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  

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  

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  

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  

Cut Glass Knife Rest Maker unknown, c. 1910. 3" long and a knob circumference of 4 1/8" (not diameter).Cut star ends. Each knob features 11 long cut diamonds enhanced by cut diamonds rounded top and bottom between the long cuts. The center rest is 6 cut panels with notched diamond edges. Fabulous condition. (6021)

Keywords: Victorian, tableware, elegant

Circa: 1910
Manufacturer: unknown  

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  

Corn with Husks Toothpick This novelty toothpick dates c.1900. Maker unknown. This example has retained most of its original applied color. Milk glass. 1 7/8" h x 2"w. A tight hairline runs from the top edge to the inside bottom. (111-I)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass antique

Manufacturer: American