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Floral and Diamond Band Depression Glass

January 31, 2023 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Floral and Diamond Green Sherbet
Floral and Diamond Band Green Sherbet

US Glass made the molded pattern Floral and Diamond (or Floral and Diamond Band) in the late 1920s, making it one of the earliest depression era patterns. They produced green and pink with a few iridescent pieces and plus a few crystal or black items. The green is unusual tint, a bit lighter colored and the pieces I saw had a blue tone. I have never seen the pink or other colors and looking at pictures the color varies in many pieces.

This is a luncheon or beverage set mostly although the piece assortment seems odd. For a table setting there is one plate, an 8 inch size for lunch, and although there is a sherbet as shown, there does not appear to be a sherbet liner aka bread and butter plate. In fact there are two or three sherbets in this pattern per Replacements, the tall sherbet I photographed which is about 3 3/8 inches tall, a taller one that is about 4 1/4 inches and also a low sherbet. Notice the dessert shown is considerably more yellowish green than the sherbet above.

US Glass did not make a cup or saucer in Floral and Diamond. The pattern includes a 4 1/2 inch berry bowl and a larger 8 inch serving bowl.

There are two sugars, one of which is quite large and has a lid, and two creamers. The large sugars and creamers remind me of the shapes in US Swirl, somewhat bulky and reminiscent of Victorian-era glass.

The smaller sugar and creamer are a bit more rounded.

US Glass included a round butter dish with top in Floral and Diamond. Gene Florence notes that the butter base is the same in several US Glass patterns and collectors have repurposed the Floral and Diamond bases to use with more popular patterns.

Floral and Diamond could make a nice beverage set in pink or green. There is a tall pitcher that I suspect is quite heavy when full, and two tumblers, the 4 inch water size and a taller one for iced tea.

Floral and Diamond Band Green Tumbler
Floral and Diamond Band Green Tumbler

I’m not sure how many decorative/accessory pieces there are. Florence lists a low handled nappy, i.e., an open dish for candy or nuts, and Replacements mentions a pink vase but neither are pictured. There do not seem to be any candle holders, candy dishes or platters. There is a comport, which is shaped like the sherbet but bigger.

Floral and Diamond is not a very popular pattern – the shapes are clunky and the colors vary and the pattern itself may not appeal to you – but it is available if you search online and are patient. I got a small set of tumblers and sherbets years ago and it took many years to sell them. The glass seams are raised and rough, which is common on US Glass pieces.

Asking prices on eBay seem to be about the same or slightly higher than those in the Florence reference book. There was only one sold listing when I looked for this which suggests the market for Floral and Diamond is soft.

If you like this pattern, especially if you enjoy using vintage tumblers, then it’s a good time to start looking.

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Filed Under: US Glass Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Green Depression Glass, Pink Depression Glass, US Glass

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Recommended Glass Reference Books

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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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