Art
1930's Elegant Depression Era Rose Colored Centerpiece
- Item Number
- 143
- Estimated Value
- 75 USD
- Sold
- 25 USD to cooperstown1
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
The Imperial Glass Company was located in Bellaire, Ohio.
This piece was made by Imperial Glass Company of Bellaire, OH. Its official manufacturing line was #725, but collectors have dubbed it "Molly."
Typically the etching was outsourced to other companies. the upturned sides make it appealing. The shape suggests it may have been used to hold bananas, back when "banana stands" were popular with most glass companies.
Length 10" and Height 5 1/4"
History
The Imperial Glass Company was founded in 1901 by Edward Muhleman, with production beginning in 1904. The handmade glasswares were sold worldwide and were usually made of pressed glass patterns. The factory located at 29th Street was labeled as one of the largest glass factories under one roof.[3] The company's most famous product is their "Candlewick" series, which even has a street named for it in Bellaire.
The company hit rough times in the early 1970s and was close to bankruptcy. Imperial was saved by Lenox and turned to general manufacture, but low demand eventually led to its closure in 1984.The factory was razed in 1995 to make room for commercial development and the Belmont Street location was transformed into a museum known as the National Imperial Glass Museum. The building was placed on the National Register on 1983-09-08.
Winner responsible for shipping costs.
Item Special Note
Great shop to visit Settlers Block Antiques located on 39 Church St.,
Canajoharie, NY.
Donated By:
Settlers Block Antiques, Canajoharie, NY & Anonymous
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