In the 1950's The Hazel Atlas Company released "Candy Stripe" di
shes which were striped in brown, orange, red, turquoise or yellow on Platonite glass."Red" is The Most Popular Color
The most popular
pattern is the redstriped variety. You will find the "Candy Stripe pattern on bowls, mugs, cups, plates, saucers, ice tubs, tumblers and pitchers. The pitchers can be decorated crystal or Platonite.
What is Platonite?
"In 1936, The Hazel Atlas glass company applied for and subsequently received a patent for a process of glass known as Platonite. This process consisted of an opaque glassware that would be treated with various finishes. Platonite is often confused with milkglass, an antique glass process.
As you can see in the photographs, the white glass was treated with a 'fired-on' color or decoration. Platonite was produced in the 1940s and 1950s. " http://www.hazelatlasglass.com/platonite.html
Values for "Candy Stripe " Pattern
Mugs and cups sell for $8.00, while the hard to find coordinating pitcher can fetch $95.00. Also hard to find are the 9" plates which can go for $25.00. Plates sizes are 7". 8" and 9".
Hazel Atlas "Candy Stripe" dishes make lovely breakfast sets for retro kitchen collectors.
Read More About Hazel Atlas Glass
The Hazel Atlas Glass Identification and Value Guide: Second Edition by Cathy and Gene Florence (Collectorbooks.com).
Photos shown courtesy of:
http://www.preservecottage.com/home.html
http://www.retro-redheads.com/
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