About Vintage Imperial Glassware

Edward Muhleman founded the Imperial Glass Company in Bellaire, Ohio in 1901, and the factory opened for business in 1904. The company initially made jars, bottles, lamps, and tableware, and offered grades ranging from expensive 'mirror glass' to lower-priced pressed glass.

After a somewhat successful attempt to enter the high-end art glass market in the 1920s, the company introduced its successful 'Candlewick' glassware pattern in the 1930s, with colorless glass decorated by a border of spaced beading. Over the years, Imperial introduced other successful lines including cut glass ('NUCUT'), iridescent glass ('NUART') and its collectible 'Cape Cod' line, made to be given away with Quaker Oats products.


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An Interview With Early American Pattern Glass Collector Elaine Henderson

My mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass. She collected it, and she died at a very young age. My … [more]

An Interview With American Cut Glass Collector Barbara Meek

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National Depression Glass Association

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Carnival-glass.net

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American Cut Glass Association

American Cut Glass Association

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Vintage Set Of 3 Blue Imperial Candlewick Cordials$50.99 Ends Monday 4 bids 10 watchers
Imperial Cape Cod 72 Hole Cake Plate$49.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid 5 watchers
Mma Imperial Glass Dolphin Candlestick Pr Metro Museum$49.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 4 watchers
Imperial Elegant Glass Candlewick 9 1/4" Pitcher $44.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids 37 watchers
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Imperial 80oz Candlewick 8.5" Pitcher #3400 W/ Ice Lip$31.00 Ends Wednesday 6 bids 30 watchers
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Imperial Marigold Parlor Panels Vase$31.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 9 watchers
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Purple Slag Glass, 5" Pitcher, Imperial Glass.$26.00 Ends Tuesday 8 bids 9 watchers
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Vintage Imperial Candlewick Crystal Salad Fork & Spoon $24.99 Ends in 21 hours 1 bid 2 watchers
Vintage 2 Nut Brown Imperial Candlewick Water Goblets$24.74 Ends Monday 4 bids 6 watchers
Imperial Candlewick Crimped Handled Tray13"$24.51 Ends in 21 hours 13 bids 15 watchers
Vintage 2 Nut Brown Imperial Candlewick Wine Glasses$20.61 Ends Monday 2 bids 4 watchers
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Imperial Grape # 473 Eight Ruffle Bowl$20.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid 6 watchers
Beaded Block Imperial Glass Stemmed Jelly Comport$19.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid 4 watchers
Imperial Milk Glass Female Dog$19.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Imperial Luster Rose Carnival Glass Tumbler Set-3 1910s$19.95 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid 6 watchers
Sun Purple Cape Cod Imperial Glass Covered Candy Dish$18.50 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 11 watchers
Rare Imperial Candlewick Bottle Oil / Vinegar ?$18.39 Ends in 20 hours 3 bids 17 watchers
Cape Cod Imperial Glass Decanter Crystal Clear $18.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 6 watchers
Imperial Satin Slag Glass Covered Bee Hive Jar, 5" Tall$16.75 Ends in 21 hours 1 bid 6 watchers
Imperial Glass Candlewick 3400 Iced Tea Goblets (4) $16.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 7 watchers
Imperial Candlewick 400/221 Tri-stem Lemon Tray $15.99 Ends Sunday 2 bids 1 watcher
Candlewick Divided Serving Dish - Imperial Glass$14.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 3 watchers
Heisey Imperial Sunshine Yellow Oscar Plug Glass Horse$14.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid 7 watchers
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Old Imperial Grape Carnival Glass Basket In Clambroth$13.51 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 1 watcher
Imperial Candlewick Glass Salad Spoon/fork Set + Bonus$13.38 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 13 watchers
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