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A close view of two heavy smoke grey hand-blown tumblers on a warm paper sweep.
Condition gradeVery good — light useBoth sound. Base scratching from use, rims clean.

The condition report

2 notes, each pinned to the point on the photograph where it is. Select a number to move to it.

Other views

  • A close view of two heavy smoke grey hand-blown tumblers on a warm paper sweep — upper detail.
  • A close view of two heavy smoke grey hand-blown tumblers on a warm paper sweep — lower detail, showing the foot and the shadow.
  • A close view of two heavy smoke grey hand-blown tumblers on a warm paper sweep — full width on the paper sweep.

The Kiln Room Lot 10

Pair of smoke glass tumblers

Third Light c. 1965, unmarked

Bidding openBidding is open on this lot.No reserve
Opening bid$300 bids
Closes inCloses in 2 hours 48 minutes.Fri, Sep 4, 7:31 AM PDT

Estimate$60 – $100

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Hammer
$30
Buyer’s premium 18%
$5.40
You pay
$35.40
Packed & shipped, est.
+ $26

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Ships from
Astoria, OR
Packed & shipped, est.
$26
Next minimum bid
$30 (increment $10)

Catalogue entry

Two heavy smoke grey tumblers matching the decanter in lot 5, offered separately for a buyer who only wants the glasses.

Wall thickness varies visibly. Bases are thick and ground.

Provenance

  • Estate, Northwest Portland

What you actually pay

Bids are on the hammer price. A buyer’s premium of 18% is added to the hammer, and shipping is quoted separately — $26 for this lot, packed and sent domestically. At the current next minimum of $30 that comes to $35.40 before shipping, or $61.40 delivered.

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Published bid increment table
Current bidIncrement
$0 – $99$10
$100 – $499$25
$500 – $999$50
$1,000 – $1,999$100
$2,000 – $4,999$250
$5,000 – $9,999$500
$10,000 – $19,999$1,000
$20,000 – $49,999$2,500
$50,000 and above$5,000

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