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Before the Second World War Davidson produced 7 Trinket Sets, of these 5 were made in Cloud Glass Colours. These were pattern Numbers 326, 330, 360, 6283/s, 283/4 and 8283. The last three were all based around the 283 pattern of glassware. Indeed the only difference between the 6283/s and 283/4 Trinket Sets was the size of candlestick. All three of the 283 pattern shared the same style in Powder Jars and Pin Trays. Of the 5 trinket sets produced, only the 8283 was produced in Red ORA and Orange Cloud Glass styles.

After the Second World War, Davidson does not appear to have sold any Trinket Sets in Cloud Glass colours. Davidson did sell a Trinket Set in the 283 pattern, No 5823. This was a five piece set, but was not made in Cloud Glass.

Davidson sold the individual items that made up the Trinket Set separately. The pin trays were sold as pin trays, ashtrays and butter pats. The trays were sold for use as a drinks tray or card tray. It is rare to find a complete set. Often all that remains is either the candlesticks or the Powder Jars.

Davidson Pattern No:  325
Known Cloud Colours:  Amber, Green, Purple and Blue
Size(s):  See Text
Date Range: 1925? to 1935
Description:  This trinket set appears in Davidson's own records, but not in any of the known catalogues. The  set consisted of a tray, pair of candlesticks, 3.5" and 5" powder jars and a pin tray. Production ceased in 1935. Only the tray was made in Green Cloud.

The set is very similar to the 326, only the powder jars being significantly different.

 

Davidson Pattern No:  326
Known Cloud Colours:  Amber, Green, Purple and Blue
Size(s):  See Text
Date Range: 1931 to 1942
Description:  This trinket set does not have the hard geometric lines so popular in the Art Deco period. The oval shape and curved lines suggest a design from much earlier in the 19th century. 

The 326 Trinket set consisted of 8 pieces:
            Oval tray 12 by 8 inches
            Two short 2.25 inch candlesticks
            Two 4 inch oval pin trays
            One 5 inch diameter powder jar
            Two 3.5 inch diameter powder jar

The set was probably introduced around 1931.

Davidson Pattern No:  330
Known Cloud Colours:  Amber, Green
Size(s):  See Text
Date Range: 1934 to 1942
Description:  Of all the designs produced by the Davidson company this probably is the truest to the spirit of Art Deco. The tray and powder jars have a very strong geometric "cross" design. The pin trays and candlesticks are also very angular.

The 330 set consisted of 8 pieces:
            Oval tray 13 by 8 inches
            Two short 3.5 inch high candlesticks
            Two 3 inch pin trays
            One 5 inch diameter powder jar
            Two 3.5 inch diameter powder jars

The set was first made in 1934. Davidson also produced this set with a slightly different shape candlestick. In this version the top of the candlestick is round without the "cross" decoration.

Davidson Pattern No:  360
Known Cloud Colours:  Amber
Size(s):  See Text
Date Range: 1938 to 1941
Description:  This set is unusual as it comes with a perfume spray which would have made it an expensive item. It is very rare to find the scent spray. The example in the picture right is missing the elegant "puffer" for the spray. The set is also the smallest in terms of size

The 360 set consisted of 7 pieces:
            Rectangular tray 11.75 by 7.25 inches
            Two short 1.5 inch high candlesticks
            One 3 inch pin tray
            One 5 inch diameter powder jar
            One 3.5 inch diameter powder jar
            One 2.5 inch diameter scent spray

 The set was also available as a 5 piece set without the pin tray and small powder jar.

This trinket set was first made in 1938 and was only made in Amber Cloud and some plain flint colours. Production ceased in 1941 and was not resumed after the war. 

Davidson Pattern No:  6283/S
Known Cloud Colours:  Amber, Green, Purple and Blue
Size(s):  See Text
Date Range: 1922 to 1936
Description:  This is one of three Trinket Sets Davidson produced based on the 283 pattern of glassware. The 283 range of glassware had been around since 1912.

The set consisted of 6 pieces:
            No 4 Oval tray 13 by 8 inches
            Two short 2.5 inch high candlesticks
            One 3 inch pin trays
            Two 4 inch diameter powder jars

Production of the number 4 Tray ceased in 1936. It was manufactured again in flint and coloured glass after the War as part of the 5 piece 5283 Trinket Set.

No Purple Cloud examples of the number 4 tray were made after about 1930.

Davidson Pattern No:  283/4
Known Cloud Colours:  Amber, Green, Purple and Blue
Size(s):  See Text
Date Range: 1922 to 1936
Description:  The 283/4 set is a variation on the 6283 Trinket Set. The set comes in 7 pieces with tall candlesticks. 

The 283/4 set consists of:
            No 4 Oval tray 13 by 8 inches
            Two tall 7.5 inch high candlesticks
            One 3 inch pin tray or ring stand
            One 4 inch diameter powder jar
            Two 3 inch diameter powder jars

This set was probably introduced in the early 1920s. The candlesticks first appear in the 1912 Catalogue. In the 1928 and 1935 catalogue, this set is shown with a ring stand, however, production of the ring stand in Cloud Glass ceased in 1933. The ring stand only appears to have been made in Amber and possibly Purple Cloud as well as plain colours.

Production of the number 4 Tray ceased in 1936. It was manufactured again in flint and coloured glass after the War as part of the 5 piece 5283 Trinket Set.

No Purple Cloud examples of the number 4 tray were made after about 1930.

Davidson Pattern No:  8283
Known Cloud Colours:  Amber, Green, Purple, Blue, Orange, Red
Size(s):  See Text
Date Range: 1922 to 1942
Description:  Of all of the Trinket Sets made, this one appears to have been the most popular. Again it is based on the 283 range of glassware. What makes this set outstanding is the Trinket Tray. The tray normally comes with an impressed design which Davidson boasted: 

".. it is a triumph of the Glass-maker's Art. Being in the intaglio style mechanically produced, it retains the spirit of the old intaglio work"

The eight piece set consisted off:
            No 5 (with intaglio decoration) or 5P (Plain) Oval tray 15 by 8 inches
            Two short 2.5 inch high candlesticks
            Two 3 inch pin trays
            One 5 inch diameter powder jar
            Two 3 inch diameter powder jars

This set was produced from the early 1920s and possibly before. Most examples found today have the impressed design on the trinket tray. 

Production of the plain No 5P tray in Cloud Glass ceased in 1935. It appears to have only been made in Amber and Orange Cloud Glass, although it may have been made in Blue and Purple Cloud Glass prior to 1931. 

It is rare to find a 5P Trinket Tray in Cloud Glass. For an example, see the Orange Cloud Glass set on this site.

 


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