Universal Ballerina Pink Rose Service for 8 ++

Beautiful set of Universal Ballerina Pink Rose Dishes.  This would be great for everyday use because it can go in the dishwasher and the microwave!  That's right, no gold trim so it is microwave safe.  This set is from the 1940's-50's and comes with the following: 9 Dinner Plates 8 Cups & Saucers 10 Bread Plates 8 Berry Bowls 8 Soup Bowls Creamer & Sugar Covered Casserole 2 Vegetable Serving Bowls Platter Pitcher

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Pink Depression Glass!

So many different patterns and different makers.  There is quite a story behind depression glass and how it came into existence.  In the late 1920's and 1930's when the States was in the middle of the Great Depression, companies were trying to get people buying their products.  To do so there were several companies, ie: cleaning, grocery stores, department stores, and many more that would give you a "promo" piece when you bought something from them.   Being that these were "give-aways" quality was not really of importance.  You will notice in the picture that the color of pink varies.  There were many different glass companies that made different patterns and pieces.  You were…

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1955 Hull Pottery Blossom Flite Console Bowl and Candle Holders

This is a three piece set produced by the Hull Pottery Company in 1955.  They call this pattern "Blossom Flite".  Pretty pale pink outside with purple, orange, and pink flowers.  The inside is a darker pink.  The console bowl measures 16 1/2" long and stands almost 7" tall.  The candle holders have an oval base with a finger loop, the base measures 5 1/4".  All these pieces have a high gloss glaze and are in great condition with no cracks or chips.

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Northwood Amethyst Pitcher and Tumblers

Pretty purple pitcher and tumblers made by The Northwood Glass Company from 1901-25.  Both the pitcher and the tumblers are hand painted with flowers and trimmed in gold.  The flowers almost look like daisy's too me.  The pitcher has a ruffled rim and stands 10 1/2" tall and the tumblers are 4" tall.  These are 100 years old and do show some minor wear to the enamel paint and the gold trim.  They have no cracks or chips.  

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5 Matching Brass Sconces Medieval Shield 1930’s

Five fabulous matching brass sconces with a medieval shield on the front.  Double lights are on each sconce.  They have a fluer de lis and a star on the shield.  The candle holders have what looked to be "curved crosses" wrapped around the base.  3 of the 5 sconces have the original cardboard covers.  All are marked on the back "Lincoln MFG".  These beauties date to the 1930's.   Overall measurements are 9" wide and 9 1/2" long.  

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