B B erry Clus t er Found in a table set (with open or covered sugar), celery vase, water set, goblet, and perhaps other shapes, this realistic pattern is easily identified by the curved twig ring and the clusters of berries and leaves that stand out greatly. I believe this pattern dates to the 1890s. Ber r y Spra y This short-stemmed wine from the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company at Greentown seems to be found only in clear glass. Shards were found at the factory and only the one shape is reported. The design is a spray of well-stippled leaves and two clusters of fruit without tendrils. Production was in the 1890s. B ethlehem Star Bethlehem Star, from Indiana Glass Company in 1910, is found in a table set, water set, celery vase, covered compote (4½", 5", 8"), cruet, goblet, relish, sauce, wine, and jelly compote. Only clear has been reported. Bevel l ed Bu ttons Bevelled Buttons, from U.S. Glass, was originally Duncan #320 made in 1891. Shapes include a table set, pickle jar, sauce, bowls, celery vase, and open compotes made in three sizes (7", 8", and 9"). While only crystal pieces are known, some are gold decorated. B ev elled D ia m ond and Star The shapes in this pattern made by Tarentum Glass Company in 1898 in both clear and ruby stained glass include a table set, shakers, water set, syrup, cruet, and bread plate. The pattern is a strong one that covers only the lower portion of the piece, permitting the upper area to be engraved on some pieces. Bicycl e G ir l This very fine 1880s Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Glass pattern is known only in the tankard pitcher shape. The design shows a young girl in the dress of the late 1800s, riding a bicycle through a leafy bower. The mould work is excellent. B ig B a s ketwea v e First made by Dugan (1910) and then by Diamond Glass (1913), this well-known vase pattern is mostly found in carnival glass, in vases, handled baskets (in two sizes), and bowl exteriors. I have seen vases in crystal and celeste or sapphire blue, while in baskets I have found crystal and a light amethyst. Bil iken Flu te The title seems to be generic, but this wine glass shown is always called Biliken Flute. Other shapes known include a table set, pickle dish with tab handle, and a goblet. I do not know the maker and suspect more than one factory in more than one timeframe made versions of this simple design. B iirch rc Lea f 32 17-32prgl-6.indd 32 The maker of this pattern is unknown. It was made in the 1870s in crystal, vaseline, and milk glass. Shapes include a leaf shaped berry set, table set, covered or open compotes, goblet, wine, egg cup, Shap master t salt dip, pickle dish, and celery vase. Shown is the berry set in vaseline. 7/28/09 11:16:06 AM B Bl ock and Rosette This pattern was made by Duncan and Miller in 1902 as their #50 line and can be found in plain crystal or gilded, but is also reported in some pieces in a rare ruby stain. Some of the shapes shown in old catalog ads are various bowls, a water set, table set, punch set, several stemmed pieces and salt shakers. B lo ck a nd Star Don't confuse this with the U. S. Glass pattern Block & Star (Valencia Waffle) as they are two different patterns. This well done pattern has not been attributed to a maker that I’m aware of. Found in vaseline to date in a pitcher and tumbler shape. Bl ock and Tr ip l e Bars I have very little information about this pattern except to say it was made in a table set as well as a goblet. Additional items probably exist. The goblet has a fan added at the top of the design. B lo cked T humb p r int Band Besides the mug shape shown, this Duncan & Miller pattern is found in a cruet, toothpick holder, wine, and shot glass in both clear and ruby stained glass. The pattern was made in 1904 and continued for nearly a decade. Bl ock # 3 31 ( Duncan) Sometimes called Late Block or #331 Block, this Geo. Duncan and Sons pattern originated in 1889 (made for U.S. Glass’s “Factory D” in 1891), in crystal or ruby stained glass. There are many shapes, including a parlor lamp, syrup, celery boat, square bowl, tri-cornered bowl, punch set, mustard jar, square sauce, cruet, ice tub (shown), handled relish, jelly compote, lamp (rare) sugar shaker, salt shaker, rose bowl, and table set (a 4" rose bowl is reported in vaseline but I haven’t seen it to date). B lo o ms and Bl ossoms This Northwood Company pattern can be found in carnival (rarely), opalescent, ruby stain, gilding, enameled, clear, vaseline, or emerald green glass. Shapes include a onehandled nappy, bowls, and plates. This pattern dates to 1905 and is also called Mikado, Flower and Bud, and Lightning Flower by some collecectors. Bl ueb er r y This Fenton whimsey vase, made from the pitcher, was from their #1562 line, circa 1914. This is a well known carnival glass pattern, but the cobalt vase whimsey shown is the only non-iridized example reported to date. B lue H ero n Blue Heron is also known as Heron or Stork, and is found with the Crystalography process from Dithridge & Company. Shown is a creamer. 35 33-48prgl-6.indd 35 7/30/09 8:53:35 AM H Hobstar and Feather Hobstar and Feather was made by Millersburg in 1910 and can be found in carnival glass, crystal, and ruby stain or lemon and red stain. It can be found in a large number of shapes, including both bowls shown, the rare ruby stained bowl, and the very rare bowl with a protruding rim above the sawtooth edge, which has a metal band applied to it. This pattern was later made in Canada by Jefferson Glass. Hob star and Tassel This scarce pattern from the Imperial Glass Company is mostly seen in crystal, but a few rare items in carnival glass are known. It dates from 1909. In crystal shapes include 7½" plate, 5" rose bowl, 5½" berry bowl, 7" crimped bowl, 7½" grape (ruffled) plate, 6½" ice cream bowl, 4" lily bowl, and 4" rose bowl. All items are from the same mould, and some crystal pieces have gilding. H obs ta r B a nd This pattern’s maker is undecided but many feel it may be U.S. Glass. It can be found in both crystal and carnival glass. Shapes known are a flat-based pitcher, a pedestal-based pitcher (sometimes with advertising), a tumbler that can be flared or straight, large bowls of various shapes, and a scarce handled celery vase. Hob star Fl ower Illustrated in a 1909 Imperial catalog as #404C, this 5½" compote is known to carnival glass collectors as Hobstar Flower. In crystal, besides the compote, there is a 10" shallow berry bowl, 11" orange bowl, 9" berry bowl, 10½" nut bowl, 13" fruit bowl, punch set, 9½" compote, 12" fruit bowl on a stand, and 9½" stemmed fruit bowl. H olla nd This pattern was from McKee Glass in 1894 and is also known as Oat Spray. Shapes include a table set, water set, berry set, open or covered compotes, pickle dish, toothpick holder, goblet, and stemmed wine. H ol l is This early 1900s pattern is found in a water set as well as the celery vase shown. The design is one of repeated diamonds and is similar to a pattern called Diamond Bar and Block. Probably other shapes exist, especially table pieces. H olly Shards of this pattern were found at Boston & Sandwich Glass Company and date of production is from the late 1860s and early 1870s. Shapes include covered bowls either flat or footed, table set, celery vase, cake stand, high or low covered compote, egg cup, goblet, pickle dish, water set, salt dip, sauce, syrup, and wine. Tumblers are either flat or footed. Hol l y ( Fenton) This has to be one of Fenton’s most popular and longest running patterns. It was first made circa 1911 and the mould is still in use today. It is found in abundance in a wide variety of carnival colors and shapes. Here we see the small compote in a very rich cobalt blue. 98 97-112prgl-6.indd 98 7/28/09 11:40:56 AM M Map l e Leaf Var iant I try to avoid variants, but this piece is actually listed as a variant of the Gillinder and Sons‘ pattern called Maple Leaf. The regular design dates to the 1880s and so must this one. It can be found in crystal, vaseline, blue, sapphire, or amber glass. Shapes for the variant are a 10" plate and 10½" platter (shown). Ma rd i G ra s Held as a George Duncan and Sons pattern by many collectors, Mardi Gras was actually a later pattern of the Washington, Pennsylvania, plant of Duncan and Miller, in 1894. Shapes include a table set, champagne, wine, shakers, toothpick