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.Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900–1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print. 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."New Martinsville Glass Company." Depression Glass, Depression Glass Patterns. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/New-Martinsville-Glass-Company.html>. They promoted liquor sets even through Prohibition. The company was renamed Viking Glass in 1944."Kovels: Hostmaster, Ruby, 4¼ In." Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide | Collecting Resources | Kovels.com. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_newmartinsville/1995/tumbler/1483837.html>Institutional Wares. "Bittersweet Antiques: Manufacturing History." RCN D.C. Metro | Digital Cable TV, High-Speed Internet Service & Phone in the D.C. Metro Area, including Washington, D.C., Bethesda and Silver Spring in Maryland and Falls Church in Virginia. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html >.
Colors Colors for the Hostmaster pattern included Cobalt, Amethyst, Ruby, Amber, Evergreen (dark green), Crystal, and Pink."Elegant and Everyday Glass Forum." http://clicksnipwow.com/chataboutdg/search.htm?search_keywords=repeal Whitmyer, Ken. "New Martinsville Patterns." K and M Antiques Home Page. Web. 19 June 2010. <http://www.kandmantiques.com/Articles/PatternsDefinitions/NewMartinsvillePatterns.html >
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."Depression Glass, Elegant Glass and Depression Glass Manufacturers | Just Glass Online." Designer Glassware, Vintage Art Glass, Depression Glass & Collectible Glass | Just Glass Online. Stephen Thornton Internet Consulting Services. Web. 7 January 2010. <>
Aliases Repeal: this pattern was released in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of prohibition. The release included a decanter and other pieces of bar-ware. An advertisement has been found with the title "Repeal Set" over a liquor set, but it is doubtful that this was intended to be a name for the pattern.
Pattern #38: This is the company manufacturer number.
Pieces manufactured Bitters Bottle Cocktail Shaker Creamer Cup & Saucer Decanter (12½”) Flared Bowl (12")"NEW MARTINSVILLE HOSTMASTER-AMBER at Replacements, Ltd." Replacements, Ltd. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.replacements.com/webquote/NEMHOSA.htm#6605415>. 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)"NEW MARTINSVILLE HOSTMASTER-RUBY at Replacements, Ltd." Replacements, Ltd. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.replacements.com/webquote/NEMHOSR.htm#3836946>. Soup Bowl Sugar Vase Water Goblet
Gallery Tea Cups
Plates
Stemware
Tumblers
Cream & Sugar
Bowl
Decanter
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