Hostmaster

The Hostmaster Pattern was manufactured by New Martinsville Glass Company (which later became Viking Glass Company) during the 1930s. Though the line was extensive, New Martinsville Hostmaster Pattern is one of the lesser known patterns of Elegant Glass. There are no reproductions as the mold was melted down to make the Raindrops pattern (line #14).

The Hostmaster Pattern was manufactured by New Martinsville Glass Company (which later became Viking Glass Company) during the 1930s. Though the line was extensive, New Martinsville Hostmaster Pattern is one of the lesser known patterns of Elegant Glass. There are no reproductions as the mold was melted down to make the Raindrops pattern (line #14). ==New Martinsville Glass Company== The New Martinsville Glass Company opened in 1901 in New Martinsville, West Virginia. They were renowned for the use of color in their glassware. They promoted liquor sets even through Prohibition. The company was renamed Viking Glass in 1944. ==Colors== Colors for the Hostmaster pattern included Cobalt, Amethyst, Ruby, Amber, Evergreen (dark green), Crystal, and Pink. ==Quality== Many of the pieces in this pattern are made from a 3 or 4 part mold. All pieces have been fire-polished after being pressed. The surface of the pieces are smooth and glossy. They have few air bubbles and when held up to the light, there are not many ripples or irregularities. The bases of the tumblers and plates have been hand ground down allowing them to lay flat. The creamer, sugars, tea cup, decanter, and ice bucket do not have a ground base. ==Pieces manufactured== Bitters Bottle Cocktail Shaker Creamer Cup & Saucer Decanter (12½”) Flared Bowl (12") Flat Tumbler (9 Oz / 4½”) Footed Tumbler Highball Glass (10 OZ) Ice Bucket (3½”) Jigger Luncheon Plate (8½”) Old Fashioned (7 OZ) Pitcher Platter Pretzel Jar (Covered) Sherbet Shot Glass (2 OZ) Soup Bowl Sugar Vase Water Goblet ==Gallery== Tea Cups Image:Hostmaster_Tea_Cup_-_Cobalt.JPG|Tea Cup - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Tea_Cup_Bottom.JPG|Tea Cup Bottom - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Tea_Cup_Side.JPG|Tea Cup Side - Cobalt Image:Hostmater_Tumber_Red.JPG|Tea Cup - Red Plates Image:Hostmaster - Platter.JPG|Large Serving Platter - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Platter_Back.JPG|Platter Back - Cobalt Image:Hostmater_Plate.JPG|Plate - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster Plate Bottom.JPG|Plate Bottom - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Plate_Side.JPG|Plate Side - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Saucer_-_Bottom.JPG|Saucer Bottom - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Saucer_-_Side.JPG|Saucer Side - Cobalt Stemware File:Repeal-Stemware-Types.JPG|Water Glass, Wine Glass, Sherbet Tumblers File:Repeal-Tumblers.JPG|Tumblers in 8oz, 6oz, 4oz, 2oz Image:Hostmaster Tumbler Cobalt.JPG|7 OZ Tumbler - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Tumbler_Amber.JPG|7 OZ Tumbler - Amber Image:Hostmaster_ruby_old_fashioned.jpg|7 OZ Tumbler - Red Cream & Sugar Image:Hostmaster - Cream Sugar.JPG|Cream and Sugar - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster - Sugar.JPG|Sugar as viewed from below - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Sugar_Amethyst.JPG|Sugar - Amethyst Image:Hostmaster_Sugar_Bottom.JPG|Sugar Bottom - Cobalt Image:Hostmaster_Sugar_Top.JPG|Sugar Top - Cobalt Bowl Image:Hostmaster_amber_flared_bowl.jpg|Flared Bowl - Amber Decanter Image:Hostmaster Decanter Red.JPG|Decanter - Red Image:Hostmaster amber decanter.jpg|Decanter - Amber ==See also== Elegant Glass Depression Glass Pressed glass Vaseline glass ==References== ==External links== Elegant Glass Identification: Depression Glass Identification by SuzieMax Maker Marks by David Doty's Carnival Glass Website Glass Company Histories, Glass Patterns /Colors/ Definitions Worth Point - Elegant Glass VS. Depression Glass

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