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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: xianne_1 on November 20, 2011, 02:05:54 PM
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Hi there,
I bought this small vase recently, along with 3 other pieces of early Galle signed glass. I think it dates around 1870 or 1880. There are no chips or cracks, but it has lost a little enamel over the years. The other pieces are a similar size, about 5", with patterns not as interesting, but with enamel still intact.
A picture is below of the first vase, I haven't photo'ed the other pieces yet. Many more photos of the same vase are at http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m490/Gingers_Cottage/Galle%20Glass%201/
Any ideas as to value? I am considering putting it on Ebay starting at 99p and seeing where it goes. However, it's a bit risky as they weren't exactly cheap to buy!
Many thanks in advance!
(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m490/Gingers_Cottage/Galle%20Glass%201/P1010463.jpg)
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I hope someone chimes in here that knows about antique glass because from my search, if yours is an Emile Galle, it's probably worth a lot more than that. I have no clue about antiques but on this page (about 1/3 the way down) you'll find Galle pieces and prices:
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/print_sale.aspx?saleid=21259
Shouting out to Ironlord......
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crikey - I see you're referring to Lot 80 in that link. That went for a helluva lot. That piece is bigger than mine, and in better condition.
That's where I start to struggle with value. Mine's certainly genuine though - see signature.... also, these early pieces weren't ever faked to my knowledge, far too much work to do so. I believe only the later cameo stuff was ever faked.
(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m490/Gingers_Cottage/Galle%20Glass%201/P1010429.jpg)