Cup

Manufacturer: Lancaster Colony Corp.
Patterns:Colony Crown
Catalog No.: Unknown
Description: Mfg.'s Description: None
Dimensions: 3 3/8" diameter opening, ~4 1/2" length incl. Handle, ~2 1/2" height, 2 1/8" diameter foot
Seam Count: 2
Thumbprints: 10
Star/Ray: No
Pressing: Machine Pressed
Staining: Machine Painted/Stained
In Sets:
Original Catalog Image
Original Catalog Image

This piece was manufactured by Lancaster Colony Corp. as part of the Colony Crown pattern, catalog number Unknown.

The general dimensions of the piece are: 3 3/8" diameter opening, ~4 1/2" length incl. Handle, ~2 1/2" height, 2 1/8" diameter foot

The piece has 2 seams, 10 thumbprints, and does not have a start/ray in the center/base. The piece was machine pressed, and when done, it was painted/stained by machine.

This piece is included in these sets: Cup and Saucer Snack Set

View Our Color Guide
Olive Green (c1975 - c1985)
Amber / Gold (c1975 - c1985)
Colony Blue (c1975 - c1985)
Olive Green c1975 - c1985
Amber / Gold c1975 - c1985
Colony Blue c1975 - c1985

As staining can be done at any time against the glass, variants are possible. Our standard colors reflect only those known to have been applyed by the manufacturer.

Note that cups produced by Indiana Glass (IG] under the Colony Crown pattern had a flat foot, whereas those produced by IG for the Kings Crown pattern had a slight indentation on the side and a circular divot on the bottom. When stained red, Colony Crown had a distinct carnival/shimmering rich red, whereas IG's Kings Crown had a no shimmer and tended to have a slight purple tone.

  • Kings Crown Pattern Glass [Monograph No. 22] - General: Inventory list as part of Snack Set, page 64 - Olive Crown: Catalog image shown as part of Snack Set, page 67 - Ruby Crown: Catalog listing and image as individual and part of cup and saucer set, page 68, and 73; Catalog listing and image as component of Snack Set and Luncheon Set, page 69, and 70 - Color Crown: Catalog image and listing as part of Snack Set, page 72

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