Historical & Commemorative Glass For Sale

      From the very beginning of the pressed glass era in America, say around 1830, historical themes were popular.  One of the earliest forms pressed were
cup plates many of which hailed eagles, flags,
log cabins, etc. as a way of showing the
patriotic spirit that lifted our hearts.
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This is a GAR, Grand Army of the Republic PLATE  It is 11 1/8" x 7 5/8". The Medal in the center of the middle ornament says, "Grand Army of the Republic, Veteran 1861-1866".   The GAR was organized in Decatur, IL April 6, 1866.  Membership was limited to honorably discharged veterans of the Union Army, Navy, Marine Corps or the Revenue Cutter Service who had served between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865. The final Encampment of the GAR was held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1949 and the last member, Albert Woolson died in 1956 at the age of 109 years. According to Bessie Lindsay, John A. Logan was one of the founders and the first National Commander of the GAR. . The objects of the GAR were the cultivation of fraternal spirit, cherishing of loyalty, and provision for soldiers' widows and dependents.
It was a political as well as a social organization. $225
 
This is called the Grant Peace Plate in honor of Ulysses S. Grant. It is Lindsey's #289 & very beautiful in
blue. Around his likeness in the center
it says "Born April 27, 1822 Died
July 23, 1885.   There is one small
chip behind one of the outer points, seen HERE.  $125		   The CONSTITUTION aka FREEDOM
platter shows a central design of an American eagle holding in its beak, a streamer inscribed "Liberty and Freedom 1776"  The eagle is standing on a copy of the Constitution
inscribed "Constitution of the United States".  The border reads "Give Us This Day Our
Daily Bread".   12 1/2" x 9". **SOLD**
We have a reproduction for $45.
 
This is the Liberty Bell pattern by Adams' Glass Co. plate to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 
An imprint of each of the signers is around the side and bottom outside area.
It is 9 1/2" x 13" and has been reproduced but this is guaranteed to be an
original issue.  A close up photo of the Liberty Bell is at right
A close up of the signature of Josiah Bartlett, the forefather of PatternGlass.com,
who signed for the state of New Hampshire is below right .  $115


MINERVA aka Roman Medallion is an EAPG
pattern made by Adams & Co. ca. 1881-1885.
This 7" diameter plate is thought to be a memorial
to the glass company's founder but is is best known
as the "Mars Plate".  $85		 Admiral Dewey USN Plate is 5 1/2” diam; lacy edge; Lindsay #392; white transfer; “Admiral George Dewey USN”; good transfer condition $125

 
The BUNKER HILL platter has in the center the monument of Bunker Hill above which is inscribed "Birthplace of Liberty".  Around the border is "Prescott 1776 Stark" " Warren 1876 Putnam" "The Heroes of Bunker Hill" & "The Spirit of Seventy Six".  The handles are shield shaped with stars & stripes.  13 1/4" long x 9".  It has a chip on the corner of one handle. **SOLD**   In honor of the 50 year Jubilee of
Queen Victoria's reign, an English
glass maker created a plate to
commemorate the occasion. 
It is dated 1837 - 1887.
It is beautifully detailed & reflects
the love the English had for their
Queen for lo, those many years.
$85


A very hard to find souvenir paper weight from the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It has a few very small flakes on the base (see below) and is slightly discolored. The tiny words under the larger ones say "Copyright by J? Adams & Co."
It is not reported, in Lindsey   $95

A child's size Drum mug
with American Eagle &
some remaining gold decor
is Adams' mug book #284.
  It measures 2 5/8"
diameter & 2 14/" high.
Made by Westmoreland

$23		 EPLURIBUS UNUM, a 9" relish dish features pickles! or cucumbers on a vine in the center. It was made by Gillinder& Sons in the 1880s.  There is a small flake on the base.  $48 This novelty relish dish is called FLAMING SWORD by Lindsay #209. The Creation Story at Genesis 3:24 mentions the flaming sword which turned every way, guarding the gate.  **SOLD**

Garfield Drape platter mourning the Nation's loss of President Garfield after his assassination in 1881.  Lindsay #303; Garfield in center & inscribed “We Mourn our Nation’s Loss, born Nov 19, 1831. Shot July 2, 1881. Died Sept. 19, 1881.” $85  Read a lot more about this EAPG pattern HERE. Early, early on, at the beginning of pressed glass in America, cup plates were probably the first pieces of glass to be used to commemorate our country.  On the left is an Eagle Looking Left, FLINT; 2 7/8" Some edge chips; Eagle w/ 3 arrows in claws & 12 stars overhead “1831” **SOLD** and on the right is a Log Cabin flying the flag Lee/Rose #590.  It has some characteristic nicks &  is $55. 

