2008 VGCI Convention Photos

VASELINE GLASS COLLECTORS, INC.
10th ANNUAL CONVENTION!
HOLIDAY INN SELECT
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
OCT. 9-11, 2008

The following glass was on display at the convention.  There were 53 people in attendance.
Each photo is a clickable link that can be enlarged for a better view.

Bob Harry and Rob Leal had three different display themes.
The first three photos are of each display,
followed by some individual close-ups of various pieces of interest from their displays.

BEST VISUAL AWARD: SPRINGTIME GARDEN

OPALESCENT TREASURES

MAY I SERVE YOU? (Bread Platter display)

Opaline Brocade (Spanish Lace), vaseline opalescent with cranberry, by John Walsh Walsh, circa 1897.
Three different Opaline Brocade pieces by John Walsh Walsh, 1897.
Three-cup table charm set, registered design for John Walsh Walsh, Rd. 409769 & 417965.
Tulip vase grouping, most likely all Richardson, England, 1880-1890’s.
Two hand-worked opalescent vases on stands and a Burtles, Tate & Co., ‘Mermaid’ posey boat.
A grouping of Jack-in-the-Pulpit vases, both English and Bohemian, circa 1900s.
Art Glass Grouping: Northwood, Hobbs, John Walsh Walsh, Stuart, Richardson, Harrach, etc.
Three pressed glass wall pockets, one by Davidson (bottom right), two by Burtles, Tate & Co.
A wall-mount vase with a religious theme (opalescent cross on the side of the vase) .  Part of a matching pair.
Boulton & Mills ornamental decanter, leaf design is Rd. 22179, Feb. 2, 1885.
Two photo plates by Davidson.  The photos are original and are glued cardboard on reverse.