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...]
Imperial Candlewick Crystal Plates – Elegant Glass
Continuing our short survey of Candlewick crystal from Imperial Glass, let's look at plates. The 8 inch luncheon plate shown is typical. Candlewick plates have large, uniform sized beads all … [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...]
Another Obscure Depression Glass Pattern from Imperial – Mount Vernon
A little obscure maybe? This is one of the less well-known patterns from the depression era, Mount Vernon by Imperial. This particular piece is a lily pond or shallow bowl and it has a deeply carved … [Read more...]
Candlewick Crystal – Beads and Style
This elegant crystal cup and saucer is Candlewick from Imperial Glass. Candlewick was Imperial's mainstay for years and was issued in several lines, each a slightly different shape. The beaded rims … [Read more...]