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Posted 7 months ago
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I found this bowl in a Goodwill reject pile. I assume it was there because it lost its value (crack/chip on top edge and a few superficial scratches on the inside). I still found it interesting and brought it home with me. I was going to clean it up (remove what I thought was a polish build-up of some sort) but first did a quick Google search.
I found a similar pitcher and goblet with the same 'stuff' on them. I can't find anything on the history of the set or even a comparable piece bowl (in perfect condition). The bowl is 8" across and appears to have no markings. I'm not sure if the two other online people were correctly calling it Northwood. Both claimed the pattern was rare, but why would it be so rare?
I'm less interested in value (as evident by my picking up a damaged piece of collectable glassware) as I am in history and knowing if it is ok to clean it up?
I haven't collected glassware in a long time and never Northwood specifically, so any information is appreciated. Thank you.
Northwood GlassHarry Northwood, son of esteemed English cameo glass maker John Northwood, …
I also doubt if it's Northwood because of the couple of airbubbles throughout the bowl (as shown in the pictures above). When lit from behind, the sides of the bowl have a reddish cast (despite the greenish-custard color when sitting on a table). When lit from behind the bottom shows hues of yellow. I can't explain the difference. They look similar when sitting on a table.
Very beautiful. I hope that TallCakes sees it. I can't place it. Wish I could; thanks for posting!
Thank you for commenting.
would be nice to see a shot of the whole piece. Certainly looks to be Northwood's Grape and Gothic Arches in nutmet stained custard glass, ca.1905. Nice find even with the bits of damage!! I'm not personally familiar with the nutmet staining here but be careful when cleaning so as not to remove the stain.
nutmet=nutmeg
Let me try these 2 shots (right side up and upside down). I wasn't sure what angle would be most useful. I hope one of these will help. I don't have good lighting for shooting something like this. The pictures aren't really doing it justice. Thank you for your information.
very nice bowl even considering the couple of chips. This would be the master berry bowl; here is a link showing a set of berry bowls:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1150022
Yes. That's it. Thank you so much for your help.
Thank you Bellin68 and MiKKoChristmas11
Northwood marketed this color/stain combination as "Antique Ivory". Collectors coined the term "nutmeg stain" to describe the brown "antiqued" areas between the design. Other Northwood patterns are found in this combo, such as Grape and Cable, Peacock and Urn, etc. Custard glass doesn't have much demand at present. Years ago I had a stemmed rosebowl in this pattern (made from the goblet mould). The stain on it was very good, but to the unknowing, it could appear to be dirt and scrubbed away. It looks like the stain on yours is worn; when found in good condition the stain is darker than what I can see in your photos.
Thank you, Paul. Although I love the green hue and the pattern, the worn stain doesn't match the rest of my decor, so I decided to donate it to a local thrift store that tends to sell anything and everything. I'm sure the right person will find it. I took some artistic pictures of it before I donated it. I am still intrigued by the fact that light filters to red as it travels through the glass, rather than white or green. The properties of the glass must be quite interesting to produce such an effect. Thanks again, for your feedback.