Avon Cape Cod Ruby Red 7.5” Salad Plates - Rare 3-Shade Variant Set Molds

Vintage Avon Cape Cod Ruby Red 7.5” Salad Plates - Rare 3-Shade Variant Set 

(Molds 8, 17, & 25)

Discover the fascinating production history of the iconic Avon 1876 Cape Cod Ruby Red collection with this unique, curated 3-piece salad plate set. Manufactured by the renowned Wheaton Glass Company, this set is a collector's dream. 

It beautifully showcases the subtle variations in weight, mold marks, and glass color hues that occurred across different production runs and factory batches.

While all three 7.5-inch plates feature the classic Sandwich-pressed glass pattern, each piece boasts a distinctly different shade of crimson and its own unique mold tracking

Set Details:

• Brand: Avon

• Manufacturer: Wheaton Glass Company (Millville, NJ)

• Product Line: 1876 Cape Cod Ruby Red Glass Collection

• Pattern: Roman Rosette / Sandwich Pressed Glass

• Circa 1975-1980s

• Style: Victorian / Early American Décor

• Material: Ruby Red Glass

• Item Type: Salad / Dessert Plates 7.5”

Set Includes: 

• Plate 1 (Light Hue): Cast Mold #17 | Light Ruby Red | Weight: 13.7 oz.

• Plate 2 (Classic Hue): Cast Mold #25 | Medium Classic Ruby Red | Weight: 14.2 oz.

• Plate 3 (Dark Hue): Cast Mold #8 | Deep Dark Ruby Red / Crimson | Weight: 14.1 oz.

• Total Set Weight: Over 2.1 lbs.

Condition:

• Overall: Great vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or deep scratches, and minimal to no flea bites. 

• The glass remains highly glossy, vibrant, and completely free of harsh water stains or cloudy residue. 

• Subtle, normal vintage wear may be visible only upon very close inspection.

Note: All of our Avon Ruby Red Glass Collection has been been recently restored and cleaned to its best original state. Please see photos for all condition details. Items will be inspected before being shipped with individual extra padding , bubble, wrap, and/or styrofoam noodles/fillers to ensure safe delivery.