Press Release

Douglass, KS, USA, February 6, 2025 -- A stunning Wedgwood vase marked Fairyland Lustre in the Dragon King pattern and an equally lovely bulbous French Cameo vase signed Galle in the Morning Glory pattern will headline an Antique Auction planned for Saturday, March 22nd, at 9:30 am Central time by Woody Auction, online (at LiveAuctioneers.com) and live in the Douglass, Kansas auction hall at 130 Third Street.

The auction will showcase the collections of Eleanor Eulau of California; Maurine and the late Al Edmond of Iowa; and Paul Pellett. “Rarely does a sale of such quality items with excellence throughout make it to public auction where every piece is sold without reserve, but this is just such an auction,” said Jason Woody of Woody Auction. “It’s a must-attend event for all serious collectors.”

Featured will be wonderful examples of French Cameo, English Cameo, alexandrite, amberina, cut glass, KPM porcelains, satin glass, Quezal, Steuben, Durand, plated amberina, pink agata, Sevres, R.S. Prussia, Duffner & Kimberly, Tiffany & Co., decorated Burmese, Mettlach, furniture, Lalique, Loetz, Royal Flemish, Napoli, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre and more – a veritable collector’s wonderland.

To learn more about Woody Auction and the Antique Auction on Saturday, March 22nd, starting promptly at 9:30 am Central time, online and live in Douglass, Kansas, please visit www.woodyauction.com.
"The variety of types of antiques offered in this auction is vast,” Mr. Woody remarked. “And the quality is excellent throughout.” He added, “One of the most intriguing items is something we are calling Victorian Ladies Necessary Cases, dating to around the 1750's. These are small, unique pieces, with each one containing such important things as a nail file, tweezers, scissors, pencils, and more. We also have over twenty miniature cameo items of the best quality.”

Lot 123 is the Wedgwood vase marked Fairyland Lustre #Z4968 in the Dragon King pattern. The piece was designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones and boasts an exceptional cobalt blue ground with flawless gold stencil highlights. It’s rare and desirable and exhibits the exact scene and shape as shown in Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Book by Una Des Fontaines. The vase has a pre-sale estimate of $10,000-$20,000.

Lot 67 is the bulbous French Cameo vase signed Galle in the Morning Glory pattern, having a yellow ground with blue and green cameo cutback souffle. The fantastic example, pulled from the Edmond collection, is expected to find a new home for $5,000-$10,000.

Lot 271 is an extremely rare trumpet vase by New England Glass, also from the Edmond collection. The plated amberina art glass example should finish at $2,000-$3,500.

Lot 301 is an oval French Cameo and enamel art glass vase by Daum Nancy, with a gorgeous winter scene décor. Displaying great form, the vase carries an estimate of $2,000-$3,500.

Lot 87 is a round platter marked Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre #Z4968 in the Ghostly Woods pattern, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, from the Paul Pellett collection. It should bring $1,500-$3,000.

Lot 30 is a signed Louis C. Comfort Tiffany Favrile #6340J art glass vase with a green heart and vine décor and beautiful gold iridescence. It’s a fine example from a private Illinois collection and is expected to gavel for $1,500-$2,500.

Lot 125 is an American Brilliant Cut Glass (ABCG) tankard with a large, embossed sterling silver collar (or spout) marked Gorham, exquisite hobstar base, strawberry diamond and prism, and a triple notched handle. It is estimated to reach $1,500-$2,500.

Lot 181 is a circa 1887 three-footed Loetz Victoria art glass rose bowl in the Embellished Octopus pattern E151, a truly fabulous example that should fetch $1,500-$2,500.

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