Bud Vase

Manufacturer: U.S. Glass Co.
Patterns:Antique Thumbprint
Catalog No.: 4016-85
Description: Mfg.'s Description: 12 3/4" tall
Dimensions: ~11" entire piece height, 2 7/8" pressed glass parts only, 2 1/2" diameter foot
Seam Count: 3
Thumbprints: 9
Star/Ray: No
Pressing: Hand Pressed
Staining: Hand Painted/Stained
Original Catalog Image
Original Catalog Image

This piece was manufactured by U.S. Glass Co. as part of the Antique Thumbprint pattern, catalog number 4016-85. Catalogs also provided the following description: 12 3/4" tall.

The general dimensions of the piece are: ~11" entire piece height, 2 7/8" pressed glass parts only, 2 1/2" diameter foot

The piece has 3 seams, 9 thumbprints, and does not have a start/ray in the center/base. The piece was hand pressed, and when done, it was painted/stained by hand.

Plum (1960 - c1962)
Golden Bananna (1960 - c1962)
Empire Green (1960 - c1962)
Cobalt Blue (1960 - c1962)
Plum 1960 - c1962
Golden Bananna 1960 - c1962
Empire Green 1960 - c1962
Cobalt Blue 1960 - c1962

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.

This piece appears to be unique to the Antique Thumbprint line. Note that the stem and ball both have muted definition with the smaller thumbprints as well as the teeth.

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