LITTLE JEWEL RELISH - DEPRESSION GLASS

This dish is variously described by dealers as a double-handled celery or double-handled pickle dish in the 'Little Jewel' or 'Diamond Block' pattern. But whatever they call it, this is a lovely example of of the pattern. 'Little Jewel' is one of the depression glass patterns that is difficult to find. It was was manufactured by Imperial Glass starting in the late 1920's as a series of accessory pieces rather than as a full dinner set, and it is of better quality than most of the mass-produced depression glass items. The celery dish was made in a variety of colors, but the blue is particularly scarce, and this piece is a very pretty soft shade. The dish measures 8" long across the handles, and is a little over an inch and a half high. It is in excellent condition, without cracks, chips, scratches, wear, or other damage or defect. Very nice!