- from a Depression Era Akro Agate Co. Children's Tea Set, a highly prized and collectible Octagonal Pattern large size saucer ........."More collectors are searching for these [lemonade & oxblood] sets than any other Akro set, marbleized or otherwise..."
(ref: The Collectors Encyclopedia of Akro Agate,
Rev. Ed. / Gene Florence ... p.62)
- AKRO AGATE CO., Clarksburg, W Va, Lemonade and Oxblood glass, a.k.a. Onyx, Child's Tea Set Closed Handles Octagonal Pattern (Octagonal-C) large size saucer
- size: 33/8"DIA
- age: 1940s ~ Depression Era
- reference: The Complete Line of the Akro Agate Company, Hardy ... pp. 124~125 ..... The Collectors Encyclopedia of Akro Agate, Rev. Ed. / Gene Florence ... pp.62~63
- maker's embossed mould mark on bottom: Crow™ 1
- condition: EXCELLENT ... generous and even distribution of oxblood coloring ... no chips ... no cracks ... no discernible scratches, scuffs, repair or restoration ... smooth, clean and shiny.
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