Inverted Thistle, Cambridge| This pattern is not seen as often as Cambridge's other intaglio pattern Inverted Strawberry. There are also fewer shapes known. Shown above is a marigold tumbler, one of the few known. It sold for $525 in 2000. The water pitcher is purple, and courtesy of Steve Morrow. Water sets have been reproduced. The pattern is also known as Late Thistle. | | ||||
Water sets Amethyst, 7 piece, 400 (2016), 1,000 (2018) Amethyst, 6 piece, 1,200 (1995), 950 (2009) Amethyst, 5 piece, 1,400 (2010), 1,150 (2020) Marigold, 5 piece, 5,400 (2004), 1,000 (2010) Tumblers | Water pitchers Amethyst/purple, 475, 926 (both 2020), 575, 750 (both 2022) Amethyst/purple, one tumbler, 350 (2020), 625 (2021) Marigold, 1,100 (2010), 1,100 (2020) Milk pitcher |
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| All table set pieces are rare. Shown above is the covered sugar in amethyst. It sold for $325 in 1994. At the right is a nut bowl. Note the feet, typical of this piece. What's not typical is the shape--it has been whimsied by pulling out two sides with the other two up. It's in green and sold for $600 in 1999. A similar example sold for $350 in 2012. Below is a complete table set in marigold courtesy of Dave Noyes.
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| Table sets, 4 pieces Known in amethyst, green, and marigold Butter dish Creamer Spooner, two handles Sugar, covered |
Nut bowls, footed Green, 700 (2017), 500 (2019) Green, whimsied, 2 sides up, 350 (2018), 300 (2019) Bowls Small berry or sauce, 4-5 inches Chop plate, 11 inches
Compote, large
Updated 12;9/2022 |
