Imperial Glass made Beaded Block depression glass in all the usual colors: pink, green, crystal, yellow, blue, red, amber even some iridescent and opalescent colors. There are actually two patterns, … [Read more...]
Interesting Pieces of Imperial Candlewick – Spoon, Comport, Ash Tray and Martini Pitcher
This is our last post on Imperial Candlewick, at least for now! I've only a few more pieces to show you. First up is this small serving spoon, probably meant for jelly. Notice it has a flat edge. … [Read more...]
Imperial Candlewick Candle Holders – Two Examples
Imperial made several dozen (!) candle holders in their flagship pattern Candlewick, everything from single light plain holders to holders with eagles, hurricane lamps, combination candle holders with … [Read more...]
Imperial Candlewick Tumblers and Stemware – Danger Ahead!
Now I'm getting into deep water with the Candlewick saga! Imperial made several tumbler and stem lines in the Candlewick pattern - remember they made Candlewick for almost 50 years and issued … [Read more...]
Candlewick Creamers and Sugars – A Guide Through the Confusion
Today's tour of Candlewick creamers and sugars is full of boulders and rock slides! Imperial made five styles of creamer and sugar sets, and to make it even more confusing, they altered the … [Read more...]
Candlewick Crystal Bowls – Elegant Imperial Glass
Last post we started a short series on Imperial Candlewick. I've had a few pieces, barely enough to touch the surface of the pattern, but we'll look at what we can. Unlike most of the depression … [Read more...]
Imperial Candlewick – Overview – Elegant Glass
Everyone has seen Candlewick! This is the beautiful crystal with large round balls around the outside. Imperial Glass made Candlewick for a long, long time and released umpteen zillion … [Read more...]
Imperial Glass Vintage Pattern – Embossed Grape Design In Milk Glass and Colors
Another Imperial Glass pattern, mostly made a bit later than the depression era is Vintage, full of grapes with leaves and twining vines. The only piece we had was this dinner plate in milk glass (no … [Read more...]
Lesser Known Depression Glass from Imperial – Reeded or Spun, #701
Reeded is a handsome pattern Imperial made in the mid 1930s in rich colors like Ritz Blue (mid cobalt), Stiegel Green (rich dark green), ruby, amber, crystal and a tangerine shade. Later … [Read more...]
Lesser Known Depression Glass from Imperial – Molly, #725
I've had a few pieces of Molly, all decorative items like this footed bowl. This is actually one of the earliest pieces I bought - and it took me many years to discover its identity. I was browsing … [Read more...]