Evanston Art Glass and Jewelry Galore! WORTH THE DRIVE! Sterling Silver, and MORE!

We are honored to be hosting the estate sale for a magnificent life-long collection including thousands of pieces of Art Glass, thousands of pieces of Jewelry, Furniture, Lighting, Gardening Supplies and so much more!

This is the first part of the sale.  There is so much the sale has been divided into two parts with DIFFERENT items at each sale.

• Art Glass
  • A superb collection of beautiful original art glass vases and paperweights from American master glass artist Charles Lotton (Illinois, 1935-2021) and his glass artist sons Daniel Lotton and John Lotton
  • A rare and gorgeous pair of antique Stevens & Williams art glass vases – large pale honey gold "Zipper" pattern mother of pearl (MOP) cased glass vases, s
  • 1920s Art Nouveau cameo art glass footed vase, compressed globular form with glowing mandarin red with black overlay of carved leaves and blossoms floral design. Signed Richard, which was made by Loetz for the Edmond Etling boutique in Paris.
  • 19th century St. Louis Crystal Latticino Ewer vase, hand blown 19th. c. French crystal amphora shape vase with internal latticino decoration and applied torsade rim on the neck 
  • A stunning art glass Nailsea style pitcher, blown glass in bright blue with white pulled into vertical ribs in a "drapery" or feathers design; applied dark blue handle
  • A phenomenal hand made art glass lamp by American art glass master Charles Lotton (1935-2021), Illinois. Lotton's "Multi Flora" design, iridescent gold ground with a beautiful multi floral design and original finial
  • A beautiful Thomas Webb & Sons gem cameo glass vase, delicate palm frond design white over cranberry glass, circa 1900, art nouveau, Stourbridge, England
  • 1920s Art Nouveau Loetz cameo art glass footed vase, beautiful yellow with green overlay skillfully carved in delicate floral design; signed Richard which was made by Loetz for the Edmond Etling boutique in Paris
  • Antique satin finish Burmese glass bride's basket in a silver plated holder, the art glass likely by Mt. Washington or Thomas Webb; the holder stamped by Aurora S.P. Mfg Co (made in Illinois.)
  • An exceptional pair of 19th century antique art glass vases, skillfully crafted with cased glass layers: An opaque white interior layer, then a layer of crushed frit glass of pink, cream and brown, making a Vasa Murrhina streaked/patterned effect, topped with a diagonal swirl layer of clear Aventurine glass containing reflective mica flecks. Finished with two applied amber glass thorn handles, and crimped rims
  • An antique Legras Mont Joye St. Denis "Olga" enameled  vase of cranberry to clear glass, crimped rim, and beautifully hand painted chrysanthemums
  • A fantastic antique Stevens and Williams art glass peachblow vase, cased glass with applied frosted floral decoration and "thorn" frosted glass handles, ruffled "snipped" rim, high quality production right down to the polished pontil
  • Dozens and dozens of art glass rose bowls in all colors and textures of glass
  • Vintage handblown Venetian Murano art glass vases in various colors of Latticino Ribbon glass
  • Many, many more pieces of original vintage and antique art glass are available, including uranium glass — must see! 
• Hundreds and hundreds of vintage and antique glass pieces, both EAPG and hand blown art glass, by Fenton, Northwood, Dugan, Cambridge, Fostoria, Westmoreland, Mt Washington, Pairpoint, Stevens & Williams, Jefferson Glass, Nailsea, Bryce Brothers, McKee Glass, Thomas Webb & Sons, L. G. Wright, Duncan Miller, Hobbs Brockunier, Co-Operative Glass Company, Dithridge & Company, Empoli, New Martinsville Glass Company, Consolidated Glass Co, Phoenix, Mary Gregory, and more, including:
  • Many pieces in uranium glass, vaseline glass, Rubina Verde, Peloton, quilted MOP, amber glass, cranberry glass, carnival glass, milk glass, Aventurine, custard glass, opaline glass and more
  • A magnificent pair of Baccarat Rose Tiente candlesticks, with hurricane shade holder at the candle cup and prisms hanging from a bobéche; each with matching blown clear glass hurricane shades engraved with diamond pattern bands and beribboned floral sprays, and an Arabic inscription.
