Sowerby 2630 trinket set in 1940 

Sowerby 2630 trinket set in 1958/1960


This trinket set was, according to their advertising at the time, full lead crystal. 

Produced: From 1940 in a 5-piece or 7-piece set. 

Pieces:

Tray 12½" x 7½"

Pin-tray 4½" x 2½"

Large lidded pot 4½" diameter

Small lidded pot 3¼" diameter

Candlestick 4½" tall

Known colours: Flint (clear) only

Notes:  In the 1940 catalogue the candlesticks are shown with open centres, in the 1956 and 1960 catalogues they are shown with closed pattern centres. 

Credits:  Mike Tomlin of the fabulous Victorian Pressed Glass website for the catalogue images.  Photos courtesy of baybookbuys and Fred Cooper.


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