Fairy Brownie on Turtle Sled Palmer Cox Napoli Brownies Whimsical Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate 117

New Bedford Glass Museum Vintage Window Sill Decoration

Winter Window Decor for Whimsical Fairy Lovers

This Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate features a charming Palmer Cox Napoli Brownie Elf design. This crystal cup plate is the sixth in a series commissioned by the New Bedford Glass Museum, and its whimsical design is sure to delight fans of the mischievous yet kindhearted Brownies. The cup plate design, numbered 117 and created by George C. Avila, is based on pieces in the New Bedford Glass Museum's collection. Palmer Cox first created the Brownies in 1880 as a series of humorous verse books and comic strips. Pairpoint later adapted the quaint figures for a number of glass lines as well as silver-plated items. The inscription "Napoli" is located under the central figure, adding to the cup plate's unique charm. Don't miss the chance to own this delightful winter window decor or gift it to a whimsical friend. The last photo is of a different cup plate and is for size illustration only. Vintage Pairpoint Glass lead crystal cup plates are wonderful works of art glass. The 3.5 inch cup plates were hand crafted in the older traditional ways, with the artisan working with hammer and chisel to create the steel molds used for each design. The molten glass for each coaster size cup plate was carefully hand pressed into the engraved mold using an antique glass press. This hand process created a series of cup plates that were similar, but not identical. The art glass is not perfect, and you may see tiny bubbles, lovely little swirls of color, etc. The beautiful irregularities highlight the handmade nature of each cup plate. When you review the photos with the zoom feature, remember that the little imperfections you see may not be noticeable to the naked eye. If you look closely, you can see that each cup plate has the artisan's initials and the Pairpoint trademark discreetly embedded within the design.

Additional Information

  • SIZE - Coaster like - Approximately 3.5" diameter; .5" height
  • PHOTOS - Review all photos using zoom to verify condition. The photos that show the greatest detail may appear a little different than the actual color of the cup plate.
  • CONDITION - It is normal that Pairpoint cup plates have handcrafted characteristics such as a swirl in the center of the plate, small lines not part of the design, bubbles, specks, or tiny flecks.
  • MADE IN AMERICA - The Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, MA, which is on Cape Cod, is the oldest glass making company in the USA. The company is well-known for manufacturing quality crystal cup plates from the 1920's through the 1990's. Historical societies, museums, churches, and other non-profit organizations commissioned most of the vintage cup plates.
  • CUP PLATE IDEAS - Window sills are a wonderful way to display cup plates as the crystal art glass make lovely suncatchers. Other uses include:
    • Dinner table butter pat, tea bag, or mint dishes
    • Guest favors for parties, weddings, or showers
    • Guest soap, ring, trinket, pin, or vanity dishes
    • Small coasters for gourmet appetizers, chocolates, or cupcakes
    • Eclectic art glass for stained glass or other art projects

U.S.A. Orders - Free Shipping

  • Your cup plate will be professionally packaged in a vintage box and shipped in a padded bubble mailer via First Class USPS mail from Maine
  • Priority shipping is available

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