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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: valmont325 on January 19, 2013, 04:52:00 PM
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Just bought this item. Glass Bowls fit into holes in the wood. Glass bowls are made By Libbey Glass. Wood is stamped "Solid American Walnut" and has what appears to be a a napkin holder built onto it.
Do you think this whole piece was an item by Libbey? or is this a pieced together item?
People buy Vintage Libbey Glassware like crazy over here so that's one reason i bought it, the second reason is because i have never seen this set before.
Any input my good people?
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Are the bowls inset into the wood ??
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Looks more like a Toast rack...with the little bowls for holding..Marmalade. jam..or butter....thats what i,d use it for...
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Searched for knapkin holder...came up with one....on ebay...that was billed as toast rack/knapkins...then saw this toast rack...whilst its not as good as yours..the principle is the same...looking at your again..make,s me think it is a Bitsa....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silver-Plate-Toast-Rack-with-Jam-and-Butter-Dish-Knife-and-Spoon-UK-Seller-/190783762313?pt=UK_Collectables_Kitchenalia_RL&hash=item2c6b992f89
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It is a toast rack !! Libbey just supplied the glassware as they did for many companies !! No telling who did the rest !!
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told you it was a Bitsa....base was probably made by a hobbyist...or craft shop..then a wire toast rack stuck on it..then 2 x nondescript bowls added....and hey Presto...you have a Libbeys Knapkin holder... ;D
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Toast Rack and bowls for marmalade/preserves/honey!
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Awesome! Much better then a napkin holder!