Patterns - Caprice, Part IV

by Bill Smith
Issue No. 47 March 1977

UPDATE - Pistachio and Mocha are mentioned in a February 1938 article that was found recently.

By using Price Lists that are more recent than the 1940 List published last month we have been able to put together some additional facts regarding the color production in this pattern.

The List of October 5, 1953 shows that only four colors were in current production. These were: Amber, Amethyst, Emerald (dark green), and Mandarin Gold. Caprice items were shown as "Crystal only".

In the 1958 List we find that the company was again producing Moonlight Blue. Items of Caprice were again listed crystal only.

This would indicate that all Moonlight Blue Caprice was made prior to October 1953 and provide some limits for the production of the pattern. These would be:

  • Crystal - Early 1937 to plant closing.
  • Moonlight Blue - Early 1936 until some time prior to October 1953.
  • La Rosa -
  • Pistachio - Early 1938 to October 1943
  • Mocha ) -
  • Milk Glass - About 1950 thru 1953

We have seen Caprice items in other colors but due to infrequent appearances, we will not try to date any other colors. It would be nearly pure speculation.

From these Price Lists and other Catalogs we can now list some additional items that were a part of the total Caprice production. We will list only the catalog number and the description of the item for simplicity. Anyone desiring knowledge of the source of reference can obtain this by requesting same.

Item numbers marked with asterisk (*) are numbers that appear in the 1940 list with a different description.

  • 15* Punch Cup, 6 Oz. (open handle)
  • 15* Cup and Saucer (open handle)
  • 20* 5 1/2" Coaster
  • 31 13" Cake Salver, 2 pc. (Candlestick Base)
  • 32 11" Cabaret Plate (w/both 3&4 feet)
  • 33 14" Cabaret Plate (w/both 3&4 feet)
  • 36 13" Cake Plate
  • 52* 1/4# Butter Dish w/Lid
  • 66A Banana Bowl
  • 68 5" Candlestick
  • 69 7 1/2" Candelabra w/2 #5 prisms
  • 72 6" 2 Lite Candlestick
  • 73 Reflector Candleholder
  • 78 6" 2 Lite Candelabrum
  • 79 6" 2 Lite Candelabrum
  • 83 11" Shallow Crimped Bowl
  • 95* Salt Dip or Ashtray
  • 96* Shakers w/Chrome or plastic tops
  • 112 3 pc. Salad Dressing Set
  • 115 5" 2 Compt. Relish (same as #171)
  • 117 3 oz. Oil g.s. (ground stopper)
  • 120* 6" 3 Ftd. Bon Bon
  • 121 5 1/2" 3 Ftd. Bon Bon
  • 122* 7" 3 Ftd. Bon Bon
  • 123 7" 3 Ftd. Bon Bon
  • 124 7" 3 Ftd. Oval Bon Bon
  • 125 8 1/2" 3 Ftd. Plate - Also shown as -
  • 12" 3 Compt. Celery and Relish
  • 137 5" Blown Comport
  • 200 Stemware line which includes:
  • Goblet
  • Tall Sherbet
  • Cocktail
  • Wine
  • 5 oz. Ftd. Tumbler
  • Ftd. Ice Tea
  • 209 Cigarette Box (Same as #208)
  • 214 3" Ashtray
  • 215 4" Ashtray
  • 216 5" Ashtray
  • 478 15" Ftd. Punch Bowl (5 quart)
  • 1564 5 Lite Candelabra w/bobeche & prisms
  • 1566 Epergne w/bob., prisms, arms & vases
  • 1577 5 Lite Candlestick 6"H X 11"L.

The following are all MILK GLASS

  • W-90 3 oz. Oil g.s.
  • W-91 3 Lite Candlestick
  • W-124 4 1/2" Vase
  • W-125 3 1/2" Vase

Next Month - the conclusion of our Caprice presentation.  HAPPY COLLECTING

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