Davidson / Sowerby / Greener BLUE SLAG GLASS Candy Dish
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RARE SLAG COLOR and seldom seen for sale in the USA! Guaranteed OLD, here is a gorgeous Turquoise or Sky Blue Slag (Malachite) Open Compote or Candy Dish (English) made in the 1880's or 1890's. Could also serve as a Rose Bowl or low Vase for Spring or Silk flowers! Pieces like this are normally attributed to Davidson, Sowerby, or Greener glass companies. I am not an expert in vintage English Slag Glass, but the Compote has an outstanding Slag mix. We Slag Collectors know " color mix is everything " when collecting Slag Glass! :-) The shade of BLUE is also reminescent of Fenton Art Glass' Blue Marble glass treatment of the 1970's, but this Compote is guaranteed 100+ years old. There are no maker marks. This Candy Dish has been in my Slag collection for some time -- it's now time for a new home! The Dish measures about 5 & 1/2" across and 5" tall. It may have originally had a lid 110+ years ago -- perhaps one will turn up someday? The quest and the challenge is the fun and intrigue of serious Glass Collecting! The Dish displays and serves well as an Open Candy Dish or display item. It boasts a complex & intricate Basketweave pattern. The Comport weighs about 14 ounces without box & packing materials. I originally chose this Compote for my Slag collection because of superior Slag Glass mix and swirling patterns. The Compote is being
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