Thank you for reading past guestbook entries June 25, 1998 through October 12, 1999. There is a lot of good information and questions answered in these entries.

Comments:
Thank you I love King's Crown

mary pat lewis - 10/11/98 03:04:52
My Email:wm.mpat.lewis@worldnet.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: all
Favorite King's Crown Color: ruby

Comments:
I received my first four goblets when my sister-in-law broke up housekeeping, and after that I found a piece here, a plate there, and before my poor husband knew it, I was hooked. I've tried researching King's Crown in our local library, but had little luck. We just purchased our computer, and while muddling my way thru the various features, found your wonderful site. I have four plates, three sizes of goblets, and two compotes (the antique dealer called them that) though they seem to have an area in the center for candles. My most recent purchase was a covered candy dish with the ruby bands. I enjoy reading all your information...keep up the good work.

Marjorie Lund - 10/10/98 00:05:53
My Email:gmalund@webtv.net
Favorite King's Crown Color: anything except red flashed

Comments:
I just found your webpage and haven't had time to go thru the whole thing. I have about 200 of the more common pieces in 18 colours. I have noticed the small differences in the patterns and am interested in learning more about the different manufacturers. My public library doesn't have much on it. I will peruse your sight and then get back to you with questions if this is ok. Sincerely a fellow kings crown collector

10/04/98 20:37:14
My Email: kelly_dubaski@bigfoot.com

Comments:
Nice page. Very informative. Keep it up.

Gwen Agnew - 10/01/98 16:21:58
My Email:agnewg@orbitworld.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: all
Favorite King's Crown Color: cranberry & ruby

Comments:
I was very excited to find your site. I love Kings Crown. I too started by collection from an aunt passed away. I don't have a very large collection. I have 11 of the footed ice tea glasses (of which I want more). I also have the footed water glasses and sherberts. All of the glasses are the double flashed (as I have seen termed on ebay). I am really not sure what color they are. I have seen darker red than these but I bought 12 cranberry wine glasses which are a lighter color. I think that the glasses I got from my aunt were probably purchased in the early 40's. I also have purchased the small salad plates. I am looking for the dinner plates but have been overwhelmed at the price that they sold for on ebay. I also saw them once in an antique store but they wanted $80 ea. I can't pay that much even though I desperately want them. Sorry for being so wordy. I really love the kings crown and it was exciting to find someone else that also was devoted to the pattern. Thanks, Gwen P.S. This may show that it came from another e-mail address than the one listed above as I am sending this from work rather than home.

Jim Guenthner - 09/26/98 18:59:14
My Email:janthony@ameritech.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: All of it :)
Favorite King's Crown Color: Cranberry

Comments:
Hi, I had seen Kings Crown for some time, but because the the high prices of the stuff I saw, never got close enough to find out more about it. :) I'm hooked now, though. I want it all. Does anyone know of websites that deal in Kings Crown (other than eBay) where you can view the pieces? Also, any book recommendations that show the many pieces available would be helpful. Thanks for this website. I learned alot here. :) Jim

crown_collector - 09/26/98 15:56:23
My Email:mycroft@cheta.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: 2 lite candlestick holder
Favorite King's Crown Color: cranberry

Comments:
Hello Lynne, Haven't been back to this site in awhile, and it looks great! Been following up on various leads and still trying to put together a collection of cranberry. I have a new email address so I wanted to add that. I have a lead on a cranberry flash oil lamp and hoping to get same this week...will email pic when it arrives. Thanks!

Lawrence S. Martin - 09/25/98 19:37:29
My Email:lmartin@fast.net

Comments:
Hi Lynne: Dropped down to your site to ask you if you had an opportunity to view the KC Cranberry Punch Set on Ebay - only to discover that you certainly had seen it. I should have known better. What do you think of the price (currently @ $350)? Also did you think of the base? Regards, Larry

Dee S. - 09/25/98 16:10:42
My Email:djrs_01@hotmail.com

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Lynne, Just wanted to put a BIG THANK YOU on your site for all your help! I unpacked all my lovely new KC and am trying to figure out the best way to display it! Keep up the good work! The site is Fabulous!!! Dee S.

Dee Fate - 09/20/98 21:45:50
My Email:deelenfate@aol.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: all of it
Favorite King's Crown Color: ruby flashed

Comments:
I am looking for the 3" and the 4" wine glasses as well as the dinner plates; also a pitcher. Please email me if you have any of these items for sale.

