Four Seventy Four, Imperial | |||
Four Seventy Four is one of Imperial's most endearing patterns, combining a typical cut-style pattern with an almost realistic daisy. In addition to water sets and punch sets, it is also found in vases. The pattern was not made in bowls or plates. The name comes from the numerical designation in Imperial catalogs. Note that the water set and compotes have been reproduced. Above is the only known punch set in purple. It sold for $4,500 in 1997. | |||
Water sets Marigold, 7 piece, 70, 95 (both 2014), 45, 55 (both 2016) Marigold, 6 piece, 50, 60, 120 (all 2014), 30 (2020) Marigold, 5 piece, 325 (2012) Water pitcher, 9 inches tall Water pitcher, small or midsize Milk pitchers Tumblers Sherbet, 4 inches tall Claret Wine glasses, 4 inches tall
Updated 12/4/2022 |
Punch sets, 8-10 pieces Green, two known Green, emerald, 5 piece, 9,000 (2009) Green, emerald, 6 piece, 16,000 (2005) Green, emerald, 7 piece, chip on bowl, 3,700 (2011) Green, emerald, 8 piece, 4,250 (2020) Green, emerald, 12-14 piece, 3,500 (2018) Marigold, 55, 60, 75 (all 2019), 60 (2021) Marigold, 6-8 pieces, 35, 40 (both 2021), 80 (2022) Marigold, 9 piece, 50 (2020) Marigold, 12 piece, 125 (2015) Marigold, 13-14 pieces, 110 (2020) Purple, 1,550 (2020), 950 (2022) Purple, 6 pieces, 775, 1,450 (both 2017) Punch bowl and base Punch bowl top only Punch base only Punch cups Water goblets Cordial, 4 inches tall
| Four Seventy Four compotes are quite rare. Marigold, when found, sell for $40 to $70. A purple sold in 2011 for $145, another in 2013 for $110, and a third in 2015 for $300. Another in purple sold for $70 in 2016 and one in 2019 went for $80. A green brought $70 in 2017.
| In 2017 another purple compote brought $325 and in 2018, another sold for $100. In 2019 a marigold compote sold for $30 and a purple for $85. Imperial's reproductions of this piece have round bases. To view a contemporary compote, vase, and tumbler, click here |
Vases are very rare in Four Seventy Four. There are three different sizes; 8-inch, 10-inch and 12 1/2-inch. The green 12 1/2 inch example is probably the only one in this color. It sold at the 2012 International Carnival Glass Association convention auction for $21,000. Some people feel this is the best piece of Imperial glass ever made.
Bear in mind that vases are also found in contemporary glass, Marigold, 8 inch, 325 (2018), 250 (2021) | |
I put this curious vase here as it seemed the best place. It was listed Fenton Four Seven Four. While this seems to be the pattern, Fenton did not make Four Seven
Four. I have no idea about what it really is. Very pretty and most interesting. It was listed as purple and 6 inches tall and brought just $25 at a Wroda auction in 2022.
Updated 12/4/2022 |