Jadeite Glass Tidbit Tray
Jadeite Glass Tidbit Tray
$62.00
This beautiful Jadeite Milk Glass Tidbit Tray has been lovingly pressed from an heirloom mold by highly-skilled makers trained in traditional American glass production methods. The striking, versatile server is the perfect size to feature cocktail canapés, fruits and cheeses, tea sandwiches, pastries, and desserts. When not in use, it's also makes a wonderful base to display themed and seasonal decor.
Exactingly reissued by one of the last remaining glass manufacturers in the United States, the dreamy green tray's graceful fluted center stem assures safe passage to the table or buffet, and makes easy work of passed hors d'oeuvres. Each of these individually created serving pieces is an heirloom in the making. Created entirely by hand to exacting standards, it promises to become a memorable addition to your entertaining collection, delighting guests for generations to come.
Limited quantities. 6"H x 12" in diameter. Dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended. Not suitable for microwave or extremely hot food.
Learn More About Opaque Glass
Opaque Glass originated in 16th century Venice in a variety of colors, including white, pink, green, yellow, blue, and brown. The white variety, so beloved today, rose to prominence during the Victorian era, when it was coveted as a more economic alternative for porcelain. (The Victorians also get credit for coining the term "milk glass.")
Production and popularity waned during the Great Depression, but saw a resurgence following World War II into the mid-century era. During the 1950s and 1960s companies such as Pennsylvania's Jeanette Glass, Anchor Hocking, Fenton, and Westmoreland increased production of milk glass pitchers, vases, plates and cake stands in many of shapes and sizes to meet the seemingly endless demand for this timeless collectible.
Learn More About Green Milk Glass
The stunning and slightly elder cousin of Roseite (Pink Milk Glass), the history of this sublime colored glass dates back to the 19th century with extant examples from makers like Tarentum Glass, Challinor Taylor, and Portieux Vallerysthal of France. Introduced to America at the inception of The Great Depression by McKee Glass Company, the color made its debut in 1930 as 'Skokie Green.' Jeanette Glass Company, which began production of its own green milk glass in 1932, first coined the term 'Jadeite.'
While Uranium was originally added to the molten glass used to create Jadeite's signature milky green hue, contemporary manufacturers utilize more stable minerals like Chromium or Copper Oxide. A staple of mid-century kitchens from coast-to-coast, Jadeite experienced a resurgence of popularity beginning in the 1970s through the “heritage” revival of U.S. glassmakers like Fenton and Westmoreland, but its popularity exploded in the 1990s due to the influence of Martha Stewart, who showcased her gorgeous private collection of vintage milk glass on television.