  • A Mt Washington matte or satin finish peach blow brides basket in silver plated stand
  • A late 19th century shiny peach blow glass pitcher, possibly Mt. Washington or New England Glass Company
  • A late 19th Century Stevens & Williams Glass 'Osiris' pulled design water pitcher, cased in clear crystal over a tonal red to pale amber pulled ground with pink interior, applied clear handle
  • Fenton Glass Jadeite collection including fan vase, dolphin double handle pedestal bowl/compote, Jack-in-the-Pulpit vase
  • Boston & Sandwich Glass Company blown overshot crackle clear glass pitcher with applied handle
  • A Mt. Washington Glass pink cased diamond quilted Mop satin glass pitcher
  • Milk glass patterns in hobnail, Daisy & Button, Old Quilt, Diamond
  • Emerald green EAPG pitchers in hobnail, coin dots, thumbprint, Shell and Jewel, Beaded Grape, Florida, hobstar pinwheel, Doric
  • L. G. Wright Glass Thumbprint Amethyst pitcher with clear handle
  • Fenton clear with white Daisy and Fern pattern pitcher with 4 tumblers
  • A vintage Phoenix peach blow glass hobnail pitcher with applied frosted glass handle
  • Vintage blue frosted satin Tiffin Glass vase, spiral stem footed compote, larger baluster form stem footed compote, and bowl
  • A Sowerby purple "Malachite" slag glass spurred cowboy boot toothpick holder
  • Patterns include coin dots, polka dots, optic dots; thumbprints, optic swirls, so many others available too
  • Uranium Glass, including:
    • A Steuben Glass 'Triple Stump' bud vase (designed by Frederick Carder) in Jade green uranium glass
    • Fenton glass Daisy and Fern pattern pitcher
    • A 19th century Hobbs, Brockunier & Company dew drop or hobnail opalescent vaseline glass / uranium glass pitcher
    • A beautiful opalescent vaseline glass / uranium glass pulled iris decoration trumpet form vase, late 19th century, James Powell & Sons 
    • A Hobbs, Brockunier, and Company Inverted Thumbprint Rubina Verde uranium glass pitcher ca. 1880s 
    • A 19th century Hobbs, Brockunier & Company dew drop or hobnail opalescent Rubina Verde uranium glass pitcher with applied clear vaseline glass handle
    • A vintage Cambridge Glass 'Draped Lady' flower frog, an Art Deco classic in satin finish emerald green uranium glass
    • A 1930s Art Deco 'Kissing Elephants' powder jar or trinket dish in green frosted uranium glass by L.E. Smith
    • A beautiful pair of vintage uranium glass opaline glass vases in robin's egg blue, hand painted with birds and flowers with gilt accents. Bohemian art glass by Harrach, late 1880s
    • A Harrach Glassworks peachblow art glass vase of twin handle moon flask form, in cased uranium glass with enameled butterfly & blossom decoration
    • Many more uranium / vaseline glass items
  • Belleek Ireland porcelain, including a tower vase with applied Forget-Me-Not blossoms, Belleek Birds Nest Basket, Belleek porcelain 'Aberdeen' ewer vase with applied sprays of roses and forget-me-nots, a Lotus Spill Vase, and more
  • Vintage carnival glass including a Fenton iris pattern marigold carnival glass compote, a vintage Dugan or Fenton carnival glass basket, a Dugan Glass jeweled heart ruffled Bowl, opalescent peach, with beaded edge; a Fenton Glass marigold color carnival glass footed rose bowl, and a Fenton marigold carnival glass Jack-in-the-Pulpit vase
• Jewelry
  • Fine Jewelry
    • An Italian two-tone 14kt gold mesh and X link with and diamonds bracelet
    • Le Vian 18kt white gold and tri-color diamond necklace, the pendant an open flower petal shape in champagne, black, and white diamonds
    • 18k white gold, diamonds and onyx hinged locket pendant in star/flower design
    • 18k white gold brooch, circular frame set with diamonds, and various color natural pearls
    • 14k yellow gold clip earrings with beautifully carved red jade ovals depicting a dragon and a phoenix bird
    • 14k white gold, diamonds and gemstone dangle pendant necklace
    • 14k white gold brooch, a 10-petal flower shape set with rubies and diamonds
    • 14k yellow gold pendant chain necklace, the pendant set with modernist frame, leaves, and a cluster of opals
    • 14k yellow gold pendant necklace on delicate chain - the pendant of three flower shapes in descending size set with diamonds, the petals are garnet, topaz, amethyst, peridot, and citrine
    • 14k yellow gold pendant necklace with a cluster of opal beads and a small set diamond
    • EFFY Jewelry 14kt white gold blue sapphire and clear diamond wide band ring, size 7
    • EFFY Jewelry 14K yellowgold pear-shaped orange citrine and diamond ring, size 7
    • EFFY multistone square pendant in sterling silver and 18k gold
    • Balissima by EFFY diamond etched pendant in sterling silver and 18k Gold
    • 14K white gold and sterling silver faceted black onyx pendant vintage necklace
    • A 14K yellow gold and pear-shaped blue topaz pendant
    • 14k white gold black and white diamond X bracelet
    • Vintage 14k yellow gold framed cameo, green and white agate; loop at top to wear as a pendant, and has pin on the back for wearing as a brooch 
    • Antique Scottish and English brooches including:
      • A marvelous mid-19th century antique Scottish sterling silver brooch or kilt pin, exquisitely hand crafted Scottish pebble jewelry in a dimensional oval buckle form set with bloodstones, jasper and agate, and with Celtic engraved detail throughout
      • Antique dated 1847 English sterling silver brooch formed in gracefully curving ribbons with central buckle; finely engraved with foliate scrolls over a hatched ground. Hallmarks show a letter date for 1847 and the H&T stamp of silversmiths Hilliard & Thomason of Birmingham, England. (in 1851 the firm was listed as an exhibitor at The Grand International Exhibition which was held at The Crystal Palace.)
