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Title: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: glassaddict on February 25, 2012, 02:07:35 PM

Hi all, I have had this set for some time and several years ago discussed it with David who informed that the labels on the 3 small plates were considered rare and probably dated the set between 1951 - 1953. Just thought I would add it to the board for reference.

This sandwich set consists of a long serving tray and 6 small square plates.
This set is rarely seen with these earlier rare 'Fiesta' labels (on 3 of the small plates) and probably dates them between 1951-53.
The Greco pattern had a fairly short life (3-4 years at most)

With grateful thanks to David P. Encill author of Chance Expressions at www.chanceglass.net for the above information.
Hil :)

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: antiquerose123 on February 25, 2012, 10:02:37 PM

 :thup: :thup:  Great Piece !!!

Was wondering IF that label should be in the Glass Gallery in the label section?  Just wondering...as not sure if it is there.

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: glassaddict on February 26, 2012, 05:58:58 PM

If a moderator wants to upload it to the gallery then feel free

Hil :)

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: Anne on February 26, 2012, 07:32:56 PM

Hil, thank you! :kissy: Added here: http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-16011

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: David E on February 28, 2012, 10:01:32 AM

Very nice set - I think I have one with the original box (that's now in a much larger box, along with the rest of my collection...)
 :spls: :-\ :-X :help:

and this one from Patricia :24:

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: glassaddict on February 28, 2012, 10:50:25 AM

No box here as you say in your book - they were sold without boxes originally :)
Eagerly awaiting 'Chance Additions' :)

Hil

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: David E on February 29, 2012, 07:17:08 PM

Hil, I'M eagerly waiting Chance Additions!  ;D

So much to do with Patricia's book, but it has now been consigned to the printers this week. However, all these delays in getting Additions to press has meant a LOT more extra information on Chance glass has surfaced, including complete catalogues from the Orlak and Aqualux ranges!

Will post more information when it's available.

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: wolkenreb on February 29, 2012, 07:34:19 PM

The Greco pattern is very attractive - I wonder why it had such a short run?

Title: Re: Chance - Greco pattern - for reference
Post by: David E on March 01, 2012, 12:08:16 AM

Not that short - there were examples turning up in the early 1960s as evidenced by some advertising trays linked to a date. However, it's popularity was probably limited, and I don't think it was in regular production once Swirl (1955) really took off.