President George Washington VTG Pairpoint Cup Plate Patriotic Kitchen Art Glass
Item History & Price
President George Washington Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate 2Boston Museum of Fine Arts Octagonal Lead Crystal Window OrnamentMade in USAThis unique crystal George Washington Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate was commissioned by the Boston, Massachusetts Museum of Fine Arts in 1974. The design is reproduction of an 1832 cup plate has an octagonal shape. Pairpoint cup plate number 2 was made using an old mould with the added letters MFA under the bust of Washington.Additional InformationBoxes and pad...ding are included for packing protection. We sell vintage plates and boxes may be stained, and have handwriting or labels. If you prefer a new white gift box, please send me a message.The pictures are taken close and could show blemishes that are not necessarily seen by the naked eye. The photos that show the greatest detail generally appear a little different than the actual color.Made in America. The Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, MA, which is on Cape Cod, is the oldest glass making company in America. The company is well-known for manufacturing quality crystal cup plates since the 1920's. The majority of vintage crystal cup plates were commissioned by historical societies, museums, churches, and other non-profit organizations.Pairpoint cup plates are a unique work of art. Cup plates were signed with the Pairpoint trademark and the initials/monogram of the engraver. Using traditional freehand methods, the engraver worked directly in steel using a hammer and chisel. Using an antique press that made early cup plates, the vintage plates were hand pressed pressed in 34% lead crystal.Pairpoint graded their plates at the factory. First quality plates, which came with a Pairpoint label/sticker, were the most desirable. It is normal that first quality plates may 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. If a plate has a sticker, it will be visible in a photo or mentioned in the description. Sometimes the sticker/label was removed by the original owner, so I mention the grading process only as a guideline.Cup plates are small, round decorative glass tea coaster-like collectibles that generally measure about 3.5 inches in diameter and .5 inches in height. They are often used as window sill decorations as the cup plates capture the sun beautifully, further accentuating their intricate design and color. Other uses include:Butter PatsFavors for Weddings or Tea PartiesTea Bag CaddiesGuest Soap, Ring, Trinket, or Vanity DishesSmall Dishes for Gourmet Appetizers or Cup CakesEclectic Glass for Stained Glass or other Art GlassU.S.A. Orders - Free Shipping with Risk Free 100% SatisfactionGuaranteedYour order will be shipped in a padded bubble mailer via First Class USPS mail from MainePriority Mail is availableIf I mail 3 or more listings to you at once, I automatically upgrade to Free Priority MailReturns are accepted for 30 daysRefunds for purchase price including shippingFree return shippingInternational Shipping via GSPI do not ship directly to International addresses or offer returns forInternational ordersI do offer International shipping via Ebay's Global ShippingShipping and import charges are calculated and paid for by the buyer upon checkoutI ship to a U.S. Shipping Center and the center handles the restAbout me as a SellerThe majority of the cup plates I sell belonged to my mother, who was a very active member of Cape Cod's Pairpoint Cup Plate Collectors of America (PCPCA). She collected many vintage cup plates, and had most, if not all, of the limited editions. Each cup plate has a unique story and history. I enjoy matching plates with people who appreciate this unique form of art glass.Be sure to check my other items for current listings. Visit My eBay Store: Cup Plates where I have hundreds of cup plates. If you are looking for a specific plate, let me know. If I have the plate, I will list it (I have thousands more that are not listed).
