Update – previous postings – Jeannette Glass – Floragold – Louisa

26 Sunday Mar 2017

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Blue Glass, Coloured Glass, Comport, Compote, EAPG, Floragold, Floral, Louisa, Marigold Glass, Pattern Glass, Platter, Pressed Glass, Sugar bowl, Tray

Pretty covered sugar bowl.

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Came across this pretty platter in the Marigold. Absolutely pristine. Very pretty.

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Update to the original February 28, 2012 post.

I have joined a Facebook group called Depression & Vintage Glass ID. I enjoy his trolling the posts and was very happy to see that one of the members has posted this exact Depression & Vintage Glass ID. compote.

I was surprised to discover that this is a piece of Floragold by Jeannette (circa 1940s-1960s). I had always assumed that Floragold meant that the pieces would be amber/marigold in colour. Turns out that the Floragold refers to the floral pattern in the centre. The pieces are also commonly called Louisa. Here’s an explanation from AllExperts: Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Floragold aka Louisa eapg.

“Westmoreland Glass made Louisa in Carnival glass originally. Jeannette bought the moulds from Westmoreland. If you go to http://www.ddoty.com/ and type in “Louisa” you will see a history of this lovely pattern.

Floragold was one of Jeannette’s most extensive patterns. It has a Depression glass look with its mold-etched flower design. The shapes are interesting and combine square bases with rounded shapes and ruffled rims. Floragold is a fun pattern to collect because it came in so many shapes and pieces. You can put together a complete dinner or lunch set, including dishes, bowls, cups, saucers and tumblers. Serving pieces include pitcher, several bowls, platter and shakers. Floragold has ruffled and plain bowls in several sizes ranging from sauce dishes to larger console-size.

While most pieces come in iridescent, you can find some clear pieces and there is a comport in Ice Blue. ”

A poster from the Depression & Vintage Glass ID indicated that the blue pieces were only sold at a store named Krogers.

I am happy to know where this piece came from. Where it is now is in question. Probably in the garage.

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This is a weighty piece of light blue glass with a pattern at the bottom of the bowl. Can’t recall where I even got this, although I remember I had to reach up high to get it! I have a number of compotes/comports, and candy/nut dishes. I mostly put candles or seashells in them. The trouble is that they take up so much storage space. This one is of a good size to put fruit in. Funny though…the prettiest part of the design is the interior pattern. Once you put something in it – like fruit – the pattern is covered up. I suppose glass designers know way more than me, but this doesn’t make sense.

Update – Jeannette Glass Center Handle Server – Feather Pattern

29 Sunday Jan 2017

Posted by d.b. in Jeannette

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Blue Glass, Center Handle Server, Colored Glass, Coloured Glass, Feather, Pressed Glass

I had never seen the blue server until recently. It is a very delicate, pale colour – very pretty.

Interestingly I was chatting with one of my colleagues at Christmas time about glass. We discovered that her grandmother used to have pieces of Feather. Until then my colleague didn’t know what it was called. Her grandmother is deceased but her mother and her aunt bring out their Feather serving pieces every Christmas. We were able to add to her mother’s collection and I was able to give a piece to my colleague as a Christmas present.

You run into these pieces in the clear frequently. I own, or have owned, the servers, a six part relish dish and a platter, all sourced from thrift shops. I speculate that they must have been sold in one of the larger department stores – perhaps Sears – and became part of the entertaining ware of Canadian women.

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September 13, 2015

Yet another center handle server has found its way home with me. It is a Jeannette Glass piece called “Feather”. I think the reason for the name is obvious.

If you haven’t checked out the Carnival 101 and Beyond site do so. It contains lots of great information. This is what the site says about the history of the Jeannette Glass Company:

“The Jeannette Bottle Works Company was founded in 1887 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. At this time in their history they only produced handmade bottles.

In 1899, Jeannette Bottle Works joined the machine age and became the Jeannette Glass Company. With the new machinery (O’Neil semi-automatic bottle blowing machine), Jeannette Glass was soon producing canning jars, relish jars and automobile headlight lenses.

Jeannette Glass continued to expand and by 1904, they added medical supplies and household items to their production line.

In the early 1920s, new machinery was added and Jeannette Glass began producing tableware items. This cheaply made and brightly colored tableware became known as Depression Glass and is highly collectible today.

In 1961, the Jeannette Glass Company acquired the old McKee Glass factory which was also located in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Together they produced many beautiful glass patterns until 1983. Due to a failing American market, Jeannette Glass shut down in 1983.”

The Feather pattern came in clear and blue. I gather there are lots of pieces which are fairly readily available.

Pink Center Handle Server with Cut Floral Decoration

13 Sunday Nov 2016

Posted by d.b. in Cambridge, Unknown

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Blue Glass, Center Handle Server, Colored Glass, Coloured Glass, Floral Cut, Handpainted, Pink Glass

I 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.

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August 28, 2016

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.

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Update – previous postings – Jeannette Glass – Floragold – Louisa

Update – Jeannette Glass Center Handle Server – Feather Pattern

Pink Center Handle Server with Cut Floral Decoration