A presentation by Tom Jiamachello at the July 2012 Phoenix & Consolidated Glass Collectors Convention. It focuses on the addition of fancy netal ornamentation, or ormolu, to both Phoenix and Consolidated art glass. Visit out club website at www.pcgcc.org

1. Ormolu Mounted
Ormolu Mounted
Phoenix & Consolidated Glass
© Tom Jiamachello 2012

5. Two views of labels

6. Photo credits:
Barry & Cecilia Allen
Bill Burke
Sue Cotter
Virginia & Pete MacEachron
Bill & Jackie Nichols
Dan Stanley
Gary Wickland & Bruce Mueller
Jack Wilson
the wide spaces of the Internet.

7. Ormolu : What is it?
1.
Also called mosaic gold. an alloy of copper and zinc used to imitate gold.
2.
Also called bronze doré, gilt bronze. gilded metal, especially cast brass
or bronze gilded over fire with an amalgam of gold and mercury, used for
furniture mounts and ornamental objects.
3.
gold or gold powder prepared for use in gilding.
Origin:
1755–65; < French or moulu ground gold, equivalent to or (< Latin
aurum ) + moulu,
past participle of moudre to grind < Latin molere
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ormolu

8. Ormolu : History of Ormolu
Ormolu is the process of applying finely ground gold to a
bronze, brass or copper object, using mercury.
The process first came to prominence in France, with 18th century
pieces particularly sought after by collectors today.
Mercury was banned in France in 1830 and new techniques took
over, evolving into the process we know today as electro-plating.
Ormolu is most commonly seen on decorative items such as
tables, clocks and vases.

9. Ormolu : French Ormolu - Urns - details

10. Ormolu : French Ormolu - Mirror - details

11. Ormolu : French Ormolu - Cameo Glass- details

12. Ormolu : French Ormolu - Marble Tazza - details

13. Ormolu in America: 19th century
C. F. Monroe - Nakara

14. Ormolu in America: 20th century
Duncan & Miller: Dogwood bowl

15. Ormolu in America: 20th century: Morgantown
Morgantown Lalique Vase #1

16. Ormolu in America: 20th century: Morgantown
Morgantown Lalique Vase #2

17. Ormolu in America: 20th century: Tiffin
Tiffin Vase

18. Ormolu in America: 20th century: Anchor Hocking - Moonstone
Moonstone Covered Box

19. Ormolu in America: 20th century: Phoenix & Consolidated

20. Ormolu : Phoenix & Consolidated - “Field Mark” #1
Base & Feet

21. Ormolu : Phoenix & Consolidated - “Field Mark” #2
Medallion

22. Ormolu : Phoenix & Consolidated - “Field Mark” #3
Connector: Horizontal

23. Ormolu : Phoenix & Consolidated - “Field Mark” #4
Connector: Vertical

24. Ormolu : Phoenix & Consolidated - “Field Mark” #5
Handles

25. Ormolu : Phoenix & Consolidated - Identification
Consolidated Pan Vase - Reuben Line

26. Ormolu in America: 20th century: Phoenix & Consolidated

27. Which Consolidated lines have been found in Ormolu?
Martelé
Consolidated Martelé patterns found mounted with ormolu:
#2786 Bittersweet
# 2549 Bird of Paradise vase (JW’s book, page 71, fig. 187), frosted
#2687 Chrysanthemum
#2754 Cockatoo - (JW’s book, page 71, fig. 185)
# 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase
#2787 Dogwood
#2785 Dragon-Fly (JW’s book, page 71, fig. 189)
#2585 Fish 15” bowl
#2581 Five Fruit: #2581 candy dish, #508 tumbler, tumbler in ruby stained
#2560 Iris candleholders
#2683 Jonquil
#2666 Katydid (JW’s book, page 72, fig. 196)
#2550 Le Fleur / Poppy - (JW’s book, page 71, fig. 186)
#2752 Love Birds vase (JW’s book, page 72, fig. 190 & 194)
# 2752 Love Birds: banana boat (ruby stained), (JW’s book, page 71, fig. 188),
green on milk with red berries
#02757 Nuthatch
#2758 Sea Gulls, also as lamp base
#02753 Tropical Fish

