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Two Different King’s Crown Stems

02 Sunday Aug 2015

Posted by d.b. in U.S. Glass

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US Glass King's Crown WinesI have posted pieces in the King’s Crown pattern in the past.  I have always, or generally, thought of the pieces as having been produced by Indiana Glass.  However I knew that a number of companies made this pattern with slight variations.

The variations include the shape; the number of seams, the number of thumbprints and of course the colours.

As far as I can figure, these pieces were made under the names of U.S. Glass/Tiffin, L.G. Wright, Lancaster and Indiana.  There are likely other companies.

I came across a great Facebook site – Kings Crown “Thumbprint” Pattern Glass.  There is a wealth of information here including a downloadable reference guide.Unknown King's Crown (3)

From this guide, and an accompanying website –  Kings Crown Glass (make sure to check it out) – I have tentatively identified the glass in the first photo on the left as having been made by US Glass.  The stem on the right is shown very clearly in the reference guide as unidentified.

At first glance the stems look alike but the first has 9 thumbprints and three seams in the base.  The second has 8 thumbprints and 4 seams.  The thumbprints are a different shape, as are the glasses.

If anyone has more or more correct information I would be happy to receive it.

Emerald Green Fostoria Coin Bud Vase

01 Saturday Aug 2015

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Coin, Coloured Glass, Green Glass, Vase

Fostoria's Green Coin Vase (1)I have a few pieces of Coin but none in the emerald green.  The colour is more attractive than the olive green that I run into more often.

This vase is decorated with three Coins.  They represent the Liberty Bell, an eagle and a flame.

Pink Comport with Corn Flower / Cornflower Decoration – W.J. Hughes

25 Saturday Jul 2015

Posted by d.b. in Hughes

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Bowl, Colored Glass, Coloured Glass, Comport, Corn Flower, Cornflower, Floral Etch, Pink Glass

Pink Corn Flower Bowl (2)When the weather is nice, the garden beckons.  It is hard to want to stay in and take photos of pieces of glass, regardless of their beauty.  It rained today so I am trying to get caught up a bit.

A two week road trip only resulted in two purchases of glass.  You just don’t see the pieces that I was seeking in Canada.  Lots of beautiful furniture in Quebec and the Maritimes and lots of pressed Canadian glass, but not much of the American plate etched pieces that I admire.

I bought this pretty comport in Toronto awhile back.  It is featured in Walter T. Lemiski’s book – Elegant Glass with Corn Flower (page 56).  It is the 8 1/2 inch comport and stands 4 5/8 inches tall.  No idea which company made the blank.  If anyone knows – please share!

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