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Tiffin Glass - Glassware

Tiffin is a popular United States glass manufacturer with a history dating back to 1888 with A. J. Beatty & Sons and the U. S. Glass Company. The company was purchased by Interpace and produced a line of glassware (Madeira) to complement the Franciscan dinnerware patterns. The final end came to the company in 1980 when production ceased. I also carry some of Tiffin's apothecary jars, Moon & Stars punch bowl/cups, and King's Crown glassware.

Candy/Apothecary Jars

Tiffin (aka U.S. Glass) made containers for other companies. Some held soaps; others, candy. We lump those items together here.

King's Crown

The Tiffin King's Crown pattern is very hard to distinquish from Indiana's Thumbprint pattern. About the only difference we have found is that Tiffin used a flashed glass method to add color whereas Indiana used a solid colored glass.

Madeira Apple Green

The glasses produced by Tiffin for Franciscan varied in color. The Madeira Apple Green glasses are a brighter green than the Citron or Olive glasses.

Madeira Citron

The Madeira Citron glassware by Tiffin was made to go with several Franciscan Pottery patterns. Try it out with the Greenhouse series, Pebble Beach or Wheat (green). It is definitely not delicate and is quite heavy.

Madeira Cornsilk

The Madeira Cornsilk glassware by Tiffin was made to go with several Franciscan Pottery patterns. Try it out with Garden Party, Sundance, Hacienda Gold or October. It is certainly not delicate but very heavy.

Madeira Ice

This clear glass Madeira Ice pattern by Tiffin was designed to go with any of the Franciscan dinner patterns.

Madeira Olive Green

Franciscan Pottery had Tiffin make glassware to complement some of their patterns. The Maderia glassware came in a variety of colors. The Olive Green color went well with many of the patterns with green accents or dark green leaves.

Madeira Pink

Franciscan Pottery had Tiffin make glassware to complement some of their patterns. The Maderia glassware came in a variety of colors. The Pink color went especially well with Desert Rose.

Madeira Plum

Tiffin's Madeira plum glassware is amethyst in color. This color goes well with Franciscan's Floral pattern.

Madeira Ruby

Franciscan Pottery had Tiffin make glassware to complement some of their patterns. The Maderia glassware came in a variety of colors. The ruby color is one of the most sought after and hardest to find.

Madeira Smoke

The Madeira Smoke glassware by Tiffin was made to go with several Franciscan Pottery patterns, such as Madeira, Amapola and Jamocha. This glassware is definitely not delicate and very heavy.

Madeira Ultra Marine

Tiffin's Madeira Ultra Marine, produced for Franciscan China is a dark turquoise/blue color.

Moon and Stars

Tiffin did not make a large variety of items in the Moon and Stars pattern as Smith, Wright and Fenton did. So far, I have only seen punch bowls and cups in crystal, milk glass and ruby flash.

Special Thistle

Tiffin produced this Special Thistle pattern from 1924 to 1934. It is a needle etched thistle design on an optic base.