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OneGoodFind's loves2038 of 2130Duncan Miller "Pall Mall" Line 8" Crystal Swan Bon Bon Dish /Circa 1940's-50'sPAIR OF FRITZ HECKERT MONUMENTAL VASES
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    Posted 9 years ago

    mikelv85
    (1232 items)

    I usually steer clear of our local Goodwill because the shelves are always pretty much bare. It seems like they hardly get any donations except for clothes or process anything and put it out. Still, every once and a while I'm surprised that I do find nice things when I go. All three of these paperweights were sitting together. Sort of a ready made zoo. There's a large heavy green snail with gold aventurine flecks through his shell. An amber reindeer with white speckles across his back. and a little zebra with his stripes and white body encased in clear glass. None are signed or labeled but the reindeer had a trace of label glue on his flank. The only flaw is a tiny flake chip to the reindeer's base. Not even visible really. The others are damage free. Amazing considering all the little horns, ears and tails. -Mike-

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    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 9 years ago
      Awww. aren't they cute!
    2. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Thanks Bonnie :).....I'm hoping one or all of these are Murano. I found them all online and Ebay but the zebra is the only one that was being described as Murano Sommerso glass.
    3. racer4four racer4four, 9 years ago
      I think these are great Mike. ......good one Goodwill!
    4. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Thanks Karen....got them all for just under a ten spot. I love ready made collections :)
    5. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      Very Nice Mike.....Are all the bases mat? Looks like in the pics, so they might be Chinese.

      ~ So You have a Reindeer, a Zebra, and a Snail? Correct? Will look around ....

      ;-)
    6. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Thanks Rose :)....yes,unfortunately they are all matte...oh poo...not the dreaded "China Syndrome"...lol.
    7. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      That does not matter. Mike!! It is what you like and how they display in your home.

      You can start your own little Zoo there.
    8. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Btw Rose.... the lighter site is awesome. I have a few and I already found my Ronson silver plate crown lighter's date ...1936 !
    9. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      @MIKE -- Yeah, I was just looking through that Lighter Site too that I posted over here on this post

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/174023-boopie-glass-ashtray-retro---maker

      the cig lighter Site is here, for those that missed it:

      http://www.toledo-bend.com/VCL/lighters/index.asp?request=lighters001

      There you go MIKE -- Now we will get you posting some of your Lighters too here on CW !!
    10. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      I don't have many but my Crown is 1936 which was part of a set. Minus the tray and cigarette holder, My Evans is a 1940's Spitfire, and my faux alligator skin Champ is 1950's. I'll have to post them as a group some time. :)
    11. Rick55 Rick55, 9 years ago
      Cool trio Mike. The matte finish and the white ring on the base of the Zebra point to Chinese. Regardless, they make a nice set...
    12. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Thanks Rick :)......they are pretty nice regardless. I think the snail is the best. The other two not so much, but what the heck the price was right !
    13. Collectomaniac Collectomaniac, 9 years ago
      I have the same reindeer mikelv85. It is clear with red streaks going through it, and very close in form and shape if not exact. 6 more and Santa's stylin.
    14. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Thanks for the nice comment and "love" Collector...you have a lot of wonderful pieces too. I love everything Asian myself !

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