Mt. Vernon Porcelain Rosenthal Plate Made by Thomas, an independent subsidiary of Rosenthal. This mark was used between 1908 and 1939. 9 ¾" d. A softly hued hand painted rendering of George Washington’s home, Mt. Vernon graces the center of the plate. The gold rimmed border is surrounded by an inner gold rimmed flower border and enhanced with a third gold filigree border. Gold is in very good condition. There are three 1/16" – 1/8" obvious worn spots on the painting. The back mark indicates this was part of the Sevres series, and also shows the decorator’s name of Tatler, plus the number 550. Excellent condition. (288E)

Keywords: George Washington, president, residence

Circa: 1920
Manufacturer: Thomas  

Garfield Memorial Mug Adams & Co. made this mug, c. 1881. 2 ¼" h x 1 7/8" d. One side depicts Garfield’s bust and name, the other is draped with the dates of his birth and death. The underfoot has beads which rest on the table, all in perfect condition as is the rest of the mug. (5999)

Keywords: historical, political, memorabilia, president, assassination, eapg, pattern glass

Circa: 1881
Manufacturer: Adams  

Rare Lincoln - Garfield Assassination Mug - blue A fabulous mug called the Assassination mug - with Lincoln and Garfield. Made in 1881, by Adams & Company. 2 5/8" high by 2 1/2" in diameter - in blue. Also called the Martyrs Mug. Excellent condition. (#5342)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign president memorabilia political

Manufacturer: Adams & Company  

Garfield Memorial plate This is 10" diameter clear glass plate. This memorializes President Garfield. A laurel wreath against a stippled background forms the border. The plate is in excellent condition. Circa late 1800's. (#137X)

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

Manufacturer: as described  

Collecting Political Americana "Collecting Political Americana", Edmund B. Sullivan, Crown Publishers, 1980. Out of print. 8 ¾ x 11 ¼ Hardbound, 248 pages. Loaded with black and white photos with astute comments and observations for collectors on each area of collecting. Large sections on political numismatics, ceramics, glass, textiles and paper. Very good condition. Dust jacket shows a little wear. (BkPolitAmer)

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


Circa: 1980
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0517536188  

Bryan Covered Cup A covered cup, which some call covered mustards, manufactured by the US Glass Company in 1896 to promote the candidacy of William Jennings Bryan. Much more rare than the covered McKinley cup. His slogan "The People’s Money" appears above his head, and below the bust is written "Wm. J. Bryan".5" high with lid, 3 ½" without lid x 3 ½" d. Excellent condition. (#5396)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign president memorabilia political

Manufacturer: US Glass company  

President Garfield Tumbler This is a thick walled tumbler with a medallion bust of President Garfield pressed into the base. He is framed by a Laurel Wreath, underneath which is printed "Garfield." Garfield was assassinated in 1881 and served as president for less than a year. 3 5/8" h x 3 ¼" d. Excellent condition. (5703)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign president memorabilia political

Manufacturer: American Glass company  

President Garfield ABC Plate This 6" plate has the frosted bust of Garfield in the center, surrounded by the letters of the alphabet. Since the date of his assassination (1881) was less than a year from the time of his election, this plate could have been either a memorial piece or a campaign item. Maker unknown. Excellent condition. (#5671)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign presidential memorabilia political

Manufacturer: glass company  

Garfield and Lincoln Mug Made by Adams & Co., c.1881. 2 5/8" d x 2 5/8" h. One side has a bust of Lincoln, the other side, Garfield, with birth and death dates to either side. Bottom reads " Our Countrys Martyrs." Excellent condition. (5853)

Key words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG political commemorative historical antique president memorabilia

Manufacturer: Adams