December 4, 2008
Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG), also known as pressed glass, was mostly produced from 1850 to 1910, made in a cast-iron mold to be economical and durable for everyday use (cheaper than blown glass). The highly diverse patterns ranged from plain to very elaborate, and were often patented by the manufacturers.
Most patterns started with a goblet, and some would have table sets (spooner, covered butter, covered sugar, and creamer at a minimum) and possibly additional pieces such as a celery vase. The English made pattern glass too, but more individual pieces instead of sets.
Some of the better known (and collectible) American pattern glass producers included Northwood, The U.S. Glass Company, Heisey, Fostoria, Bryce Brothers, Higbee, Ripley, Duncan, McKee, and Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia.
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Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... cast iron banks; Depression glass; carved wooden figures; selection of Vict glass; selection of pattern glass; Oriental style rugs; books & ephemera; ...
Bradenton Herald, United States -
This group of pressed glassware is called pattern glass. Some of the most popular patterns are Rose in the Snow, Westward Ho, Coin, Ashburton, Frosted Lion ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... box and picture frame all in original boxes; Stueben horse bookends; Waterford including Christmas pieces; cranberry, cut, pressed and pattern glass. ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
Glass & Silver Mt. Washington "Lava glass vase" Holed, sandwich pattern glass, art glass vase, cut overlay glasses, Depression and Carnival glass, etc.; ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... excellent group of early blown, cut glass & pattern glass liquor decanters (some pairs), huge amount of early open salts; Sandwich glass Christmas salt; ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... some as is, Collection of Early English Pewter, Wheat Pattern Ironstone, Silver-plate, Quilts, Costume Jewelry, Murano Glass, Pressed and Pattern Glass, ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... Limoges; Prussia; 100+ pieces of vintage and new Fiestaware including a rare Fiesta red striped bowl; Waterford; cut, pressed and pattern glass. ...
CTV.ca, Canada -
TORONTO -- When Johannes Vermeer painted "Girl With a Pearl Earring" more than 300 years ago, he couldn't have foreseen how his iconic portrait would one ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
China and Glassware: Various makers of fine china; Chinese export; large Chintz bowl; transferware; cut, pressed and pattern glass. ...