Carol Huber - 09/18/98 16:12:59
My Email:cghuber@aol.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: all of it!
Favorite King's Crown Color: ruby

Comments:
I was so delighted to find your page! My collection includes King's Crown and sawtooth. The first acquisitions I made were 8 large snack plates with inset, and 8 cups. It is easier for me to find sawtooth than King's Crown here in the Midwest.

Misty - 09/18/98 03:28:55
My Email:Rain8781@hotmail.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: Don't have a peticular one
Favorite King's Crown Color: Cranberry

Comments:
I just started collecting king's crown, and have not been able to find many things on the internet about it, maybe you can help me out. Your site was great!!

Barbara A. Holiday - 09/17/98 05:43:15
My Email:holiday@kiva.net

Comments:
I am a collector of cranberry King's Crown but my daughter collects the cranberry Sawtooth pattern. Is there a good source for Sawtooth items like you have for King's Crown?

Barbara A. Holiday - 09/17/98 05:10:37
My Email:holiday@kiva.net
Favorite King's Crown Color: cranberry

Comments:
I am seeing pieces I didn't know existed. I have had a passion for a punchbowl/cups/tray/ladle.

Lawrence Martin - 09/16/98 01:04:48
My Email:lmartin@fast.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: crimped bowls&compotes
Favorite King's Crown Color: dark ruby

Comments:
Hi Lynne: Found your page in one of my many frustrated searches for anything KC. It's an incredible job. Great having a place with other afficiandos who understand a KC collector. I'm still at the stage where I'm collecting anything at a good price and worry about sorting it out later. Any leads about anything from anyone always appreciated; or, just to chat and inform one another great too. Congratulations on a special site. Best I've seen. Look forward to hearing from you. Larry Martin

Cindy Boyd - 09/07/98 15:06:03
My Email:bobandcindyboyd@sprintmail.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: Great big bowl with jagged top
Favorite King's Crown Color: clear

Comments:
I'm looking for info on the pieces with the jagged tops. I learned that one piece I have may be a mayo. I also have a great big bowl that looks just like it - probably 10"+ I'd like to know if the jagged tops are older and who might have been the manufacturer. Also - I'm interested in dark blue flashing. Is this considered rare and expensive?? Thanks for the info. Please e-mail me back.

King's Crown Fanatic: A lot of the jagged edge pieces are from the original production of King's Crown. Any of the blue stained items are considered rare and go for a pretty penny on ebay.
Karla - 09/06/98 16:00:56
My Email:playnurse@getonthe.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: all of it
Favorite King's Crown Color: ruby

Comments:
My husband and I were left almost a complete set of kings crown. There are just a few pieces missing. We are hunting for the ruby salt and pepper shakers. If you have any leads holler at us please.

Catherine - 09/04/98 06:34:00
My Email:You already know it!!
Favorite King's Crown Piece: Really Cool Punch Bowl from Placerville!
Favorite King's Crown Color: The red of course!!

Comments:
Hey Lynne!! I haven't been to your web site in awhile...It looks FANTASTIC!! Am I surprised?? NO! Totally caught me by off guard..I love you titles..I think the House of Shame is my fav..See you tommorrow!! Love, KC convert in the making Empress Catherine :)

AVIS ERICKSON - 08/31/98 19:39:46
My URL:http://www.hotmail.com
My Email:srerick@hotmail.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: LARGE COMPOST 7"
Favorite King's Crown Color: RUBY RED

Comments:
AMONG OTHER PIECES I NEED THREE 8 1/2" DESSERT PLATES AND OF COURSE DINNER PLATES - IS THERE A PRINTED PRICE LIST AVAILABLE??

King's Crown Fanatic: Check out "My Favorite References" page. Many of these books have a list of some of the items in the pattern and what the author thinks they're worth.

Gina - 08/20/98 00:10:18
My Email:vetnurse@pacbell.net

Comments:
I have come across a punch bowl set in cranberry but it does not have the "rick-rack" design above the "thumb prints". The prints are elongated and there are 12 footed cups. Is this King's Crown or just an imitation?

King's Crown Fanatic: There are several patterns that are mistaken for King's Crown. Check out the "House of Shame" page for picture examples.

Dee S. - 08/18/98 20:03:22
My Email:djrs_01@hotmail.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: Still figuring that out!

