Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
>
Pitcher/Jug + wash basin bowl, unusual design, Royal Venton Ware
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 111251, member: 51"]I'm glad others like it, too. Thanks for taking a look.</p><p><br /></p><p>It has a couple of condition issues, which means it would be best just as a decorative piece. Everything feels quite solid and the paint is strong which is great. However there is one flea bite on the rim of the bowl (touched up by a former owner) but also two deep crazing lines or cracks (see below), one inside the pitcher and one in the bowl. The one in the bowl is not visible when you turn the bowl over, so somewhat shallow. The pitcher has one coming off the top rim visible on both sides for about 5 inches, but very tight. I bought it anyway as it was thrift store pricing and honestly I'd just never seen similar. </p><p><br /></p><p>I will keep this for a while, but don't really have a good spot, so eventually will resell with local pick up, possibly on Craigslist. Cannot imagine shipping these. With this damage, would $50-75 be in the ball park? (I could also list on Ebay with pick up only, start low and just see what happens.)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]28009[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]28010[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 111251, member: 51"]I'm glad others like it, too. Thanks for taking a look. It has a couple of condition issues, which means it would be best just as a decorative piece. Everything feels quite solid and the paint is strong which is great. However there is one flea bite on the rim of the bowl (touched up by a former owner) but also two deep crazing lines or cracks (see below), one inside the pitcher and one in the bowl. The one in the bowl is not visible when you turn the bowl over, so somewhat shallow. The pitcher has one coming off the top rim visible on both sides for about 5 inches, but very tight. I bought it anyway as it was thrift store pricing and honestly I'd just never seen similar. I will keep this for a while, but don't really have a good spot, so eventually will resell with local pick up, possibly on Craigslist. Cannot imagine shipping these. With this damage, would $50-75 be in the ball park? (I could also list on Ebay with pick up only, start low and just see what happens.) [ATTACH=full]28009[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]28010[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
>
Pitcher/Jug + wash basin bowl, unusual design, Royal Venton Ware
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...