Tom Jiamachello prentation about Consolidated Glass Company's Catalonian glass line at the 2011 annual convention of the Phoenix & Consolidated Glass Collectors Club. Visit our website at www.pcgcc.org

1. Introducing: the Catalonian Line
(aka “The Glass of Old Spain”)

2. Tom Jiamachello for 2011
PCGCC Convention
© Tom Jiamachello 2011

3. Made by Consolidated Glass
(1927-1932, 1936-1942?)
“It’s the cat’s meow!”

4. Photo credits:
Bill Burke
Lois Wightman & Roger Hayman
Gary Wickland & Bruce Mueller
Jack Wilson
Barbara Milin
Josh Bair
Tom Jiamachello
the wide spaces of the Internet.

5. Part 1 - History of the line

6. As stated in Jack Wilson’s book, the Catalonian
line was introduced in January 1927.
The Catalonian line was another line created by
Reuben Haley, both the process to make it and
the design. Consolidated’s best selling line and
chief profit maker. That explains why there is
an ample supply of this line in the secondary
glass market. However, there are rarities within
the line that can be very difficult to acquire.
You will see both categories of Catalonian glass
in the presentation.

7. Here is the cover of a catalogue for the line. One can see the August 1927 date in the upper left hand corner.

8. Page two of the August 1927 catalogue.

9. Page three of the August 1927 catalogue.

10. Page four of the August 1927 catalogue.

11. Although the company referred to it as “The Glass of Old Spain”,
the glass workers themselves used the terms “bubble glass”
“blister glass” or “Smear Glass” to refer to this line.

12. Here are two more patent pages. Recognize the shapes?

13. This patent drawing is for “Bubbled Colored Glass Articles” .

14. Part 2 - The line
( Colors known)

15. Clear Emerald Green
Red / Ruby Yellow (unusual)
Amethyst wash Honey (yellow) wash Jade Green wash
Reuben Blue wash
White ceramic wash Russet (Red)
ceramic wash
Regent aqua, cased in white Regent pink, cased in white
Clear Transparent colors Ceramic washes over clear
Unusual Ceramic Finishes
Pink
Metallic Gray
Pink overshot
inside
Very Unusual
Very Unusual

16. Trims & Rims: Rainbow on clear

17. Reuben Blue

18. Trims & Rims: Reuben Blue
Reuben Blue on clear
Reuben Blue on Emerald

19. Trims & Rims: Honey & Amethyst
Honey Yellow on clear
Amethyst on clear

20. Trims & Rims: Red & Gold
Red on clear
Gold on red

21. Trims & Rims: Ruby on Honey

22. Part 3 - The line
( shape number / name)

23. Here are some group display
shots to whet your appetite.
Thanks, Bill!

24. Group Shot #1

25. Group Shot #2

26. Group Shot #3

27. The first brochure known is from 1929 (Wilson page 31). It lists the
original inventory number and price for the line. It contains the
colors made and 50 entries. They can be seen here:
Colors: Brilliant: Emerald Green, Spanish Rose, Crystal Soft: Honey, Amethyst, Jade
# size Description Price
1100 8” Tumbler
1100 8” Tumbler Shaped Vase $24.00
1100-B 8” Fan Shaped Vase $24.00
1100-C Flared Shaped Vase $24.00
1100-P 72-Oz Jug (handled) $30.00
1101 10” Triangle Vase $24.00
1101-P 72 Oz. Triangle Jug $30.00
1102 6” Triangle Vase $9.00
1102-P 20 Oz. Triangle Jug (hndld)$12.00
1103 4” Triangle Vase $4.00
1103-P 7-Oz. Triangle Cream (han)$9.00
1104 6” Oblong Vase $7.50
1105 Sugar - Two Handles $9.00
1105-B Sugar - No Handles $6.00
1105-C Mayonnaise Boat (hndld) $9.00
1106 Cream, (handled) $6.00
1107 Cigarette Box and Cover $6.00
1108 12” Lily Bowl, Cupped $36.00
1109 Jug (handled) $30.00
1109-B 8” Rose Jar $24.00
1110 Tumbler Tapered - 9 Oz. $3.75
# size Description Price
1111 13” Plate $27.00
1112 8” Salad Plate $6.00
1113 7” Bread and Butter Plate $5.00
1114 Finger Bowl /Mayonnaise $5.00
1115 9” Salad Bowl - Straight $15.00
1115-B Flared Salad Bowl (not on price list)
1116 7” Tumbler Shaped Vase $12.00
1116-B 7” Fan Shaped Vase $12.00
1116-C 6” Flared Vase (Hat vase) $12.00
1117 12 -Oz. Iced Tea Tumbler $5.00
1117-B 12-Oz. Iced Tea Tumbler
Handled $6.00
1118 7 -Oz. Tumbler, Tapered $3.50
1119 2 1/2-Oz. Whiskey $3.00
1120 10-Oz. Low Ft. Goblet $5.50
12-Oz. Low Ft. Iced Tea
Goblet $6.50
1122 2 1/2-Oz. Low Ft. Whiskey
$3.50
1123 7-Oz. Low Ft. Sundae $5.00
1124 Low Ft. Candlestick (pair) $4.50
1125 Ash Tray $3.00
1126 Fish Bowl,
(Emerald and Rose) $60.00

