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1893 World's Fair Ruby-Stained Early-American Pattern Glass

1893 World's Fair Ruby-Stained Early-American Pattern Glass

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Updated December 13: We only have two pieces left — Medium pitcher (no name), and Small pitcher with "Anna."


Here's what one buyer wrote after receiving their items:

"The glassware IS spectacular and it’s so much more than the pictures." 
- JPD, Pennsylvania

Early-American pattern glass souvenirs from the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Eight items, offered individually, including a one two-piece covered dish.

All but one piece are hand engraved with . . .

World's Fair
1893

All but one piece includes a person's name or reference to a person (such as "Mother").

The piece that doesn't have "World's Fair 1893" on it does have the name "Anna." It's a perfect little gift for the Anna in your life. 

The spectacular piece that says "Mother" is perfect for . . . you know.  And then there is "Mamma" and "Mama."

And if you were looking for a gift for someone named "Mrs. F. Green," then you've hit the jackpot.  Same with "Daisy" and a couple of others.

But even if you aren't buying for someone with a matching name, these are lovely and very affordable historic items directly connected to one of the great World's Fair, the 1893 Columbian Exposition.

  1. SOLD — Covered Dish — One of the most beautiful pieces, engraved with "World's Fair 1893" and "Mother," with additional floral engraving. The underplate is in the Victoria pattern.
    Size: 5.5"
    Plate size: 8.25"
  2. SOLD — Large Pitcher — The other really stunning piece is this 1/4 gallon size from Richards & Hartley Glass Co. No. 0189. Engraved "World's Fair 1893" and "Mrs. F. (?) Green". The Richards & Hartley Glass Company operated in Pittsburgh/Tarentum between 1865 and 1891.
    Size: 6.75" H
  3. SOLD — Large PitcherCorona pattern. Engraved "World's Fair 1893" and "E. J. Downing."
    Size: 8.75"
  4. Medium Pitcher — Thompson Glass Co. No. 0017. The Thompson Glass Company operated in Uniontown, Pennsylvania between 1889 and 1896.
    Size: 6" H
  5. SOLD — Small Pitcher — Engraved "World's Fair 1893" and "Mamma" in a Kings Crown / Excelsior pattern, introduced in 1891 by Adams & Company from Pittsburgh,PA.
    Size: 3" H
  6. SOLD — Small Pitcher — Corona pattern. Engraved "World's Fair 1893" and "Mama"
    Size: 3" H
  7. Small Pitcher — Corona pattern. Engraved "Anna" only
    Size: 4.25" H
  8. SOLD — "Cordial" glass — Kings Crown / Excelsior pattern. Engraved "World's Fair 1893"

Shipping: $15 each. Please allow two weeks for shipping.

Also available, 1876 Philadelphia World's Fair Centennial Exposition Glassware from Gillinder and Co. that includes a George Washington themed oval platter, Tankard mug, and Goblets.

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