Companhia Fábrica de Vidros e Crystaes do Brasil - the Gallery (Section Two)
Glass and Crystal Company of Brazil
“ESBERARD”
By Claudio Deveikis
“ESBERARD”
By Claudio Deveikis
In this paert of the story of Esberard, we explore the wonderful and unique Carnival Glass patterns that they are currently known to have made. Research continues, and no doubt there will be more discoveries in the future!
The patterns are arranged in alphabetical order of the pattern name given to them locally in Brazil. However, some patterns are also known by their English translation, or by other names that they have been given previously, so here is a cross-referenced list of the patterns.
The catalogue images in this pattern Gallery were found in an Esberard catalogue that is likely to be from the 1940s, and are all courtesy of Clóvis Bezerra.
The Gallery is shown in TWO SECTIONS. This page is Section Two.
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In Section Two (this page) |
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Name given in Brazil Mundo Bom Niterói Paneled Pineapple Propeller Rain Forest Rio Rosarinho Sunny Teardrop Thistles and Crown Torrinha Uva Dedo de Moça Vining Daisies #427 – No name yet #865 – No name yet |
English alternative Good World Little Rosary Little Tower Ladies Finger Grape |
* also known as Garland and Bows |
Mundo Bom, aka Good World (catalogue numbers 343 and 793)
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Niterói (catalogue number 819)
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As you can see, the underplate (tray) is the same as shown in the Esberard catalogue, but there are some slight differences in the design of the bottle, stopper and cups.
In Brazil these sets are known as “digestive sets” because they were made to serve alcoholic beverages that aid digestion after meals. Each cup holds only 15 ml (one table spoon). |
Paneled Pineapple (catalogue number 362)
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Propeller (catalogue number 830)
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Propeller - so named due to the design of the base, which extends out to the rim, giving the appearance of a three-bladed propeller.
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Rain Forest (catalogue number 1275)
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Read more about Rain Forest here: Collectors Facts - Rain Forest
Rio
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This marigold tumbler was the first confirmed Carnival Glass pattern made by Esberard, before the discovery of the other patterns listed here.
Although it is not shown in the c.1940s catalogue in Part Two, the tumbler has ESBERARD RIO moulded into the glass - and the pattern was called Rio. |
Rosarinho, aka Little Rosary (catalogue numbers 735, 748 and 792)
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Sunny
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This Carnival bowl is not marked, but I have seen an uniridised one in red, and that one had Esberard moulded on the base. So, it is a good assumption that the Carnival version was also made by Esberard (although it is not shown in the c.1940s catalogue).
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Teardrop, possibly Esberard and also Guarani.
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It is possible the Teardrop pieces were produced by two different makers in Brazil; initially by Esberard, and then later in the 1950s and 1960s by Guarani. 
The pattern is known by different names according to the region of Brazil it is in: in Minas Gerais it is named as "lagrima" (meaning “tear”) while in Rio de Janeiro it is called "gota" (meaning “drop”). Hence the name I have given to it … Teardrop. The covered comport is also known as “Dona Antônia” in Brazil.
Read more about Teardrop, including its inspiration in England and Germany here: Collectors Facts - Teardrop |
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Thistles and Crown (catalogue number 829)
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Torrinha, aka Little Tower (catalogue number 322)
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Uva Dedo de Moça, aka Ladies Finger Grape (catalogue number 925)
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Vining Daisies (catalogue number 761)
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Note that the stopper shown in the catalogue is different to the one in the picture. However, the one I picture has the same pattern as the bottle and tumblers.
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Catalogue number 427: no name given yet.
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Catalogue number 865: no name given yet.
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Return to Esberard Gallery - Section One
Read the full Story of Esberard from its inception in 1890 to its closure in 1960, where I also show some amazing old photos of the Esberard factory and its workers, and full catalogue pages including its Carnival patterns. Click here: Companhia Fábrica de Vidros e Crystaes do Brasil, "ESBERARD”.
Read the full Story of Esberard from its inception in 1890 to its closure in 1960, where I also show some amazing old photos of the Esberard factory and its workers, and full catalogue pages including its Carnival patterns. Click here: Companhia Fábrica de Vidros e Crystaes do Brasil, "ESBERARD”.