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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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