1981 SAMMY JAY -- BURGESS ANIMAL FRIENDS 1981 Sammy Jay (PP#120) is the 13th cup plate from the Burgess Animal Friends series commissioned by the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The plate shows Sammy perched in his favorite oak tree to survey the Green Meadow. Farmer Brown's fence can be seen on the horizon as Sammy calls to his friends. This 3-1/2" diameter (50 scallop) copper blue hand-pressed glass cup plate (ltd. ed. 1,358) was designed by Nina Sutton, the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White, and produced by the Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Ma. (USA). Mr. White's initials are stamped on the plate which is in MINT condition and comes with original papers....sorry not in box. Discontinued October 1983.

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THE WEDDING PLATE - MAY 9, 1981 Though not officially part of the Thornton W. Burgess Commemorative series, this (PP#119) limited edition "Wedding Plate" is considered an accent to the series as all profits from the sale benefited the Green Briar Nature Center. The plate was commissioned by Mr.& Mrs. James VanBuskirk to celebrate the wedding of their son. Nina Sutton and Joy VanBuskirk designed the plate and Andrew Bourbon engraved the mould. The design features a cluster of three wedding bells with streamers centered on the plate. Family names, the date and shamrocks decorate the border. This 3-1/2" diameter (double/single/double edge) amethyst plate is one of a total of 3,400 plates issued in the limited edition...comes with copy of pamphlet - Mint

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1982 THE BRIAR PATCH PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). This 1982 cup plate(PP#147) is a light green, double-single-double scallop edge, and the third annual Limited Edition cup plate in the series. It features one of the favorite settings from Thornton W. Burgess adventures of Peter Rabbit. In this scene, "Peter seeks the safety of the briars as Reddy Fox stalks along the Crooked Little Path. Overlooking the moonlit Briar Patch is Hooty Owl, perched high in the old willow tree." The date, 1982 is in foreground boulder. The plate is in MINT condition and comes with original pamphlet - sorry not in box.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1980 SWAN PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). This 1980 cup plate (PP #80), Swan, is a opal green in color with a 50 scallop edge and the FIRST annual Limited Edition cup plate in the series. It features Boiling Springs Pond, the date 1980 on a boulder in the foreground and a swan in the lily pond. There are briars along the edge. Swans have been living on the pond for many years and the pond lilies symbolize the frequent trips through the surrounding woodland by Thornton Burgess when he was a messenger boy in the 1880s. The plate is in Mint condition and comes with original pamphlet... Sorry not in box(NOTE: After this plate was retired, additional plates were pressed WITHOUT a date)
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Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1983 GREEN FOREST PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE-GREEN The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). This 1983 cup plate (PP#195) is emerald green, double-single-double scallop edge and the fourth annual Limited Edition cup plate in the Green Briar series. It features a woodland setting of tall oak trees and soft evergreens for Lightfoot the Deer, Blacky the Crow and Peter Rabbit.The 1983 date is in the stump. The plate is in MINT condition and comes with a copy of original pamphlet - sorry not in box.


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Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1981 SMILING POOL PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). This 1981 cup plate (PP#109), Smiling Pool, is a pale ice blue, double, single, double scallop edge and the second annual Limited Edition cup plate in the series. It features Longlegs the Great Blue Heron wading along the edge of Smiling Pool while Snapper the Turtle suns himself on a rock. Phoebe the Flycatcher watches from a branch and Peter Rabbit surveys the scene from a knoll. The briars appear on the border and the date, 1981, is on foreground boulder. The plate is in Mint condition and comes with original pamphlet…sorry not in box.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1983 GREEN FOREST PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE-CLEAR The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). This 1983 cup plate (PP#195) is clear, double-single-double scallop edge and the fourth annual Limited Edition cup plate in the Green Briar series. It features a woodland setting of tall oak trees and soft evergreens for Lightfoot the Deer, Blacky the Crow and Peter Rabbit.The 1983 date is in the stump. The plate is in MINT condition and comes with a copy of original pamphlet - sorry not in box.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1984 CROOKED LITTLE PATH PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE-CLEAR The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). This 1984 cup plate (PP#270)from the Thornton Burgess GREEN BRIAR series is clear, 50 scallop edge and fifth in the series which was limited to 1,000 plates in this color. The Path begins in the Green Meadow and winds deep into the Green Forest - twisting around stumps, between rocks and wanders around oak trees and under the evergreens. It features Mrs. Possum, Old Mr. Toad, Peter Rabbit and Danny Meadow-mouse progressing along the winding path. The date 1984 is displayed on the boulder in foreground. The plate is in MINT condition and comes with original pamphlet - sorry not in box.


