posted on October 1, 2003 12:14:58 PM new
Hello Everyone,
I've always tried to help with identifying things for others when I can, but now I need your help. I have this beautiful pink glass dish (I'd say a tidbit serving dish because it only measures 8" across and sits on 3 feet). It almost looks like roosters or some kind of bird pattern, maybe a phoenix? Anyone know what it is called? Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
posted on October 1, 2003 12:35:15 PM new
OK, I give up. I checked my reference books, and couldn't come up with the glass maker, let alone the name of the etching.
The only help I can be is that it is elegant glass. (separate catagory from depression glass)
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
posted on October 1, 2003 12:45:37 PM new
Thanks Max. Another question, what is the difference between "Depression" and "Elegant" glass? I would guess depression is more along the molded type of glass and not quite as nice as elegant? But what would the true definition be? I suppose I could find out on Google, but I like to ask actual sellers.
I don't sell a whole lot of this type of glass -- I sell mostly antique pottery so my knowledge on this type is limited.
posted on October 1, 2003 12:56:03 PM new
General rule -- Depression glass has the pattern molded in the glass. Elegant glass is USUALLY acid etched (as your piece is) or wheel cut. Finer glass, not as crudely made as depression glass.
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
I'm coming up blank too. My best guess is it's a Fostoria blank. On the other hand, it could be Cambridge or Heisey. Definitely Elegant Glass, as opposed to Depression. Four glass house possibilities. Sorry...
Beyond that, I'm clueless.
The pattern is somehow familiar, makes me think New Martinsville, but I've searched this site and didn't find it:
posted on October 1, 2003 08:39:34 PM new
Not really good with glass, but I will say it seems similar to Fostoria glass that I've seen. And jmo - but dont think those are roosters. Looks more like some type of ancient bird of Asian or Greek mythology design.)
posted on October 2, 2003 04:41:30 PM new
I agree that it's probably Cambridge or Heisey. That's my gut feeling although I haven't been able to find it in any of my books. It has a Cambridge look to the blank. The pattern is a mystery. If it is Heisey, there will probably be a diamond with an H in it somewhere. It could be pretty inconspicuous. So look hard.
I'll keep looking. I know I've seen that shape somewhere.
posted on October 3, 2003 06:43:40 AM new
Looks like a Lancaster blank (Jubilee). I did find one in yellow with the roosters etched on it. Scroll quite a ways down the page:
