Imperial Glass was founded in 1901, in Bellaire, Ohio, by J. N. Vance. They were first known as the New Crystal Glass Company, a name that lasted for less than a year. They produced hand made art glass, Carnival glass, milk glass, pressed glass, tableware, and much more.
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In 1909, they introduced their first line of Carnival glass, known as Rubigold. It was a popular selling design until it was discontinued in the late 1920’s.
In 1922, they introduced Nucut and Nuart lines, cut glassware that imitated Tiffany glass.
In 1923, they released the Free Hand line, expensive art glass that came in many different colors that was designed by art glass experts from the Netherlands.
In 1931, they filed for bankruptcy and then reorganized that same year in August as the Imperial Glass Corporation. Earl Newton was the company’s first president.
In 1936, they introduced their most popular line ever, Candlewick, designed by Carl W. Gustkey. These pieces were usually clear and colorless, with small decorative glass beads around the edges. There were over 200 pieces in the Candlewick line and they were made thru the 1950’s.
During the 1950’s they introduced the Cape Cod line. No. 160 of the Cape Cod line was distributed by Quaker Oats as giveaways and are highly sought after by collectors today.
In the 1970’s, with glass collecting becoming popular again, they started to produce Carnival glass again. They purchased glass molds from companies that were closing, including Cambridge Glass, Central Glass and Heisey Glass.
In 1973, they became a subsidiary of Lenox and then purchased by Arthur Lorch in 1981. It was sold a year later in 1982 to Robert Stahl, went bankrupt in 1984 and the molds and other assets sold in 1985.
Imperial Glass Marks
Imperial
Imperial Iron Cross – the word Imperial is divided into 4 parts – IM, PE, RI and AL
NUCUT – on early pressed glass
Imperial Glass Patterns, Designs
Azalea Pink
Brocaded Daffodils
Broken Arches
Candlewick – one of the most popular patterns
Cape Cod
Cathay
Chroma
Collectors Crystal
Doeskin
Free Hand
Hanging Hearts
Imperial Jewels (1916)
Lead Lustre
New Carnival
Nuart
Nucut
Parisian Provincial
Reeded
Rubigold – known as marigold today
Satin Iridescent Colors
Star Holly (1951)
Popular Imperial Glass
Art Glass
Blown Glass
Bowls – finger bowl
Candlesticks
Carnival Glass
Decanters
Dishes
Jars
Milk Glass
Pitchers
Plates
Slag Glass
Stretch Glass
Tableware
Tumblers
Vases
Imperial Glass Value, Price Guide
High $ – Mid $$$
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Vintage Imperial Glass Candlewick Small 6" Handled Heart Bowl Clear
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Candlewick Clear by Imperial Glass Ohio 3 Bead Mayonnaise Ladle Spoon Dipper
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Imperial Carnival Glass Smoke LUSTRE ROSE Tumbler
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VTG 1930s Imperial Rippled Ruffled Top Clear Glass Vase
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Vintage Imperial MMA Koi Fish Glass Candlestick Candle Holder 11” Teal Green
$300.00
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Imperial Glass Fancy Colonial Pink Sugar Bowl
$24.00
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15 IMPERIAL Glass CANDLEWICK 5.5 400/19 Flat Beaded Tumbler #279 FLORAL GRAY CUT
$5.00
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Imperial Glass Candlewick Divided Relish/Candy Dish – 400/54 Cut
$12.29
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Imperial Candlewick Bowl #400/74SC
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Vtg Imperial Blue Milk Glass Pedestal Cake Stand 1950’s-60’s American Turquoise
$395.00
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Vintage Imperial Glass Pitcher
$40.00
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Imperial Marigold Carnival Glass Ruffled Grapes Bowl
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Vtg Imperial Carnival Glass Bowl Scalloped Edges Windmill Iridescent Marigold
$16.00
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9oz Japanese Edo Kiriko Whiskey Cup with Hand Engraved Pattern Free Shipping
$87.00
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2 Imperial Glass Cape Cod Footed Ice Iced Tea Goblets Square Footed 6”
$16.20
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Imperial Crystal 24% Lead Crystal Bowl Candy Bowl ~ EXCELLENT
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Imperial Glass NuCut No. 537 Compote Gold Trim Mid Century
$15.00
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Electric Highlights Purple Imperial Carnival Glass Heavy Grape Berry Bowl 4.5"
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Anchor Hocking Royal Ruby Punch Bowl Base Only Footed 3 Feet
$28.99
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Antique Imperial Bird Frosted Glass EAPG Oval COMPOTE With Lid 8”H
$10.00
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Vintage Imperial Marigold Carnival Glass Footed Bowl Dish
$56.00
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Imperial Carnival Glass Pedestal Bowl Marigold Amber 4"x6"
$28.10
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Vintage Imperial Ruffle Edge Embossed Brown & White Slag Glass Rose Bowl Excell
$18.99
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IMPERIAL STAR AND FILE MARIGOLD CARNIVAL GLASS NUT BOWL
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Antique Imperial Glass Clear Amelia Star Medallion Flared 7 1/8" Round Bowl EUC
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Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl Vintage Imperial Art Deco Open Rose Pattern 9”
