We’re almost at the end of our series on depression era glass with spiral or swirl designs. We’ve looked at US Swirl, Twisted Optic, Fostoria Colony, Fire King Shell and Fire King Swirl, and the very fun pattern, Jeannette Petal Swirl. We’ll close the series in the next post looking at a few one off pieces we’ve had over the years.
Petal Swirl Cup and Saucer, Dinner Plate with Windsor Tumbler
Jeannette Swirl is one of the more affordable patterns, especially in pink, and it blends and goes well with other glass. That means you could combine Swirl with more costly patterns for a lovely, unique table that’s affordable.
Today let’s look at Petal Swirl plates and cups. As a reminder, Jeannette made Swirl mostly in pink and ultramarine, with a few pieces in Delphite blue and even yellow. The design is simple, uneven spirals on the rim and concentric circles on the center, and some pieces have scalloped rims. The scalloped rims inspired the nickname “Petal Swirl”.
Some plates have smooth rims.
They blend well with other smooth-rimmed patterns.
Petal Swirl and Windsor – Two Jeannette Pink Depression Glass Patterns
Some plates have scalloped rims like this ultramarine dinner plate.
Jeannette Swirl Ultramarine Dinner Plate with Scalloped Rim
It just so happens that all the ultramarine plates we have had in stock (and have photographed) have scalloped rims while the pink ones are smooth. I think that is a coincidence as either color can be scalloped or smooth.
Cups have pointed, curved handles as do the creamers and sugars.
Jeannette Swirl Pink Depression Glass Cup
All the cups have smooth rims. You wouldn’t want to try and drink out of a cup with scallops on the rim – it would dribble!
Cups are footed, with concentric circles around the rim.
The creamer and sugar are similar. Note the scallops on the creamer.
Petal Swirl Ultramarine Depression Glass Creamer
The sugar is scalloped too.
Jeannette Swirl Ultramarine Sugar Bowl
This is a cheerful, fun pattern that’s easy to find, easy to display, easy to collect. I have grown to like it more as I see it used and tried it with several table settings. I recommend this if you are looking for a pattern to collect, want something you can enjoy getting and using. Jeannette Petal Swirl is a winner!