Diamond Lace, Imperial   Updated 12/6/2011

Usually exhibiting spectacular color and iridescence, the purple pitcher or water set is seen quite often at a fair price and can form the basis of an excellent collection. One of the few patterns in which purple is common and marigold rare. No marigold pitchers are known and only a few marigold tumblers exist. The tumbler above is courtesy of Betty Cloud.
Water sets, 7 piece

Purple, 155, 240, 300, 345, 550 (all 2010),
   300, 475 (both 2011)

Water pitchers

Lavender, 160 (2008), 200 (2011)

Purple, 125, 155, 225 (all 2010),
   150, 225, 1,200 (all 2011)

Water pitchers with one tumbler

Purple, 180, 190 (both 2011)

Tumblers

Lavender, 120, 185 (both 2005), 100 (2006),
   28, 95 (both 2010), 25 (2011)

Marigold, cracked, 175 (2003)

Purple, 30-50

Rosebowl whimsey from tumbler

Because the pattern is only on the exterior of the bowls, they seldom bring much of a price--even though they are relatively scarce. Large green bowls are quite hard to find and bring a better price. There are reissued Diamond Lace bowls and rosebowls in amethyst, blue, and red with IG or Smith markings or they may be unmarked.

Bowls, 9 inches, round or ruffled

Clambroth, 20-35

Green, 20 (2011)

Marigold, 10 (2008), 8 (2011)

Olive, 40 (2002)

Purple, 25-40

Bowls, small berry or sauce

Green, 15-25

Marigold, 15-25

Purple, 15-25

Berry set, 7 piece

Marigold, 110 (2000)