{"id":605,"date":"2017-03-26T03:46:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-26T07:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grannysglasses.com\/?p=605"},"modified":"2017-03-26T06:54:26","modified_gmt":"2017-03-26T10:54:26","slug":"unknown-depression-era-blue-compote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grannysglasses.com\/?p=605","title":{"rendered":"Update – previous postings – Jeannette Glass – Floragold – Louisa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Came across this pretty platter in the Marigold.\u00a0 Absolutely pristine.\u00a0 Very pretty.<\/p>\n

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Update to the original February 28, 2012 post.<\/p>\n

I have joined a Facebook group called Depression & Vintage Glass ID<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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. \u00a0compote.<\/p>\n

I was surprised to discover that this is a piece of Floragold by Jeannette (circa 1940s-1960s). \u00a0I had always assumed that Floragold meant that the pieces would be amber\/marigold in colour. \u00a0Turns out that the Floragold refers to the floral pattern in the centre. \u00a0The pieces are also commonly called Louisa. \u00a0Here’s an explanation from AllExperts:\u00a0Collectibles-General (Antiques)\/Floragold aka Louisa eapg<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Westmoreland Glass made Louisa in Carnival glass originally. \u00a0Jeannette bought the moulds from Westmoreland. \u00a0If you go to\u00a0http:\/\/www.ddoty.com\/<\/a>\u00a0and type in “Louisa” you will see a history of this lovely pattern.<\/p>\n

Floragold was one of Jeannette\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

While most pieces come in iridescent, you can find some clear pieces and there is a comport in Ice Blue. ”<\/p>\n

A poster from the\u00a0Depression & Vintage Glass ID<\/a>\u00a0indicated that the blue pieces were only sold at a store named Krogers.<\/p>\n

I am happy to know where this piece came from. \u00a0Where it is now is in question. \u00a0Probably in the garage.<\/p>\n

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This is a weighty piece of light blue glass with a pattern at the bottom of the bowl. \u00a0Can’t recall where I even got this, although I remember I had to reach up high to get it! \u00a0\"\"<\/a>I have a number of compotes\/comports, and candy\/nut dishes. \u00a0I mostly put candles or seashells in them. \u00a0The trouble is that they take up so much storage space. \u00a0This one is of a good size to put fruit in. \u00a0Funny though…the prettiest part of the design is the interior pattern. \u00a0Once you put something in it – like fruit – the pattern is covered up. \u00a0I suppose glass designers know way more than me, but this doesn’t make sense.<\/p>\n

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