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Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1986 10TH ANNIVERSARY PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE-AMBER The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). This 1986 cup plate (PP#429) is amber, has a special etched 30 scallop edge and the seventh annual Limited Edition cup plate in the Green Briar series. It was introduced February 7, 1986 commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The plate features nine favorite animal characters circling the special plate edge. The color amber was chosen for the plate as it most resembled the bronze plaque with the same design which stands at the entrance of the Briar Patch Conservation Area. The plate is in MINT condition and comes with a copy of original pamphlet - sorry not in box.


Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1989 THE LITTLEST CHRISTMAS TREE CUP PLATE-CLEAR The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). plate in the Green Briar series. The 1989 "The Littlest Christmas Tree" (#PP585) was the FIRST plate in the NEW Series of dated, Limited Edition Christmas cup plates which continued the Green Briar Series. This plate was limited to 4,500 plates TOTAL- 1,000 clear and 3500 emerald green. This clear, 50 scallop plate features the littlest Christmas tree in the Green Forest surrounded by woodland friends: Striped Chipmunk, Peter Rabbit, Jumper Hare and Bob White, while feathered friends chirp in the branches. The plate is in MINT condition and comes with original pamphlet - sorry not in box.


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Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1990 HAPPY JACK'S CHRISTMAS CUP PLATE-GREEN The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). The 1990 "Happy Jack's Christmas" (#PP609) was the SECOND plate in the NEW Series of dated, Limited Edition Christmas cup plates which continued the Green Briar Series. This plate was limited to 4,000 plates TOTAL- 1,000 clear and 3000 emerald green. This emerald green, 50 scallop plate features Happy Jack sharing his Christmas wish with one of his feathered friends perched high on top of an evergreen tree. The design was adapted from an original series of Christmas cards that Harrison Cady illustrated for Thornton Burgess in the 1920s. This plate is in MINT condition and comes with original pamphlet - sorry not in box.

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Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1990 HAPPY JACK'S CHRISTMAS CUP PLATE-CLEAR The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). The 1990 "Happy Jack's Christmas" (#PP609) was the SECOND plate in the NEW Series of dated, Limited Edition Christmas cup plates which continued the Green Briar Series. This plate was limited to 4,000 plates TOTAL- 1,000 clear and 3000 emerald green. This clear, 50 scallop plate features Happy Jack sharing his Christmas wish with one of his feathered friends perched high on top of an evergreen tree. The design was adapted from an original series of Christmas cards that Harrison Cady illustrated for Thornton Burgess in the 1920s. This plate is in MINT condition and comes with original pamphlet - sorry not in box.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1991 CHRISTMAS REINDEER PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE-CLEAR The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). The 1991 "Christmas Reindeer" (#PP637) was the THIRD plate in the NEW Series of dated, Limited Edition Christmas cup plates which continued the Green Briar Series. This plate was limited to 750 cup plates TOTAL- 250 clear and 500 amethyst. This clear, 25 point edge plate features "speed foot", one of the finest deer from an Eskimo girl's family herd, who becomes one of the eight reindeer chosen by Santa. The design was adapted from illustrations done in 1926 for the book by Thornton W. Burgess. This plate is in MINT condition and comes with original pamphlet - sorry not in box.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1992 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS PAIRPOINT CUP PLATE=CLEAR The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). The 1992 "Victorian Christmas" (#PP678) was the FOURTH plate in the NEW series of dated, Limited Edition Christmas cup plates which continued the Green Briar Series. This plate was limited to 2,750 cup plates TOTAL- 750 clear and 2,000 amethyst. This clear, 50 scallop edge plate design was inspired by the annual Victorian Christmas Open House held at the T.W. Burgess Museum and features Peter Rabbit, Bobby Coon, and Jimmy Skunk encircled by a traditional Victorian wreath. This plate is in MINT condition and comes with a copy of the original pamphlet - sorry not in box.


Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass  

1994 CHRISTMAS IN THE GREEN FOREST CUP PLATE-CLEAR The GREEN BRIAR SERIES was an annual,dated Limited Edition of holiday cup plates introduced in 1980 and ran until 1996 for the Thornton W. Burgess Society. The commemorative series features the Burgess animal characters celebrating in specific locations from his stories such as Smiling Pool, Green Forest and the Crooked Little Path. Each 3-1/2" diameter plate was designed by Nina Sutton and the molds were engraved by artist/engraver Alvin A. White and his initials are stamped on each plate. All cup plates are hand-pressed in lead crystal by Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, Mass. (USA). The 1994 "Christmas in the Green Forest" (#PP718) was the SIXTH plate in the NEW series of dated, Limited Edition Christmas cup plates which continued the Green Briar Series. This plate was limited to 1,700 cup plates TOTAL- 500 clear and 1,200 green. This clear, 50 scallop plate design features a scene with Peter Rabbit and some of his friends from the Green Forest along with a large Mr. Snowman. This plate was based on a story of the same title written by Thornton Burgess for "Junior Home" in December 1926. It is in MINT condition and comes with original pamphlet - sorry not in box.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass