
Green glass 'Kings Crown' lidded compote by Indiana Glass
Selling Price
$50
History
This Kings Crown pattern glassware was produced by the Indiana Glass Company, primarily during the 1960s and 1970s. The distinctive thumbprint or teardrop pattern combined with a sawtooth edge became one of the company's most recognizable designs, produced in various colors including this olive green shade. Kings Crown glassware is highly sought after by collectors of mid-century American pressed glass. The vibrant colors, particularly the green variant shown here, make these pieces popular decorative accents for vintage and retro home decor enthusiasts. The pedestal compote with lid was typically used as a candy dish or for serving small desserts, and represents the quality craftsmanship of American glass manufacturing during this period.
Origin
Dunkirk, Indiana, USA
Maker
Indiana Glass Company
Time period
Circa 1960-1975