This listing is for a vintage amber cruet in Moon and Stars pattern.

Many a home has held a set of "Moon and Star" canisters in it's kitchen, a "Moon and Star" candy compote on a coffee table or a beautiful "Moon and Star" lamp on a bedside table. If your home didn't have one, you probably recall someone who did! Collectors have been drawn for decades to the distinct pattern and electric colors, ranging from ruby red, amber, green, colonial blue, amberina cobalt or even the original crystal clear! For many Americans, the memories of "Moon and Star" pieces are what make this glass one of the most popular patterns in vintage glass collecting.  

Perhaps you didn't know that it was in 1874, that the Adam's & Company introduced a new pattern of pressed glass that they called "Palace". This glass known as "Palace" eventually earned the nickname of "Moon and Star" because of the star-like design and round depression that took on a moon shape. It became "Moon and Star" after L.G. Wright began production of this design. In the early 1880's, all the pieces were of clear glass and quite utilitarian - goblets, sugar and creamers, butter dishes, relish trays, candy compotes and shakers. 

For pieces with more elaborate details, such as twisted handles, the handles themselves were made separately and added to select pieces of the pattern. As a way to determine the age of a piece, the older pieces can be distinguished from the newer pieces by looking at whether or not a piece has the desirable twisted handle. While the “Palace” or “Moon and Star” pattern was extremely popular, the ability to transport the delicate glassware was difficult and impractical due to the weight and irregular size of many of the pieces making its success difficult. Eventually L.G.Wright produced the pattern "Moon and Stars" - beginning in 1930 and running through 1999. By the late 1960's the L.E. Smith began producing "Moon and Stars" designs and signed pieces are rare. 

This iconic pattern is one of the most recognized of pressed glass designs. Available in multiple colors it continues to be a recognisable favorite!

Measuring 7" tall, including the stopper; this piece would be a great addition to your vintage/colored glass collection. It has the original stopper, and a pleasant rounded handle for easy pouring of oil, vinegar or salad dressing.

This item is in excellent condition. It has no chips or cracks. It is not stained and has very few signs of wear.

It does not smell of smoke, mildew, must, mothballs or have pet odor.

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