Asparagus Dish, Hazel Atlas, Oval Ribbed Glass, Pattern 1305, Vintage

• Vintage Glass Asparagus Dish, Hazel Atlas Mid Century, Pattern #1305, Beads and Ribs, Oval Dish, Glass Servingware, Vintage Collectibles, Vegetable Server, (Discontinued)
• Made in Wheeling WV, USA
• Vintage:  1950's 
• Description:  These oval glass asparagus serving dishes are very rare!  They are hard to find and harder to identify.  They were made by Hazel Atlas in their pattern #1305, which most recognize as Beads and Ribs because of the ribbed-like pattern all around the outside border.  These have the added enhancement of 3 embossed asparagus spears in the center.  Hazel Atlas also made these dishes with corn on the cob in the center, perhaps others, it would be fun to collect them all!  
• Material:  Glass
• Dimensions:  9.0 inches Long, 4.0 inches Wide and 1.0 inch Tall
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are very faint surface scratches as acceptable from age/use/wear.  Shows very little wear considering it's over 70 years old!  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.   

The Hazel Atlas Corporation was founded in 1885 Wellsburg, WV, by Charles N. Brady and C.H. Tallman.  The name "Hazel" was suggested by someone in their family, because they thought it had a nice sound. Originally producing only glass inserts used in zinc lids needed for canning jar closures, they grew into the largest glass-container manufacturer in the world.  They moved to Washington, PA, eventually expanding to:  Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Alabama, California, New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Rochester, Cleveland and San Francisco.  They enjoyed a rich history, with many ups and downs.  In 1956 they were acquired by the Continental Can Company.  At the time, Hazel Atlas was the third largest glass container manufacturer in the United States, unfortunately this move lead to their demise.  It is said that bad leadership, greed and anti-trust issues contributed to their problems.  Continental Can Company sold Hazel Atlas Glass to Brockway Glass in 1965. The Wheeling WV building was donated to the West Liberty State College in 1966.