The more the merrier!
In coordinating the Chalet exhibit and writing my books, I was very fortunate to work with some great photographers who helped me bring the glass “to light and life.” In particular, one of them, David Fraser, loved, loved, loved to do shots of groupings – as long as my cats were locked in the garage! So, I thought it would be fun to showcase some “epic” groupings we did together. These don’t get shown very often as I tend to concentrate on individual forms, styles etc. in the articles and it would be a shame to continue to overlook these. So – a standalone spread and a shout out to my photographers seems long overdue! I hope you enjoy seeing these as much a we enjoyed putting them together.
This grouping of 18 baskets was particularly delicate to put together. Please note that the red basket in the centre row is by Lorraine Glass Industries - not a Chalet piece.
A few styles of Chalet vases.
The “spike and curl” in the back row at left is notable for both its size (the biggest I have ever seen at almost 16” on height and over 14” in diameter) as well as it’s deep ‘rootbeer” colour. A most unusual shade of amber for Chalet.
The “fingertip” bowl in the front row at left is a one-of-a-kind piece.
Can you believe I was soooooooooooo foolish to sell the purple stretch here - one of those glass regrets!
Yes - this elephant is indeed a Chalet piece. Made for the Riekes Crisa “smoke” line of animal figurines.
A grouping of typically Eatons branded pieces. Etched with the 4 sided bracketed E.
The iconic Chalet “splash” vase goes with everything - even when there is no positive ID for its companions. We have never found the pieces with the broader “fingertips” (olive back left and gold right front) marked. We do think it is a form by Lorraine Glass Industries.
A very rare Chalet “mini.” First row at right - the gold and green song bird. Chalet did not make very many “piccoli” animal figurines.
Something from and for everyone - EDAG, Chalet and Lorraine pieces.