28. Consolidated: #2786 Bittersweet

29. Consolidated: # 2549 Bird of Paradise vase #1

30. Consolidated: # 2549 Bird of Paradise vase #2

31. Consolidated: # 2549 Bird of Paradise vase #3 (Wilson book, page 71, fig.
187)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

32. Consolidated: # 2549 Bird of Paradise vase #4

33. Consolidated: #2687 Chrysanthemum

34. Consolidated: #2754 Cockatoo (Wilson book, page 71, fig. 185)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

35. Consolidated: # 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase #1

36. Consolidated: # 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase #2

37. Consolidated: # 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase #3

38. Consolidated: # 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase #4

39. Consolidated: # 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase #5

40. Consolidated: # 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase #6

41. Consolidated: # 2843 Dancing Girls / Pan Vase #7

42. Consolidated: #2787 Dogwood #1

43. Consolidated: #2787 Dogwood #2

44. Consolidated: #2787 Dogwood #3

45. Consolidated: #2787 Dogwood #4

46. Consolidated: #2787 Dogwood #5

47. Consolidated: #2785 Dragon-Fly (Wilson book, page 71, fig. 189)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

48. Consolidated: #2785 Dragon-Fly #2

49. Consolidated: #2585 Fish 15” bowl

50. Consolidated: #2581 Five Fruit - Candy Dishes #1 & #2

51. Consolidated: #2581 Five Fruit - Candy Dishes #3

52. Consolidated: #2581 Five Fruit - Candy Dishes #4 (Reuben Line)

53. Consolidated: #2581 Five Fruit - #508 tumbler #1

54. Consolidated: #2581 Five Fruit - #508 tumbler #2

55. Consolidated: #2581 Five Fruit - 12” plate (Wilson book, page 61, fig. 10)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

56. Consolidated: #2560 Iris candleholders

57. Consolidated: #2683 Jonquil

58. Consolidated: #2666 Katydid #1

59. Consolidated: #2666 Katydid #2

60. Consolidated: #2550 Le Fleur / Poppy - (Wilson book, page 71, fig. 186)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

61. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds vase

62. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds vase (JW’s book, page 72, fig. 190 &
194)
Photos Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

63. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds vases (Wilson book, page 64, fig. 62)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

64. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds vase (Wilson book, page 72, fig. 190 &
194)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

65. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds banana boat (Liveauctioneers 11/12)

66. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds Banana Boat #1

67. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds Banana Boat #2

68. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds Banana Boat #3

69. Consolidated: #2752 Love Birds Banana Boat #4

70. Consolidated: #2752 Love Bird Banana Boat #5

71. Consolidated: #02757 Nuthatch

72. Consolidated: #2758 Sea Gulls #1

73. Consolidated: #2758 Sea Gulls #2

74. Consolidated: #2758 Sea Gulls #3

75. Consolidated: #2758 Sea Gulls #4

76. Consolidated: #02753 Tropical Fish

77. Which Consolidated lines have been found in Ormolu?
Line 700
Consolidated Line 700: (known in 5 shapes so far)
1. No. 701 vase
2. No. 703 - 8” Salad bowl
3. No. 704 - 10 1/2” Flared bowl
4. No. 706 13” Flared bowl (JW’s book, page 84, fig. 404)
5. No. 707 15” Flared bowl
*Note from Jack Wilson: The Line 700 ormolu on the blue
pieces is typically silver-toned, which is unique to that line.

78. Consolidated Line 700: No. 700 8” vase

79. Consolidated Line 700: No. 701 10” vase

80. Consolidated Line 700: No. 703 - 8” Salad bowl

81. Consolidated Line 700: No. 704 - 10 1/2” Flared bowl #1 (Wilson p.
84, 404)
Photo Courtesty of Jack D. Wilson

82. Consolidated Line 700: No. 704 - 10 1/2” Flared bowl #2

83. Consolidated Line 700: No. 705 - 10 inch Cupped bowl

84. Consolidated Line 700: No. 707 15” Flared bowl

85. Consolidated Line 700: No. 707 15” Flared bowl #2

86. Which Consolidated lines have been found in Ormolu?
Dancing Nymphs
Consolidated Dancing Nymphs line: (known in 7 shapes so far)
1. #3095 6” plate
2. #3096 8” plate, mounted as tray
3. #3097 10” plate
4. #3098 4 1/2” berry bowl mounted as ashtray
5. #3098 1/2 8” cupped bowl
6. #3080F Fan vase
7. #3080C Crimped vase

87. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3095 6” plate #1 (mounted as ashtray)

88. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3095 6” plate #2 (mounted as ashtray)

89. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3095 6” plate #3, mounted as ashtray

90. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3095 6” plate #4

91. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3097 10” plate #2

92. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3097 10” plate #3

93. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3097 10” plate #4

94. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3098 4 1/2” berry bowl (mounted as ashtray)

95. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3098 4 1/2” berry bowl #2

96. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3098 4 1/2 berry bowl

97. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3098 1/2 8” cupped bowl #2

98. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3080F Fan vase

99. Dancing Nymphs Line: #3080C Crimped vase

100. Which Consolidated lines have been found in Ormolu?
Catalonian & Con Cora
Consolidated Catalonian: (known in one shape so far)
1. #1174 Spanish Knobs flared top
Consolidated Con Cora: (known in one shape so far)
1. #4039 vase with Ivy decoration

101. Catalonian Line: 1174 4 1/4” Fan Top Vase (Spanish Knobs)

102. Con Cora Line: #4039 Vase (Ivy)

103. Ormolu : Consolidated
Which lines have NOT been found in Ormolu?
Consolidated patterns NOT (yet) found in ormolu:
1. #2564 or #2571 Bird of Pardise Fan Vase
2. #2587 Blackberry vase
3. #2551 Five Fruits Flared Bowl,
4. #2588 Hummingbird
5. #2694-B Katydid Flared Vase
6. #2694 Katydid tumbler vase
7. #2661 Olives 8” Salad Plate
8. #2669 Olives 12” Plate
9. #2695 Olive Vase
10. #2753 Pine Cone
11. #02756 Screech Owl
12. any Ruba Rombic piece
13. any Santa Maria piece (1926 line)
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104. Ormolu : Hypothesis
At present, we do not know what firm manufactured the
ormolu mounts used on Phoenix & Consolidated glass.
Could it be that Consolidated only started to use ormolu
after 1932 as there is no Ruba Rombic in ormolu?
Therefore, could Ormolu have started with Phoenix
when they had the Reuben Line molds and then
continued by Consolidated?
The one piece of Catalonian is a ruby-stained vase
which was probably done after the return of the molds to
Consolidated.
What do YOU think??
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105. Ormolu : Phoenix
Which lines have been found in Ormolu?
Phoenix patterns found mounted with ormolu: known in 8 patterns so far
1. Bluebell
2. Daisy
3. Diving Girl - Reuben?
4. Fern - Reuben definitely
5. Flying Geese - Reuben line definitely
6. Philadendron - Reuben line definitely
7. Phlox - Reuben?
8. Wild Rose - Reuben?

106. Phoenix: Bluebell
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107. Phoenix: Dancing Nudes

108. Phoenix: Daisy

109. Phoenix: Diving Girl #1

110. Phoenix: Diving Girl #2 - Reuben?

111. Phoenix: Fern #1 - Reuben definitely

112. Phoenix: Fern #2 - Reuben definitely

113. Phoenix: Fern #3 - Reuben definitely

114. Phoenix: Flying Geese - Reuben line definitely

115. Phoenix: Philadendron #1 - Reuben line definitely

116. Phoenix: Philadendron #2 - Reuben line definitely

117. Phoenix: Philadendron #3 - Reuben line definitely

118. Phoenix: Philadendron #4 - Reuben line definitely

119. Phoenix: Phlox covered cigarette box - Reuben?

120. Phoenix: Phlox ashtray - Reuben?

121. Phoenix: Wild Rose #1 -

122. Phoenix: Wild Rose #1 - Reuben aqua

123. Phoenix: Wild Rose #3 - Reuben

124. Phoenix: Wild Rose #4 - Reuben definitely

125. Phoenix

126. Consolidated

127. I hope you enjoyed
the presentation.
Happy collecting!