Popular Vintage Glassware Patterns: Part VIII
Welcome to the final part of the blog series, Popular Vintage Glassware Patterns. Last week, in Part VII, we discussed popular vintage glassware patterns by Jefferson Glass, Lancaster, L.G. Wright, and Smith Glass. For this week, Part VIII will focus on patterns by Paden City Glassworks, Moser Glass, Pilgrim Glass, Economy Glass Company, and Bartlett-Collins Glass Company.
Economy Glass Company
Morgantown Glass Economy Tumbler Company was a West Virginia glass company founded in 1903 by Frank Bannister. The company had originally been named Morgantown Glass in 1899. The primary focus of this company was clear barware, tumblers, and stemware to bars and clubs. “Round Robin” seen above, was introduced as their most well-known glassware pattern for private use in 1935 and was available in green, iridescent, and clear. Despite it being the only pattern to be accredited to Economy Glass Co, it’s values remain quite low compared to other Depression Glass Era companies.
Bartlett-Collins Glass Company
Bartlett-Collins opened in 1914 in Oklahoma and quickly became well-known for their hand pressed and blown tableware, stemware, kitchenware, and even kitchen lamps! By the 1930s, Bartlett-Collins was creating colored stemware in green, amber, and pink, entirely by hand! These goblets by Bartlett-Collins are easily recognized as vintage and usually go for about $10 a glass in many various patterns.
Paden City Glassworks
Paden City Glassworks began producing glass in 1916 in West Virginia, headed by David Fisher (formerly of, New Martinsville Glass). In 1933, his son, Sam took over, and the company ultimately was forced to close in 1951, with the automation of glassware. Paden City Glassworks pieces are not signed. The most popular pattern by Paden City was called “Peacock and Wild Rose” and was produced from 1929-1935 in pink, green, cobalt, red, black, and clear. A pink “Peacock and Wild Rose” single candlestick holder retails for $110, while a 13″ rolled edge bowl sells for $250! Another popular pattern by Paden City Glassworks is “Georgian“, which was available in cobalt, ruby, amber, and light green.
Moser Glass
Moser Glass was founded in 1857 by Ludwig Moser in the Czech Republic and is known for decorative, handmade stemware. In fact, they are regarded as one of the world’s most famous brands of luxury crystal. “Bar” is an active line by Moser available in many colors of barware glasses including Smoke. A tumbler retails for $120! An 8 goblet set of “Splendid” gold encrusted glass sold for $3000 on eBay recently!!
Pilgrim Glass
Pilgrim Glass was another glass company known for creating handmade pieces such as those above, as well as the goblets at the top of the page.
I have enjoyed going over some of the more popular vintage glassware patterns with you all the past eight weeks and hope you’ll be back for more fun-to-learn vintage tips next week. Read more blog posts by TheVintageVixenShop here.
Until next time, Happy Hunting!
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Beautiful glass! They just don’t make it like they used to. You always find the prettiest glass! Beautifully written blog as well. I am so proud of you!
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