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Bohemia, Bowl, Champagne, Etched Glass, Needle Etch, Pitcher, Salad Bowl, Thistle
I have seen, as mentioned below, quite a number of pieces of stemware, with two types of stems. One straight and one with wafers. I have plates that sit beneath stemware, and I have seen decanters and the bowl below. However this pitcher was a first for me.
I don’t know what its intended use was. I am thinking that it was used to mix and pour cocktails. I can see it sitting elegantly on a tray with a swizzle stick and fancy coloured beverages in it. Very luxe!
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I have seen quite a number of pieces with the Thistle etch, mostly stemware, but I had never seen a bowl. It is salad bowl sized.
The location of this purchase stymies me right this second, but it is a recent acquisition. The clarity of the glass, given the size, and its shape, make it quite attractive.
Over the years that I have been selling glass, I have sold more of this pattern, than any other. I think it was popular in Canada twenty to thirty years ago. I have often had customers comment that this was their wedding set twenty years ago.
It occurs to me that I will sell this some day, but actually have no idea where it is! Must put on thinking cap and find it.
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Original August 24, 2013 Post
During our recent Niagara jaunt we went into an antique store in Fort Erie (in the Crystal Beach area). It has been in the process of closing for two years and everything was 50% off! With a sign like that, how could one not go in! I was surprised to see these pieces of Thistle. The stems on the pieces below are called ‘wafer’. These pieces have a very delicate looking thin stem and of course the bowl is a different shape.
I find this line interesting. So many pieces in various iterations.
Original posting – March 8, 2012
I have had many pieces of this pattern. In fact the snifters were among the first pieces I bought for myself – from a place in Port Hope. I’ve had flutes, open champagnes, decanters, snifters, jam jar and cordials. I think that’s all. I sold these particular items to a colleague. Very pretty, although I personally prefer champagne flutes to the open saucers. Don’t know why. I guess they seem more elegant to me. Also, less tippy I think! Although I’ve come across this pattern a number of times, it is fairly easy to sell the pieces, if you are so inclined. I’m looking for some wine stems for someone else.
Lisa McMurtry said:
Hello! I’m looking to purchase items in this pattern. Should you have any, please be in touch. Thank you!
d.b. said:
Hi – thanks for your comment. I often come across pieces in this pattern and in fact have a box of 7 wine glasses going into the mail today. Which pieces are you seeking?
Lisa McMurtry said:
I need wine glasses. I’m down to two of the kind that’s about 6.5″H x 3.5D (it has a bit of an outward angle at the rim). So at this point I’d take more of those or else start over, maybe with the wine glass that’s about 6.25″H x 2″D.
d.b. said:
Hi – thanks for the explanation. I think I know what you mean. I will keep my eyes open for them and let you know. cheers. d.b.
Lisa McMurtry said:
Thank you!
Carol said:
I am interested in replacing wine glasses & highballs in this pattern if you ever have any available. The pitcher (mine is cracked) I thought was a water pitcher. This pattern was indeed a wedding gift in 1979! Thanks!
d.b. said:
Hi – which style are your wine glasses – I have bought and sold two styles over the years. One with a curvier bowl and wafers on the stem and one with a straight stem and straighter bowl. And how tall are they. If you could send a photo that would be great. I likely have pieces of this pattern around that I haven’t posted. I just sold 11 pieces recently in fact. I recently found a little vase – a bud vase with the etch. First time I have come across this piece. I will be posting it soon. Thanks for your interest and your recent purchase. cheers. d.b.
Lisa McMurtry said:
Hi! Are you interested in buying more stemware in the Bohemia Thistle pattern? I have some I’d like to sell or swap.
d.b. said:
Hi
We can chat under separate cover. Thnx.
Dalia said:
I have the set and would be interested.
d.b. said:
Hi – Thanks for your post. I have passed along your message and email contact to the original poster Lisa. Good luck. cheers. d.b.
Andrée-Lise Bédard said:
Is this Thistle salad bowl for sale? If it is, I would be interested. Please let me know. Thank you in advance.
d.b. said:
Hi – thnx for your interest. I have this bowl for sale at – https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/190397024/bohemia-crystal-thistle-pattern-salad?. I think this URL should work. There are sherberts and ome juice glass in this pattern in my shop as well.
cheers
d.b.