Comments:
I "inherited" a complete luncheon service (in avocado) for 12 from my aunt. Cups, plates, sugar, creamer and tray. She's had it "forever" and never used it anymore. I collect depression glass (and *love* luncheon sets) so she decided to give it to me. She packed it all up nicely but didn't realize she cracked the creamer! So, now I'm on a hunt for an avocado creamer! Love your site! I will continue to check back to see your progress. I recently found a Kings Crown bowl for $35 but decided against buying it. It was not ruby flashed and had a silver bottom to it. I will see the dealer again in Sept. Let me know if I should grab it!

King's Crown Fanatic: Dee has since picked up the above mentioned bowl. It is the 11 1/2 inch Crimped Bowl that is clear, but has a silver metal foot attached to it. Click here for picture of the bowl.
Pat - 08/10/98 05:38:56
My Email:plottier@mindspring.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: All Ruby
Favorite King's Crown Color: Dark Ruby

Comments:
Hello - I too fell out - I was in a hotel in Atlanta - EBAY had a booth at the BARBIE DOLL Show WE got a T-Shirt - just for stopping by - I had put an early bid in for the Banana Stand - so I was curious Question- i really love the dark Ruby - I have the creamer, toothpick holder and a very large compote Do you think that I can find 10- inch dinner plates in the very dark ruby? or should i just use the ruby?

King's Crown Fanatic: My King's Crown sources say there are no very dark ruby dinner plates in the traditional sense. There are some square very dark ruby 8 inch dessert plates.
Ann Starke - 08/02/98 00:21:35
My Email:astarke@earthlink.net
Favorite King's Crown Color: ruby or cranberry

Comments:
I just started to collect King's Crown. I found a small (4in.) compote at a collector's fair for $5.00. My best purchase was a large compote. Both are either ruby or cranberry. I just bought 4 sherbets, and am looking at some goblets. The sherbets are Maiden's Blush.
I notice that the King's Crown items seem to be constructed in three pieces. However, I saw some goblets today that are constructed in two pieces. Does this mean anything? Ann

King's Crown Fanatic: In regards to the mold marks on King's Crown, depending on the maker the mold marks will either be 2, 3, and some have seen 4.

Jane - 07/31/98 22:45:13
My Email:kccollect@aol.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: Center edge bowl
Favorite King's Crown Color: Ruby!

Comments:
Great sight! Loved all the pictures. You know what they say about a picture being worth a thousand words. Hope I got that right. I'm looking for accessory pieces, but I guess so is everyone else. I'll check out ebay and see what I can find.

Wayne & Lois Shipe - 07/18/98 02:35:14
My Email:bshipe@oaktree.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: Tankard pitcher, 11"
Favorite King's Crown Color: Ruby

Comments:
Great website - really enjoyed the pictures. Recently picked up a copy of the Barret book - you're right, makes a great wish book! A dealer who displays with the Crutcher Antique Show, Lee Briggeman (Frosted Dolphin Antiques, PO Box 214, Fertile, IA, (515) 797-2967) displayed some very nice Kings Crown pieces. We have only 1 dinner plate (10") and are looking for others. Any leads?

Lunar - 07/17/98 01:47:53
My URL:http://users2.ipa.net/~lunar
My Email:chandrella@yahoo.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: need a green sugar/creamer TRAY!
Favorite King's Crown Color: green

Comments:
Loved the site, as you already know by my e-mails. Hope everyone who sees this will come visit my site (very new) about American pressed glass. Still working on getting pictures, so I'm very impressed with all this. Anyways, if I may be so humble as to suggest, I would love to see answers to some the questions below. God bless! -- Lunar

King's Crown Fanatic: Thanks for the suggestion about answering the questions here for everyone to see. I'm going back and posting what I can find and will answer questions here in the future.
Larren Kincaid - 07/14/98 22:11:07
My Email:jnkadv@wabash.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: any
Favorite King's Crown Color: Blue Stain

Comments:I have viewed your web page from cover to cover and enjoyed every minute of it. You have done a great "informative" job. I have recently became interested in collecting Kings Crown glassware in the ruby color. After seeing a blue stained piece it looked more elegant and would work into our decor much better. I just recently found six blue stained clarets in Missouri priced at $9.50 each. After haggling with the dealer for 5 minutes I finally bought all six for $35.00. Since I'm new at collecting KC, are these pieces and color hard to find? Are they in the inexpensive or expensive line? How many different pieces were there produced in the blue stain. I am interested in any comments you have concerning this particular color and knowing if there is anyone out there with any for sale. I'll be watching my Email for your reply. Thanks again. Keep up the great web page.

