A rare and stunning American Brilliant Cut Glass mushroom shade table lamp in the Aberdeen pattern by Jewel Cut Glass, with two lights and measuring 21” x 12”, sold for $14,000 at the sale of The Jim and Francis Miller Collection, held August 1-2 at the St. Charles Convention Center.

“This was without question one of the finest quality lamps it has been my privilege to offer at auction,” said Jason Woody of Woody Auction, which conducted the two-day event. When it was all over, almost 1,000 lots had changed hands, nearly all of it American Brilliant Cut Glass. Also sold was Tiffany, art glass and other related items. The auction was dedicated entirely to the Millers’ collections.

The majority of the pieces came from the collection of Francis Miller, of Harrison, Ark. She had been a collector for the past 40 years when the decision was made to let others enjoy what took her decades to accumulate. Added to that were approximately 140 select lots collected by the late Jim Miller, a past president of the American Cut Glass Association. All 969 lots were sold without reserve.

Woody Auction will conduct an antique auction on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at the St. Charles Convention Center Grand Ballroom in St. Charles, Mo. The following month, Saturday, November 15, also starting at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Charles Convention Center Grand Ballroom, yet another auction will be dedicated to American Brilliant Cut Glass. Details will follow.

For more information about Woody Auction and its calendar of upcoming events, you may click on www.woodyauction.com. Watch the website for pictures and details as the auction dates approach. Woody Auction is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them at (316) 747-2694. Or, you can e-mail them at info@woodyauction.com

Posted: 08|13|08 at 10:53 am. Filed under: US News.