Hostmaster

The Hostmaster Pattern was manufactured by New Martinsville Glass Company (which later became Viking Glass Company) during the 1930s. Though the line was extensive, New Martinsville Hostmaster Pattern is one of the lesser known patterns of Elegant Glass.[1] There are no reproductions as the mold was melted down to make the Raindrops pattern (line #14).[1]

Hostmaster 7 ounce tumbler.

New Martinsville Glass Company

The New Martinsville Glass Company opened in 1901 in New Martinsville, West Virginia. They were renowned for the use of color in their glassware.[2] They promoted liquor sets even through Prohibition. The company was renamed Viking Glass in 1944.[3][4]

Colors

Colors for the Hostmaster pattern included Cobalt, Amethyst, Ruby, Amber, Evergreen (dark green), Crystal, and Pink.[5][6]

Quality

Many of the pieces in this pattern are made from a 3 or 4 part mold. All pieces have been fire-polished after being pressed. The surface of the pieces are smooth and glossy. They have few air bubbles and when held up to the light, there are not many ripples or irregularities. The bases of the tumblers and plates have been hand ground down allowing them to lay flat. The creamer, sugars, tea cup, decanter, and ice bucket do not have a ground base.[7]

Aliases

Repeal: this pattern was released in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of prohibition. The release in included a decanter and other pieces of bar-ware.[1] An advertisement has been found with the title "Repeal Set" over a liquor set, but it is doubtful that this was intended to be a name for the pattern.
Pattern #38: This is the company manufacturer number.[1]

Pieces manufactured
  • Bitters Bottle[1][6]
  • Cocktail Shaker[1][6]
  • Creamer[1]
  • Cup & Saucer[1]
  • Decanter (12½”)[6]
  • Flared Bowl (12")[8]
  • Flat Tumbler (9 Oz / 4½”)[1]
  • Footed Tumbler[1]
  • Highball Glass (10 OZ)[1]
  • Ice Bucket (3½”)[8]
  • Jigger[1][6]
  • Luncheon Plate (8½”)[9]
  • Old Fashioned (7 OZ)[1]
  • Pitcher[1]
  • Platter[1]
  • Pretzel Jar (Covered)[6]
  • Sherbet
  • Shot Glass (2 OZ)[9]
  • Soup Bowl
  • Sugar[1]
  • Vase[1]
  • Water Goblet

Tea Cups

  • Tea Cup - Cobalt
    Tea Cup - Cobalt
  • Tea Cup Bottom - Cobalt
    Tea Cup Bottom - Cobalt
  • Tea Cup Side - Cobalt
    Tea Cup Side - Cobalt
  • Tea Cup - Red
    Tea Cup - Red

Plates

  • Large Serving Platter - Cobalt
    Large Serving Platter - Cobalt
  • Platter Back - Cobalt
    Platter Back - Cobalt
  • Plate - Cobalt
    Plate - Cobalt
  • Plate Bottom - Cobalt
    Plate Bottom - Cobalt
  • Plate Side - Cobalt
    Plate Side - Cobalt
  • Saucer Bottom - Cobalt
    Saucer Bottom - Cobalt
  • Saucer Side - Cobalt
    Saucer Side - Cobalt

Stemware

  • Water Glass, Wine Glass, Sherbet
    Water Glass, Wine Glass, Sherbet

Tumblers

  • Tumblers in 8oz, 6oz, 4oz, 2oz
    Tumblers in 8oz, 6oz, 4oz, 2oz
  • 7 OZ Tumbler - Cobalt
    7 OZ Tumbler - Cobalt
  • 7 OZ Tumbler - Amber
    7 OZ Tumbler - Amber
  • 7 OZ Tumbler - Red
    7 OZ Tumbler - Red

Cream & Sugar

  • Cream and Sugar - Cobalt
    Cream and Sugar - Cobalt
  • Sugar as viewed from below - Cobalt
    Sugar as viewed from below - Cobalt
  • Sugar - Amethyst
    Sugar - Amethyst
  • Sugar Bottom - Cobalt
    Sugar Bottom - Cobalt
  • Sugar Top - Cobalt
    Sugar Top - Cobalt

Bowl

  • Flared Bowl - Amber
    Flared Bowl - Amber

Decanter

  • Decanter - Red
    Decanter - Red
  • Decanter - Amber
    Decanter - Amber

See also

References
  1. Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900–1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print.
  2. "New Martinsville Glass Company." Depression Glass, Depression Glass Patterns. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/New-Martinsville-Glass-Company.html>.
  3. "Kovels: Hostmaster, Ruby, 4¼ In." Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide | Collecting Resources | Kovels.com. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_newmartinsville/1995/tumbler/1483837.html%5B%5D>
  4. Institutional Wares. "Bittersweet Antiques: Manufacturing History." RCN D.C. Metro | Digital Cable TV, High-Speed Internet Service & Phone in the D.C. Metro Area, including Washington, D.C., Bethesda and Silver Spring in Maryland and Falls Church in Virginia. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html Archived 18 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine>.
  5. "Elegant and Everyday Glass Forum." http://clicksnipwow.com/chataboutdg/search.htm?search_keywords=repeal
  6. Whitmyer, Ken. "New Martinsville Patterns." K and M Antiques Home Page. Web. 19 June 2010. <http://www.kandmantiques.com/Articles/PatternsDefinitions/NewMartinsvillePatterns.html Archived 16 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine>
  7. "Depression Glass, Elegant Glass and Depression Glass Manufacturers | Just Glass Online." Designer Glassware, Vintage Art Glass, Depression Glass & Collectible Glass | Just Glass Online. Stephen Thornton Internet Consulting Services. Web. 7 January 2010. <"Depression Glass, Elegant Glass and Depression Glass Manufacturers | Just Glass Online". Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2010.>
  8. "NEW MARTINSVILLE HOSTMASTER-AMBER at Replacements, Ltd." Replacements, Ltd. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.replacements.com/webquote/NEMHOSA.htm#6605415>.
  9. "NEW MARTINSVILLE HOSTMASTER-RUBY at Replacements, Ltd." Replacements, Ltd. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.replacements.com/webquote/NEMHOSR.htm#3836946>.

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