A lovely, but small Mt. Washington peachblow art glass toothpick holder turned out to be the biggest surprise at a Woody Auction event featuring more than 360 lots from the noted collection of Janice Gills, Dec. 9.
Estimated to sell from $200-$400, the charming 2 3/4” by 2 1/2” toothpick holder sold for $2,750 after a robust bidding battle that featured 19 bids for the petite peachblow piece.
Courtesy Woody Auction
Peachblow glassware is a favorite among glass enthusiasts. Some might even consider it to be the ultimate in quality Victorian art glass. Mt. Washington peachblow was originally called “Peach Blow” or “Peach Skin,” with shades from rose pink at the top to a blue gray at the bottom.
It was made in both glossy and matte finishes but was seldom decorated and is never lined. Mt. Washington peachblow was produced only from 1886 to 1888, making it the rarest form of peachblow today. Mt. Washington Glass Works started in 1837 in South Boston, Mass.. In 1870 the company moved to New Bedford, Mass. Many types of art glass were made there until 1894, when the company merged with Pairpoint Manufacturing Co.
For full results of the Woody Auction, click here.
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