Grand Thistle, Riihimaki (Finland)
It's hard to miss this distinctive angular shape with the large intaglio pattern. The diamond-shaped base is carried into the rest of the pitcher and the tumbler. Also known as Wide Panel Thistle.

Water sets, 7 piece

Amber, 500 (1995), 190 (2011)

Amber, polishing base of pitcher, tumblers,
   475 (2016)

Blue, 225 (2014), 475 (2020)

Blue, 5 piece, 325 (2007)

Blue, 6 piece, 260 (2015), 375 (2016)

Marigold, 230 (2010)

Marigold, 6 piece, 200 (2019)

Water pitchers

Amber, 130, 150 (both 2013), 150 (2019)

Amber, with 1 tumbler, 275 (2022)

Blue, 75, 115 (both 2010), 100 (2014)

Blue, with 1 tumbler, 250 (2020)

Marigold, peeling on bottom, 185 (2004)

Tumblers

Amber, 35 (2013), 210 (2022)

Blue, 150 (2015), 35, 75 (both 2019)

Marigold, 80 (2015), 30 (2021)

Last updated 12/582022

Grand Thistle is also found in chop plates and small plates. This marigold 11 1/2-inch chop plate sold for $300 in 2002, although it was identified as Western Thistle. A 6-inch plate in marigold sold at a live auction in 2004 for $210.