Millersburg People's Vase in Amethyst with Ruffled Rim
Description
The famous Millersburg People's Vase, also known as the "Holland Vase", is 11 inches tall and 7 inches wide. It has been reported in blue, green, marigold and amethyst. I don't know of any that have recently surfaced within the last ten years. They are the most coveted, the most expensive and the most historically recorded (for their provenance's sake) than any other vases in Carnival Glass.
John & Patricia Rogers, who are friends with Don & Becky Hamlet, have the twin to this vase, also shown here on Showcase, that they bought at the same time. These were originally found together in an estate and then sold at an auction where these two great men each acquired one.
Don & Becky Hamlet write, "Two People’s vases came from Jon Lambert at Mebane Auction in North Carolina in June of 1996. Both vases had been found at a yard sale in Raleigh, NC. We were aware they were at the auction house and had seen them. We spent several nervous days waiting. The auction was well attended by carnival collectors. There were advanced collectors there and several phone bids. We were able to purchase one and John Rogers purchased one so they remained in North Carolina."
There are not many of these known to exist today. They're highly praised and prized possessions to the lucky few who own them. To read all about their fantastic history, go to this link for the best article ever researched, written by Glen & Stephen Thistlewood. It's a fascinating read. Thank you to the Thistlewoods for preserving a great piece of iconic Carnival Glass history.
The Don & Becky Hamlet Collection
Article & photos by Christina Katsikas
Pete Bingham writes, "Its nice to see glass from the Hamlet Collection and equally nice to see the People's Vase pix. As a previous P/V owner there's a couple observations I want to share. The 1st is unless you've held one a person you have no conception of the size and weight of these vases.
