Indiana Glass Montgomery Ward Sandwich luncheon set in the 1972 commemorative Lime Green. This complete sixteen-piece set includes four luncheon plates, four teacups, four saucers, and four footed sherbet coupes.

Each piece is pressed from the Duncan & Miller 1890 Star and Scroll Sandwich pattern molds rather than Indiana Glass’s later standard Sandwich molds, a design distinguished by the crisp scrolling foliate ornament, diamond cross-bars, finely stippled backgrounds, scalloped rims, and characteristic ten-point center star.

Manufactured by Indiana Glass Company exclusively for Montgomery Ward’s 100th Anniversary, this commemorative line was offered only through Montgomery Ward stores and catalogs in 1972. The collection was produced in only three celebratory colors: Lime Green, Horizon Blue, and Sunset.

Although officially named Lime Green, collectors often describe the color as chartreuse or citron. Its translucent hue falls between yellow and green, appearing lighter and more luminous than the darker emerald and avocado greens, yet distinctly greener than the amber and yellow glass used in later Indiana Glass and Tiara production. (Difficult to photograph—they look way better in person)

• 4 luncheon/salad plates, approx. 7.25 in. diameter
• 4 handled teacups, approx. 3.75 in. diameter × 2.25 in. tall (4.5 in. including handle)
• 4 saucers, approx. 6 in. diameter
• 4 footed sherbet dessert coupes, approx. 4.25 in. diameter × 3.75 in. tall