Popular Vintage Glassware Patterns: Part III

 Last week, we discussed patterns made by Federal Glass, Indiana Glass Company, Imperial Glass-Ohio, and Cambridge Glass. This week I'll discuss more popular vintage glassware patterns made by Smith Glass, Duncan-Miller, Tiara Glass, and U.S. Glass.

Smith Glass, was a producer of some of the most coveted vintage glassware patterns such as, "Moon and Stars", "Daisy and Button", and "Hobnail". "Moon and Stars" is a highly collected pattern of vintage glassware that began production at Smith Glass in 1940 and was still being made in some colors until 2004! Several companies have actually produced this pattern as well, so be sure to use accurate measurements to determine which company produced a specific piece. Smith Glass produced "Moon and Stars" in many beautiful colors, including dark green, blue, amberina, dark blue, topaz, pink, light blue, light green, amethyst, cobalt blue, brown, milk glass, clear, red, amber, kimberlite blue, blue opalescent, yellow, greenbriar, white carnival and clear frosted. In my experience, the Ruby Red is one of the more desirable and valuable colors. Replacements, Ltd. lists a ruby red 5" canister with lid at $160 and also a clear punch bowl set for $360! A single blue plate in the "Moon and Stars" pattern sells for $100. "Daisy and Button" was also produced by a number of different companies, but Smith Glass began producing the pattern in 1970. It was available in clear, blue, milk glass, green, amberina, blue carnival, yellow (gold), ruby, and gold carnival glass. A punch bowl in clear "Daisy and Button" can be purchased for $430! "Hobnail", although also produced by multiple companies, was made by Smith Glass beginning in 1940 and continued in some colors until 2009. "Hobnail" glassware by Smith Glass was available in pink, clear, milk glass, jade green, cobalt blue, ice blue, lime green, amber, yellow, colonial blue, lavender, ruby, and amberina (flame). A pink "Hobnail" butter dish with lid can be sold for $60.

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Tiara Glass produced popular vintage glassware patterns including, "Ponderosa Pine", "Constellation", "Nursery Rhymes", and "Sandwich". Tiara Glass was one of many producers of "Sandwich" Collection glassware, which they began manufacturing in 1970 and continued until 1999. The Tiara Glass "Sandwich" Collection was available in amber, Chantilly green, peach, clear, spruce green, bicentennial blue, plum amethyst, ruby red, and pine green. Chantilly green is the most valuable color of this pattern, with a footed creamer bringing a price of $100. "Constellation" was available in yellow and sunset (amberina). The most valuable piece in the "Constellation" pattern would be the pitcher in sunset, which can be sold for $40. "Nursery Rhymes" was available in pink, green, clear, amber, blue, and amethyst, starting in 1995. Most pieces in this pattern can be acquired for less than $10 each in any color. "Ponderosa Pine" was available in clear and green, with the most valuable piece being the ice lip pitcher in clear, which sells for $100.

U.S. Glass is the manufacturer of such popular vintage glassware patterns such as, "Aunt Polly", "Tendril", "Strawberry", and "Buzz Star". "Aunt Polly" is a depression glass pattern by U.S. Glass that was began in 1920 and was available in blue, green, and iridescent. A 4" blue "Aunt Polly" bowl will sell for around $25-$30. "Buzz Star" was available in clear and clear with gold trim, beginning in 1907. "Strawberry" began production at U.S. Glass in 1935 and is also considered to be a depression glass pattern that was made in green, pink, and iridescent. The covered butter dish with lid in green is worth $180! "Tendril" was created in black, green, and pink and is also a depression glass pattern.

Duncan-Miller was the producer of more elegant glassware styles including, "Canterbury", "Teardrop", "First Love", and "Ribbons and Bows". "First Love" is a beautiful etched glass pattern made by Duncan-Miller beginning in 1935 through 1955 and was only available in clear. If you are fortunate enough to locate a ice lip jug pitcher with the sterling base, you can expect to sell it for $300! "Canterbury" is a gorgeous pattern made from 1939-1955 that was available in clear, ruby, gold encrusted, pink opalescent, blue opalescent, yellow opalescent, orange, and light blue. A ruby candy dish without a lid recently sold for $60. "Teardrop" was made from 1936-1955 and can be found in ruby or clear. A clear punch bowl is worth $250 and the footed urn with lid in clear is worth $100. "Ribbons and Bows" was made in pink in 1935. Pieces in this pattern are scarce.

Last week, we covered patterns made by Federal Glass Company, Indiana Glass Company, Imperial Glass-Ohio, and Cambridge Glass, so be sure to read Part II. And check back next week for Part IV to discover more popular patterns of vintage glassware by Heisey, Tiffin-Franciscan, Noritake, and McKee Glass Company. Let me know which of these patterns you like, or prices surprised you the most in the comments below. Until next time, Happy Hunting!