| Four Pillars, Northwood/Millersburg Updated 11/30/2011 | ||
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| A classic design but still confused with other patterns because of its simplicity. While there are two base sizes--2 7/8 inches and 3 1/8 inches, heights vary little, mostly between 9 and 12 inches, though squatty vases (under 7 inches) occasionally show up. For some reason, this piece is particularly susceptible to damage, at both the feet and the top edge. Don't settle for a damaged or inferior example in aqua opal as this color is the most widely available. The examples at left are a vivid green opal, referred to as kelly green at the 1998 auction where it sold for $900, and a blue one that is unusually short--just 6 3/4 inches tall. This is also the only vase pattern with advertising molded into the base. A few have bases with a star and are thought to be Millersburg. |
 Above is a most interesting Four Pillars vase that has been whimisied into a candy dish. It is owned by Faith Perrin. I've never seen any other examples of this shape. | Vases, typical heights Amethyst/purple, 60, 100 (both 2008), 150 (2009), 30, 55, 110 (all 2011) Aqua, 500 (2001), 325 (2003) Aqua opal, 75, 85, 105, 125, 145 (all 2010), 50, 75, 85 (all 2011) Blue, 75, 145 (both 2005), 55 (2006), 145 (2007), 135 (2010), 60 (2011) Blue opal, 325 (2001), 500 (2003), 350 (2005) Custard with marigold overlay, 2,250 (2001) Green, 110 (2007), 70, 85 (both 2008), 200 (2009), 65 (2010), 30, 50, 55 (all 2011) Green, emerald, 165 (2002), 340 (2009) Kelly green opal, 900 (1998) Lime green, polished foot, 85 (2003) Lime green opal, 825 (2003), 1,200 (2007) Marigold, 80 (2002), 25 (2003), 155 (2004), 125 (2005), 70 (2010), 15, 50 (both 2011) Olive/russet, 20-30 Powder blue opal, 500 (1999), 225 (2011) Sapphire blue, 300 (2007), 425 (2008), 525 (2009), 300, 475 (both 2010), 225 (2011) Sapphire blue opal, 475 (2011) Vaseline, marigold overlay, 425 (1993) Squatty vases, under 7 inches Vase, with Howard Furniture Co. advertising in base |