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A pair of glass sock darners made by Clevenger Bros. Glass Works, Clayton NJ.  These were probably made in the 1950's.  The blue one is 5 1/2" long, 2 3/6" dia.  The amber one is 6 1/2" by 2 1/4" in dia.  Both are rough snapped on the end as you can see.  Credit to John (Larry) Wiseburn IV.

A hat blown by August Hofbauer, 1940's.  Stands 6 3/4" tall and is 7 1/2" by 6 1/2" across.  Made using a 16 rib optic vase mold.

A very nicely made looped pitcher, it stands 4 1/2" tall.  Blown by August Hofbauer.  I would date this to the mid 1960's . 

A very crudely made looped pitcher, it stands 5 1/2" tall.  Blown by Adolph Macho.  I would date this to the mid 1960's .  Much of his work was thick walled and very heavy compared to most SJ glass. 

A pair of south Jersey banks.  Both of these used a mold such as for a jelly jar to form the base and then the loops were free formed and attached.  On both of these the bottoms were stretched out to make them larger than the mold.

Freeblown hen eggs, used to induce chickens to lay more eggs.  An utilitarian item but getting hard to find now.

A pair of nicely done pitchers by Ted Ramp.  At 4 1/4" tall these were blown at his backyard furnace in Egg harbor city NJ.  Around the mid 1970's.  Nicely done reeded attached handles.

A very nicely done Childs mug, freeblown.  Cobalt blue and violet in color.  Color has been described as from Fislerville, NJ but could also be European.  2 3/" high, 3 3/4" across counting handle.

A very crudely made lily pad pitcher, it stands 8 3/4" tall.  Blown by Adolph Macho.  I would date this to the mid 1960's

I had these for quite a while before finding out what they are.  First thought they were flower pots but seems they are "sweet meat pots"  for the early 1800's.  Very rare, possibly American or English.

A cobalt blue freeblown ladies spittoon.  Rare, but there are a couple around in museums.  4 1/4" across by 3 1/2" high.

Another example of a freeblown sword, attributed to Clevenger Bros.  All amber glass about 25" long.  I had one in green and amber once but not as nicely made.

A great example of a freeblown sword.  Had it to the American Glass Museum but was un-able to find out anything for sure except it was the nicest one Gay has seen.  My thoughts, possibly Millville.

Another South Jersey dump turtle.  A little more crude than the other it may have been used as a doorstop.

A South Jersey dump turtle.  These are often hard to say where they came from but this one has been attributed to Clevenger Bros.

A South Jersey freeblown pipe.  It has been suggested it may have been made at Clevenger Bros.  But I am not sure.  12 1/2" long.  It has a hollow stem but the mouthpiece is snapped and closed off.

An all amber witch's ball made a Clevenger Bros. Glassworks.  About 5" in diameter.

A barometer made by August Hofbauer.  About 6" long.

An amber freeblown button hook.

A freeblown South Jersey looped pipe.  Very rare in this color, amber with white looping!  Attributed to Whitney Glass mid to late 1800's.

An aqua freeblown lilypad pitcher with type 1 lilypads applied..  Applied handle and crimpt foot.  I believe this was blown in the early 1900's but do not know by who.  Wish I did!

An aqua freeblown wineglass, often referred to as a "rummer".  Jersey green or aqua in color with applied prunts.  Early to mid 1800's.

A golden amber colored freeblown lilypad bowl with type III lilypads applied..  Applied threading at the top of the bowl.  Rolled edge and applied crimpt foot.  It is 8 3/4" in diameter and stands 3 1/4" high.  It was blown in the 1930's to early 1940's by Clevenger Brothers but do not know by who.  Wish I did!

A golden amber colored freeblown lilypad pitcher with type III lilypads applied..  Applied threading on the top half the bowl.  Rolled edge, applied crimpt foot and applied strap handle.  It is 7 1/8" in tall and about 5 1/2" across.  It was blown in the 1930's to early 1940's by Clevenger Brothers

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