Chance Pressed Glass Patterns

[Anne]

David, it's looking really good. We've a good idea of the range of each pattern from that. I saw two very small Waverley bowls in Lancaster a while back, no more than 4" diameter, plain edge, about an inch deep. One pink glass and one milk white - the pink one had a hole through the centre for a stand or handle. Both marked Chance across the centre also.

I've not found anything about the Deluxe range yet - what do we know about that?

[David E]

The actual range of Britannia is quite vast, as were Waverley and Spiderweb. I saw a picture in 'Mirror for Chance' and wished I'd photocopied it now, however I am hoping to get a scan which will be much better quality.

The Deluxe range were essentially just coloured versions. I think these have a band of colour around the middle so the pattern looks different to make room for this, but is still identifiable.

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I've now found my notes on the Britannia 'De Luxe' range (not sure of spelling but that's what was written down):

De Luxe range from 1950 used colour (Moss Green, Blue, Amethyst and Ivory inserts

As to what the "inserts" are, I imagine this could either mean the 'cut' decoration or a separate panel of colour like the Waverley example: something at the back of my mind says the latter because I'm sure I've seen an example at some time. If it does have a separate panel it should look very impressive, I reckon.

[Anne]

Britannia de luxe with ivory inserts sounds like that curious bowl in the stand you found on eBay the other day David?

[David E]

I did wonder about that myself, but this has frosted 'inserts', rather than enamelled, and I think this is the criteria. Doesn't your large plate have frosted 'inserts' though?

I still think these are coloured panels.

Definition: 'Inserts' in this case meaning the 'cut' areas of the glass.

[Anne]

No, my large plate is frosted all over.

[Lustrousstone]

Today's other Chance  :roll: sighting was a 6.5 in Spderweb, fully frosted and affixed into an aluminium base, glued with that whte stuff not screwed.

[chopin-liszt]

:D :D :?

Could the De Luxe range then, be the Waverly ones I've seen that have the coloured surfaces on them, (I'm not sure if it's not a kind of paint - it does wear off) and the Spiderweb ones that come with the bands of bobbly coloured/white glass bits on them?
(It does look a bit like frosting, but of the granulated sugar in egg-white type, and I'm reluctant to use the word as far as this is concerned because I think "frosted glass" means something else.)

[David E]

Anne, thanks for confirming: I can't seem to find that photo but do you have the URL as I'd like to include it. Looking at the bowl very closely, I can confirm it IS coated, not frosted! :roll:

Christine, that Spiderweb sounded rather interesting. I wonder if this was pre-war due to the way the base was fixed?

Sue, see above: I'm sure the example I have is the 'ivory inserts' variety and will post a photo shortly.

[David E]

I've now posted the photos of the Ivory Britannia on the site, but here they are for convenience:

(http://www.encill.abelalways.co.uk/glassy-eye/photos/british/chance/pressed/britannia-ivory1.jpg)  (http://www.encill.abelalways.co.uk/glassy-eye/photos/british/chance/pressed/britannia-ivory2.jpg)

The surround is chrome-plated with filigree decoration and either resin or bakelite handles. The glass measures 8" x 6½" (20 x 16.5), 2¼" (6) high.

I think you can see why I thought it was frosted at first... :wink:

[Anne E.B.]

David - check this white bowl with metal rim out.  This is very similar to the bowl that I had in the past  (lost pictures) - now thought to be Britannia pattern.   This one too might be Chance, although I think the pattern is very slightly different from the Britannia ones you have.  What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7391727669
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Lol!  Just spotted your picture - it is the same pattern

[Anne]

I think you can see why I thought it was frosted at first... :wink:

Yes, I thought it was frosted on eBay as well, David. It was only when you said about the de luxe range that the penny dropped.

[David E]

Anne (B): Yes, definitely Britannia, but curious it has a green tinge. It's also very interesting how they adapt the pattern to suit the shape and it does create a lot of variations. I missed the auction anyway, but am wondering where I can put all the piggin' stuff :D

[David E]

New Britannia finds from Anne B: :D

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/Chance012.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/Chance015.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/Chance017.jpg

A milk jug with matching sugar bowl from the De Luxe range, dating from 1950 and featuring ivory inserts.

Thanks, Anne!

[Anne]

Ooooohhhh nice find Anne!  

[Anne E.B.]

Ooooohhhh nice find Anne!  

 :lol: Thanks.  Goodness knows what I'm going to do with all of it????  

David - here's one to add to your list "Plates: Fluted Edge" - i.e. Summer Melody 4.75" diameter.  (got no fractions on keyboard :roll: so if anyone knows how I can do them please let me know )  
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/chance022.jpg

Did you notice the unremarkable Spiderweb bowl that went for £21 on eBay recently?  Are prices going up?