The Part 2 (and final) auction of the Ron Blessing collection will be held March 18 by Woody Auction

DOUGLASS, Kan. - Feb. 14, 2023 - PRLog -- An outstanding Tiffany Studios (N.Y.) table lamp with a leaded glass Nasturtium shade is the expected headliner in the sale of Part 2 of the Ron Blessing collection – an incredible accumulation of quality Victorian antiques, French cameo art glass, period American furniture and other items – on Saturday, March 18^th by Woody Auction, online and live in the Douglass auction hall.

The original six-socket electrified lamp is in excellent overall condition and has a telescoping base that extends to 44 inches in total height. The beautiful, 32-inch Nasturtium shade has numerous yellow and orange blossoms with green slag foliage background and an amethyst and white ribbon border. Both base and shade are signed "Tiffany Studios". The lamp carries a pre-sale estimate of $60,000-$80,000.

Part 1 of the collection was held in October of last year and was a huge success. This final auction will begin at 9:30 am Central time, with online bidding via LiveAuctioneers.com. The auction hall is located at 130 East Third Street in Douglass.

"Ron Blessing's magnificent antiques needed to be properly displayed, so he began collecting only the finest furniture," said Jason Woody of Woody Auction. "Part 2 features R.J. Horner, A.J. Johnson and Alexander Roux pieces of the utmost quality. We feel honored to present one of the finest collections of Victorian antiques to be found anywhere. Every lot will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve."

Gorgeous antique vases are certain to spark bidding wars. Just a few beautiful examples are as follows:

• A signed Galle blown mold French cameo art glass vase in the Plum pattern, 13 ¼ inches tall, with incredible two-color green and yellow cameo carved overlay (est. $10,000-$20,000).
• A signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase, 15 ¾ inches tall, boasting a pastel blue ground with a rare cameo carved and enamel swan scenic décor (est. $10,000-$15,000).
• A Brilliant Period Cut Glass cobalt blue cut to clear pedestal vase by Val St. Lambert, 15 ½ inches tall, dated 1926, presented to Felix Piret, head of crystal manufacturing, on the occasion of Val St. Lambert's centennial anniversary and Piret's 62 years of service (est. $3,000-$6,000).
• A rare American Brilliant Period Cut Glass pedestal vase by Clark in the Maple pattern, shape #417, 23 ¾ inches tall and weighing 21 pounds. This is a must-see vase with incredible blank and exquisite cutting (est. $1,500-$3,500).

To learn more, please visit www.woodyauction.com.