Field Thistle, US Glass   Updated 11/18/2009

Although made in crystal in a wide range of shapes, iridized pieces of Field Thistle are quite scarce. The design is characterized by a largish flower with stems and thistles swirling up from the base to either side of the flower.
Water sets

Marigold, 7 pieces, 375 (2002), 200 (2007)

Water pitchers

Marigold, 85 (2000), 75 (2001),
   75, 95 (both 2006)

Water pitcher, midsize

Marigold, 170 (2006), 130 (2007)

Tumblers

Marigold, 145 (2001), 90 (2007), 45 (2009)

Milk pitcher

Marigold, 195 (2002)

Compotes are fairly large and massive--about 7 inches tall. On the right is a 9-inch plate in marigold. It has great iridescence and brought $425 at a 1996 auction--quite a bit more than at recent sales.
Compotes

Marigold, 225 (2004), 35 (2009)

Table set, 4 piece

Marigold, 130 (2007)

Creamer and spooner

Marigold, 80 (2006)

Creamer

Marigold, 20 (1996), 70 (2001)

Spooner

Marigold, 40 (1996), 45 (2001)

Plates, 9-9 1/2 inch

Marigold, 145 (2005), 260 (2007),
   180 (2008), 100 (2009)

Plates, 6 inch

Marigold, 100, 115 (both 2002), 215 (2004),
   110, 185 (both 2005), 75, 115 (both 2008)

Chop plates, about 10 Inches

Marigold, 150 (1996), 550 (1998), 160 (2004),
   70 (2005), 400 (2006), 35 (2008)

The rare vase whimsies are found in two base sizes; 2 3/4 inches (and pulled up from the spooner), and 3 3/4 inches. The small bowl is in celeste and brought $475 in 1998. There is also a creamer known in celeste.

Vase whimsies

Marigold, small base, 225 (1995), 285 (2001)

Marigold, large base, 550 (1994), 375 (1999)

Marigold, 12 1/2 inches, pale color, 170 (2004)

Marigold, 8-8 1/2 inches, 145 (2005), 85 (2009)

Sauce or small bowl

Celeste, 475 (1998), 475 (2005)

Marigold, 15-25