Fan Relish Dish Maker unknown, circa 1890 – definitely look of the Aesthetic Movement. All edge beads, handle and body are perfect. The piece sits on three small rounded feet. Has a 6" diameter. (#P125)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG antique novelty

Manufacturer: unknown  

Boat Novelty Daisy & Button This 9 ¾" l x 3 ½" w Daisy and Button novelty boat is very likely one of the many look alikes made in this pattern. c. 1950-1970. Every other daisy is amber stained. The stern corner edge of the boat has a ¼" long chip. On one side, the top of one rounded scallop and the tip of the triangle next to it is gone. On the other side, 1/16" of the top of a scallop is gone and one triangle is missing. (#H155)

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Manufacturer: American glass company  

Baby Head Knife Rests – pair These frosted and clear knife rests are 3 ¾" l x 2" h. The face and bust of a chubby cheeked child appear at either end and rest on a double oval plinth. Metz lists these on pg. 212 of "Much More Early American Pattern Glass." Excellent condition. (#A130)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass

Manufacturer: as described  

Jenny Lind Match Safe This historical glass match safe celebrates the career of Jenny Lind. Patented 1876. Corrugated design striker bottom. 4 ½" l. There is a ¼" chip on the top back center above the hole and a small blob of extra glass in the bottom of the well. (5293)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical exposition expo memorabilia antique

Manufacturer: glass company  

Liberty Bell Novelty This piece stands 3 ¾" h x 3 ¼" wide at base. It reads " LEV XXV-X Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land and to All the Inhabitants Thereof". Below that inscription, "Liberty Bell" and below that "1776." On the inside bottom " Pat. Apl’d For." Metz pictures this bell in "Much More Early American Pattern Glass", pg. 210. She attributes it as being made for the St. Louis Exposition in 1903. The pictured bell appears to have had a glass base in which it sat. The original gold goofus paint is very worn. Glass condition is excellent. (#G128)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass

Manufacturer: as described  

Milk Glass Baseball Dresser Container Anchor Hocking made this milk glass container and it is marked. It has a locking lid. The diameter is 3 ¼". Perfect condition. (#5685)

Keywords: novelty sports memorabilia

Manufacturer: Anchor Hocking  

Hat Novelty – Blown Green flint glass blown hat novelty. 3”h x 5” l x 3 3/8” w. Rough pontil underneath. Circa 1860. Excellent condition. (#5098)
Manufacturer: as described  

Lion Head Glass Novelty Some collectors of Lion glass believe this was originally a jar lid. I have not seen any documentation of the maker or original use. It is a superb piece of glass. You will find in raised letters on the center back the word "PENDING". My assumption is that the patent was pending on this design. Great detail in eyes, nose and mouth. Frosted glass. 3 ½" d. x 1 7/8" h. Three miniscule flakes on the front at 4 and 5 o’clock. (#4860)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG
Manufacturer: American Glass Company  

Liberty Bell Bank This glass bank with tin lid measures 3 ¾" h x 3 ¾" wide at the base. The bottom reads " Design Patent Pending". Around the bank are the famous words " Lev. XXV-XX Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all the inhabits thereof". The second line reads "By order of the assembly of the Province of Penna. for the Statehouse in Philadelphia, " and between the bands it reads " Pass and Stow Philad A MDCCL111." There is a ¼" long chip on the opening. Circa late 1800’s – 1930’s (#4695)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass antique

Manufacturer: as described  

Novelty Vaseline Glass Shoe Made by Bryce Brothers, c. 1886. This novelty Daisy & Button shoe is 4 5/8" l x 1 7/8" h. Impressed on the bottom is " Pat. Oct 19 1886". Excellent condition. (#4960)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG

Manufacturer: Bryce Brothers  

Daisy and Button Hat Match Holder This amber novelty hat match holder or very large toothpick was pressed in a tumbler mold and the sides were turned down. Maker unknown. C. 1900. 2 ¼" base diameter x 4" w. The glass quality is sparkling and clear. Excellent condition. (5779)

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Manufacturer: American glass company  

Covered Cart Novelty This amazing wheeled cart actually turns its large 3" cut wheels on an axle. It measures 6 ¾" long from the handle frame to the back edge and is 3 ½" wide. The frame has a great patina. The fitted lid design matches the striped design at the front of the cart. It may have been designed as a cigarette box, although I can picture someone saying " Have an olive?" Probably 1920’s – 1930’s. One tiny, tiny flake on the inside edge of the box. (#N144)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass

Manufacturer: as described  

Heavy Finecut Novelty Scoop This interesting piece measures 9” long and 4” wide. It features a Heavy Finecut pattern on the bottom . back, sides and handle are unpatterned. The bottom edge and one rounded corner are slightly rough. (#4898)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass

Manufacturer: as described  

Atterbury Fish Relish A novelty item, made, marked and patented by the Atterbury Glass Co., The bottom reads “ Patented June 4th 1872.” Illustrated in Revi’s “ American Pressed Glass and Figure Bottles.” It is 10” l x 6 ¼” w. There is a flat ¼” flake on the forward part of the dorsal fin and you can feel some outside edge roughness when you trace the fish outline. Great detail of fish scales. (#A183)

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Manufacturer: as described  

Daisy & Button Matchsafe Daisy & Button novelty match safe. Stippled striker surface on 2 sides. Circa 1880. Chips on 2 bottom edges, nick on 3rd edge. 3"h x 2" w. (#Y190)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass

Manufacturer: as described