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

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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 so uvenirs 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 Fair1893 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. 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" 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 SOLD — Large Pitcher — Corona pattern. Engraved "World's Fair 1893" and "E. J. Downing."Size: 8.75" Medium Pitcher — Thompson Glass Co. No. 0017. The Thompson Glass Company operated in Uniontown, Pennsylvania between 1889 and 1896.Size: 6" H 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 SOLD — Small Pitcher — Corona pattern. Engraved "World's Fair 1893" and "Mama"Size: 3" H Small Pitcher — Corona pattern. Engraved "Anna" onlySize: 4.25" H SOLD — "Cordial" glass — Kings Crown / Excelsior pattern. Engraved "World's Fair 1893" Shipping: $15 each. Please allow two weeks for shipping. Show more