KOVELS: Bristol slip glaze was popular, color added | Community
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Antique stoneware was often used in small local pottery shops in 19th century New England. They made useful objects in shapes and imaginative figures and vases that could be decorated by hand.
Bristol slip glaze was popular because it was scratch resistant and added color. A hobby artist built a resting ram as a doorstop. The 9-inch hand-sculpted animal sold for $ 144, likely because it was missing part of its horn and an ear.
The company was known for its cedar chests, which were often used as “hope chests” by future brides. Lane began making side tables in 1951 and expanded it to include bedroom, living room and dining room furniture in the 1960s and 70s. Today Lane is part of United Furniture Industries.
You can find out the age of your Lane Chest by looking for the serial number on the bottom. If you read the number backwards, you can find the production date. For example, the serial number 753150 indicates that the chest was manufactured on 5/13/57. An additional digit at the end of the serial number is the factory number.
Lane cedar chests, made before 1987, have the old-fashioned locks that can lock and lock a child inside. These locks should be removed or replaced. Value depends on style and condition. Some Lane Chests sell for less than $ 50, while others sell for over $ 100.
Some old Weller pottery sells for thousands of dollars. Pieces from the 1920s and later are cheaper. It is impossible to make a good evaluation if you cannot handle the piece. Bring it to someone nearby who sells antique ceramics or email it with a picture on Kovels.com.
Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with a question describing the size, material (glass, ceramic) and your knowledge of the item. Include only two pictures, the object and a close-up of any marks or damage. Make sure it includes your name and return address. By submitting a question, you are giving full permission to use it in any Kovel product. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We do not guarantee that photos will be returned, but if a postage paid envelope is included we will try. The questions answered will appear in Kovels Publications. Write to Kovels, The Daily Times, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at [email protected].
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