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5. Imperial Glass
Company, Bellaire, Ohio, 1901-1985. By 1910 they were making a name
for themselves by pressing Carnival glass. In 1916 the company introduced
“Free-Hand,” a lustered art glass line, and “Imperial Jewels,” (1916-1920)
an iridescent stretch glass that carried the Imperial cross trademark. In
the 1920s, Imperial was one of the dominant manufacturers of iridescent or
Carnival glass. Imperial (Lenox) again produced their Carnival glass in
the 1970s-80s.
a. Hen #145: Base 4-3/8” x 3-3/8”;
Top 4-1/16” x 3”
The hen has a split tail, head looks straight ahead, eye is
perfectly round. Marked with either the IG mark or the LIG Lenox
mark. The hen was first produced in the 1920s, and was reissued in
the 1930s, 1943, and through the early 1980s. James Measell in the
second volume of the Imperial Glass Encyclopedia says, “This
little covered animal dish first appeared in Imperial’s line during
the 1920s, and it appeared in many different colors over the years,
sometimes called simply ‘chicken’….” The Imperial hen is often
referred to as the Lenox hen since Lenox, who took over Imperial in
1973, produced this hen between 1975-81. Found in Carnival colors of
Amethyst, Meadow Green, Pink (1981), and Sunburst.
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Figure 11 Imperial hen, Amethyst Carnival, 1981 (Lenox) |
b. Rooster #158: Base 7-1/2” x 5-7/8”; Top 6-1/2” x 4-15/16”
The rooster, first introduced in 1950, sits on an Atterbury-style
lacy bottom. Marked with the Imperial LG mark. Found in Carnival
colors of Amethyst, Rubigold, and possibly green, amber, and other
colors.
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Figure 12 Imperial #158 rooster (cockerel) Rubigold Carnival |
Figure 13 Imperial #158 Rooster (Cockerel) Amethyst Carnival |
6. Indiana Glass Company,
Dunkirk, Indiana, 1907-2002. Indiana Glass did not produce very much
Carnival glass in the early 1900s since they were concentrating on goofus
glass. Most, if not all, of their Carnival glass was produced 1970-1980.
Indiana Glass introduced Carnival to their range in 1971 at which point
there were few lines and mostly were limited in number. “Iridescent Blue”
was the first Carnival color they used. By 1974 they had added “Iridescent
Gold” (an amber/marigold shade), “Iridescent Sunset” (an amberina/red
color), “Iridescent Green” and “Iridescent Amethyst.” The colors are very
distinctive, with a slightly purplish iridescence.
7” hen Base
7”x5-1/2”; Top 5-7/8”x4-3/8”
Indiana Glass only makes one style hen, although it may be found with or
without beads and on a base whose sides have cross-hatching similar to
that found on Imperial’s small hen. Since the only style of hen on nest
dish that is found in Carnival glass is the one with beads around the edge
of the rim and a striated base, that is the only one considered here. The
head looks straight ahead. The tail is flat, not split. None of the hens
were marked. Although collectors only acknowledge hen on nest dishes in
Carnival colors of gold (amber), blue, and green, it is probable that
iridized hens were also made in crystal (clear), teal (Terrace Green),
light blue, lime, and marigold.
Figure 14 Indiana hen, #1260, Amber Carnival, 1970-80 |
Figure 15 Indiana hen, #2891, Blue Carnival, 1970-80 |
Figure 16 Indiana hen, #7643, Green Carnival, 1970-80 |
7. Mosser Glass, Inc.,
Cambridge, Ohio, 1959-. When Cambridge Glass closed in 1954, Tom Mosser
acquired some of their moulds and opened his own factory in 1959. Mosser
bought the L.G. Wright 7” hen and 4” hen moulds in 1999 when Wright
closed. All but first run samples are marked.
a. Salt chick #230: Base 2-7/8” x
2-3/8” Top 2” x 1-1/2”
The salt chick, and original Mosser mould that was first made in
1987, has been made in Carnival colors of Amber (1994), Green Opal
(1987), Hunter Green (1996), Purple (1988), Tangerine (1998), Teal
(1991), Crystal (clear, nd).
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Figure 17 Mosser #230 salt, Purple Carnival |
b. Hen #412:
Base3-15/16” x 3-1/8” Top 3-1/2” x 2-3/4”
This hen on nest first made in 2003 from the L.G. Wright mould
(70-7) has been made in Carnival color Amethyst (2003).
