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Radiance Elegant Depression Glass from New Martinsville

December 5, 2024 by Kathy Leave a Comment

New Martinsville made their stylish Radiance glassware from 1936 to 1939 in crystal plus rich colors of the era, ice blue, red, amber, some cobalt blue, pink and green. The pattern features large, solid handles with scalloped edges as with this creamer.

New Martinsville Radiance Meadow Wreath Etch Creamer
New Martinsville Radiance Meadow Wreath Etch Creamer

Pieces have small scallops on the rim and the short flared ribs near the center or bases. The flares show better on this piece

Radiance Crystal Covered Bon Bon
Radiance Crystal Covered Bon Bon
Radiance Crystal Covered Bon Bon
Radiance Crystal Covered Bon Bon

The other characteristic motif is the line of small tear drops that runs up the side of the bon bon base and lid. You can see this tear drop line on this cute amber cordial. Note the horizontal line of tiny flares near the top of the stem.

Radiance Amber 1 Ounce Cordial
Radiance Amber 1 Ounce Cordial

New Martinsville used Radiance as a blank for several decorations and sold pieces to decorating companies. The top photo shows the crystal creamer with New Martinsville Meadow Wreath etch. This next sugar bowl has the Hughes Cornflower cutting, a cut which you can find on several other patterns too. I am not aware of colored Radiance with etches or cuts.

New Martinsville Glass Radiance Hughes Cornflower Cut Crystal Sugar Bowl
New Martinsville Glass Radiance Hughes Cornflower Cut Crystal Sugar Bowl
Hughes Cornflower Cutting Detail on Radiance Crystal
Hughes Cornflower Cutting Detail on Radiance Crystal

Radiance pattern line includes dinnerware pieces such as plates, cups and saucers but appears to be mostly an accessory or decorative line. There are pieces like candle holders, a candy dish, comports, vases, cheese and cracker sets, plus a butter dish, cake stand, honey jar, serving bowls, pickle, celery, oval tray.

Radiance Crystal 10 Inch Crimped Bowl
Radiance Crystal 10 Inch Crimped Bowl

Radiance is an interesting pattern in both colored and crystal glass and is distinctive for its scalloped, solid handles, scalloped rims, little radiance flares and tear drop trickles. If you enjoy it, consider adding a piece or two!

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Filed Under: New Martinsville Glass Tagged With: Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, New Martinsville Glass, New Martinsville Radiance

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Favorite Depression Glass Book 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2007 edition 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2010 edition

Favorite Elegant Glass Books

Elegant Glass: Early, Depression, & Beyond, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition Hardcover – July 28, 2013 by Debbie and Randy Coe

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass, 19th Edition Hardcover – Illustrated, July 10, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Best for 1940s-1970s

Collectible Glassware From the 40s, 50s, 60s: An Illustrated Value Guide, 10th Edition – Illustrated, July 14, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Favorite Fostoria Books

Best Overall:  Fostoria: Its First Fifty Years Hardcover – January 1, 1972 by Hazel Marie Weatherman 

Best for Stemware:  Fostoria Stemware: The Crystal for America – January 1, 1994
by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware pre 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware After 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emile Seate

 

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