4 Vtg Hazel Atlas 3.5" Translucent White Milk Glass Platonite Juice Tumblers Set

Description

View 4 Vtg Hazel Atlas 3.5" Translucent White Milk Glass Platonite Juice Tumblers Set with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Platonite (introduced in 1936) is more translucent than milk-glass. It displays a glowing opalescent orange "ring of fire" when held to a light. It is also stronger, making it more suitable for kitchen and table use. 4 Vtg. 1940s-50s Hazel Atlas 3.5" Translucent White Milk Glass (Platonite) Juice Tumblers Set. All 4 in great condition with no chips, cracks, or stains. Hazel Atlas produced its 3.5-inch milk glass tumblers during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s. The company was a major manufacturer of glassware during the Depression era and continued production under its original name until 1964. Platonite glass:  Some tumblers from this era were made from "Platonite," an opaque glass patented by Hazel Atlas in the 1930s, which is often mistaken for true milk glass. Platonite (introduced in 1936) is more translucent than milk-glass. It displays a glowing opalescent orange "ring of fire" when held to a light.  It is also stronger, making it more suitable for kitchen and table use. Shipped with great care. Thanks. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Drinkware & Barware › Drinkware. Brand: Hazel Atlas.

Country of Origin

United States

Number of Items in Set

Four-Piece

Occasion

All Occasions

Color

White

Material

Glass

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Hazel Atlas

Type

Tumbler Glass

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

3.5"

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Production Style

Milk Glass

Time Period Manufactured

1940-1949

Finish

Glossy