Red Pyrex Bowl?

Janice Teinert

Local vendor and collector, Kathy Glaiser did not have an interest in antiques until she married her husband, Bill Glaiser. Bill had been an avid collector since he was a young boy. As most spouses do, she started tagging along when he went on his hunt for that special old fruit jar, arrow-heads, oil cans, bottles, tools, or whatever caught his eye. He could often be found digging in creek beds, rivers, and fields looking for his favorite artifacts. Both Bill and Kathy shared their love of collecting pottery, especially Frankoma pottery. They often made trips to the Frankoma Factory in Oklahoma, and, of course, hit every estate sale, yard sale, or antique shop along the way. Bill was always looking for that special treasure that he had not found. Their main pottery collection began with the Woodland Moss dinner set that they received as wedding presents from their friends and family. When their collection surpassed their need, they decided to begin selling pieces of the set and collecting the Fandancer in its many colors. She then enlarged her collection to include unique pieces such as The Gardener Boy and Girl.

Bill and Kathy sold their wares in several venues before Bill passed away. Kathy had a big decision on what to do with all of these antique and vintage items. She eagerly accepted the challenge and began collecting and selling on her own.

One of her favorite places to shop now is at the Warrenton- Round Top Antique Fairs. During which she has become friends with many of the dealers. While shopping the antique shows she makes certain to visit all her favorite venues always looking for different styles of pottery. She spends a lot of time at each show looking for her holy grail, that perfect red Pyrex bowl.

Kathy began selling some of their “not so favorite” items at Prathos’s Store in Giddings in 2018 and upon the closing of the store she sought out a new venue. The Yellow Barn in Carmine became that perfect place. She has now been there for over sixteen years and her displayed wares can be found both inside the shop and on their porch. When you are shopping at the Texas Antique Week Extravaganza, look for the lady wearing a leopard print hat, leopard print shoes, and carrying a leopard print purse. If you see her, tempt her by saying that you have that perfect red Pyrex bowl for sale! That will certainly get her attention.