28. (continued) The next brochure known is from 1929. It lists the
original inventory number and price for the line. It contains the
colors made and 50 entries. They can be seen here:
Colors: Brilliant: Emerald Green, Spanish Rose, Crystal Soft: Honey, Amethyst, Jade
# size Description Price
1127 Whiskey Jug $30.00
1128 Tray $18.00
1129 Ice Tub $18.00
1130 Flower Bowl (SK) $27.00
1131 Candle Pair (SK) $6.00
1151 Water Set $4.35
1 - 1100 P-Jug 6 - 1110-9 Oz. Tumblers
1152 Iced Tea Set $5.00
1 - 1101-P-Jug 6 - 1117-12 Oz. Tumblers
1161 Iced Tea Set $5.25
1 - 1100-Jug 6 - 1120-10-Oz. Tumblers
1162 Whiskey Set $5.50
1 - 1128 Tray 1 - 1127 Whiskey Jug
6 - 1119 2 1/2 Oz. Whiskies
1163 Guest Set $3.00
1 - 1128 Tray 1 - 1102-P-20 Oz. Jug
2 - 1118-7-Oz. Tumbler
1164 Smoking Set $2.50
1 - 1128 Tray 1 - 1107 Cigarette Box
2 - 1125 Ash Tray
45 items in the original line / Plus 6 Sets
What I find amazing are the prices for the Sets
which include the very hard-to-find Tray!

29. Let’s take a look now at each
item in line and the colors we
can document at this time.
(As additional information comes to light, I will update this presentation.)

30. 1100 8” Tumbler Shaped Vases - Two Treatments

31. 1100 8” Tumbler Shaped Vase

32. 1100 8” Tumbler Shaped Vase - pulled lobed rim

33. 7” 1116-B & 8” 1100-B Fan (Shaped) Vases - Contrast

34. 1100-B 8” Fan Shaped Vase

35. 1100-C & 1116-C Flared (Hat) Shaped Vase - contrast
6” 1116-C on left / 8” 1100-C on right

36. 1100-C Flared Shaped Vase

37. 1100-P 72-Oz Jug (handled))

38. Triangle Vases and Pitchers (Jugs)

39. 1101 10” Triangle Vase

40. 1101-P 72 Oz. Triangle Jug

41. 1102 6” Triangle Vase

42. 1102-P 6” 20 Oz. Triangle Jug (handled)

43. 1103 4” Triangle Vase

44. 1103-P 4” 7-Oz. Triangle Cream (handled)

45. 1104 6” Oblong Vase

46. 1105 Sugar - Two Handles

47. 1105-B Open Sugar - No Handles

48. 1105-C 8” Mayonnaise Boat (handled)

49. 1106 Cream, (handled)

50. 1107 Cigarette Box and Cover

51. 1108 12” Lily Bowl, Cupped

52. 1108-F? 12” Lily Bowl - Flower Frog

53. 1109 Jug (handled)

54. 1109-B 8” Rose Jar

55. Catalonian Assorted Tumblers

56. 1110 Tumbler Tapered - 9 Oz.

