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Victor Fariello
‘From The Mailbag’

Q. I have a 2-piece punch bowl that was handed down to me from a great aunt. It
is amethyst in color. There is a mark on the bottom of an underlined N in a circle.
Unfortunately there were not any cups given to me. Can you tell me anything about
it and what it might be worth?
A. Your beautiful punch bowl was made by the Northwood Glass Company, the
inventors of carnival glass of which your punch bowl is a fine example. Northwood
ceased operations in 1925. While it is unfortunate that you don’t have cups to go
with it, the base and bowl still have significant value. I think your item would be
worth $300-400 in today’s market.
Q. I have a wooden mold with a swan design carved in the bottom. It was in a box This carnival glass punch bowl was made by the Northwood Glass Co.
of items I purchased at an auction several years ago. Do you know anything about it
and if it has any value?
A. Your item is a butter mold that was used to make an impression on a slab of
butter, a rather nice Victorian tradition. These were very popular in the late 1800’s.
They are a very collectible item. I would value your butter mold at $50.
NH Historical Society
Your Support Appreciated!

It’s a great time to renew or start your membership in this great community asset.
There are new rates for 2025: $20 Individual; $25-Family; $50-Contribute; and
$100-Corporate. You can also now pay for your membership online at the society’s
website newhartfordhistory.com or you can mail your check payable to ‘NH
Historical Society’ to PO Box 238, New Hartford, NY 13413. All donations are tax
deductible. Your support is appreciated.
NH Questers Looking for New Members
The J. Schoolcraft Sherman Chapter #1519 meets monthly at the NH Library except
July and August. Our meetings are at 4:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month. We
are a chapter of the International Questers, an organization of individuals interested
in history, preservation and an appreciation for antiques. We try to have an
interesting program each month and members bring items for a Show & Tell. Dues
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are $50 per year and includes a subscription to the quarterly Questers magazine.
For more information contact me by email at vjfariello@gmail.com or call 315-723-
7285. We would love to see you at an upcoming meeting!
Victor J. Fariello Jr. is a lifelong resident of New Hartford and has been a collector and
dealer of antiques for many years. He is a past officer and member of the New Hartford
Historical Society and is the President of the J. Schoolcraft Sherman Chapter #1519 of
The Questers, an International organization for people who love antiques and have a
commitment to preservation. Questions on anything related to antiques can be sent to
him at PO Box 194, Washington Mills, NY 13479 or by email to vjfariello@gmail.com.
Any photos submitted will be returned upon request. An antique butter mold from the Victorian era.
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