holder, cake stand, handled jelly, bowls, cordial, punch cup, bitters bottle, stemmed sherry, pickle dish, celery vase, and tumblers. It can be found in crystal or ruby stained crystal. It is also known as #42, Duncan’s Empire. The plate, punch bowl, punch cup, underplate, and vase were reproduced. Mar il yn This pattern was made by the Millersburg Company in 1909 mostly in carnival glass. The water pitcher can be occasionally found in crystal but not the tumblers. No other shapes were made. Ma rjorie Marjorie was made by Cambridge Glass as #2631 and is known to carnival glass collectors as Sweetheart. Shapes include a table set, water set, berry set, punch set, cracker jar, cruet, syrup, pickle tray, card set, nappy with two handles, shakers, salt dip, toothpick holder, napkin ring, handled cookie jar, carafe, olive dish, knife rest, cloverleaf tray, squat pitcher, tall cracker jar, tea tumbler, rose bowl, and a rare spittoon shape. Marq u is ette This pattern, credited to Cooperative Flint Glass, dates from the 1880s. Shapes include a table set, sauce, celery vase, covered compote, water set, goblet, wine, open compote, champagne, open sugar, and cordial. Ma rs h Pink This pattern’s maker is unknown, but the date of production was in the 1880s. It is also known as Square Fuchsia and it can be found in crystal and rare amber. Shapes include a table set, open or covered bowls, cake stand, covered compote, jam jar, water pitcher, covered jelly compote, pickle castor, 10" plate, wine, and flat or footed sauces. Mar t e c This is another of the “tec” patterns from McKee Glass that was first advertised in 1906. Shapes include a table set, punch set, berry set, water set, lemonade set (tankard pitcher), oval jelly dish, jelly compote, high footed compote, plates (5", 8", 11"), stemmed dessert, celery tray, water bottle, syrup jug, cruet, pickle tray, shakers, 4" deep bowl, 8" deep bowl, and a breakfast set (berry set) of creamer and sugar. Ma ry Ann This Dugan/Diamond pattern is found mostly in carnival glass where it was produced in marigold or amethyst glass. Shown is a green non-iridized vase, and both it and the loving cup with a flat top are known in crystal and satinized amber, as well as with silver decoration. Beware of reproductions. 121 113-128prgl-6.indd 121 7/28/09 11:53:10 AM R Rib O ver Drap e Rib Over Drape was from D.C. Jenkins and is found in a water set, nappy, 8" bowl (shown), table set, vase, ice tea glass, and the ice bucket. Rind s ko pf G oo s eb er r y This tumbler was made by the Josef Rindskopf Glass Works of Teplice, Czechoslovakia, in 1920 – 1927. It has a companion tumbler that features strawberries. Both are found in crystal and gilded crystal and the strawberry one can be found with staining. Ring and Bead s This pattern was first from Ohio Flint Glass and then Jefferson Glass. It is found on the ccreamer shown, an open sugar that resembles a toothpick holder, and a vase. The pattern dates from 1905 to 1915. Ringed Cra ne This vase 7" tall, is also called a stork by some collectors. The design is flanked by palm trees and has two rings above and below. Ring Ne ck This water bottle was made by the Perfection Glass Company. It is marked “Perfection Bottle Company – Wilkes Barre – March 30 – 97.” The “N” in Perfection is backwards. It has a metal ring which unscrews and allows the top and bottom section to be separated. The company called this the Imperial #251 style. The Perfection factory was actually located in Washington, Pennsylvania, with a bottle factory in Wilkes-Barre. An oil bottle with the same type metal screw off band is also known. Ring Punty, S a wtooth, and Eye This fine oil lamp was made in the 1860s and may be a product of the New England Glass Company. Ring Tree Ring trees were meant to hold jewelry overnight. “Limbs” held rings and the saucer or bowl held other jewelry. They were made by various companies from the late 1800s to the 1920s and beyond. Shown is Heisey’s example of the very rare Winged Scroll design in green. Ripple Ripple was made in several sizes in carnival glass and rarely in opalescent glass. The vase from Imperial Glass was also made in crystal, cobalt blue, amber, and sapphire blue in three base diameters and several heights. Not all colors can be found in all sizes. The pattern is very much like one called Ribbed Spiral made by Model Flint Glass of Albany, Indiana, in 1902, in opalescent glass. Rising Sun This well-known pattern from U.S. Glass was #15110 made in 1908. Shapes include a water set (two pitcher shapes), cruet, cup, table set (two shapes known in the sugar), wine, toothpick holder, compote, large water tray, and a host of other shapes. Rising Sun is well known in carnival glass and d can be found in crystal with ruby or green stain with gilding. 