57. 1111 13” Plate

58. 1112 8” Salad Plate

59. 1113 7” Bread and Butter Plate

60. 1114 Finger Bowl or Mayonnaise

61. 1115 9” Salad Bowl - Straight

62. 1115-B 9” Flared Salad Bowl (not on price list)

63. 1116 7” Tumbler Shaped Vase

64. 1116-B 7” Fan Shaped Vase
Unusual Pink with
Chipped Ice/Overshot
Applied to Inside

65. 1116-C 6” Flared Vase (Hat vase) & Flared Top

66. 1117 12 -Oz. Iced Tea Tumbler

67. 1117-B 12-Oz. Iced Tea Tumbler

68. 1118 7-Oz. Tumbler, Tapered
??

69. 1119 2 1/2-Oz. Whiskey (Flat foot)

70. 1120 10-Oz. Low Ft. Goblet

71. 1121 7” tall 11-Oz. Low Ft. Iced Tea Goblet

72. Catalonian Assorted Whiskey Shots (1119 & 1122) & 1118 Tumblers

73. 1122 2 1/2-Oz. Low Ft. Whiskey

74. 1123 7-Oz. Low Ft. Sundae

75. 1124 Low Foot. Candlestick (pair)

76. 1125 Ash Tray

77. 1126 Fish Bowl, Emerald and Rose

78. 1127 Whiskey Jug

79. 1128 Tray (Whiskey)

80. 1129 Ice Tub / SK “Spitoon”?

81. 1130 Flower Bowl (Spanish Knobs)

82. 1131 Candle Pair (Spanish Knobs)

83. 1151 Water Set

84. 1152 Iced Tea Set (#1117 tall flat tumblers)

85. 1161 Iced Tea Set (#1120 or #1121 goblets)

86. 1162 Whiskey Set

87. 1163 Guest Set

88. 1164 Smoking Set

89. The next brochure known is from 1931. It lists the original inventory number and picture for the
line. It does not contain the colors made nor the prices. It has 16 entries which were not shown in
the 1929 catalogue. However, one might be able to assume that the colors remain the same.
Colors: Brilliant: Emerald Green, Spanish Rose, Crystal Soft: Honey, Amethyst, Jade
# size Description Price
1115-B Flared Salad Bowl
1148 Footed Flared Vase (Spanish Knobs)
1153 Flared Vase (Spanish Knobs)
1154 Sweet Pea Vase
1166 Pinch Bottle Vase (Spanish Knobs) (flared
top)
1169 Pinch Bottle Vase (Spanish Knobs) (straight
bottleneck)
1170 Nasturtium Vase
1171 Violet Vase (shown in assortment#392)
1172 12” Footed Fan Vase
1174 4 1/4” Fan Top Vase (Spanish Knobs)
1175 Toilet Bottle
1176 Oatmeal Dish
1177 10” Service Plate
1179 Cup
1180 Saucer
1181 6” Bread and Butter Plate (SK too?)

90. 1115-B Flared Salad Bowl

91. 1148 Footed Flared Vase (Spanish Knobs) (tumbler mold probably)

92. 1153 Flared Vase (Spanish Knobs)

93. 1154 Sweet Pea Vase

94. 1166 Pinch Bottle Vase (Spanish Knobs) (flared top)

95. 1167 3 -side Pinch Bottle Vase (Spanish Knobs) (flared top)

96. 1167 Pinch Vase (Spanish Knobs) (flared top) retooled as handled pitcher

97. 1169 Pinch Bottle Vase (Spanish Knobs) (straight bottleneck)

98. 1170 Nasturtium Vase

99. 1171 Violet Vase (shown in assortment#392)

100. 1172 12” Footed Fan Vase

101. 1174 4 1/4” Fan Top Vase (Spanish Knobs)

102. 1175 Toilet Bottle

103. 1176 Oatmeal Dish

104. 1177 10” Service Plate

105. 1179/1180 Cup / Saucer

106. 1181 6” Bread and Butter Plate (SK too?)

107. The final brochure known is an undated “Catalonian Assortment 391 & 392” ((Wilson page 108-
109). (This catalog has to date around 1942 as the Rainbow glass is shown). This assortment also
includes pieces in the Reuben Blue color! (In the Bibliography, Jack states that Assortment 391 & 392
are from February 1939 and were 4 pages)
Colors: Clear: crystal, green, pink, yellow, Coronation blue? (unless this is supposed to be Reuben blue but is hand-
colored) AND Reuben Blue!
# Description
1109-P Jug, Triangle Top, handled
1114-H Basket Vase (handled) (made with
mayonnaise shape)
1183 Three Level Cone Vase (green, rainbow
shown)
1184 Three Level Cone Vase, Flared rim
(yellow, Reuben blue shown)
1185 Large Flared Low Bowl (shaped like 1115-B
but must be 13” wide)
1186 10”Ruffled Top Bowl (clear, honey, rainbow
shown)
The following four shapes have consecutive shape
numbers and are found in the same colors as the 1939
additions:
1189 Elephant Vase, lobed
1190 Elephant Vase, Fan Top
1191 Relish Tray, Three Part
1192 Relish Tray, Six Part

