Octagon, Imperial   Updated 12/10/2011

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, 10-inch and 8-inch, and a 6 1/2-inch 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. The Octagon pattern has been reproduced by several makers.
Water sets, 7 piece

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

Marigold, midsize pitcher, 110 (2007),
   85, 115 (both 2010)

Marigold, 5 pieces, midsize size pitcher,
   85 (2009)

Purple, large size pitcher, 900 (2001),
   475 (2010)

Water pitchers

Green known

Marigold, large, 10 inch, 35 (2005),
   55 (2007), 60 (2009), 45 (2010)

Marigold, midsize, 8 inch, 80 (2007),
   65 (2009), 25, 110 (both 2010)

Marigold, small, 65 (2011)

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

Purple, midsize, 700, 1,000 (both 2008),
   450 (2009), 750 (2010)

Milk pitchers, 6 inch

Marigold, 35 (2003)

Purple, 1,000 (2006), 310 (2011)

Tumblers

Aqua, variant, 375 (2000)

Green, 160 (1998), 30 (2004)

Marigold, 5-10

Purple, 105 (2008), 28 (2010), 80 (2011)

Vaseline, 575 (1999), 625 (2001)

Water goblets

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

Marigold, 10, 13, 26 (all 2009), 15 (2010),
   8 (2011)

Sherbet

Marigold, 50 (2007), 10 (2009)

Toothpick holders (supposedly old)

Marigold, 30 (2006), 45 (2007), 20 (2011)

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

Smoke, 195 (07)

Nappy (rare shape)

Clambroth, 310 (2009)

Marigod, 15 (2011)

Table sets, 4 piece

Marigold, 165 (2008), 45, 165 (both 2011)

Butter dish

Green, silvery, 65 (2007)

Marigold, 70 (2004)

Purple, 105 (2005), 185 (2007), 55 (2009)

Creamer

Marigold, 35 (2001)

Purple, 275 (2008), 70 (2009)

Spooner

Purple, 160 (2008)

Sugar and Creamer

Marigold, 115 (1998)

Celery vase, 2 handles

Marigold, 75 (1999), 150, 180 (both 2009)

Salt and pepper shaker set

Marigold, 525 (1998), 70 (2008)

Purple, 500 (1994)

Salt shaker

Marigold, 90 (1996)

Purple, 400 (1998), 365 (2011)

Berry set, 6 pieces

Marigold, 95 (2007)

Bowls, about 8-10 inches

Blue, deep round, 600 (2004)

Clambroth, 10-15

Green, square, 120 (2004), 75 (2009)

Marigold, 15-20

Purple, 11 (1999), 75 (2001), 35 (2009)

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

Green (olive), 425 (2011)

Marigold, 65 (2008), 95, 135, 150 (all 2009),
   85, 115 (both 2010), 85 (2011)

Purple, 2,400 (2007), 1,800 (2009)

Wine decanters

Green, 90 (2006)

Green, damaged stopper, 55 (2005)

Marigold, 20 (2005), 35, 55, 65 (all 2006),
   25 (2008), 35 (2009)

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, 28, 48, 55 (all 2008), 13 (2010),
   30, 80 (both 2011)

Compotes (either large or small)

Aqua/teal, 75 (2006), 50 (2009), 35 (2010)

Aqua, small, 75 (2008)

Clambroth, 65 (2010)

Green, 85 (1999), 225 (2009)

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

Purple, 5 inches tall, 130 (2008)

Purple, 135, 375 (both 2009),
   55, 140 (both 2010)

Cordial, 3½ inches tall

Marigold, (2006), 115 (2007),
   285 (2008), 105, 130 (2010)

Purple, 250 (2010)
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.