L.E. Smith Glass Company

L.E. SMITH NO. 209 COVERED FISH
L.E. Smith Company Covered Fish is a reproduction of L.G. Wright Fish
Covered Candy Box # 70-4 (1958-'61). L.E. Smith acquired the mold at the
final Wright auction in 1999. L.E. Smith produced the Fish between (1999-
2007). Smith produced this Fish in several colors for Martha Stewart's
company, Martha by Mail (1999-2001). Because the Smith Fish is often
found without a label, it is impossible to tell the difference between Wright
and Smith Amber Fish. Neither would be marked and both used same mold.
NOTE: If you find an Amber Fish in a shade that looks different, it may be
the original Fish Dish, ca. 1885. The original came in "A.B.C." --or-- Amber,
Blue, and Canary. L.E. Smith Blue is a different shade, but Amber will need a
bit more study. Only when they are side by side can you see mold
differences.
QUICK ID TIP: ONLY L.G. Wright produced the Fish in White Milk Glass.
L.E. Smith Covered Fish is unmarked. May still have original label on the
base that reads HANDMADE LE Smith Glass IN THE USA. 8 1/2" long.
COLORS:
No known reproductions
1999 Sage. Made for Martha Stewart
1999 Green Milk Glass (Jadeite). Made for Martha Stewart. Stewart
advertised the color as Martha Green. Jadeite colors varied greatly from pale
to dark Green. Only appeared in Martha by Mail 1999 Fall catalog.
2000 Pink Milk Glass. Made for Martha Stewart. Stewart advertised the color
as Shell Pink. Pink colors varied from pale to dark. Only appeared in Martha by
Mail 2000 Valentine catalog
2000-2002 Ice Blue. May have been produced by William Kelman(2005-2007)
2000-2007 Amber
2000-2007 Crystal
2001 Blue Milk Glass. Made for Martha Stewart. Only appeared in Martha by
Mail 2001 Summer catalog
"We are please that you have
purchased an authentic piece
of L.E. smith Glass for your
home. L.E. Smith is one of the very
few Co. who preserves the lost
art of handmade glass making,
producing glass virtually the
same way it was in the 1600's"
Card that came
with L.E. Smith
Fish Covered
Dishes
by
Sharon & Bob Brower
© Glass Animal Covered Dishes by Jennifer Patton
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