Posted 13 years ago
differentera
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I know it's milk glass, but don't have a clue what it could have been used for. It measures 6 1/4" long by 4" wide.
There are no markings on the bottom other than an indented round circle,
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
reminds me of Ditheridge Glass; they made very similar painted milk glass. The shape could be a nappy, as they were often made in unique shapes.
Reminds me of a melon bowl of some kind.
Hi, differentera. I was waiting for TallCakes or one of the other glass specialists to pin this down. I agree that this is very old, and that it could well be Dithridge. I wondered this morning if it were a 'nappy', perhaps a naviform vessel, or a crescent dish. I remember seeing a lot of vessles in this shape in a book on very old custard and opalescent glass. It was apparently once a very popular form, but I very rarely see one for sale myself. The closest I got to to your piece on an eBay search was described as a 'nappy' or as a 'crescent bowl or planter'. Your piece is something special! I'm so glad that you have it. Regards, miKKo
I did find a very similary shaped piece by Fostoria Glass in their Rococo pattern from 1892; same footed melon wedge shape with slightly different edge treatment that was noted as a nappy.
there are some pics at WP of the Rococo piece:
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/eapg-1892-fostoria-glass-crystal-150591445
Splendid. Long live TallCakes!
It is similar to Fostoria's Rococo, but this was made by Eagle Glass and Mfg. Co. located at Wellsburg, WV. An ad from 1899 shows this item with other opal novelties and it is labeled "Bon Bon Dish"
thanks for the info Paul, glad you could find confirmation on maker.
Hi, Paul71. Splendid!!! I love Eagle glass, and I am delighted to have a company-provided ID of this specific type of dish. May I ask, did you consult extant old documents for this, or is this type of information available on the web now? In my collecting days, acquiring the old glass catalogs and circulars was beyond my pocketbook. It would be wonderful to see some of them on the web. Thanks much. miKKo
Hi miKKo,
I'm a glass researcher and author, and original company catalogs, jobber catalogs, and journals are available at many of the larger libraries across the US. This is mainly how I do my research. Sometimes it takes a lot of leg work or roundabout ways to find things you are looking for. A must for the serious glass researcher is a trip to the Rakow Library at the Corning Museum of Glass. Some items from their catalog may be available online.
Also, there are monographs available through the West Virginia Museum of American Glass (WVMAG) through their web site and eBay shop. They are rather reasonably priced and cover a span of eras and various companies.
Regards,
Paul
Hi, Paul. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful information you have provided us with! I am very far from the kind of library that would carry such materials. The Corning Museum is fabulous, but too far from me; the WVMAG publications would be very helpful for the rest of us who live in small communities, far from a grand library. This is great information, sir, and I thank you heartily for it! Regards, miKKo
Oh my goodness. I am so thrilled I found this post because not only am I an avid milk glass collector but I came across the same type of brand but different pieces; a tray and one container with top (pictures uploaded). About 2 months ago, while antiqueing (sp?) in San Antonio - I came across a 5-piece set but was so awestruck with their inventory that I forgot to ask the owner the name of the maker or its name. But I do remember the store and will call to get their contact information so I can send my photos.