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to this article, the existence of one known Vaseline Acorn Burr
tumbler was photographed and reported on the Carnival Glass
Tumblers Around the World website. The first officially reported
vaseline tumbler is part of my personal collection. Over time, I
did acquire two more Vaseline Acorn Burr tumblers. All three
tumblers (now officially reported) are distinguishable from one
another based on differing physical characteristics. Tumbler
number one was purchased at a HOACGA convention several years
ago and is in mint condition. Tumbler number two I inherited
from my mother’s side of the family. It was purchased at a Tom
Burns' auction. In the Burn’s auction brochure it was described
as having an “odd tint.” It was never identified as being
Vaseline glass. Tumbler No. 2 possesses minor rim roughness or
peeling that appears to have taken place during the
manufacturing process, since the entire rim including the
roughness is iridized. Tumbler number three was purchased
through a 2007 Mickey Reichel auction. The pressing is slightly
weak on the burrs.
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All three tumblers are nicely iridized and appear from a
distance to be light amber in color. The base color of each
tumbler is Vaseline green. The Vaseline glass composition
does permeate upwards to the raised chestnuts (or burrs) and
smooth rim area. The Vaseline composition is observable under
natural light conditions. The dark iridescence treatment does
obfuscate the anticipated look of typical Northwood Vaseline
glass that one might expect. Each tumbler glows under a black
light. I wish I knew more about the manufacturing intent behind
these tumblers. I speculate that they were made from end of day
glass.
Hopefully Santa will bring me a Vaseline Acorn Burr pitcher
to go with my three tumblers. I did promise to be good. While I
patiently wait for December 25th, I wish you a joyous holiday
season. Good hunting around the Christmas Tree!
Cheers!
Gerald Thomas
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