Dugan LINED LATTICE CARNIVAL ANTIQUE 14" VASE~VERY SCARCE SQUARE TOES~MARIGOLD! 

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ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This is an a VERY SCARCE Antique Dugan LINED LATTICE Vase with the variant SQUARE TOES pointing downward helping to create and extra tall example...14 inches tall! It was made in the early 1900's. The Base Glass Color is MARIGOLD. I have personally seen only a couple of these over the last 7 years and neither were this tall. These babies are darn hard to find with the variant square toes. This is an absolutely incredible example of this Bold and Elegant pattern for your consideration...one of the best mold designs in Carnival Glass in my opinion. The Visual Effects are extremely sharp to say the least. The iridescence features Ultra Rich Rainbow Multi-Color iridescence top to bottom with dazzling Pinks and Blues leading the way...Red, Green and Yellow iridescent highlights round out the visual presentation. A magnificent and highly effective visual presentation in terms of rarity, sheer size and iridescent splendor. The piece is visually striking...a superb example in outstanding condition for you to consider. These are truly hard to obtain and especially difficult to find them with iridescent qualities that match this one. The photographs show it well...please look them over and enjoy. If you have been hunting for one of these very elusive pieces, in Marigold, with exceptional visual qualities...or perhaps you are fortunate to have one, but not this nice, tall or colorful and have been considering an upgrade...look this one over and give it serious consideration. It is a phenominal Antique Dugan piece to admire and enjoy...one that draws attention to itself on display and to the pieces around it! There is no makers mark...it is antique Dugan at its finest. It is every bit as Gorgeous as the photos show. My photos are taken outside in natural indirect sunlight. I never use a flash or props. I never enhance photos, never have, never will. I aim to show you the best iridescent color the piece offers. If the piece looks awesome in the photos...that is because...it is! What you see is what you will get!

ITEM MEASUREMENTS:

The piece is 14 inches tall. 3 3/8 inches wide across the base. 4 inches wide across the top. A VERY tall example.         

BASE GLASS COLOR:

MARIGOLD

ITEM CONDITION:

There are NO cracks or repairs on this Very Scarce, Elegant and Colorful Dugan Variant Vase.  

          THE BASE: The mold seams are barely there to the touch...nice and smooth. I can make out just very, very slight shelf wear on the bottoms of the Square Toes...common to this antique glass and nothing uncommon here whatsoever I assure you. The toes on these are very prone to lots of damage...but the toes on this one are in exceptional condition. I did photograph two small shallow flakes for you (photographed next to the end of a ball point pen for easy reference to any ball point pen in your home). You can easily see how small they are...you must inspect closely to see them and are completely insignificant, in my opinion, on a very scarce piece with extraordinary iridescent properties. The feet are in FAR above average condition for these. It sits flat and level on a flat surface.      

          THE INTERIOR: The display surface of this piece is in superb condition...no issues...no wear and its clean. The iridescence around the top shimmers in natural light...real pretty.              

          THE EXTERIOR: I can't make out any wear on the exterior whatsoever. The iridescent colors are amazing from the very top to the very bottom and all the way around...no weak spots! It is obvious it has been well cared for over the last century.   

          THE EDGE:  The Edge Treatment on the piece is very well done. The Flared Top is well done...the flames extend well beyond the top edge creating a very attractive look. The vase sits perfectly upright on the square toes. I did photograph what I believe to be a flat flake on the very tip of one of the flames (photographed for you next to the end of a ball point pen for easy reference to any ball point pen in your home). I am calling this a flake, some might call it a mold defect. Regardless...it is very hard to see unless you pick the piece up and look for it...and in my opinion is insignificant on a gorgeous, very scarce, very tall variant vase. It exhibits extraordinary iridescent qualities...a true gem of an example and a magnificent piece of antique Dugan glass.     

That is all I can find on this Very Elusive and visually Splendid Antique Dugan Variant Vase. A gorgeous and very tall example of this highly collectable and bold Lattice pattern, shape and base glass color. These are very difficult to obtain with the Square Toes and to find one with superior iridescence top to bottom is extremely elusive. It is a Classy specimen in every regard. If you are a love the difficult to find pieces...especially Rich iridescence over Marigold Blue base glass...here is a piece that you will appreciate. It certainly makes a statement on display, a piece that attracts plenty of attention to itself and to the pieces surrounding it...there are not many around and few others will have one...especially this tall and this colorful. It is lovely overall condition too with Far above average toes. It has been well maintained over the last century...preserved and kept as a show case piece in my opinion. The previous owners of this gorgeous piece did a superb job keeping it safe down through the many decades. A very large and impressive example that will add tremendous visual appeal and interest to your display as well as dollar value. It is MOST impressive on the shelf in natural light! Please look over those photos again. It is every bit as gorgeous as it looks.   