      • A fantastic antique Scottish bracelet of engraved sterling silver connecting carved bloodstone and carnelian agate segments; the clasp with a heart shape silver padlock engraved with flowers on one side and backed with bloodstone on the other. Circa 1870, unsigned, and rather art deco looking for a Victorian piece of Scottish pebble jewelry!
      • Mid-19th century sterling silver Scottish brooch or kilt pin, round outer ring with rectangles of agate, jasper, carnelian, bloodstone; with a raised cruciform frame displaying bloodstone and red carnelian around a round faceted deep orange quartz stone.  Provincial town / maker's stamp on the back.
      • Antique English sterling silver and applied copper 'sweetheart' brooch, in a ribbon bow  form with heart shaped pendant. Hallmarked WCM for silversmith William Clark Manton, Birmingham, England, with date stamp for 1905
      • Antique Scottish brooch, sterling silver penannular cloak pin with formed and engraved leaves at the ends of the ring, the pin attached with a fleur-de-lis.
      • Late 19th century Scottish pebble jewelry brooch, sterling silver frame with a oval vivid red agate carved in a Celtic shield shape, carved lines radiating from a central boss sporting a faceted citrine.
      • Antique Scottish brooch featuring moss agate and granite set in a fluted and engraved sterling silver setting with metal pin and attached ornate silver tassel
      • A fantastic antique sterling silver Scottish pebble jewelry wee brooch in horseshoe form with a dimensional thistle bloom in the center, boldly engraved surface with inlaid with red jasper, black jasper and agate; the center of the pin bearing an intricately engraved thistle bloom, with textured leaves and a faceted citrine stone
      • Rare 1848 antique pair of English sterling silver fleur-de-lis & chain drops cape pins or bar brooches by Hilliard & Thomason. Solid silver with hand chased fleur-de-lis shapes with diagonal chased detailing, joined with a central bar that is also hand chased with foliate detail. Stamped on the back with 'H&T' (Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham silversmiths) and 'Regd 30 March 1848'
      • A stunning antique sterling silver cuff bracelet a 3D buckle design. Decorated with hand chased ivy leaf motifs, and the outer edge of the belt strap decorated with silver pommels. English hallmarks from the Birmingham assay office date it to the 1880s.
  • Costume Jewelry
    • Hundreds of gorgeous vintage and antique beaded necklaces in glass, stone, lucite, wood, enamel, faux pearls, crystal, and more! Every color, length and style you're looking for. 
    • Hundreds of necklaces from delicate to chunky, Art Deco to swinging 60's, silver or gold tone, and lots of sterling silver ones! 
      • —Miriam Haskell, Hattie Carnegie, Givenchy, Carolee, Coro, Etienne Aigner, Anne Klein, Monet, Napier, Erwin Pearl, Joseph Mazer, Les Bernard, Key Trifari, Taylor Ltd, Crown Trifari, Swarovski, Laguna, and many others
    • Hundreds of pairs of fabulous costume jewelry earrings — some are 12k or 14k gold-filled — from Miriam Haskell, Hattie Carnegie, Givenchy, Crown Trifari, Key Trifari, Coro, Monet, Bergere, Boucher, Ciner, Yves St Laurent, Napier, Erwin Pearl, Weiss, Swarovski, Mosell, Winard, Weiss, Liz Claiborne, Robert Rose, Richelieu, Anne Klein, Roman, Ben-Amun, LSP Co, Hedy, Carolee, Lisner, Marvella, Krementz, Ralph Lauren, Encore, Carol Dauplaise, Brooks, Florenza, Burt Cassell, Vogue, and more
    • Many sterling silver chain necklaces and various sterling pendant necklaces
    • Brooches and pins including ones from Givenchy, Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Crown Trifari, Marvella, Monet and more – some are gold filled and some are sterling, too!
    • Hand painted vintage floral form porcelain earrings-and-brooch sets from Cara China in Staffordshire, England
    • Dozens of bracelets in dozens of styles and materials, including dozens of sterling silver bracelets
    • Many colorful Christmas/winter holiday themed brooches and earrings including ones by Hattie Carnegie, Boucher, Weiss, GERRYS, Pell, Kirk's Folly, ART, and more. 
