08-042.

08-042. Francis Higgins Barbaric Jewels ashtray set

Found on October 24, 2008 in Champaign, IL.

Francis Higgins

Barbaric Jewels ashtray set
Higgins Glass Studio
USA, 1961
8.25 x 8.25 x 1" (large)
4 x 3.75 x 0.75" (small)
Glass
Facsimile signature

For years I've coveted Higgins glass, but never seemed to find any except for in antique shops that specialize in midcentury decorative arts. Whenever I did see a piece (virtually always locked away in a display cabinet), the price was always prohibitive. But today, after many many years of searching, I finally had some success. Tucked away in the corner of an estate sale basement I came across this set of three ashtrays in the Barbaric Jewels pattern. It was a bit of a splurge for me at $20 since we don't smoke nor do we plan to start, but the sheer beauty of the glass outweighed the uselessness of the object for our daily use. These are items we will enjoy and admire for their aesthetic contribution to our decor, and at least for the meantime will be given prime placement on the coffee table in our living room.

Dawn commented: Screw the usefulness, baby, you got beauty!

Congrats on your utterly wonderful find. Definitely worth the bucks!

Sometimes a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do...

  • 10.24.08

Brian commented: I love these! Very jealous...

Brad Hissing commented: ditto what Brian said!!!!

  • 10.30.08

Dorothea commented: Want another round jewels ashtray? I have one on Craigslist for sail $98. Location Venice Island in Florida. Just pay postage/insurance and it's yours. Beautiful. Excellent condition. Dorothea

  • 3.28.09

Scott commented: Thanks for the offer, Dorothea, but I'm not really in the market for more at the moment.

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