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Cambridge # 518 Draped Lady Flower Holder
Cambridge # 518 Draped Lady Flower Holder

Cambridge # 518 Draped Lady Flower Holder
This flower arranger is often referred to as the Draped Lady. These frogs are found in three different sizes: 8 1/2", 12 3/4" and 13 1/4". The 8 1/2" one shown above is designated #518 on a "Type 2" base with 10 holes. Cambridge also made the #518 with a "Type 3" vertically ribbed base with 10 holes shortly before it closed. The Draped Lady was also made on an oval base with 6 holes; this version is designated #849.

The 13" frog is designated #513 and has a scalloped "Type 1" base with 6 holes. The 12" frog is also designated #513 but has a round "Type 2" base with 12 holes.

Colors: Amber, Bluebell, Crown Tuscan (rare), Crystal, Dianthus (pink), Gold Krystol (yellow), Ivory (rare), Light Emerald, Moonlight Blue. Many of these colors were given a satin finish.

Cambridge also made a lamp base using the Draped Lady only made the lamp base in Crystal. The lamp base has been reproduced in various colors.

Thumbnail: Courtesy of McCann's - Always Available Antiques.

Image above: Courtesy of Jim Retzloff.

updated 01/09/11
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Date: 17.03.2006 22:19
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