Octagon, Imperial   Updated 1/22/2009

Found in a wide range of shapes, Octagon was one of Imperial's most enduring patterns. Shown left are a tumbler (two sizes known, the variant about 1/4 inch taller than the regular), a pitcher (there are two sizes of water pitchers and a milk pitcher), a toothpick holder, and a water goblet. The table set has the standard four pieces including a covered butter dish and covered sugar. Octagon has been reproduced by several makers.
Water sets, 7 piece

Marigold, large size pitcher, 170 (2004), 115 (2006)

Marigold, midsize pitcher, 110 (2007)

Marigold, small size pitcher, 75 (2007)

Purple, large size pitcher, 1,300 (1999), 900 (2001)

Water pitchers

Green known

Marigold, large, 9½ inch, 75 (2004), 35 (2005),
   55 (2007)

Marigold, small, 8 inch, 85 (2004), 45, 85 (both 2005),
   25, 35 (both 2006), 80 (2007)

Purple, large, 500 (2004), 550 (2007)

Purple, small, 500, 1,600, 1,700 (all 2004),
   650 (2006), 700 (2008)

Milk pitchers, 7½ inch

Marigold, 35 (2003)

Purple, 1,000 (2006)

Tumblers

Aqua, variant, 375 (2000)

Green, 160 (1998), 30 (2004)

Marigold, 5-10

Purple, 230 (2001), 200 (2003), 245 (2006), 105 (2008)

Vaseline, 575 (1999), 625 (2001)

Water goblets

Blue, powder, 40 (2001), 60 (2003)

Marigold, 20-30

Sherbet

Marigold, 35, 45 (both 2005), 50 (2007)

Toothpick holders

Marigold, 40, 150 (both 2004), 30 (2006), 45 (2007)

Purple, 85 (2002), 30 (2006), 90 (2007)

Table sets, 4 piece

Marigold, 300, 425 (2005), 150 (2007), 165 (2008)

Butter dish

Green, silvery, 65 (2007)

Marigold, 70 (2004)

Purple, 475 (1994), 105 (2005), 185 (2007)

Creamer

Marigold, 35 (2001)

Purple, 275 (2008)

Spooner

Purple, 160 (2008)

Sugar and Creamer

Marigold, 115 (1998)

Celery vase, 2 handles

Marigold, 75 (1999)

Salt and pepper shaker set

Marigold, 525 (1998), 70 (2008)

Purple, 500 (1994)

Salt shaker

Marigold, 90 (1996)

Purple, 400 (1998)

Berry set, 6 pieces

Marigold, 95 (2007)

Bowls, about 9-10 inches

Blue, deep round, 600 (2004)

Clambroth, 10-15

Green, 12-inch square, 120 (2004)

Marigold, 15-20

Purple, 11 (1999), 75 (2001)

Smoke, ice cream, 25 (2008)

Sauce, 5 inch

Green, 20 (2006)

Lavender, 135 (2003), 15 (2006)

Marigold, 5 (2004)

Purple, 75 (2002), 20 (2006)

Comments by Alan and Lorraine Pickup

Wine sets, 6-8 pieces

Marigold, 125, 190 (both 2005), 165, 195 (both 2006),
   125, 145, 160 (all 2007), 65 (2008)

Purple, 2,400 (2007)

Wine decanters

Green, 90 (2006)

Green, damaged stopper, 55 (2005)

Marigold, 70 (2003), 40 (2004), 20 (2005),
   35, 55, 65 (all 2006), 25 (2008)

Purple, 700 (1998)

Purple, with 1 wine glass, 550 (2007)

Wine glasses, 4 inches tall

Aqua, 225 (2002), 85 (2003)

Blue, 135 (2008)

Green, 23 (2005)

Marigold, 10-15

 Vases, 8 inch

Marigold, 30 (2005), 35 (2006), 28, 48, 55 (all 2008)

Compotes (either large or small)

Aqua/teal, 75 (2006)

Aqua, small, 75 (2008)

Green, 85 (1999)

Marigold, 75 (2000), 35 (2001), 10 (2005)

Purple, 5 inches tall, 525 (2000)

Purple, pinhead, 175 (2004)

Purple, 175, 650 (both 2004), 130, 450 (both 2008)

Cordial, 3½ inches tall

Marigold, 85 (2003), 75 (2004), 115 (2005),
   100 (2006), 115 (2007), 285 (2008)
Green is a very rare color in Octagon. The above bowl, described as a centerpiece bowl at the 2003 auction where it brought $240, is 12 inches across. The marigold rosebowl, which also sold in 2003, has a 6½ inch opening. It was cracked, however, so it only brought $30; another in marigold sold for $240 in 1999.