Octagon, Imperial | |
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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, pitcher size not designated, 50 (2015), 10 (2016) ![]() Marigold, small size pitcher, 85 (2016), 70 (2019) ![]() Marigold, large size pitcher, 170 (2004), 115 (2006), 155 (2012), 85 (2013) ![]() Marigold, large size pitcher, 5 piece, 95 (2012) ![]() Marigold, midsize pitcher, 110 (2007), 85, 115 (both 2010) ![]() Marigold, 5 pieces, midsize size pitcher, 85 (2009), 70, 75 (both 2013) ![]() Purple, large size pitcher, 900 (2001), 475 (2010), 400 (2017), 450 (2020) Water pitchers Milk pitchers, 6 inch Tumblers Water goblets Sherbet Toothpick holders (supposedly old) Nappy (rare shape) |
Table sets, 4 piece![]() Green, 375 (2012) ![]() Marigold, 45, 165 (both 2011), 55, 85 (both 2012), 40, 70 (both 2016) ![]() Purple, missing sugar lid, 500 (2012) Butter dish Creamer Spooner Sugar Butter, Sugar and Creamer Sugar and Creamer Celery vase, 2 handles Salt and pepper shaker set Salt shaker, individual Berry set, 6-7 pieces Bowls, about 8-10 inches Sauce, 5 inch Punch cup |
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Comments by Alan and Lorraine Pickup
Wine sets, 6-8 pieces Wine decanters Wine glasses, 4 inches tall |
Vases, 8 inch![]() Marigold, 13 (2010), 30, 80 (both 2011), 23, 25, 55 (all 2013), 10, 15, 20 (all 2015), 15, 20, 30, 35 (all 2016) Compotes (either large or small) Cordial, 3½ inches tall |
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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 had sold for $240 in 1999. |
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This small spittoon, thought to be Octagon, sold for $1,850 in 2015. | This round jelly compote in smoke sold in 2016 for $400. Photo courtesy of Seeck Auctions.
Updated 1/16/2021 |