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In the last quarter of the 20th century there were several good art glass artists located mainly on the West Coast producing high-quality glass similar to and inspired by the Art Nouveau era. The pattern on this vase is called pulled feather.

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In the last quarter of the 20th century there were several good art glass artists located mainly on the West Coast producing high-quality glass similar to and inspired by the Art Nouveau era. The pattern on this vase is called pulled feather.

Dear John: This little vase is made of glass. When you hold it up to a bright light or sunshine you can see the beautiful deep blue color of the glass.

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I bought it at an estate sale recently for $25. The dimensions are 3 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/4 inches across near the top narrowing down to an inch diameter base.

The lady said it could be a Tiffany vase but there was no signature or mark. I loved it and bought it whether or not it was made by Tiffany.

When I got home and washed it, I noticed a mark and then with a magnifier was able to see R. Luttrell and 1975 etched into the glass surface near the base.

I am curious to know anything you can tell me about my latest find. Thank you for your help. – A.P., Internet

Dear A.P.: You have a very nice art glass vase. It is made in the style of Louis Comfort Tiffany art glass.

In the last quarter of the 20th century there were several good art glass artists located mainly on the West Coast producing high-quality glass similar to and inspired by the Art Nouveau era. The pattern on your vase is called pulled feather.

The signature R. Luttrell is for Rusty Luttrell, 1947-2011, an American-born glass artist who practiced in the South. His work is bought and sold in the secondary market for reasonable prices.

The price you paid at an estate sale was fair enough. You probably would pay more in a retail situation.

Dear John: I have a complete full Jim Beam Train Collection. They still have their tax stamps intact. There is a locomotive, one passenger car, one baggage car, the caboose and four sections of track. It is all in perfect condition.

Can you please tell me what it is worth today I have kept them in boxes for years? – C.I., internet

Dear C.I.: Yes, large numbers of collectors have figural Jim Beam bottles. It was a clever way to sell bourbon whiskey to people who never intended to drink the bourbon.

There used to be, but no longer, numerous Jim Beam collector clubs in states throughout the country during the last decades of the 20th century. The train set of whiskey decanters you have are not in the top 10 wanted by collectors according to the IJBBSC, International Jim Beam Bottle & Specialty Club.

For more information the website is www.worldcollectorsnet.com. Enjoy.

John Sikorski has been a professional in the antiques business for more than 30 years. Send questions to Sikorski’s Attic, P.O. Box 2513, Ocala, FL 34478 or asksikorski@aol.com.

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