108. The final brochure known is an undated “Catalonian Assortment 391 & 392”((Wilson page 108-109).
(This catalog has to date around 1942 as the Rainbow glass is shown). This assortment also includes
pieces in the Reuben Blue color! (In the Bibliography, Jack states that Assortment 391 & 392 are from
February 1939 and were 4 pages)

109. 1109-P Jug, Triangle Top, handled

110. 1114-H & 1100-H Basket Vase (handled) (made with mayonnaise shape)

111. 1183 Three Level Cone Vase (green, rainbow shown)

112. 1184 Three Level Cone Vase, Flared rim (yellow, Reuben blue shown)

113. 1185 Large Flared Low Bowl - 12.5 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches tall)

114. 1186 10”Ruffled Top Bowl (clear, honey, rainbow shown)

115. The following four shapes have consecutive shape numbers and are found in the same colors as the
1939 additions:
# Description
1189 Elephant Vase, lobed
1190 Elephant Vase, Fan Top
1191 Relish Tray, Three Part
1192 Relish Tray, Six Part

116. 1189 Elephant Vase- Four different Rim Treatments

117. 1189 Elephant Vase, lobed

118. 1189 Elephant Vase, Flat Rim

119. 1189 Elephant Vase, Rolled Rim

120. 1190 Elephant Vase, Fan Top

121. 1191 Relish Tray, Three Part

122. 1192 Relish Tray, Six Part

123. ? Vase, Swung, Twist, 7 1/2” tall (amethyst)

124. Here are other items that are in the line either with a known number or whose number is not yet
verified:
Colors: Brilliant: Emerald Green, Spanish Rose, Crystal Soft: Honey, Amethyst, Jade, Reuben Blue
# Description
Spanish Knobs:
? Spitoon (Vase) (Spanish Knobs)
(1118-SK) 4 1/4” straight side Tumbler (SK)
? Barrel shape tumbler (SK)
? Pitcher/Jug, handled (SK)
? Footed ice tea goblet - (SK)
? footed creamer (SK) (known in emerald)
? Footed sugar (SK)(known in emerald)
? Pinch vase mold - handled pitcher
? Footed flared compote
? 10” Service Plate - (known in amethyst)
Other items related to the line:
? Vase, Swung, Twist, 7 1/2” tall (amethyst)
1174-B 4 1/4” Fan Top Spanish KnobsVase (Regent
Line)
3758-9 Florette/Quilt Cracker Jar, (Regent Line)

125. Part 4 - Special Focus #1
The Spanish Knobs Line

126. 1177-SK 10” Service Plate

127. ?- SK Large Service Jug

128. 1167 Pinch Vase (Spanish Knobs) (flared top)

129. ? SK Spitoon - Flared rim

130. Spanish Knobs: Tumbler Assortment (7 shapes) & Footed Cream & Sugar

131. Other items known/related to the Spanish Knobs Line

132. 12 -Oz. Knob bottom, cup bowl tall flat Iced Tea Tumbler- (SK)

133. 12 -Oz, Pinch bottom footed tumbler - (SK)

134. 6 1/2” Pinch bottom footed Tumbler - (SK)
Right

135. 5 3/4” tall 10 0z. Pinch bottom footed Tumbler - (SK)

136. 7 1/4” 13 oz. tall Pinch bottom footed Tumbler - (SK)

137. 9-Oz.? 4 1/4” Pinch bottom flat Tumbler, knobs on corners (SK)

138. 12-Oz.? 6”? Pinch bottom flat Tumbler flared rim, knobs on corners (SK)

139. ? Barrel shape tumbler (SK)

140. 1174 shape? Knob bottom cup bowl Short Flat goblet (SK)

141. 1174 shape? Knob bottom flared rim bowl Short Flat goblet (SK)
Second Row, all but far left

142. 1174 shape? Knob bottom flared rim short Footed cup, handled (SK)