• Furniture
• Silver
  • A sterling silver Reed and Barton Francis I pattern coffee and tea service
  • Sterling silver tableware by Reed & Barton in the 'Francis I' pattern, service for eight (with some extras); includes salad forks, dinner forks, dinner knives, butter knives, teaspoons, soup spoons, berry spoons, parfait spoons, demitasse spoons, serving spoons, sugar tongs, ice tongs, lemon forks, tea strainer, and more
  • Sterling silver Reed & Barton water pitcher, Francis I pattern, dated 1936
  • Sterling silver Reed & Barton "Francis I” pattern martini shaker #RS309, date stamp for 1952, hand engraved with "January 20th 1959 N.O.L.A."
  • Sterling silver Reed & Barton Francis I water pitcher, date stamp for 1936
  • Large 11.5" Reed & Barton Francis l sterling silver footed bowl,  X569F, date 1951
  • Sterling silver Reed & Barton Francis I large shell shaped footed serving dish, date 1951
  • Sterling silver Reed & Barton Francis I sandwich plate, date 1954
  • Sterling silver Reed & Barton Francis I oval bread tray, date stamp for 1951
  • A matched set of four antique English sterling silver candlestick holders, stamped with hallmarks for sterling silver, London, and silversmith Lionel Alfred Crichton
  • Antique sterling silver pierced basket with swing handle; Birmingham, England makers mark
  • An 18th century sterling silver salver, center decorated with a coat of arms inside a wide band of floral and water plants with swimming ducks; English hallmarks
  • Sterling silver sugar and creamer set, hallmarked Webster Company (Massachusetts)
  • Two Peugeot silver salt shaker and pepper mill sets
• Lighting
• Handbags / Purses
  • a NWT new with tag Coach handbag, deep coffee brown color, possibly the Madison Satchel model; interior stamped with No. 150-8615. Purchased at Marshall Field's.
  • NWT new with tag Gucci white leather purse and  drawstring fabric Gucci bag, both made in Italy; purchased at Marshall Field's 
  • Three stylish 1960s-1970s beaded handbags / purses from Elsie Tu Hong Kong
  • A vintage 1970s Elsie Tu Hong Kong beaded tapestry handbag, lined, internal dual slip pockets, frame with clasp closure
  • Three 1970s vintage Whiting and Davis International metallic mesh zip top clutch bags, in black, silver, and gold
  • A vintage (1930s-1940s?) hand made in France black glass beaded and Point De Beauvais embroidery handbag with gold tone metal frame, clasp and chain handle; interior lined with cream color fabric and an inside pocket contains original added coin purse. Marked inside as Saks Fifth Avenue Made in France.
  • A vintage Miles rich copper color hand beaded clutch purse, made in Japan
  • Jolles Original vintage hand beaded clutch purse evening bag, embroidered flowers amidst white beaded swirls; metal frame with rhinestones in clasp
  • Antique Whiting & Davis Co metal mesh bag, 1920s
• Vintage Vinyl 45 RPM Singles
  • Vintage vinyl, classic 45 records, including ones featuring Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, James Brown, Dusty Springfield, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Jan & Dean, Marvin Gaye, The Human League, Mad Lads, Steppenwolf, Dionne Warwick, Chubby Checker, The Young Rascals, The Miracles, Sam & Dave, Simon & Garfunkel, The Platters, and many more! From rock and roll to surf to new wave to soul...
• Record Albums / LPs / Vinyl
  • Vintage vinyl albums and long play singles from The Who, Chaka Khan, Depeche Mode, The Beatles, Charlie Parker, The Pretenders, Billie Holiday, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, The Grateful Dead, Rare Earth, Dinah Washington, Chick Corea, Grace Jones, The Rolling Stones, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Charlie Mingus, Paul McCartney, Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Alice Cooper, The Police, Miles Davis, Pat Benetar, Pat Metheny Group, Eurythmics, Dionne Warwick, Andreas Vollenwieder, Bee Gees, The Mama's and the Papa's, Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Minnie Ripperton, The Markley Band, The Dead Kennedys, War, Fairport Convention, Big Brother & The Holding Company, The Elvin Bishop Group, Crosby, Stills, & Nash; Poco, Eric Burden & The Animals, Faces, Rod Stewart, Odetta, Sharon Redd, Patti Labelle, B.B. King, The Miracles (and many more!)
• Books
  • Hundreds of books on art glass and early patterned glass, gardening, travel, history, World War II, jewelry, cookbooks, and more (plus a mid century modern patio block bookcase is for sale too!)
• Gardening