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17 August 2008
G’Day Everyone
Have
you ever bought something, particularly a big ticket item, and later
wondered if you’ve made the right decision? Several times I’ve had this
experience and more often than not it's exacerbated by someone else,
usually with little or no interest in what you’ve bought. Carnival glass
purchases have been one of the 'casualties' of just such an occurrence
for myself, amongst others. And let me tell you,
there is absolutely no way of being able to convince someone who 'doesn’t
have the passion' that just such a purchase has significant 'investment
value' attached to it either.
Well,
at least that was the case up until just recently, where just about
anything in the way of share or stock listed on the exchange, has taken
an absolute 'battering' of almost biblical proportions. Granted, this
sort of 'phenomenon' is quite infrequent, fortunately, otherwise the
world’s economy would be in a real mess to say the
least.
So,
I must confess to feeling somewhat chuffed in knowing that my carnival
glass purchases have now some real investment feel to them. Let's face
it, if you wanted to spend several hundred dollars right now, what would
you rather spend your hard earned on - some
questionable 'blue chip' shares or a pristine condition dark 'Emu' master
bowl? Hmmm, think about it!!
In
the current October / November edition of 'Antique Collectors' magazine
there’s an informative and superbly illustrated article on Australian
carnival glass. Even more exciting is that the article actually features
on the front cover. I was more than pleased with the complete
professionalism and accuracy reflected in the printed result. I know how
passionate we all are when it comes to 'getting it right' with anything
to do with carnival glass, and by all accounts this article is spot on.
I would like to personally thank all those in the club who were involved
in all the processes leading up to the article going to print, especially
John and Lorraine.
Also,
thanks and congratulations to the editor of the magazine, Julie Carter,
for producing a truly fantastic article. This magazine issue will no
doubt prove to be will be one of the 'must have' possessions of any avid
Australian carnival glass collector in years to come.
The
August meeting at Iris & John Westren’s
home was an enjoyable and patriotic day to say the least! All there in
attendance were impressed with the examples of carnival glass, many of
which featured 'feathered friends' being the theme of the meeting and
many others of intriguing interest. And we also witnessed our Australian
Olympic swimming star Grant Hackett complete in the 1500m freestyle final
at Beijing, and secure a silver medal as well. Not the gold, but a great
result anyway. Thanks again Iris and John for hosting an excellent
meeting.
The
themes and host members for meetings have now been decided for the next
year and this info can be found on the Coming
Meetings page. Most members have attended meetings at these locations
before, but if you’re not sure how to get to a meeting place you might
want to have a look at the map locations or call your club president or
secretary.
The
next meeting on 16 November 2008 is the Christmas meeting, is at the home
of Mark and Vicki Strangewidge in Orange NSW,
and features the theme of 'Tumblers &
Vases' in carnival glass.
I’m
looking forward, as always, to seeing you all once again, and don’t
forget to bring along a wrapped Christmas present for 'Secret
Santa'.
So,
I hope to see ya there!!
and
as always,
Drive
Safe & Happy Carnival Glass Hunting!
Your
Club President,
Maurice
Geake
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Some of the beautiful carnival glass
on display at our last meeting
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Club members enjoying the convivial
atmosphere at the last meeting
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And
here's a non-iridised example of Crystal Glass Company's #1021 bowl
brought along to the meeting by one of the members. You can see an
iridised example in the bottom right corner of the group of four glass photos
above.
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