Liberty Bell Creamer Manufactured by Gillinder, c. 1876 and produced for the Philadelphia Exhibition that year. 6 3/8" high, base to lip x 3 1/8" wide. This creamer has an elegant reeded handle in superb condition. There are minute clear glass impurities seen as tiny bubbles and wavy lines in the section to the right of the handle, between the "..RS" in years and the 1776 banner. (5888)

Keywords: antique collectible early american pattern glass eapg centennial expo exposition
Manufacturer: Gillinder  

Viking Covered Sugar Made by Hobbs, Brockunier & Co., c.1876 for the Philadelphia Centennial. 5 1/8" h. without cover, 8 ¼" with cover: Viking heads appear on the feet and finial. This piece is in fabulous condition, no chips, cracks, or bruises and the finial is outstanding. (5954)

Keywords: pattern, glass, eapg, sugar bowl, centennial, exposition, early, american

Manufacturer: Hobbs, Brockunier  

Viking Low Standard Compote Made by Hobbs Brockunier, c. 1876. This very large, 9" diameter compote is in pristine condition. Clear glass with finial, edges and feet free of chips or cracks. It stands about 9" high to the top of the finial. (5920)

Keywords: covered serving centennial historical pattern glass


Manufacturer: Hobbs Brockunier  

Liberty Bell Pickle Dish Made by Gillinder, c. 1876 for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. 9 7/8" l x 5 5/8" w An eagle with shield, arrows and olive branches graces each handle. Cucumbers on a vine ornament the center, (just in case one wondered what to serve in the dish.)Excellent condition. (5931)

Keywords: antique collectible early american pattern glass eapg centennial expo exposition relish
Manufacturer: Gillinder  

Washington Centennial Covered Sugar Made by Gillinder, c. 1876 for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. This tall pedestaled sugar stands 8 ¾" high to the top of the finial x 4 ½" wide. The inside rim of the lid has a ¼" surface flake. (5889)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG antique sugar bowl

Manufacturer: Gillinder  

Columbian World’s Fair Collectibles Columbian World’s Fair Collectibles Chicago (1892-93), Howard M. Rossen and John M. Kaduk, Wallace –Homestead, 1976. Out of print. Paperback. 8 ½ x 11, 149 pages. Arranged by collecting category. All right hand pages have either color or black and white photos, with a short description and price on the left hand page. This is a great overview of specific items and collectibles from the Columbian Exposition. A 2 page typed price guide is included, hand lettered "Revised prices 1982-83". Pages 141-146 are coming loose from the binding. Cover is worn. (BkColum)

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible campaign memorabilia presidential president expo Columbus


Manufacturer: Wallace –Homestead  

Columbian Exposition Paperweight The US Glass Company sold these paperweights at the Columbian World’s Fair c. 1892-93. 4 ¼" l x 2 5/8" at widest point. A series of these were made featuring different women’s profiles and hairstyles. Excellent condition. (5791)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG expo

Manufacturer: US Glass Company  

Liberty Bell Plate Made by Gillinder for the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876 (Centennial). This is the smallest of the Liberty Bell plates, measuring 6 ¼" w without handles and 6 ¾" w with handles. All scallops, tab handles, base and body of plate in excellent condition. (#5298)

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

Manufacturer: Gillinder  

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  

Milk Glass Viking mustache cup This is rare piece of milk glass, in the Viking pattern. The bottom is marked "Patent Shaving Mug July 16, 1867". There is a Viking surrounded by beads, done in very high relief. Impressed around the rest of the mug, is a laurel wreath. Made by Hobbs Bruckunier. Excellent condition. (#4625)

Key words: Worlds Fair, world fair, Columbian Exposition, Columbian Expo, president, presidential, early american pattern glass, EAPG, centennial, sesquicentennial, political memorabilia antique glass

Manufacturer: Hobbs Bruckunier  

Flaming Sword relish dish This dish is 10" long and 4 1/4" wide, at the widest part. This is a representation of the story of the Creation, which includes a mention of the Flaming Sword, preventing man from returning into the Garden of Eden. Flame like impressions are in the base. Circa 1890. Excellent condition. (# H179)

Key words: Worlds Fair, world fair, Columbian Exposition, Columbian Expo, president, presidential, early american pattern glass, EAPG, centennial, sesquicentennial, political memorabilia

Manufacturer: as described  

Centennial Ale Glass Made by the Central Glass Co., c. 1876 for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Panelled sides, featuring one star with "1776" and on the opposing side, a star with" 1876." 7 ¼" h x 2 5/8" w. Hey, really elegant for a Bud Light. Excellent condition. (5372)

Key words: Worlds Fair world centennial historical memorabilia early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG political commemorative antique

Manufacturer: Central Glass Company  

Columbian Coin Toothpick Frosted and clear Columbian Coin toothpick. Nicks on 3 bottom feet. (#3785)

Worlds Fair, world fair, Columbian Exposition, Expo, president, presidential, early american pattern glass, EAPG, centennial, political memorabilia

Manufacturer: as described  

Liberty Bell Covered Butter Gillinder made the Liberty Bell pattern for the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial. There is a 2 ½" section of chatter marks between the lip of the bottom rim and the flange, caused when removed from the mold. Three hair width light scratch marks appear on the butter base – each ¼" long. Perfect lid. 7 ¼" w x 5" h. (#5669)

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

Manufacturer: glass company  

Columbian Expo Demitasse Spoons This is a pair of demitasse spoons, both are gold washed and both are marked US Sterling on the back. These were made as commemorative memorabilia for the Columbian Exposition of 1892 - 1893. The handles of both spoons are the same - they have Columbus with a sword in one hand and a flag in the other. Has a Columbus banner underneath this - and going down the spoon handle there is a sailing ship, a date of 1492, and then a flower and leaf design descending to the bowl. The bowls are as follows: one says "World's Fair City", the other says "Fisheries Building". They are in moderately good condition - no dents, some wear to the gold wash. (#378)

Key Words: Worlds Fair, world fair, Columbian Exposition, Expo, political memorabilia commemorative spoon

Manufacturer: as described