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Diamond Quilted pattern depression glass, Imperial Glass Co., CHOOSE YOUR PIECE
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VINTAGE DIVIDED DISH- IMPERIAL GLASS- CANDLEWICK
$15.00
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Vintage Imperial Glass Float 5350-T
$30.00
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Antique EAPG Imperial Glass Royalty Crown Pedestal bowl
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Pair of Pitchers in Williamsburg Clear by Imperial Glass
$65.00
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Imperial Glass Candlewick Small Serving Bowls Mayo Bowl Double Handled Bowl
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2 Vintage Mid-Century 1900's ANCHOR HOCKING ROYAL RUBY Red Glass Berry Bowl 4.5”
$10.44
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Pr Imperial CANDLEWICK SALT CELLARS + Rare Pr STERLING SALT SPOONS Beaded Ends
$58.50
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NIB Savini Icer Liner 24k Rim Shrimp Cocktail Frozen Deserts Ice-cream Set Of 2
$25.00
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Imperial Sweeney punch bowl
$60.00
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Antique Imperial Glass Co. clear pressed glass nappy #212 IMPERIAL NuCut c.1913
$15.00
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Mid-Century Imperial Glass Provincial Ruby Red Goblets
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Imperial Glass Open Sugar Bowl Elegant Cut Double Handled Pattern 526 Clear 3"
$25.00
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Imperial Twist Tall Champagne Sherbet Goblet(s)
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Set Of 4 Currier And Ives Early Winter 8 1/2” Soup Salad Bowls By Royal USA
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Imperial Nucut Cream Sugar Set 212 Star Fan Original Label
$25.00
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Imperial Glass Scalloped Serving Bowl Sawtooth Edge 10" Ohio Twins Ruffled VTG
$18.90
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Candlewyck heart bowl imperial clear glass heart shaped
$8.00
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Imperial Glass Pressed Glass Bowl with Sawtooth Edge
$15.00
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Blue federal Imperial Glass Madrid Set 4 Dinner Plates . 2 Cups. 3 Salad Bowls.
$123.00
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Vintage Anchor Hocking Royal Ruby Glass Sugar Bowl Double Handled Footed 3×3.5"
$18.55
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ANTIQUE FOSTORIA ROYAL ETCH CONSOLE Set 3 PIECE BOWL CANDLE HOLDER ELECTRIC BLUE
$199.00
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Imperial Candlewick #3400 7.5” Goblet 4 Ball Stem 7.5”
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EAPG IMPERIAL GLASS CO. No. 530 NUCUT marked Bowl 5 1/2" 1914-15
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14 Comments
I have a set of 4, still in the box “Imperial Glass Corporation No. 5006 Cathay Butterfly ashtray. Clear satin. Designed by Virginia B. Evans.” Where can I find the value?
I have a lovely marigold lustre rose bowl and would like to know the approximate year that this pattern was being produced please. Many thanks. Marie
Here is a link to the markings on imperial glass and dates produced to give at least an idea of when it was produced
http://www.imperialglass.org/site/dates.htm
My wife has some imperial glassware. Would like to find a place to see if we can find out if it is worth money. Like to be able to talk to a person.
I have a set of Christmas plates from Imperial Glass my mother-in-law gave to me. Is there any value in them?
I purchased a hen on nest the pattern is blue pink gray swirl . I cannot locate this pattern can you help?
I recently purchased a large compote (9″ diameter , 6” height ) with the IG stamp for Imperial Glass Co. on foot , 4 seams and leaf design on foot , lower body of bowl (outside) and smaller leaves (2 sizes) on inside with beaded rim . It is Blue Opaque Glass , MilkGlass , Custard Glass . I am looking for a pattern name and production date of the piece , could not locate information on line ; plenty of other patterns in Blue opaque glass except the one I have . Any information you could help with would be greatly appreciated .
I would like to know prices for Candlewick design. I have many pieces and would like to know what they are worth.
Could ya’ll provide a list of imperial glass designs by years produced?
Thanks!
I have an Imperial carnival glass small footed compote, marigold. The pattern is Optic Flute. The pedestal is clear glass. What would be the value of this dish?
I have a purple piece of slag glass in the shape of an iron 11/2″deep and approx 8″ in length. It has the diamond cut on the bottom as well as the bottom of the top piece–perhaps a candy dish of some kind. Label reads PURPLE SLAG GLASS circa 1850 By Imperial. Can you give me any information on this piece? Thank you in advance.
I have a white (but does not look like milkglass unless it is unglazed) relish/nut dish that has the exact same shape and pressed pattern as the Imperial Glass nucut #564. Can you tell me what the material is or anything about it?
I have the 9and1/2 inch cake plate with pedestal that I got for a wedding present in 1971. Can you tell me what it is worth?
thanks.
Sharon Ternes
I have a carnival mug with mother goose characters on it with imperial glass mark.can’t find any info about it.