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Figure 18 Mosser # 412 hen, Amethyst Carnival (2003) |
c. Hen #128:
Base 6-1/2” x 5-1/2” Top 4-7/8” x 3-3/4”
This hen dish with the distinctive flared rim base is a replica of
the old Gebrüder von Streit hen on nest covered dish. It was first
made in 1983 and has been made in iridized colors of Apple Green
(1989), Crystal (clear, 1983), Green (1989), Green Opal (1987), Milk
Glass (1981?), Purple (1988), Red (nd), Sunset (nd), Tangerine
(1998), Teal (1993).
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Figure 19 Mosser Hen #128, (color not known) |
d. Hen #400:
Base 7-1/8” x 5-5/8” Top 6-3/8” x 5”
This large hen dish from the L.G. Wright mould (70-8) has been made
in iridized colors of Crystal, Hunter Green, and Purple.
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Figure 20 Mosser Hen #400, Hunter Green |
8. Rosso Wholesale Glass Dealers, Inc.,
Port Vue, PA, 1960s -. Like L.G. Wright, Rosso does not manufacture glass
items. Rosso owns the moulds and contracts to have the glass pressed by
other companies. In 1983 when Westmoreland fell on hard times, the Rossos
bought some of their inventory and 75 of their moulds. In addition to the
Westmoreland moulds, Rosso has acquired or had made additional moulds.
Most of Rosso’s glass is currently (2002-2003)
being made by Mosser. Over the years, Summit, Smith, and Fenton have made
runs for Rosso. Glassmakers may also wholesale their own items through
Rosso, with the result that Rosso’s inventory is a mixture of glass
produced strictly for them or for general marketing They also sell Fenton,
L.E. Smith, Summit, Boyd, and Mosser products. Currently (2003-2004) they
are selling Smith’s 6” hen, Mosser’s 6” hen and 7” hen, Summit’s 7” hen,
and Boyd’s 5” hen. Some of the older items will bear the Rosso mark of an
“R” in a shield, but most still bear the Westmoreland “G over W” mark, or
the newer Westmoreland mark of “Westmoreland” written in a circle with
three lines in the middle.
a. Toy Chick Salt (Rosso product # not
known): Base 2-1/2” x 2” Top 2” x 1-1/2”
(Westmoreland mould#3) This little salt has been produced in Carnival
colors of Cobalt, Green and Tangerine. [No picture available]
b. 5” hen
#0010: Base 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” Top 4-7/8” x 3-11/16”
(Westmoreland mould #2) This hen dish has been produced in Carnival
colors of Bermuda Blue, Black Amethyst, Butterscotch Slag, Cobalt &
Milk Slag, Cobalt, Crown Tuscan, Golden Honey, Green Opal, Jade,
Jade with HP, and Red.
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Figure 21 Rosso hen, #0010, Red Carnival |
c. 5” rooster
#0011: Base 5-3/8” x 4-1/8” Top 4-13/16" x 3-1/2”
(Westmoreland mould #2) This rooster dish has been produced in
Carnival colors of Bermuda Blue, Black Amethyst, Butterscotch Slag,
Cranberry Ice, Crown Tuscan, Delphite, and Millennium Blue.
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Figure 22 Rosso 5" rooster, #0011, Black Amethyst Carnival |
d. 8” standing
rooster #0061: Base 5-1/4” x 4” Top 5” x 4” 8-1/2” tall
(Westmoreland mould #6) This item has been produced in Carnival
colors of Bermuda Blue, Black Amethyst, Butterscotch Slag, Cranberry
Ice, and Crown Tuscan.
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Figure 23 Rosso Standing Rooster, Black Amethyst Carnival |
e. 3” hen
#0004: Base 3-1/2” x 2-1/2” Top 3” x 2"
(Westmoreland mould #4) This item has been produced in Carnival
colors of Butterscotch Slag, Golden Honey, Green Opal, and
Tangerine.
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Figure 24 Rosso 3" hen, #0004, Bermuda Blue Carnival |
f. 5”
standing rooster (original Rosso mould, #0001): Base 4” x 2-5/8” Top
4” x 2-5/8”
This item has been produced in Carnival colors of Golden Honey, and
Orange. This item is always marked with the Rosso “R in keystone”
mark.
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Figure 25 Rosso 5" Standing Rooster, Honey Carnival |
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