Ribbed Spiral
The items shown are the extremely rare Tankard Pitchers in Vaseline and Blue Opalescent.
What a treat to be able to show these. Photos were sent in from a collector in Oregon.

The items shown below are the very rare "Funeral Vase", a "Covered Butter", and a low "Ruffled Bowl".
The pattern gets it's name from the two different patterns. The outside pattern is a spiral design, and the inside
pattern is a rib design. The two together give the illusion of tiny squares. Notice how the outside ring
starts at the bottom and spirals around continuously to the top. This pattern is often confused with "Ripple".(See Ripple).


Note: Funeral vases are determined by their base diameter. The minimum is 4". Their height can be anywhere
from 15" to 22" tall. The vase shown has a base of 4 3/4" in diameter. It stands 20 1/2" tall. This is the first Funeral
Vase I've heard of or seen in plain Opalescent colors. They are usually found Iridized as with Carnival Glass or Stretch Glass.
The photo is courtesy of collector Rick Graham. Thanks for the photo. It's great to show this rare Vase.



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PATTERN COMPANY DESCRIPTION COLOR VALUE
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Bowl Blue $55.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Bowl Vaseline $50.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Bowl White $40.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Covered Butter Blue $375.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Covered Butter Vaseline $350.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Covered Butter White $295.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Covered Sugar Blue $200.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Covered Sugar Vaseline $175.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Covered Sugar White $150.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Creamer Blue $95.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Creamer Vaseline $65.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Creamer White $50.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Cup & Saucer Set Blue $110.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Cup & Saucer Set Vaseline $110.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Cup & Saucer Set White $60.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Footed Jelly Blue $70.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Footed Jelly Vaseline $103.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Footed Jelly White $50.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Master Berry Blue $75.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Master Berry Vaseline $65.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Master Berry White $50.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Pitcher ** Blue $1,000.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Pitcher ** Vaseline $1,675.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Pitcher ** White $365.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Plate Blue $75.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Plate Vaseline $60.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Plate White $50.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Salt & Pepper/Pr Blue $210.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Salt & Pepper/Pr Vaseline $200.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Salt & Pepper/Pr White $135.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Small Berry Blue $30.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Small Berry Vaseline $30.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Small Berry White $25.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Spooner Blue $110.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Spooner Vaseline $75.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Spooner White $55.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Toothpick Holder Blue $250.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Toothpick Holder Vaseline $165.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Toothpick Holder White $135.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Tumbler Blue $165.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Tumbler Vaseline * $275.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Tumbler White $65.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Vase Blue $90.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Bud Vase 15 1/2" whimsey Blue $125.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Vase (Funeral) 20 1/2" *** Blue $300.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Vase Vaseline $90.00
Ribbed Spiral Model Flint Vase White $60.00

Attribution List


Butler Brothers Catalog dated 1903