Picked up this little basket in the Paneled Grape Pattern.  Cute little thing, perfect for a dresser top, for rings or earrings.

I came across it with floral handpainted details as well.

 

Original May 19, 2014 Post

Doesn’t this piece have interesting details?  There’s lots going on here – it’s footed with a paneled stem; the rim is cupped; scalloping on the lower edge of the ball; and, of course all the grapes and leaves.

This is a heavy, solid piece of milk glass in the Paneled Grape pattern – line #1881.

I gather that Westmoreland produced Paneled Grape pieces in a multitude of colours with a variety of decorations.  I have only ever seen milk glass pieces.

Check out this book – Westmoreland Glass 1950-1984 by Lorraine Kovar – if you are looking for a Westmoreland reference book.