Tag Archives: Coloured Glass

Green Central Glass Compote, Line 2005

21 Monday Nov 2016

Posted by in Central

≈ Leave a Comment

Tags

, , , , , ,

green-etched-compoteIsn’t this a pretty colour?  A very deep, rich green.  I don’t know if it has a more descriptive name for this particular tint.

I don’t know the name of the etch.  I have to take a clearer photo of it and repost on the  Elegant & Everyday Glass Forum.

According to my only book on Central – Central Glass Works: the Depression Era by Tim Schmidt – line 2005 came in many pieces of tableware and in many colours. Rose, amber, orchid tints and crystal, and gold encrusted are examples.green-etched-compote2

This piece is 7 inches across and stands six inches.  The stem has nine lobes and it was moulded in three pieces.

Central Glass closed its doors in 1939, so the piece predates this time and according to Mr. Schmidt was observed in a 1928 catalog.

Pink Center Handle Server with Cut Floral Decoration

13 Sunday Nov 2016

Posted by in Cambridge, Unknown

≈ Leave a Comment

Tags

, , , , , ,

pink-center-handle-server3I thought that my handy dandy (which it is) book would help me identify these servers.  It does, but it is still tricky for me.  I thought that this handle corresponded to Central Glass’ line 1435, but then realized that line 1435 is round, not octagonal.

No idea who made this pretty pink platter (had to have the alliteration).  If someone knows, then please advise!  I love the way the leaves reflect on the white surface in the sunshine.pink-center-handle-server

 

 

 

 

 

——————————————————————————————

August 28, 2016

Blue Enamel Centre Handle Server (1)I have no idea why these servers appeal to me.  I have rarely used one, but when I do, it looks fabulous on the table.

I have had this one sitting around for a bit – can’t recall where I got it.

On our recent trip to the U.S.A. I was able to visit the Museum of American Glass in West Virginia.  Such a treat.  There is an amazing array of beautiful glass on display from a variety of eras and from a large variety of companies.  Everything is beautifully displayed.  The volunteers staffing the Museum were so friendly and eager to showcase the Museum.  We had a change to look in the storage area and there is a large number of items awaiting inventorying.  I highly recommend a visit!

I of course visited the gift shop.  Surprisingly I did not buy any glass, but I did buy two of their monographs.  I was happy to find “A Guide to identification of Glass Center Handle Servers: monograph number 67″ by Inez J. Austin.  I hoped that I would find some clues to some of the pieces that I have that I have not yet identified.

In this monograph there is a photo of a handle that is identified as Cambridge 827, 829.  This handle and the little bit of the photo of the enamelled server look like this one, although I do not know for sure.

In any event…this piece is pretty……buy this book if you have an interest in center handle server identification…..and visit the Museum.

Cambridge Aurora – Cobalt Blue…….and now the Green…..and now the Carmen and Amethyst.

16 Sunday Oct 2016

Posted by in Cambridge

≈ Leave a Comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , ,

 

Cambridge Aurora Carmen Stem (2)I think the Cobalt pieces are still my favourite.  I love the rich, red blue.  However I find all of Cambridge’s colours that I have seen ‘live’ to cambridge-aurora-amethystbe very attractive.  I think I have already posted the pieces in the red separately, but thought I’d put these all together for comparison.

Here are the 4 1/4 inch cocktail glasses in Carmen (red) and Amethyst (purple). Also pretty.

 

 

 

__________________________________________________________________

 

Posted on January 16, 2016

Cambridge Aurora Water Goblet (1)I am enjoying the start to the New Year in sunny, beautiful Jamaica.  While I have seen my share of stemware,  none of it has been old!

But this pretty piece fits the bill.  While I never did acquire a water goblet in all of the produced colours, I picked up three of these glasses some time ago.  I looked through my book in Cambridge’s colours and think that this is their Forest Green.   A very rich shade.

 

 

 

_________________________________________________________________

September 15, 2013

Cambridge AuroraI have been ignoring my blog – shame on me.  It’s not as if I don’t have some things to show off, just been busy!

Isn’t this gorgeous????  I almost bought three of these pieces in Cambridge, Mass. I was sorry that I hadn’t bought them, so I have been looking out for them since.

The photo doesn’t show the colour to its fullest richness.  This is a beautiful, deep blue.

This pattern, 1066, was also made in clear, red, amethyst, moonlight blue, gold and green.  I like the blue the best, but it occurs to me that a set with one of each colour would be attractive too!