Overview
This is a vintage 15-well pressed glass deviled egg platter produced in Indiana Glass Company's vibrant Horizon Blue hue. It combines fluted shell scallops with pebbled hobnail texture across the egg wells and center tray.
Preliminary identification
Indiana Glass Horizon Blue 'Pretzel' / 'Garland' Pattern Deviled Egg Plate
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Story
Post-war American potlucks demanded spectacle, and Indiana Glass delivered in bold electric blue. By 1970, this scalloped server was the ultimate centerpiece for church picnics and holiday spreads.
Maker / Origin
Founded in Dunkirk, Indiana in 1907, the Indiana Glass Company became an industrial titan of American pressed tableware. Throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, they became famous for producing durable, colorful, textured glassware that filled everyday homes across the country.
Condition & Value
Appears in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, or heavy utensil scratching. Excellent condition preserves full decorative and collector value. Values for vintage pressed glass egg plates are driven primarily by color and condition.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.