Westmoreland Patterns and Shapes

American Hobnail (circa1929-1940) Cobalt, Green, Pink, Amber, Crystal, Crystal Stained, Some Milk Glass, Some Opalescent) (1952- Early 1960s) Milk Glass, Golden Sunset, Opal Carnival, Laurel Green, Clambroth Green, Green Mist, Olive Green, Orange Mist, Blue, Blue Mist (1960s, 70s, and 80s) Brandywine Blue, Candlelight, Lilac.

American Hobnail was introduced into the Westmoreland line as early and the late 1920s. The first pieces were made in crystal. You can find crystal pieces which were stained in both ruby and amber. As crystal declined in popularity and color became the focus of the Depression Era other transparent colors were introduced. Early colors included cobalt, pink, green, and amber. These older colors were primarily used for cologne and bath sets. By the early 1950s White Milk Glass was the rage and 52 different pieces of American Hobnail became available in this color. In the 1960s Milk Glass popularity wained and other American Hobnail colors were introduced and re-introduced. A wide varity of transparent shades were available. Many of these colors were bright and bold. Many of the colors were offered in both transparent and satinized (mists). Finally in the 70s and 80s Brandywine (a blue opalescent color) and Lilac (a light purple opalescent color) were introduced into the line. American Hobnail stayed in production until Westmoreland closed.

Baskets

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# 750 (1920s-1970s) The number #750 basket was made by Westmoreland during the Depression Era. It can sometimes be found with gold decoration and hand painting. The basket came in 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8" sizes (measuring width). These baskets can vary in size depending on how the glass at the corners pulled.

This basket remained in the Westmoreland line throughout the 70s. This basket can be found in White Milk Glass, Mint Green, Ruby Stain, Blue Mist, Brown Mist, Black, Crystal Mist, Yellow Mist, Coraline, Antique Blue, and Almond Rose. These baskets were decorated with many of the Westmoreland decorations.

Beaded Grape Line #1884 (1920-1985) - Beaded Grape was introduced into the Westmoreland line in 1963. As far as I know some pieces of the this pattern were made until Westmoreland closed. This is a pretty pattern, but hard for many to tell from Panel Grape. It did not sell as well as Westmoreland expected. A complete dinnerware service can be obtained in White Milk Glass. Pieces are also found in White Milk Glass with the Roses and Bows Decoration, Pastel Fruits decoration, and 22 K Gold Decoration. Other colors of this pattern include Green with Gold Decoration #86, Golden Sunset, Almond, Laurel Green,Crystal Mist, Crystal Velvet, Crystal with Ruby Stain, Mint Green Mist, Brandywine Blue, Yellow Mist, Honey Amber and Ice Blue Carnival. Some pieces may be found with Decal Decorations.

"2" Lace Edge Plate (1900s -Closing) (Milk Glass -50s). This pretty pattern is available only in plates. It was introduced early in the 1900's as a "2" Stamp Plate. Later, the name was changed to a "2" Lace Edge Plate and additional sizes and colors were made available. These plates can be found in the later colors with hand-painted decorations.

Della Robbia (1920s-1970s Dinnerware items through the 1950s) (crystal, crystal stained, green, pink, milk glass, pink, purple slag, ruby, opaque blue ) - Della Robbia was one of Westmoreland's more popular Depression Era patterns. It is still widely collected throughout the secondary market. This beautiful fruits pattern came in many colors, but the most popular seems to be the dark ruby stained items. Dinnerware items were made through the 1950s. The colors listed above are for dinnerware items. Pitchers and tumblers were made in the newer carnival colors and stains. The dome shaped candy was produced in many of the newer colors including Almond, Almond Mist, Dark Blue Mist, Golden Sunset, Mother of Pearl, milk glass with various decorations, Mint Green, Moss Green, Olive Green, and Pink Carnival.

English Hobnail (English Hobnail - (1917-1980) Westmoreland began production of English Hobnail in the early 1900s. They continued to produce English Hobnail through the 1940s in both crystal and the original Depression Era colors. Colors made later in the 70s and 80s are different from the colors made during the Depression Era. Items made in the later production also were of a slightly lesser quality.

Lotus #1921(1920-1984) - Lotus was a very popular and well know Westmoreland pattern. This pretty pattern consists of arrangements of petals to form dinnerware and accessory items. Lotus was introduced in the 1920s. Depression Era colors include amber, light green, transparent pink, and milk glass. Later in the 40s and 50s the milk glass line was extended, and other colors were introduced into the line. In the 1950s Westmoreland produced Lotus in crystal with a ruby stain. Every other petal was painted with a ruby lustre. This was not a popular venture and these pieces have become difficult for collectors to obtain today.

Paneled Grape #1881 (Late 1940s- 1982). Paneled Grape was Westmoreland's most popular and best know white milk glass pattern. This pattern has a wide range of dinnerware pieces and accessory items. Putting together a complete set of this pattern will very likely put a dent in your pocket book, even if you buy most of your pieces reasonable prices. In addition to the many items avaiable in solid white this pattern can be found with many hand-painted decorations, and decals. Collectors of this pattern can always find new and exciting pieces to add to their collections.

Ruby Floral with Ruby or Ruby Stain (1973-1983) This beautiful roses hand-painting was painstakingly applied to either solid ruby or ruby stained pieces. According to Lorraine Kovar the ruby stain was difficult to apply evenly to each piece.

Ring and Petal (1950s -Closing). Ring and Petal is a beautiful pattern with many accessory pieces that were made to accompany your china or dinnerware pattern. A few pieces were hand painted with a parakeet design. This elegant pattern can be found in many of Westmoreland's colors including Amber, Almond , Almond Mist, , Antique Blue, Bermuda Blue, Bandywine Blue, Brandywine Blue Opalescent, Brown Mist, Golden Sunset, Laurel Green, Lilac Mist, Lilac Opalescent, Mint Green, Mint Green Mist, Milk Glass, Moss Green, and Olive Green. Other mist colors may also be found.

Three Ball (Line 1067) Three Ball is a Westmoreland line that consists of bowls, serving plates and candlesticks. This interesting pattern was made in crystal, flashed colors, a few transparent colors, and some marbleized colors. Marbleized colors are reported to be quite unusual. Although you can actually count 4 balls on the candlesticks the serving dishes have 3 balls which appear around the piece at various intervals.

Waterford, Line #1932 (Early 1932-80s)) (Crystal, Crystal with Ruby Stain, Green, Blue, Pink, and an array of later pastel and flashed colors) The Waterford pattern is a one of Westmoreland's largest dinnerware lines. This beautiful pattern was called Wakefield in an early 30s ad, but is shown in an advertisement a few years later with the Waterford name. This pattern was first produced in crystal and then later released in the 60s with ruby stain. A few early Depression Era pieces of Waterford (the lamp for example) were made in pink, blue, and green. Most of the colored pieces however were made after 1960. Good pieces of Waterford with ruby and other applied stains are hard to find, partly because the finishes were easily damaged with heavy use.

Ribbed Cologne Set (Line 1902) Westmoreland produced many vanity sets in this shape. This pretty vanity set can be found in black and white decorated milk glass. They can also be found with ruby flashing and in enameled colors. The set is found in crystal with various hand-painted decorations as well. A later set (also #1902 was produced in the 70s and 80s. This set has redesigned puff box and the perfumes are lacking ribbing as well as the collar around the top.