I have just discovered that I have been spelling the name ‘Carcassonne’ incorrectly for years.  Only used one ‘n’ instead of two.  Got it now!

I have had this line with the Titania etch and saw this goblets recently and was intrigued by the plate etch – Lafayette – #451.

According to the Encyclopedia of Heisey Glassware volume one: Etchings & Carvings by Louise W, Ream, Neila M. Bredehoft and Thomas H. Bredehoft the etch was in production between 1930 and 1937.  Given that Carcassonne was in production between 1930-1941, this stem is at least 84 years old!  I bought a set of four and they are pristine.  Someone(s) have taken good care of them all these years.

The authors also shared this quote from a Heisey ad:  “Most delightful is the chintz pattern etching in Early American spirit of the fine lead blown glassware…composed of a series of old chintz patterns artistically executed.  A ship in full sail, a man on horseback, a Colonial girl, a pagoda are among the motifs admirably used in the general pattern.”

The etch was also used on the Empress line – #1401.

This goblet is a tall goblet.  There was a shorter one with the same 11 ounce capacity.  I think I prefer the taller style.

The Carcassonne line also came in flamingo, sahara, cobalt bowl/crystal stem and foot, and with an alexandrite bowl/crystal stem and foot. Scarce in amber and rare in a combination of sahara and alexandrite.

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January 26, 2015

Isn’ t this cute?  This is a little sherberts in Heisey’s line #3390 – Carcassonne.  I really like the square feet.  This line was in production from  1930 – 1938.

They are etched with etch #448 – Old Colony.  I have acquired water goblets on a different blank with this etch – yet to be seen.  I like the bead detail on the stem as well.

The colour is Heisey’s yellow – Sahara.  Each company’s colours are slightly different.  I find that the yellows aren’t my favourite.  I like the blues and greens the best I think.

Nonetheless these are really sweet.