| Information on Heisey Orchid |
| Heisey introduced its new etching, Orchid in 1940. By April 1941 the company knew it had a success. The pressed pieces were made on the blanks of Queen Ann and Waverly patterns. They also made some bar ware and many different vases. The Orchid pattern was advertised in many women’s magazines. By 1943, one of advertisement called Orchid “The most popular on the market”. During the early 1950’s the Orchid continued growing. Many pieces were added, especially in the Waverly pattern. In 1957 the Heisey factory closed. The Imperial Glass corporation of Bellaire, Ohio continued to fill the existing orders. Many people started collections with a few inherited pieces and add matching items as they can. There always seem to be more collectors of Heisey’s Orchid than there are pieces available. The etching was produced for over 17 years, all pieces are sought by collectors. The rare and unusual pieces bring very high prices. People are still buying Orchid today just like the brides did long ago. I wrote this article with the help of the paperback pamphlet called Heisey’s Orchid Etching by Neila Bredehoft written in 1983. Please click here to see the Orchid items that we have for sale. |
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