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Anchor hocking early american prescut clear footed glass candy dish. Book of early american pressed glass by ruth webb lee. Pressed glass salt dishes of the lacy period 18251850 the following links below are pages dedicated to each design type,which were named and charted by logan and dorothy neal in 1962. You have to wonder why some choose that section which is designated specifically for 19th century american pressed glass to list their item,read more. Pressed glass patterns were designed and then duplicated into a cast iron mold. Early american pressed glass by ruth webb lee abebooks. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Where we share books join us on facebook promote your page too. American pressed glass, which was at its zenith in the 1870s, entails hundreds of patterns and dozens of shapes with elaborate geometric, animal, fruit, and floral designs. Considered the most comprehensive reference book on the subject, this early outofprint text is an indepth pictorial guide to early american pressed glass enlarged and revised a classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table decorations. Pressed glass actually is molded glass, since it was made by pressing molten glass into a mold either by hand or by machine. Pressed glass, which dates to the late 19th century, made glassware affordable to middle class people who lacked the money for fine crystal. She collected it, and she died at a very young age.

According to the metz book early american pattern glass, this pattern was manufactured circa 1880s. This 200 page book is a treasure of etched eapg patterns, etched eapg goblets and pattern glass decorated with etchings. For those of us interested in victorian pressed glass there is a dearth of information considering that the industry lasted over fifty years and produced a vast number of items. Manufacturers made a wide range of patterns in order to compete with each other, usually. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Of course, when nearly all collectors began to demand the same. Many people enjoy using the bar tumblers for mixed drinks at social events. Vintage original basket pressed glass for sale ebay. Articles and books on the subject are partially responsible for the change of. Antique trader american pressed glass and bottles price guide.

Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It covers many transitional patterns c 1910, or a little later, that are becoming very popular and that are not covered elsewhere. Resources for early american pattern glass reference books on early american pattern glass if you are looking for one book, especially if you are a beginning collector, then the book you should buy or borrow is. In this interview, elaine henderson discusses the history and varieties of early american pattern glass eapg, and gives advice to new collectors. Facebook mike brauser historical american flasks facebook mike newman historical american flasks facebook louis fifer historical american flasks facebook michael george historical american flasks keene window factory 18141851 early glass 1500 to 1800 american patent medicines the first forty years. It is all line drawings and black and white photos, but the images are effective, the listing is among the most comprehensive, and the texts are informative. Early american pressed glass has 0 available edition to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun shop the allnew. One of the very best books on early american pressed glass eapg. Sep 21, 2018 favorite early american pattern glass cordials, bowls, plates, cake stands. Manufacturers made a wide range of patterns in order to compete with each other, usually patenting their work. It has established and given the first accurate classification of hundreds of patterns and forms. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Pressed glass celery vase in the tandem bicycle pattern. Cheaper to manufacture than blown glass, this glassware was made in castiron molds and marketed as an economic alternative to handcut crystal.

However, not nearly all pressed glass is pattern glass. Pressed glass or pattern glass 1 is a form of glass made using a plunger to press molten glass into a mold. Nov 7, 20 antique pressed glass patterns identification pressed glass books. Listed in the 2000 updated metz much more early american pattern glass book as being. Pressed glass drinking glasses from the early 20th century.

Elaines pattern glass school is a member of our hall of fame. We had nearly 1,000 goblets that we had to identify and group. For decades, this book has been a standard authority on early american pressed glass. A classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table decorations, revised and enlarged edition. Each year companies competed to produce the most attractive and popular patterns. Nearly 350 american pattern glass patterns illustrated. Get the best deals on eapg pattern glassware 1850 1910. Unfollow antique pressed glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about american press, pressed glass and glass. Seldom does a book feed us new information, great history, beautiful images. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Early american pressed glass by ruth webb lee, hardcover. Although this is just a guess as to why hearts are prevalent in american pressed glass, the evidence that they were used often in pressed designs is unmistakable.