145-160prgl-6.indd 153 153 7/28/09 11:56:21 AM S Stork a nd Rus hes Stork and Rushes was made by the Dugan (Diamond) Glass Company primarily in carnival glass. The pattern can also be found in opalescent glass in the mug or tumbler shapes, and infrequently in crystal in a water set, punch set, handled basket (made from a tumbler), and berry set pieces. Stove Shaker This set of stove shaped shakers, circa 1880s, is well worth hunting for and a must if you are a shaker collector. The colors are crystal and the very scarce vaseline (shown). Stra wber r y ( Nor thwood) This very realistic fruit pattern was made by Northwood in 1910 and can be found on bowls or plates. The exterior on the piece shown has a basketweave design but a fine ribbed exterior was also made. Besides crystal, Strawberry was made in carnival glass. Some crystal pieces were given a goofus treatment or were gilded and enameled. Strawb er r y and Cab l e This 1907 Northwood Glass Company pattern is a companion to Cherry and Cable. This one has added cut-type trim usually decorated with gold. Shapes include a water set, table set, berry set, sweetmeat, covered compote, goblet, wine, and salt shakers. It has been reproduced. Stra wberry and C ur rant Strawberry and Currant was made by Dalzell, Gilmore, and Leighton in the 1890s (pattern line #9D). Shapes include a table set, celery vase, celery dish, covered or open compotes, mug, milk pitcher, water set, syrup, sauce, egg cup, covered cheese dish, and goblet. The creamer, compote, goblet, and wine were reproduced. Strawb er r y and Pear This pattern is credited to Bryce Brothers in the 1880s and possibly U.S. Glass after 1891 by some writers. This mug is found in clear, amber, blue, and canary. It was reproduced in the 1940s. The old examples have an eight-pointed star on the base while new ones have a 24-pointed star. Stra wberry Diamond This beautiful water pitcher with reeded a handle was made by the Central Glass Company as their #740 pattern. It is found in both crystal and vaseline. Tumblers, a goblet, tray, wine, toothpick, and ice bowl are also known. Some pieces are occasionally found in blue. Str igil Strigil, also known as Nelly, was made by McKee and Brothers in 1892. It can be found in crystal and colors, some gilded. Shapes include a table set, water set, berry set, wine, goblet, celery vase, and compote. 170 161-176prgl-6.indd 170 7/28/09 11:57:39 AM V Vertical Leaf and Rib This pattern is found in a table set, water set, cake stand, and compote in crystal and vaseline. Other shapes and colors are possible. Victor ia ( Riverside) Victoria was made in 1894 by Riverside Glass. It can be found in crystal and with ruby or amber stain. The 35 shapes include a berry set, table set, water set, toothpick holder, breakfast creamer, cruet, jelly compote, tall compote, syrup, pickle dish, celery vase, sauce, shakers, a goblet, and a wine. The staining was done by the Mueller Glass Staining Company I am told. The breakfast creamer is really the toothpick holder with a handle added. V ic to ria n La d y This very well-done 10¼" tall compote shows a lady with hands folded neatly behind her, making a nice stem design. The bowl however is rather plain, with a simple fine ribbing at the top of a scalloped edge. Viking Viking was made by Hobbs, Brockunier in 1876. It is also called Centennial, Bearded Head, or Old Man of the Mountains. Shapes include jars, covered bowls, table set, casserole, celery vase, egg cup, vary rare four lily epergne, and the water pitcher shown. V-in-Hear t This pattern