Reverse Swirl, Circa 1901-1902  This pattern was produced by The Model Flint Glass Co. of Albany, IN.  Research indicates that Albany may have made the "Collared" version of Reverse Swirl as early as 1898. 

This pattern was designed by John Miller and was first produced by Buckeye Glass Company in 1888 where Mr. Miller was issued the patented (Patent #393257) for the process of making this type of glass.  Mr. Anderson latter started the Anderson Glass Co, in Anderson, IN. then went to work for Eagle Glass Co. then to Riverside Glass.  Next he moved on to Albany Glass after it was purchased by National.  Mr. Miller probably owned the molds for Reverse Swirl since he held total patent rights.

Colors: White (Clear), Blue & Canary (Vaseline) opalescent.

Collection of:  The Antiquarian Collection

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Color of Bowl: White (clear), Blue & Canary (Vaseline).  

Glass Type: Transparent White (clear) Blue & Canary (Vaseline) glass. Opalescent treatment is in a swirl pattern  over the entire rose bowl.  Complete application of Opalescent treatment to crimp area.     

Bowl:  Elongated spherical shaped rose bowl with Collar base (marie).  Eight inward facing crimps on rim, flat to mild concave bottom with polished pontil area. Interior of bowl is mild convex. Exterior of bowl has an reverse swirl optic pattern in the glass.

Decoration:  The glass optic pattern and the Opalescent treatment to body of glass.   

Dimension: 4.5” height by 4.5” wide.  Bowl opening 2.25”.

Glass House: Model Flint Glass Co.  

Region of Manufacture: USA, Albany, IN

Estimated Date of Manufacture:  1901-1902