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This classic Northwood vintage Vaseline Stretch Glass-Jack-in-the-Pulpit Compote
(Square Foot with Tree Bark pattern), c. 1925 and made by Harry C. Northwood
Glass Company. Using Vaseline glass makes this piece reactive to UV light.

Rainbow glass, as some stretch glass was called after 1912 when it
was first introduced, aptly describes one of the distinguishing features
of this rather unique glass. The iridescence is applied during the process
of making a piece of stretch glass when it is sprayed onto the hot glass,
or “doped.” The iridescence reflects the colors of the rainbow when
light hits the finished glass. However, the color of the glass is also
always visible. Thus, the iridescence enhances the color of the glass.

The gold-encrusted Blue Trumpet Stretch
Console Set brings this idea to a
different level – a bit more formal
yet too beautiful not to have
merican iridescent stretch glass
brings color and excitement to on display. This version was made
Ayour home entertaining and by Central Glass Works in the
early 1900s. It is for sale at
provides just the perfect splash of color www.carnivalglass.com for $175.
when decorating your home. Produced by a
variety of glass makers, Stretch glass brings
warmth, glimmer, and texture to every room. Nine American glass companies, including
the Fenton Art Glass Company, produced an
Stretch and Color extensive array of this handmade iridescent glass
which was intended for at-home entertaining and
Nearly every color you could desire was created during the
50-plus years of stretch glass production in the United States from decorating as well as giftware for special occasions. The
1912 to the mid-1930s and from 1980 to 2011. The range four other companies that produced the most stretch
includes brilliant blues and reds to captivating oranges, stunning glass were the Diamond Glass-Ware Company,
Topaz, peaceful greens, and pinks. Deep cobalt and black stretch Imperial Glass Company, H. Northwood &
glass contrast with crystal, ivory, and other softer colors. Company, and the United States Glass Company
Bowls, plates, center-handled servers, candleholders, compotes, (later reorganized and named the Tiffin Art Glass
vases, and other specialty items found in many of these colors, and Company in 1963).
many more, are available for use today by the color-focused homeowner
and designer. Few other types of glassware can be found in such a wide Very nice fan vase from Fenton Art Glass Co. in the iridescent green stretch glass
range of colors, shapes, and sizes. finish made around 1920. This design is very en vogue at the moment across many
design aesthetics. It’s uranium glass, black light tested. Condition is excellent with
no damage, chips, hairlines. Catalog No. 847. It stands 8" high by 10" wide.
Title image: Show off your culinary delights with Celeste Blue stretch glass Selling at www.rubylane.com for $85.
table decorations.
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