EAPG Red Ruby flash clear pressed pattern glass TOOTHPICK holder
Souvenir etched HELEN 1932 (92 YEARS OLD)
Size: 2-1/8" tall 1-3/4" diameter bottom
Vintage antique estate barely used excellent condition PLEASE view all photos and CHECK others from this same estate - beautiful red ruby "flash" pressed glass toothpicks mini mugs and pitchers etc - COMBINE SHIP & SAVE always offered! Thanks for looking! Your business is greatly appreciated
During the early 1900s, it was popular for tourists to pick up these engraved ruby red glasses as memorabilia of their trip.
The glasses would have the location, date, and could be pre-engraved
with sentiments memories like 'Mother' or 'Father', or they could be personalized
with the individual's name. Many were purchased as fairs and expositions 1880's to 1930's
Anyone visiting Niagara Falls or a county fair was likely to bring home a piece of ruby-stained pattern glass as a souvenir.
Such novelties, turned out in hundreds of pressed patterns, were decorated in red stain baked on for permanence. Some patterns are Thumbprint, Heart band, Crystal wedding, etc.
Great collector item to recycle reuse and enjoy the beautiful glass of the past!