was made by Bryce, Higbee (1895 – 1905). Shapes include a table set, 6" compote, square fruit bowl, water set, and the stemmed banana bowl shown. Vintage Banded This circa early 1920s Dugan pattern is well know in carnival glass in the mug, pitcher, and tumbler but is rarely found in other types of glass. Here we see the mug shape in lime green. Vio let B ouq uet Violet Bouquet is one of the harder patterns to find in Northwood’s Verre D’or line. It is found in bowls, the 9" plate shown, and probably compotes. Wading Heron Wading Heron was made by U.S. Glass as #6404 in 1915 in crystal and the rare emerald green shown. The pitcher is pedestal-based and has a ring of scaling above the pedestal. The heron stands in wavy water and there are clusters of cattails on either side. 186 177-192prgl-6.indd 186 7/30/09 9:37:02 AM A B C Clock P l ate This well-designed ABC plate with the clock face and the notched edges was advertised as U.S. Glass. It has been credited to Ripley and Company Glass of Pittsburgh (they became part of U.S. Glass in 1891 as Factory F), Its purpose was three-fold, teaching children their ABCs, their numbers, and how to tell time. Admiral Dewey Pl ate While the Beatty-Brady Glass Company made the water sets in the Spanish-American and Dewey patterns, in 1890 U.S. Glass made this nice pierced border plate that has a photo transfer design showing the Admiral, a flag, and the words “Admiral George Dewey,” edged by a circle of roping. Ad m ira l D ewey Tumb l er This is one of several similar tumblers honoring Admiral Dewey in the Spanish-American War, with a photo picture, a wreath, and lettering that says, “Admiral Dewey...The Nelson of America...Battle of Manila Bay...May 1st, 1898.” Al p hab et & C hil dren Mu g This mug was made by Adams & Company in the 1880s and then U.S. Glass after 1891, in clear, amber, blue, green, and opaque blue glass. One side shows a girl decorating a tree (Christmas) and the other features a boy seated at a desk. A lpha bet Pl ate Alphabet plates of one type or another were very popular when they were made. Here is one with a nice ruffled edge that is beaded but with no center design (the many rayed star you see is on the exterior of the marie). I know the maker of this plate is Bryce, Higbee since it was featured in one of their ads of 1893, but it was also made by New Martinsville in 1919 and by Viking Glass after 1944. Old pieces are known in clear, blue, and amber. Later production by Viking added a tinted amethyst. Aztec Sunb urst Shown is the base of the 5" compote in McKee’s Sunburst (McKee called this pattern simply Sunburst). It reads “GREATER HAROLD FURNITURE CO., 812 PENN ST.” B a ll B ro thers The Ball Brothers Glass Company is in Muncie, Indiana, and has long been known for production of glass canning jars. Here is a plate that honors that company, showing a typical glass canning jar with the lettering “Ball Bros Glass Mfg. Co... Muncie, Ind.” B and H Sh oe This 5½" tall shoe by the Bellaire Goblet Company has “B & H” on the bottom plate. It can be found with or without the lettering and in both left and right footed examples. Colors are crystal, amber, vaseline, blue, and milk glass. 194 193-208prgl-6.indd 194 7/28/09 12:00:11 PM L Lincol n Logs These rare 6¾" x 8" plaques are very hard to find. They are found in opaque white, ebony, and amber glass and are said to be campaign items by Bessie Lindsey in American Historical Glass. Lion and Cab l e Bread Pl ate As part of the regular Lion and Cable line from Richards & Hartley Glass Company, this lettered bread plate is a very attractive piece of glass. In the center is the “proud lion” design while the lettering around the outer rim says “Give Us This Day...Our Daily Bread.” The outer rim is bound with a cable effect, and there are two handles that match those on the covered butter dish. (The original plate measures 12¼", while the reproduction plate only measures 10½".) Littl e Bo Peep This is one of several designs that are part of a nursery rhyme set that features Hey Diddle Diddle and This Little Pig Went To Market. All are the same size with the same figural borders. Little B o-Peep ( Dithr idge) This 1879 Dithridge & Company mug was an advertisement for the crystalography surface treatment used. It says “Little Bo-Peep” on one side and “Has Lost Her Sheep” on the other. One side shows several sheep with a fence in the background, while the others shows the girl and a dog. Littl e Buttercup This mug says “Little Buttercup” on one side with a picture of girls and a ship’s crew standing on the deck and “H.M.S. Pinafore” on the other side with a ship. The surface is the crystalography treatment. The mug is the same mould shape as the Little Bo-Peep mug. It is also from Dithridge & Company in 1879. Lo uis ia na Purch ase Exp osition This very fine 5" tall ice tea tumbler was a St. Louis World’s Fair item to celebrate the Louisiana Purchase. Although it is usually found in crystal or milk glass, here is a very rare “army” green example. A 7½" plate also exists. “Loves Req uest Is Pickl e s ” The center design of this Adams and Company platter (or tray as some call it) is a figure of a girl that was thought to be one of the Actress line. Lutted’s S. P. Cough Drop s This was made by Central Glass (the #748 bowl and lid) as part of the Log Cabin pattern. This 7" covered piece is lettered on the lid: “Lutted’s S.P. Cough Drops” and in the bottom of the base: “Jas. LuttedBuffalo, N.Y. – U.S.A.” Old pieces are found in crystal and the blue shown (canary and amber are also known). This piece has been reproduced without the bottom lettering and is planked. 205 193-208prgl-6.indd 205 7/28/09 12:00:31 PM Y Three P residents Gobl et This fine goblet honors Washington, Lincoln, and Garfield, with Washington in the center and an eagle above flags. It is well worth owning for the collector of commemorative items. U. S . G la s s Cross This ashtray from the U. S. Glass Company says “Boston 1895, PITTSBURG 1898, U S Glass Co.” It is found in crystal only to date. U . S. Grant – Patr iot and Sol dier This beautiful 11" square plate can be found in crystal and rarely in amber. It shows a portrait of Grant in military uniform and says “The Patriot and Soldier. . . Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.” Corners of the plate are mitered and the edge has a bead moulding, while the interior has a stylized daisy design. It was made in 1885 by Bryce, Higbee. U.S. La d y This interesting paperweight is marked “U.S. Glass Co...Pittsburgh, PA.” The bust of a lady is in the center and is satinized, while around her is a beaded oval. There is another with identical lettering but the bust of the lady is different. Often glass companies made advertising items to promote their own business and this one, like the Glassport Brave, is an example of this practice. Vol unteer P l ate Recent information places this plate as a design from McKee and Brothers in 1898, so it would be a commemorative of the Spanish-American War. It is said to have been made in crystal, green, amber, canary, and blue. Washington Hatchet Here is the second version of this hatchet, and like the first, it has a portrait of George Washington on the blade and “The Father of His Country.” On the handle are the words “Libbey Glass Co. Toledo, Ohio.” On the reverse side of the blade is “World’s Fair...1893.” Both of these hatchets were made by Libbey Glass, I believe, for they are identical in form and measure 8" long. Wedding Day and After This eight sided lettered plate reads “Three Weeks After The Wedding Day” and shows a smiling couple when held in one position and a frowning couple when turned in the opposite direction. The color is a rich amber. Wm . J . B ry a n Tumb l er William Jennings Bryan was a Democratic presidential candidate in 1896 and in 1900 (losing both times to McKinley) and a third time in 1908 (losing to Theodore Roosevelt) and later Wilson’s Secretary of State. The tumbler says “The people’s choice...1896 – 1900...Wm. J. Bryan.” The decoration is like that of the Dewey tumbler shown elsewhere in this edition. Yutec Hub Here is a McKee pattern called Yutec that has the Hub advertising. It is similar to the Hub advertising bowl shown in the Northwood Memphis pattern. 211 209-224prgl-6.indd 211 7/30/09 11:36:34 AM
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