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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

King’s Crown or Thumbprint – made by Tiffin or Indiana Glass?


A Walk in the Countryside: Vintage King's Crown in Cranberry
When I purchase a vintage item, I usually go to the internet to find out it’s history.  While doing this, I have learned quite a few interesting things.  Such as the history behind Vera linens and scarves, the difference between boopie and candlewick glass,  and now I’ve learned the difference between Tiffin and Indiana Glass’ King’s Crown.
A Walk in the Countryside: King's Crown in Olive Green
Recently, I purchased 6 sherbet glasses in olive green.  I knew they were called King’s Crown or Thumbprint but I didn’t realize that they were made by two different companies.
 
A Walk in the Countryside: King's Crown in Green
 
It wasn’t until I also purchased the five water glasses that I started digging. I knew that they made a red King’s Crown but after getting on the internet, I realized that mine were actually cranberry.
 
A Walk in the Countryside: King's Crown in Cranberry
   
Although reproduced by many glass factories, most King's Crown ware collected today are made by the Indiana Glass Co. and the United States Glass Co. of Tiffin, Ohio. Tiffin King's Crown is distinguished by its oval thumbprints, flared top rim and flashed decoration, while Indiana pieces have round thumbprints and straight, solid-colored glass tops.”  Based on this information, the pieces I purchased are typical of Tiffin. 
 
I am thrilled with my King’s Crown and will be on the watch for more!  Thanks for stopping by!
 
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5 comments:

  1. Those are all beautiful! My mom has some just like the bottom red ones. Great finds.

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  2. My love affair with tables began with the King's Crown glasses my Aunt Ionia always used at the adult table on Christmas Eve. I also didn't know that there were two manufacturers. I believe, from your description that mine are Tiffin also. I love them. The little green glassware is also so pretty. Joni

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  3. Hi - I wonder if you could tell me how they color the glass. We have these King's Thumbprint glasses, but the red is rubbing off in great swabs when we wipe them with a paper towel. Can we get them refurnished? We love them and would love to keep using them!

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  4. My mother has a set it is a punch bowl in 18 cups in excellent condition. It is like the bottom picture with the red around the top does anyone know how much these are worth. If you do please email me at mkone4u2c@sbcglobal.net

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  5. My mother has a set it is a punch bowl in 18 cups in excellent condition. It is like the bottom picture with the red around the top does anyone know how much these are worth. If you do please email me at mkone4u2c@sbcglobal.net

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