Limited Edition Gundersen Swan Cornucopia Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate - Copper Blue Crystal Window Sill Art
Vintage Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate - New Bedford Glass Museum Collectible
Handcrafted on Cape Cod, Made in USA
Please note that the last photo is provided for size illustration purposes only and does not depict the exact item for sale. Vintage Pairpoint Glass lead crystal cup plates are works of art that feature intricate designs and decorative elements not commonly found on modern glass. They can add a touch of elegance to a collection or home decor. The 3.5 inch cup plates were handcrafted on Cape Cod using traditional techniques. The artisan created a steel mold with hammer and chisel for each intricate design, and then hand-pressed molten glass into the engraved mold using an antique press. This hand process created a series of cup plates that are similar, but not identical. The irregularities highlight the handmade nature of each piece. Each cup plate has the artisan's initials and the Pairpoint trademark embedded within the design. The cup plate can be used as a small catchall dish to keep track of small trinkets such as keys or jewelry, or as a ring dish to keep all your small, special things safe.
Additional Information:
- SIZE: Approximately 3.5" in diameter, 0.5" in height
- SHIPPING: Carefully packaged in a vintage box and shipped in a padded bubble mailer from Maine. International shipping available via eBay International Shipping service.
- PHOTOS: Enlarge all photos to verify condition. The photos that show the greatest detail can appear slightly different from the actual color of the cup plate.
- CONDITION: Handcrafted characteristics such as swirls, small lines, bubbles, specks, or tiny flecks are normal.
- MADE IN AMERICA: The Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, MA, is the oldest glass making company in the USA, and well-known for manufacturing quality crystal cup plates from the 1920's through the 1990's. Most of the vintage cup plates were commissioned by historical societies, museums, churches, and other non-profit organizations.
- USES: Window sills, table settings, guest favor place card holders, guest soap, trinket, vanity accessory dishes, jewelry catchall, small coasters, eclectic glass for stained glass or other art glass projects.
- ADDITIONAL CUP PLATES: Check my other items for current listings, or send a message if you are looking for a specific cup plate or more in a listed design.