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Grape and Cable - Part 2
GRAPE & CABLE - Part 2

 
Ice Green Cookie Jar. 9 in. Handle to handle.Stands 8 in. to top of knob.
Ice Green Cracker Jar - 9 inch
 Handle to handle Stands 8 inch to top of knob

Covered Cracker Jar:  This covered jar is found  with and without stippling and has two handles. The stippled version is known in marigold, but it is rarely seen. Perhaps other colors exist, but have not been reported.
Marigold and amethyst cracker jars without stippling are fairly available. Other colors, such as cobalt blue, white, smoke, ice green and the ultra-rare aqua opalescent are quite rare. Green and ice blue remain unreported to date.
 
February 1911 Butler Bros. Ad. (1911 written in by the late Frank M. Fenton).
February 1911 Butler Bros. Ad.
(1911 written in by the late Frank M. Fenton).

Feb. 1911 Butler Bros. Wholesale Catalog Ad:  Clearly indicates the shape and advertised size of the fruit bowls. However, as we can see from the examples shown, results of shaping each example as it was removed from the mould, creates a variance in size.
 
GRAPE & CABLE Fruit Bowl-11 in. opening
Small (9.5 in.) GRAPE & CABLE FRUIT-bowl-plain interior in Green.
GRAPE & CABLE Fruit Bowl -
11 inch opening - Ice Blue
Small (9.5 in.) GRAPE & CABLE FRUIT-bowl-plain interior in Green.

GRAPE & CABLE Fruit Bowls -  The examples shown in this segment are considered to be large, shallow, rest on three scrolled feet, and are about 4”-4 ½” high. These are easier to locate than the deeper 6”-7” type, sometimes referred to as “orange bowl”.
Only two or three examples in ice blue have been reported. Other colors: marigold, amethyst, green, cobalt blue, white, and ice green.
 
Handle probably applied in after market procedure.
Tri-Cornered Whimsey from the large  FRUIT BOWL
Handle probably applied in after market procedure.
Tri-Cornered Whimsey from the large  FRUIT BOWL

Over the years, we have viewed/examined a few examples having the applied handle. By virtue of the “stuck handle”, lack of iridescense, and the fact that the base glass color does not match that of the bowl, we believe them to be the result of “after-market” application sometime following factory production of the bowls. You must be the best judge of that!
For as long as we have collected carnival glass, there have been “suspicious” examples (from time to time), exhibiting alterations created following factory production. There seem always to be those who seek to “fool and fraud” in order to make a few extra “bucks” from the unwary collector!
The whimsey tri-corner type bowl is not readily found. It was fashioned from the larger fruit bowl-6”-7” deep. The glass was very likely too hot when removed from the mould, so the shaper created this unusual shape , avoiding the scrap pile. They are certainly conversation pieces!
 
Santa Claus Edition 1910-Butler Bros. Catalog Ad..
Santa Claus Edition 1910 - Butler Bros. Catalog Ad

Santa Claus Edition, 1910, Butler Brothers Catalog Ad: indicates this fernery shape may have been introduced to capture the Christmas market. Please note the interior metal liner which accompanied the pieces.
 
GRAPE & CABLE Fernery in White.
GRAPE & CABLE Fernery in Ice Blue.
GRAPE & CABLE Fernery in  White.
GRAPE & CABLE Fernery in Ice Blue.
GRAPE & CABLE Fernery-Pumpkin color marigold. 7.75 in. diam. x 4 .25 in. high..
GRAPE & CABLE Fernery - Pumpkin color marigold.
7.75 inch diameter x 4.25 inch high.

Fernery, footed: is round, stands on three scrolled feet. The sides are straight and vertical with a smooth edge. It is 8” wide and 4 ¾” deep. These are very scarce in any of the known colors: marigold, amethyst, white, ice blue, ice green and a  pearlized custard.

 
  This lovely green PCE GRAPE & CABLE 9 in. Bowl is referred to as a Variant. Notice the tendrils leading into the center-in abscence of a leaf in center.
This lovely green PCE GRAPE & CABLE 9 in. Bowl is referred to as a Variant. Notice the tendrils leading into the center-in abscence of a leaf in center.
 
GRAPE & CABLE Variant (stippled).$4000 - June '06
GRAPE & CABLE Variant (stippled)
sold for $4000  in June 2006

Bowl, 8”-9”, collar base, pie-crust edge “tendril” variant:  The mould used for this piece shows trailing vine tendrils extending into the center of the bowl. May be ruffled or have  pie crust edge. This lovely green example has a plain exterior; some have Basketweave. These can be stippled or unstippled. Most available in non-stippled version in marigold, amethyst and green. Scarce in blue and lavender. Rare in aqua and ice blue; extremely rare in aqua opalescent.
The stippled version, like the aqua opal one shown here, usually has the ribbed exterior. (Ribs are visible in this photograph). This version is rarely found.  Reported in marigold, green, cobalt blue, and aqua opalescent.

Dean & Diane Fry   12/06

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There is no one like the God of Jeshurum, who rides the heavens to help you, and in His excellency on the clouds.
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, “Destroy!”
Then Israel shall dwell in safety, the fountain of Jacob alone, in a land of grain and new wine; His heavens shall also drop dew.
Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the shield of your help and the sword of your majesty!
Your enemies shall submit to you, and you shall tread down their high places.
------Deuteronomy 33:26-29
“Who rides the heavens to help you” (Deuteronomy 33:26).
This is most likely a reference to God's presence revealed in the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. In both manifestations, God was Israel's guide and shelter during their journey. The living God stands watch and rides the heavens to help us, in our spiritual walk.
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