Pressed glass, glassware produced by mechanically pressing molten glass into a plain or engraved mold by means of a plunger. Pressed glass was produced in england, the united states and canada, with american companies outnumbering canadian and english factories. New listing antique american brilliant pressed nappy glass relish dish with handle excellent. Early american pressed glass historical american glass. A classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table decorations, revised and enlarged edition lee, ruth webb. Pressed glass can generally be distinguished from handcut glass because of its bluntedged facets, mold seams which are often removed by polishing, however, and precise. Find ruth webb lees handbook of early american pressed glass patterns by lee, ruth webb at biblio. This shape and pattern was reproduced by fenton for lg wright in the mid 1900s. It reflects a period of american glass history between 1850 and 1910. Collectors guide to american pressed glass, 18251915. We are happy to look at your photo sent by email providing it.

It is all line drawings and black and white photos, but the images are effective, the listing is. Eapc stands for anchor hockings early american prescut line of glass, line number 700 series. Our last auction featured pressed pattern glass goblets and it had heather and i pretty busy. The technique was developed in the united states from the 1820s and in europe, particularly france, bohemia, and sweden from the 1830s. A classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table decorations has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Get the best deals on eapg pattern glassware 1850 1910 when you shop the largest online selection at. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The objects were produced by blowing molten glass into a mold, thereby causing the glass to assume the shape and pattern design of the mold. Early american pattern glass dinnerware at replacements. Book of early american pressed glass by ruth webb lee, price. As pressed glass was the main product of the sandwich works the few blown. Ruth webb lees handbook of early american pressed glass patterns.

Early american pattern glass resources reference books. Jun 19, 2019 antique pressed or pattern glass made from 1825 1925. Find early american pressed glass by lee, ruth webb at biblio. Although these are pressed molded glass, they have the look of cut glass. Early american pattern glass and much more early american pattern glass alice metz originally written in the 1950s, recently reissued. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Eapc, prescut pineapple and prescut oatmeal lines by anchor hocking. Ruth webb lees handbook of early american pressed glass patterns by lee, ruth webb and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Early american pressed glass hardcover 1946 by ruth webb lee author. Vintage pressed amber glass small basket dish in very good condition. Ruth webb lees handbook of early american pressed glass. Many motifs are common both to eapg and american brilliant. Early american pattern glass society a brief history of. At the end of the book is an easy pattern identification guide. An impressive antique early american pattern glass eapg pedestal cake plate with lion heads on the four corners of the plate and the base. Aug 09, 20 mollie helen mccain wrote one of the best books on the subject. A classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table decorations by lee, ruth webb, webb lee, ruth 1985 hardcover on. Available in crystal and sparkling colors, this collectible glassware flourished until the end of the 1920s. Glass toothpick holders we are asked repeatedly what are the best books for identifying pattern glass. Ruth webb lees handbook of early american pressed glass patterns by ruth w. Early american pattern glass for sale including political and. See more ideas about pressed glass, american press and early american.

The field guide to pattern glass has thousands of hand drawings of just about every pattern ever made. The antique pressed glass bar tumblers, wider than the standard water tumbler are the chosen glass for scotch and whisky. The curved lines of repeating hearts, or the pierced hearts and lyres of the pressed plate, for example, would be much more difficult to achieve in cut glass. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification. Pressed glass or pattern glass is a form of glass made using a plunger to press molten glass into a mold.

Buy a cheap copy of early american pressed glass book. Pressed glass was produced in both canada and the united states, with american companies outnumbering canadian factories. Early american pressed glass book by ruth webb lee 0. The author has a collection of nearly thirty pieces in this design, many of the pieces being pontil marked. Antique early american pattern glass collectors weekly. A classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table decorations jun 01, 1985 lee, ruth webb. There is no dearth of good patterns american pressed glass that may properly be. We can guarantee that you will be seeing most of these beautifully photographed specimens for the first time.

Elaines pattern glass school is a member of our hall of fame my mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass. Make offer anchor hocking glass early american prescut eapc egg relish plate 2 available. Collectors guide to american pressed glass, 18251915 wallacehomestead collectors guide series husfloen, kyle on. Get the best deals on flint eapg pattern glassware 1850 1910. With the exception of some pieces as listed further down, it was produced from 1960 1974. The abcs of early american pattern glass estate sale blog. It is very good for identifying all of the commoner, and many of the less common patterns. Many people today are using these durable glasses for water more often the iced tea size and for juice and mixed drinks. Ruth webb lees handbook of early american pressed glass patterns paperback june 1, 1984 by ruth w. Flint eapg pattern glassware 18501910 for sale ebay. Early american pressed glass a classification of patterns. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Antique pressed glass patterns identification pressed. Pressed glass butterfly shaped candy serving dish divided with wing bowl vintage.

