Rare Depression Glass Pieces
Depression Glass - The Rare PiecesDid you know that if you happen to have a crystal (clear) and pink Depression Glass refrigerator bowl in the Crisscross pattern in good condition and with its original cover, that it'svalued at between $300 and $335? Or that Shirley Templecream pitcher your grandmother keeps in the back of her upper cabinet could bring up to $1,250 at auction? If you didn't, thenyou've been in the dark about rare Depression Glass pieces and their values! Here are a few pieces for which knowledgeableDepression Glass collectors stay on constant lookout:The Ruby Red Aladdin Beehive LampMade for only six months during 1937, this lamp currentlybrings anywhere from $700 to $950 ? if it can be found!Most collectors owning this piece understandably do not haveany interest in letting go of it, which makes it even rarer.The color of the glass in the Aladdin series of ruby lamps variesfrom a light red with an amber tint to dark, rich red, with the deeper reds fetching more interest with today's collectors. So if you have this lamp with the trademarked "Aladdin" on itwick-raising knob, you've truly got yourself a prize!Cambridge Glass Company's Blue Cleo Etched and Footed Sugar SifterAlthough the Cleo pattern, introduced by Cambridge in 1930, was produced in a variety of colors such as amber, green, crystal (clear), peach, and gold, it was and still isthe blue that attracts buyers. Along with the oil bottle withits original stopper, the footed sugar sifter proves to be the hardest to find and, subsequently, the most costly when it is unearthed. These sugar sifters, usually seen only in books or magazines or, if you're lucky, in a Depression Glass club member's private collection, can be had, reluctantly, for anywhere from $900 to more than $1,000. So if you encounterone in person, just look -- don't touch it!Ruby Flower Center Flying Lady BowlThe story surrounding the origins of the Flying Lady bowlmakes owning the piece that much more interesting ? andmakes the piece more valuable! In Ohio, where the CambridgeGlass Company called home, glassworkers visited a travelingcircus that had come into town.
A beautiful lady performer, a German trapeze artist, so amazed the glassworker/circus visitors, that they designed a mold in her honor. Flying Lady bowls come in several types of glass and patterns with prices usually in the $400 range, depending upon their condition. But the Queen Mother of this set ? called the Statuesque series ? lies with the ruby, flower-centered Flying Lady bowl. This precious piece garners upward of $2000 and more when foundin mint condition. An interesting side note about this piece: When ministers visited those of their flock who owned the Flying Lady bowl, they were spared the vision of her nudity.
Parishioners made sure she had been safely ? and discreetly ?tucked away during visits from the preacher!These are just a few of the Depression Glass era's mostsought-after pieces, but many more remain to raise theeyebrows of even the most deep-pocketed glass collectors. Some of these pieces can only be found in Depression Glass museums or, as mentioned, in private collections. But some ? albeit a tiny few ? still remain out there somewhere, just waiting for some incredibly lucky finder to discover them. Could that lucky person be you? You'll never know unless you try, so get to hunting!Until next time,
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Removing Mold Stains from Your Hardwood Floors
Wood floors are a glorious addition to your home, as well as extremely practical. They are good in all types of weather and last a very long time, as long as they're taken care of. And that's where things get a bit soggy-literally. Even if you're super careful with your floor, any water or liquid left standing for a long time can cause mold to develop.
This is especially true of plant and flower pots that are kept inside and leak. Now the leak may be quite small so that you don't notice it for months, and then you realize that the floor around the plant is looking a little worse for wear.
You lift the plant up and lo and behold, a moldy mess has established itself into the cracks of your beautiful hardwood floor.
Not to worry, however, as there are ways to get rid of the mold, and if it is finished like most floors, the wood itself will remain in tact and unharmed; only the finish will suffer.
The first thing to do is buy a scraper...
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Rare Depression Glass Pieces
Depression Glass - The Rare PiecesDid you know that if you happen to have a crystal (clear) and pink Depression Glass refrigerator bowl in the Crisscross pattern in good condition and with its original cover, that it'svalued at between $300 and $335? Or that Shirley Templecream pitcher your grandmother keeps in the back of her upper cabinet could bring up to $1,250 at auction? If you didn't, thenyou've been in the dark about rare Depression Glass pieces and their values! Here are a few pieces for which knowledgeableDepression Glass collectors stay on constant lookout:The Ruby Red Aladdin Beehive LampMade for only six months during 1937, this lamp currentlybrings anywhere from $700 to $950 ? if it can be found!Most collectors owning this piece understandably do not haveany interest in letting go of it, which makes it even rarer.The color of the glass in the Aladdin series of ruby lamps variesfrom a light red with an amber tint to dark, rich red, with the deeper reds fetching more interest...
Rare Depression Glass Pieces
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Child Beating
A majority of parents beat their children. Many school teachers punish children to correct them. They do it to teach them properly and make them good citizens of this world. How many of these parents and teachers themselves are good citizens of this world? How many of them themselves know what is right and what is wrong? How many have the knowledge of happy existence and how many have the right to beat a child?
No one. Absolutely, no one has any right to beat a child.
They beat the child, because the child does not retaliate. The child is helpless. The child is at their mercy. The parents and teachers take advantage of this and sadistically take out their own frustrations on the children. What if they try doing this to someone of their age and strength? They will get it back.
That is why they don't do that. They look for helpless children, find faults and beat. This is inhuman.
In any civilized society such practices should be punishable. A...
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Are You Hiring The Wrong Florist?
Did you know that 3 out of 4 hosts or social planners hire aflorist for their special occasion? Although professionalflorists can enhance your special day with flowers, theflorist must know your style, criteria and budget. Manyattributes must be carefully thought through beforeselecting a florist or flower shop. Carefully read throughthe information below to save you time, money andunsatisfactory results from your florist.Many people agree that flowers are one of the most importantelements in your design. From big parties to smallget-togethers, flowers can bring that added touch to anysetting. If you are planning to appoint a florist for yourevent, discuss what you want to achieve with your flowers.Many people do not know what they require and will be leftwith disappointing flowers.
Lots of hosts or organizers hireflorists that can turn out to be a disappointing investment. If you follow the5 rules laid out below, you will invest in a good floristthat knows exactly what you like...
Are You Hiring The Wrong Florist?
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