Jeannette made their pretty Swirl pattern only two years, 1937 and 1938, mostly in pink and ultramarine. You might see it listed as Petal Swirl, a pretty name for a pretty pattern, nicknamed because of the pretty scalloped rim on some pieces.
Petal Swirl Ultramarine Depression Glass Creamer
In some ways Petal Swirl reminds me a little of Petalware, even though different companies made those patterns. Like Petalware Petal Swirl has a pleasing geometric design with concentric circles in the centers. (Some Petalware pieces have the circles on the backside.)
No one except Jeannette Glass made the dramatic teal ultramarine color. Jeannette’s pink is appealing too and works well with other patterns and colors.
Here is the large serving bowl, first alone, then used in a grouping with contemporary Rock Aurea candle holders and Homespun pink depression glass small bowls.
Petal Swirl Pink Depression Glass Salad Bowl
Here is the pink with mis-matched crystal pieces.
Petal Swirl Pink Depression Glass and Rock Aurea Candles
One of the best things about Petal Swirl is that it goes well with other pieces, not just crystal as shown above but also with other depression glass. Here is a grouping that shows Windsor, another geometric pattern from Jeannette Glass, with Petal Swirl.
Petal Swirl and Windsor – Two Jeannette Pink Depression Glass Patterns
I especially like the pink and ultramarine colors combined. The pink lightens and softens the bold teal color.
Pink and Ultramarine Petal Swirl Depression Glass
You can blend in crystal with these too for a bit more sparkle and light.
Petal Swirl with Fostoria Lido Stemware
If you enjoy using your vintage glass know that Petal Swirl is a good choice. Those circles in the plate centers will tend to throw your eyes away from minor wear or utensil marks. The circles add good looks to the design and help obscure any problems.
I’ve good photographs of many pieces of Petal Swirl and will show more in the next post.