Sandwich MA Christopher Wren Church Cape Cod Art Glass Decor Pairpoint Cup Plate
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Sandwich MA Christopher Wren Church Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate 77Cape Cod Art Glass Window Sill DecorationMade in USAThis unique lead crystal Pairpoint Glass cup plate honors the historic First Church of Christ located in Sandwich, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Pairpoint cup plate number 77 was commissioned by the First Church of Christ Circle in 1979. The historic building is known as the "Christopher Wren" church because its spire is reminiscent of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, Sai...nt Mary-Le-Bow in London. The plate was designed and engraved by Alvin White, and he did a wonderful job capturing the dignity and grace of this lovely New England church.Additional InformationBoxes and padding 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.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. The majority of vintage crystal cup plates were commissioned by historical societies, museums, churches, and other non-profit organizations.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 cottagecore decorations as the vintage glass art capture the sun beautifully, further accentuating the plate's intricate design and color. Other uses include:Butter patsGuest favors for weddings or showersTea bag, guest soap, ring, trinket, or vanity dishesSmall plates for gourmet appetizers or cup cakesEclectic glass for stained glass or other art glass projectsShippingYour order will be shipped promptly from MainePriority Mail is availableIf I mail 3 or more listings to you at once, I automatically upgrade to free Priority MailI offer International shipping via Ebay's Global ShippingShipping and import charges are calculated and paid for by the buyer upon checkoutAbout 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. 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 vintage 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 of cup plates that are not listed).
