Goebel, Crystal, Art Glass help and some auction finds

[dw171]

Went to another auction today. Pictures sucked, almost didn't even go. I was surprised when I arrived. There was more crystal than there was normal glass. Anyway got some Goebel shell things. Can't find them anywhere besides on Worthpoint and even then only found 3/5. Unusual Goebel W Germany 1987 Shell Vase Unknown Signed Piece See Images (02/11/2014)
GOEBEL (West Germany) SHELL SHAPED VASE, SHADES OF BLUE, SIGNED in ex condition (08/11/2013)
HUMMEL / GOEBEL - UNUSUAL **SEA SHELL** DESIGN VASE (05/18/2011)
I don't have access to the premium version. Could anyone tell me what they sold for? Thanks

Then I got an art glass vase. Kinda iridescent, but its just the paint. I can't make out the signature. I took pictures of both sides in case one was upside down. I think it says Geoff? Also got some nice art glass balls. The large one is borowski, and the smaller ones don't have any signatures or stickers.
Next group is all crystal glass except the really large vase in the corner. About half of them have stickers, the rest don't. Even got a pair of Waterford crystal for $8. I know it'll be next to impossible to ID the unmarked crystal, but if anyone recognizes the pattern or something similar let me know. Most of it is German or nearby in Europe. Last is a porcelain bird by Karl Ens. Couldn't quite find the same one on ebay, but I did see they are worth something. It came in same flat as the Goemel shells. Got some other cool glass, but nothing worth picturing. Any help is appreciated.

 

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[2Minnesota]

Can't make out the signature but appears to say 2009 below it. You probably already know that. Maybe it starts with a "V"? I would've bought those paperweight. I collect them

 

[dw171]

They're actually glass balls hollow inside.

 

[dw171]

Also I got some Gorham sterling shakers, but salt was left in one for I don't know how long. Now the lid is sealed shut and I can't get it opened to really clean it out. I was able to slowly pour out the salt, but lid is still stuck. Any suggestions for loosening the lid. I tried soaking in water.

 

[scaupus]

soak in warm vinegar?

 

[dw171]

Got all the stuff figured out. The Goebel peices are pretty hard to find. Only 3/5 of those sold on UK ebay since worthpoint has been keeping records for 25-50 each. Going to try and sell set for 400-500. The art glass vase is by rick hunter. Last is the bird its Karl Ens and its a Jay, about $100. Likely not going to be able to match any of the crystal to known patterns.