RARE VASE SIGNED LIBBEY ELLSMERE ABP CUT GLASS NR WOW!

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Preferred Checkout If you are the winning bidder, please click the Checkout button to go directly to my Checkout page! For fastest processing of your order, please use Vendio Checkout! RARE VASE SIGNED LIBBEY ELLSMERE ABP CUT GLASS NR WOW! GLASS CUTTER: The Libbey Glass Company of Toledo, Ohio SIGNATURE: It is signed on the bottom outside edge. This mark with the split between the sword and the Y was used first in 1896 until as late as 1906. PATTERN NAME AND REFERENCE: I guess technically this is a variation of Libbey's Ellsmere pattern. I myself prefer this version that also uses hobstars as compared to the ones that are shown in the small ACGA Libbey catalog reprints from the very early 1900's that do not. As a variation reference I have included the picture of a bowl from page 31 of Pearson's Volume #3 that has the same cutting components as my vase. Pearson rates this pattern 1-2. The 1 designates that it is in the rarest or highest category possible and the 2 for being one of the most desirable in quality and price. AGE: This piece was surely made sometime close to the year 1900. BLACK LIGHT TEST RESULTS: Confirms American Brilliant Period (approximately 1876-1916) MEASUREMENTS: 9-3/4" tall, 5-1/16" wide on top, 5" wide near the bottom, and 1/2" thick. WEIGHT / RING: The weight is a hefty 4.4 pounds. It has an excellent ring when tapped. BLANK / GLASS CLARITY: Blown / Bright and clear. CUTTING DETAILS: The cutting is simply marvelous. The main miters are extra deep and extra wide. The fine details are outstanding and the overall precision is excellent. The bottom hobstar adds a final bit of quality to this already great piece. POLISHING QUALITY: The finish looks and feels extremely crisp. CONDITION REPORT (ALWAYS VERY PICKY): The teeth are nearly perfect and I'll mention just a couple of pinpoint sized nicks on them for accuracy sake. The side pattern that I believe was originally cut up into the teeth is close, but is all t Hiding on one side hobstar is a shallow flake that is only 1/8" wide. Otherwise the pattern area looks near perfect with only a couple of pinpoint sized nicks if you look super closely. The bottom is in great shape and shows typical wear for its age. The interior is clean with no sickness or residue. FINAL COMMENTS: My pictures don't do justice and you just have to see this piece in real life to appreciate its superb quality and outstanding brilliance. When you hold it, you instantly realize that it is something truly special. I seriously doubt that you will see another vase like this for sale anytime soon. How rare it actually is, I will leave it up to you bidders to decide. Don't let this top-notch piece pass by too easily! BIDDING FORMAT: T is no reserve with a $9 starting price. This is my favorite way to sell even high-priced items. I'm sorry; I will never under any conditions end my auctions early to sell to an anxious buyer requesting a buy it now. SHIPPING & INSURANCE: A flat rate for both shipping and insurance combined by USPS Priority Mail to anyw in the U.S.A. will be $20. I'm sorry; I don't ship my cut glass outside of the U.S.A. AFTER SALE CHECKOUT: I DO NOT USE EBAY'S CHECKOUT. You will get an automatic email from me shortly after the auctions end. At the bottom is a link to a secure Vendio Checkout form. It will be much easier for both of us if you take a moment to fill it out with your payment intentions and you can print a receipt from this. Another very secure way is to go directly to the completed Ebay auction and click on the Vendio Checkout button. If you feel at all uncomfortable with either of these, I will gladly do it the old fashioned way if you email me and request this. I NEVER USE EBAY'S SECOND CHANCE OFFER FORMAT. If you receive one of these offers on one of my items, please do not fall for these or any other similar scams. I will deal with th... read more

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