King's Crown Fanatic:After consulting with Jesse, a fellow King's Crown Collector and the book "Identifying Pattern Glass Reproductions" here is the list of blue stained items I have come up with ashtray (square, flat, 5 1/4"), Center edge bowl 12 1/2"d, Cone Bowl, Crimped rim bowl 11 1/2"d, Compote open smooth rim 7 1/4"h, 9 3/4"d, 3 and 4 piece mayonnaise set, 7 3/8"plate, 4" round bowl and ladle, large goblets, medium goblets, wines, cordial, dinner plates, salad plates, cups and saucers, cake plates, snack plates, finger bowl, and creamer and sugar. If anyone has anything else in their posession to add to this list please let me know.

Pat Redmond - 07/12/98 12:36:29
My Email:predmond@mindspring.com
Favorite King's Crown Color: ruby/cranberry

Comments:
I began collecting King's Crown just over a year ago. I only collect the ruby/cranberry, and just 2 of each in the glasses. I think I have all the variations of these, plus dinner plates (with cup indentation) and salad plates. I have the large platter cake plate and salad bowl. I am looking for other pieces. Any leads will be greatly appreciated.

Fred Chicken - 07/12/98 01:24:47
My Email:fmcbikes@g2a.net
Favorite King's Crown Piece: Bulbous Pitcher
Favorite King's Crown Color: Cranberry

Comments:
Hi Lynne, Bought something from you long time ago and thought you had disappeared. Just sold KC Cake Plate to a lady near Milwaukee and she stated that you had a page. She ended up buying 5 KC Dinner plates, a fruit compote and a tankard pitcher from me and she will visit us next month [she used to live in the same town I do] to buy some more plates. Had a nice visit with her and thought I would add to your guest book. Nice idea ! I currently have around 600 pieces distributed in two antiques malls in Illinois [I am in Wisconsin] and inventoried in my storage area. I do advertise periodically on ebay but place normal reserve as to what I sell them for in the malls.

King's Crown Fanatic:Hello nice to hear from you. I see you frequently on ebay, but you must have me confused with someone else. I don't sell King's Crown just collect it. Sounds like you have a very nice selection of King's Crown. Good luck and I'll see you on ebay.:)

Debbie Albrecht - 07/07/98 23:59:25
My Email:dalbrech@quicktel.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: very small wine glasses
Favorite King's Crown Color: Clear/Dark Red

Comments:
My mother knows a lot more about King's Crown than I do but I would love to find a few pieces to surprise her before Christmas. Thanks for your help.

Randy Powell - 07/06/98 00:34:50
My Email:powellr@si-net.com
Favorite King's Crown Piece: 15 piece punch bowl
Favorite King's Crown Color: Red and Clear

Comments:
Hi, I have been looking for a punch bowl set for my collection for quite sometime. If you have any leads on where I could pick up one, I would greatly appreciate it. Any one rare pieces that you could come up with would also be appreciated.

Matt Freier - 06/25/98 01:12:04
My Email:mfreier45@labyrinth.net

Comments:
I bought a small creamer at a garage sale last week, hoping it was King's Crown. Maybe you can help. I paid $2, so I'm not that concerned. Here's my best attempt at describing it (wish I had a digital camera). 3¼" from base to top of lip, 2¼" diameter of top, 2" diameter on base, 10 pointed star on base, 9 ½" diam thumbprints inside of zigzags on top and bottom, top half is fired-on ruby color, rim goes like this /\/\/\/\ (exactly that many times) on either side of handle. Any idea what this is? The lookalike pattern you call Sawtooth was made by the Indiana Glass company in the 70s and 80s. Some pieces may still be in production today. I don't know if the name Sawtooth is accurate or not. I saw a boxed set of the same pattern (but without red trim) labeled Indiana Diamond Point, although glass companies have been known to give different colors different names. I've seen that pattern in crystal, red flashed, yellow, amber, avocado green and milk glass, and other dealers have labeled it Indiana Diamond Point. At any rate, I find it troubling that people could mistake diamonds for thumbprints and zigzags! Matt Freier

King's Crown Fanatic:The creamer you are interested in is called a miniature creamer, tall shape, 3 1/4 inches high. The book "Popular American Ruby-Stained Pattern Glass" by Richard Carter Barret copyrighted in 1968 does not give an indication as to the age of the piece. A creamer usually goes for around $30 to $40 dollars in my experience as collector. Haven't tried to sell anything. Who made it I couldn't tell you. I was reading the Reproduction book just last night (see reference page on web sight) and it is so confusing. And I find authors contradict each other.