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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
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5671
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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
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PW01
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Gillinder Washington paperweight
This Washington paperweight has turned side and a beveled edge. It was sold at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial and manufactured by the Gillinder Glass Company, one of the premier glass makers of the 19th Century. The paperweight is a bit more than 3" in diameter and 1 1/8" in depth. This has a frosted medallion Houdon bust in the center - and the piece has frosted sides as well. This is in very good condition. (#4105)
Key Words: Victorian glass, EAPG, Early American pattern glass, pressed glass, desk accessories, commemorative
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PH29
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Abraham Lincoln Paperweight Memorabilia
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is the design on this paperweight/tile made by the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio. A matte blue background with a relief molded likeness of Lincoln in white Jasperware-type fashion. Measures 3" high x 3 ½" across. There is a shallow flake below his neck- generally in nice condition. (#PH29)
Key Words: desk accessories tiling pottery historical paper weight
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1025
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Wheeling George Washington / Crest Tile
Made by the Wheeling Tile Company, of Wheeling, West Virgina, this cool tile is a replica of the "George Washington Bookplate". So, all you librarians and bibliophiles need this! Measuring 6" square, this is done in a pressed raised line technique. Background is cream, the eagle and crown are in yellow, the crest is done in cranberry and gray, and the words are in brown raised line. The Latin words translate to "The result justifies the deed". Overall surface crazing - and one tiny flake on the top edge, circa 1950. Generally very nice. (#1025)
Key words: art tiles antique vintage
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President Garfield small plate
This is a clear glass plate of President Garfield, with a frosted bust of Garfield in the center. 13 stars surround the rim, ending in a shield with two flags. This measures 6" in diameter. There are 4 tiny nicks under the outside rim, and shallow sliver 3/8" long. (#129H)
Key words: Worlds Fair, world fair, Columbian Exposition, Columbian Expo, president, presidential, early american pattern glass, EAPG, centennial, sesquicentennial, political memorabilia
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5425
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Classic Blaine Plate
Classic was a product of the Gillinder Co. c. 1875. James E. Blaine ran as a Republican presidential candidate in the campaign of 1884 against Grover Cleveland. Frosted center. The detail is so fine that the slots for the buttonholes on Blaine’s lapels are clearly visible. This is the epitome of American mold making. 11 ½" diameter Pristine condition. (5425)
Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG antique historical americana presidential commemorative
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5396
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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
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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
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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. (#5903)
Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign president memorabilia political
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