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Glass luncheon plates with ruby red flashed 'Kings Crown Thumbprint' pattern by Indiana Glass Company

Glass luncheon plates with ruby red flashed 'Kings Crown Thumbprint' pattern by Indiana Glass Company

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History

The Kings Crown Thumbprint pattern was produced by Indiana Glass Company beginning in the 1950s and continued through the 1980s. This distinctive pattern features a thumbprint design with ruby red flashing on clear pressed glass, creating an elegant two-tone effect that became popular for both everyday use and special occasions. The pattern was widely distributed and became one of Indiana Glass's most recognizable designs during the mid-20th century. Kings Crown Thumbprint glassware appeals to vintage glass collectors, particularly those who specialize in American pressed glass and mid-century tableware. The ruby red flashed pieces are especially sought after by collectors of colored Depression-era and post-Depression glass, as well as those who appreciate the nostalgic charm of mid-century American dining culture. These plates are valued for their decorative appeal, historical significance as examples of American glass manufacturing, and their versatility as both collectibles and functional serving pieces.

Origin

United States

Maker

Indiana Glass Company

Time period

circa 1950-1980