Update to the original posting of September 26, 2013…….

I was looking for the identification of another piece, when I came across a reference to the book – Canadian identification & price guide to W.J. Hughes Corn Flower glass by Krista A. Taylor.  We have it at the local library (where I happen to work) so I borrowed it to have a look.

I found the piece I was seeking as well as this piece.  Ms. Taylor identifies it as a 5 inch (as is mine) crimped footed compote.  The blank was produced by West Virginia Glass Specialties.  She cites the company’s 1981 catalogue as the source.

Nice to find a likely provenance.  _______________________________________________________________

Although I enjoy the patterns of etches and cut that are found on glass, I think a ‘true’ expert enjoys the shape of the blank more.  Together both characteristics tell the story of the piece.

It was the shape of this piece – compote ?, candy dish ?, jelly dish ? which appealed to me, since the cornflower cut is pretty common.

No idea who made it.  Looked for a Heisey mark, to no avail.  I posted it on the Everyday Elegant Glass Forum.  The suggestion was made that it might be a piece of glass from a European glass company.

I don’t know if it was cut at the W. J. Hughes company or not.  Too bad all pieces weren’t signed!  But…still interesting.