143. ? Knob bottom footed whisky (SK)

144. ? footed compote - (SK)

145. ? footed sugar, flared rim - (SK)

146. ? footed creamer (SK) (emerald)

147. Other Items Known/Related to
the Spanish Knobs line

148. 7” ? Bubbles Twist footed Flared Rim Vase - known in yellow

149. 1174F- Spanish Knob Flared Rim Vase - known in amethyst - 4 1/2” tall

150. Part 4 - Special Focus #2
Decorated Catalonian

151. There appear to be two two types of decoration:
Full Surface or Pattern.:
Patterns (5):
1. Commas
2. Flower Petal (my name)
3. Seaweed
4. Seaweed & Bubbles (my name)
5. Southwest
Full-Surface:
1. Pebble / Overshot finish

152. 1. Commas:
Green comma, blue mark on Honey: #1112 8” plate

153. 2. Flower Petal:
Yellow Flower and Band on Clear: #1113 7” Bread & Butter plate

154. 2. Flower Petal:
Yellow Flower and Band on Clear: #1115 Salad Bowl

155. 2. Flower Petal:
Yellow Flower and Band on Clear: #1116-C “Hat” vase

156. 3. Seaweed (only)
Amethyst on clear: #1102-P 6” Jug & 8” plate

157. 3. Seaweed (only)
Amethyst on clear: #1102-P 6” Jug, #1111 13” Plate & 9” salad bowl?

158. 4. Seaweed & Bubbles:
Amethyst on clear: 10” plate & 7” plates (notice the labels!)

159. 4. Seaweed & Bubbles:
Amethyst on clear: #1124 Low Candleholders

160. 4. Seaweed & Bubbles:
Amethyst on clear: #1116-B 7” Fan Vase

161. 5. Southwest:
Red/Black/Yellow on clear: Plate (left) / #1124 Candleholders, tumbler

162. 1. Full Surface: Chipped Ice
7” plate: Soft pink plate with a rough satin finish with no traces of orange

163. Part 4 - Special Focus #3
The Monterey Lighting Line

164. The Monterey Lighting Line: (“A Thought from Old Spain …. Yet Modern”
(JW book pages 107 & 132)
The Monterey Lighting Line contains 6 items. There were marketed for:
the Living Room, the Dining Room, the Hall, and the Bedroom.
The Hall Pendant Modernizer was available in four colors: Green, Honey, Cream,
and Two-Tone Tan.
The Dining Room “Luminaire”, the 2 Living Room “Luminaires”, and the 2
“Pocket” sconces were available only in Cream and Two-Tone Tan
It is not clear from page 107 if the Bed Room Ceiling Modernizer was made in all
four colors or only in Cream and Two-Tone Tan.

165. The Monterey Lighting Line: #200 Hall Pocket Sconce
length: 9” width: 5 1/2” extends 7” (glass #3060) Two colors only: Cream or Two-
Tone Tan (JW book page 107)
Two-Tone Tan

166. The Monterey Lighting Line: #201 Hall Pocket Sconce
length: 9” width: 6” (glass #3059) Two colors only: Cream or Two-Tone Tan
(JW book page 107)

167. The Monterey Lighting Line: #203 Three-lite Living Room Luminaire
length: 33” spread: 18” Two colors only: Cream or Two-Tone Tan
(JW book page 132)

168. The Monterey Lighting Line: #204 Bed Room Ceiling Modernizer
10” wide, 9” deep (glass #3055 bowl, #3056 cup) All four colors or Two colors
only : Cream or Two-Tone Tan (unknown) (JW book page 107)

169. The Monterey Lighting Line: #205 Five-lite Living Room Luminaire
length: 23” spread: 18” Two colors only: Cream or Two-Tone Tan
(JW book page 132)
Two-toneTan

170. The Monterey Lighting Line: #206 Six-lite Dining Room Luminaire
length: 42” spread: 18”, (side glass #3060, bowl #3061) Two colors only: Cream
or Two-Tone Tan (JW book page 107)

171. The Monterey Lighting Line: #208 Hall Pendant Modernizer (SK glass?)
length: 24” width: 8 1/2” Four colors : Green, Honey, Cream or Two-Tone Tan
(JW book page 107)

172. That concludes: the Catalonian Line
(aka “The Glass of Old Spain”)

173. End
The End!
I hope you enjoyed the show.