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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1999
Page
16
Lorelei vase by Artus van Briggle, shown in 1898, sparked fame for the potter who moved from Rookwood Ohio to Colorado in 1899. Early pieces use matte glazes and later versions featured turquoise and other colors. The article notes marks used to date pieces and values from about 750 to over 10000 dollars depending on age and glaze.
Current prices from shows and auctions across the United States reflect local economic differences. Items include a 1920 Spanish Knight cigar label 6 by 9 inches priced at 20 dollars and a 1916 Shasta Route Southern Pacific railroad book at 45 dollars, among others.
A look at January celestial happenings covers Ceres discovery anniversary, evening planets, and lunar phases. Highlights include Regulus conjunction, Uranus and Venus visibility, the moon's last quarter and new moon dates, with note of blue moons and a nod to Lawrence Astronomy Associates for star charts.
The Garden Center by Bill Padgett notes fall blooming quince clematis and crabapple despite expectations of winter. It warns on drainage in heavy clay soils, suggests removing obstructive berms and adding organic matter, and cautions about mistletoe toxicity especially for children. For more information call 843-7058.
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