in premium condition. Very hard to obtain these with no damage. If you enjoy the very colorful pieces, especially Vibrant Rainbow Multi-Color iridescent qualities over Purple base glass…or perhaps you are working at putting together a very colorful Table Set and are in need of a superb Butter Dish…or perhaps you have a Table Set but need to upgrade the Butter Dish…look this one over and give it serious consideration. The set puts on a brilliant show in natural light. Both pieces are marked with the authentic Northwood mark. Antique Northwood at its very finest. Every bit as gorgeous 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 8 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 Very Colorful, Very Vibrant Northwood Covered Butter Dish.
THE BASE: The mold seams are barely there to the touch…nice and smooth. I can’t make out any shelf wear on the bottom of the base….extraordinary to say the very least. The piece sits flat and level on a flat surface.
THE INTERIOR: The interior surface of each piece is very clean and in superb condition with no wear present. The interior of the butter dish bottom is exceptionally colorful! FAR, FAR above average for these in iridescent splendor and condition.
THE EXTERIOR: I can’t make out any wear on the exterior whatsoever. Extraordinary to say the least and the iridescence is Brilliant…very colorful and glistens in natural light…Fabulous!
THE EDGE: The Edge Treatment on the piece is very well done. The Top and Bottom are very well formed and fit together nicely. You can clearly see how fine the piece is in the photographs. The visual presentation is absolutely exquisite…better than the photographs. A superb set of antique Northwood and an engaging piece of century old glass.
That is all I can find on this Gorgeous Antique Northwood Covered Butter Dish. An amazing example of this highly desirable pattern, shape and base glass color. It is a very Classy specimen with a visual presentation FAR above average and the condition matches it. If you enjoy the very colorful pieces with vibrant visual features over Purple Base Glass…here is a piece that you will certainly appreciate. The visual qualities are absolutely exceptional. It certainly makes a statement on display…a piece that attracts plenty of attention to itself and to the pieces around it…very sharp if you add it to a superb Multi-Color table set! The condition is outstanding too. Obviously it has been taken care of very well over the last century…preserved and kept as a show case set in my opinion. A true Gem with a very impressive presentation that will add vibrant visual appeal and interest to your display as well as dollar value. Please look over those photos again. It is every bit as beautiful 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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