I have been selling antiques on Ebay a long time. You may note that my auction format is very plain...I fully intend it to be that way, no glitz and glamour. I am an antique enthusiast and collector of old glass and pottery...I find it completely fascinating. I'm selling fine antiques...not me. The historical pieces I sell are part of our history, as a country, and made right here in the good ole' USA unless I state otherwise. They represent a time when America made things, great things...before it was popular to sell this country out! Imagine...made in the USA...what a concept! They are awesome all by themselves...no glitz and glamour is needed to promote them...the photographs say it all! Please enjoy the many photos and detailed descriptions...in my opinion...nothing else needs to be done or said. You will find my descriptions much more detailed than you will get at any public auction...guaranteed! I do my best to point out damage or wear issues with the pieces I offer. I'm not perfect...but I am honest. True antique glass always has some manufacturing marks. It was made a century ago and mass produced...cheaply...well before quality was an idea. Well before Cell Phones, Computers or any technology at all. It is hard for people to comprehend that today, but it is fact. People still went to the corner drug store to use the phone! Imagine! The working conditions were unbearable by today's standards, yet the hard working American's of this era produced some of the most amazing items ever made. Manufacturing marks within the glass are part of the charm of this period in time. If there is a manufacturing mark that is out of the ordinary...such as excessive, contained, bubbles throughout the glass or a manufacturing heat check...I will mention it. Normal manufacturing marks such as straw marks, stretch marks, enclosed bubbles, light tool marks, though, will not be mentioned and should certainly be anticipated. Look over the many photos provided. Please educate yourself about the items you are buying and ask questions while the auction is in progress. If typical manufacturing marks bother you...please ask questions up front! I will readily answer questions as diligently as I can.

EDUCATION:

It is always a great idea to educate yourself about the antiques you are interested in purchasing before you buy from me or anyone else. It will further your appreciation and hone your interest. For Carnival Glass....I highly recommend David Doty's Carnival Glass Website. I also find his Field Guides extremely helpful if you can find them, there are several. They are the best guide to learning patterns, especially the 2000 updated version. Even used...they are well worth the money. I also recommend Edwards and Carwile's Carnival Glass Encyclopedia...there are several editions published. They cover the widest array of patterns of any guide I have seen and the text is excellent. The Mordini Auction Price guide is also extremely useful. There are other very worthy materials out there that will help you learn and grow, as well as numerous clubs and organizations.

SHIPPING:

I ship USPS Priority exclusively and I usually ship only on Saturdays and Mondays. I use premium ONE INCH bubble wrap (not the cheap 1/4 inch) and foam peanuts to package the pieces exclusively. I take great pride in packaging these wonderful pieces of history VERY well...like they deserve to be packaged and I like them packaged for me. I do apply a small handling fee to the Shipping Cost. I greatly apologize, but Shipping supplies are NOT cheap. Running NO RESERVE Auctions doesn't mean I make money. I never know how an item will sell. I can't afford to take losses on items (which happens) AND pay for Shipping Materials. In order to maintain the NO RESERVE Auction format that many of you have told me repeatedly that you greatly appreciate...I must make sure Shipping Supplies are covered. SHIPPING INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THIS FEE in the unlikely event it is damaged in transit. My goal, however, is to NEVER have a damaged piece of glass...EVER! My feedback comments prove my diligence in that regard.

SHIPPING DISCOUNTS:

YOU BET! I always combine shipping costs on multiple purchases whenever I feel I can do so safely with no possible harm to the pieces!!! I also discount shipping for repeat buyers whenever I can, significantly if possible, up to and including Free Shipping. Running No Reserve Auctions do not always allow me to do that...sometimes I lose money and can't...but if I can...for repeat buyers I certainly will! I don't advertise it...I just do it when I send the invoice. It is my way of saying THANK YOU!

RETURNS:

All purchases are considered final. I run 7 to 10 day auctions with plenty of photos, text and lots of time for questions if needed. I will accept returns if I have obviously misrepresented an item and I agree that I have. I will refund the original Purchase Price and the original Shipping Cost only.