Capitol Building goblet made by Fenton in 1937 as a souvenir. $65

This is a rare Liberty Bell,
John Hancock platter in milk glass made by Adams' Glass Co. in 1876.  It has the twig handles and is flawless.  $325
This plate was also made in clear which can be seen above.		 Liberty Bell aka Centennial
is also an EAPG pattern made by Adams' Glass Co. in 1875
for the Centennial in Philadelphia.  This is a scarce 4" flat sauce dish. $55
We have 2 footed 4 3/4" diameter ones for $45 each. 		Pavonia aka Pineapple Stem ruby stained tumbler engraved, “World’s Fair 1893” It
is cracked so only $22

Another very early form of pressed glass is the master salt.  They were also used as memory makers.  This beauty is Heacock #3482; Neal #EE-1a pg 75. 
It is 2” high; 2 7/8” long; 2 1/4” wide & there are leafy trees on both ends. 
There are some 100 year old chips.  $125

Lincoln Drape was an EAPG flint pattern made by the
Boston Sandwich Glass Co. in memory of President
Abraham Lincoln in the 1860s after he was assassinated. 
On the left is a 4 1/4" OD sauce dish **SOLD** & on
the right is a cov'd 5 1/2" sweetmeat with only
2 flakes on the top edge of the base for **SOLD**.   		President Lincoln was immortalized in this very rare milk glass "Lincoln Log" plate.  It is Ferson #560, in mint condition &**SOLD**.

A Log Cabin milk glass bank doubled as a mustard or other condiment container.  It is 3" x 3 1/2" x 4" tall.  Lindsay's #190 and its in Sanford's book on Victorian Novelties by Westmoreland
Glass Co. **SOLD**		 This is a goblet in the EAPG pattern, STAR ROSETTED aka SNOWFLAKE aka GENERAL GRANT.  It is covered with teeny tiny stars &
was made by McKee Glass Co. to celebrate the Centennial in 1876.  We have many pieces of the pattern in stock.  Only the goblet is
pictured here $55.

The Continental Bread Tray was another piece made as a souvenir of the Centennial.  It has the word Centennial on it as well as "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" and it is also embossed "1776  1876" and "PATd July 6 1875"  The building pictured is actually Memorial Hall at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.  It is $85.

An interesting clear pressed glass piece called "The Old State House" tray. 
It is 12" in diameter and without damage or discoloration. $75

McKinley Memorial platter
"It is Gods Way.  His Will Be Done" President McKinley's last words after he was shot in 1901.
Lindsay #356     $55

 McKinley Protection & Plenty 7 1/4" diam. plate; Lindsay #333    $48 The Remembrance Platter.  Inscribed "IN REMERANCE" pictures Presidents Washington, Lincoln & Garfield.  "God Reigns, First in Peace, Charity for All".  It is Lindsay #249.  It has a chip on the base rim is $75.

A mug from the Centennial in Philadelphia which has "1876  Independence Hall" inscribed in the base and has been personalized to Ferdinand with 1876 engraved on the back.  Adams' book on mugs believes it was made by Boston Sandwich.  $115

 
Railroad Platter  12" x 9" commemorated the first completed transcontinental railroad & pictured
the Union Pacific Engine #350. 
Lindsay #134  Made by Adams & Co. ca. 1882, one has a 1/2" x 5/8" flat chip under one handle so reduced to $85.  Another without damage is $115 

 

 WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL is an EAPG pattern by Gillinder & Sons 1876.  The bread plate is 8 1/2" x 12" & says "First in War First in Peace First in the Hearts of his Countrymen   1876"    Lindsay #27.   $125