Its a fantastic piece of early american pattern glass eapg. Mass produced in a wide variety of shapes and patterns, pressed glass was sometimes dismissed as disposable because it was inexpensive. Of course is happy that they made note of the destructive nature of sun purple glass. Jeannettes cube is a depression era pattern, produced from 1929 to 1933, and. Books about it first appeared in the 1930s and today there is a national eapg club. The book surveys commercial glassmaking in the united states from colonial times to the present, with an emphasis on the 18251915 period. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. See more ideas about star of david, early american and cut glass. Early american pattern glass, commonly called eapg by collectors and dealers, is one of the. Fantastic reference book with 666 pages containing line drawings and black and white photos of hundreds of pieces of pressed glass. Vintage, exquisite tall crystal clear pressed glass basket nice 62. Get the best deals on other eapg pattern glassware 1850 1910. My mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass.

These names and numbers are the most complete listing of the lacy salts which exists today. Antique pressed glass is now sought after by collectors. Certain pieces and patterns of mechanically pressed glass scorn proved. Lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Indepth listings for top categories such as carnival glass, depression glass, pattern glass, and many others. Vintage pressed cut glass footed dessertsherbet bowls 4pc. Ruth webb lees handbook of early american pressed glass patterns paperback june 1, 1984. The city pattern was known to kamm and revi from an 1882 mckee and brothers catalogue price list revi 1973. Early american pattern glass eapg, also known as pressed glass, was produced from roughly 1850 to 1910. The society was formed to foster and encourage the collection, appreciation, study, and documentation of early american pattern glassware, its makers, and its place in american life, past and present. How to identify pressed glass patterns our pastimes.

Most valuable are the sections giving advice on the desirability and value of individual pieces and on recognizing fakes and reproductions. The term eapg early american pattern glass is applied to pressed glass tableware occasionally including some blown glassware, made in sets, made within the united states primarily in the period 18501915, and carrying some type of recognizable pattern motif, theme or design raised in the glass that was repeated, often with some. Early american pressed glass a classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table by lee, ruth webb condition. It is a nonprofit group of collectors and dealers who share an interest in early american pattern glass. It is very good for identifying all of the commoner, and many of. If you are interested in collecting 100 year old pressed glass dishes that match yours, and you are unsure of the name of your patterns, we will try to help. Early american pressed glass public group facebook. Vintage pierced cut out teal blue pressed glass oval bowl lattice indiana. English pressed glass peaked from 1850 to 1900 when pressed glass was exported to the world. Our largest train auction ever large star wars, star trek and comic book auction nov. Early american pattern glass society mckees plain patterns. The colors and forms of early american pattern glass. Early american molded glass refers to functional and decorative objects, such as bottles and dishware, that were manufactured in the united states in the 19th century.

Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Examples of machinepressed glass would include most depression glass patterns along with other types of glassware, and many times mold lines are quite visibly present on these lower quality yet perfectly collectible pieces. It contains important additions to the classifications as well as new technical and historical information. The miles collection of american glass collectors weekly. Reproduction pieces are heavier, have lower clarity and less detailed. Wedding guest book alternative 3d paper hearts lovely. Pressed salt dishes of the lacy period historical american. Other eapg pattern glassware 18501910 for sale ebay. Collectors guide to american pressed glass, 18251915 wallacehomestead collectors guide series paperback may 1, 1992 by. Some chapters contain information on how to determine fakes from. The pattern is referred to today and was most widely known in the. It took us the better part of a week to get through all 992 goblets.

The relish boat is also commonly called a celery boat or canoe. A classification of patterns collectible in sets together with individual pieces for table decorations ruth webb lee the author, 1931 glassware 630 pages. Vintage crystal american pressed glass handled floral daisies brides basket. We are a study group, an educational group focused on glass history and patterns. Eapg early american pattern glass all antique glass. Buy pressed glass glassware and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Vintage, pressed glass, clear basket with frosted flowers.