See over 2,000 pieces of glass on display, including glassware produced by the indiana tumbler and goblet company in greentown between 1894 and 1903. The glassware known in the eapg world as indiana glass or jenkins glass or lee glass in the south because it was given away in the lee mfg. Dandelion wine greentown book 1 kindle edition by bradbury, ray. Identifying and determining value of antique milk glass. Glass greentown glass vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Each unit features a microwave, fridge, a kettle, as well as a stovetop and coffee machine. Although there was never a glass maker named the greentown glass company, the term greentown glass is most often attributed to items that were developed and produced. Jadeite glass martha stewart revived the popularity of this glass in the mid1990s and it has been a favorite among decorators and collectors alike ever since. Millard, samuel thomas, 1876 0870699 9780870690 123579 des moines.
Greentown glass brought in lots of green at auction. Items include vases, mugs, pitchers, salt cellars, toothpick holders, covered dishes topped by hens, cats, and rabbits, and other decorative items. Couples particularly like the location they rated it 9. I still have matchbook covers and indian arrowheads i found many years ago. Holly amber daryle lamberts antiques and collectibles blog greentown glass. The ngga is active in disseminating specific knowledge concerning greentown glass and promoting education and research on the history and products of the indiana tumbler and goblet company, which operated in greentown, indiana from 1894 to june. A collector s guide is available from the national greentown glass association, box 107, greentown, in 46936. Although there was never a glass maker named the greentown glass company, the term. Although there were several glass companies in greentown, only the indiana company 18941903 made pieces called greentown. Please enjoy the galleries and know that many of the pattern photos were added from our official book greentown glass. Watch out though, you might get addicted to collecting this special glass, too. Aco living a cheap overnight, klagenfurt updated 2020.
Greentown glass punch cup in the herringbone buttress pattern. Arthur lipow, tampa bay carnival glass club, greentown glass museum, vaseline glass collectors, inc. Todays collectors know this glassware as holly amber, and it has been popular with art glass collectors for many years. Collecting crackle glass with values schiffer book for collectors. The figural covered dolphin is one of the most famous and widely recognized of greentown s original designs.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A photographic reference with prices schiffer book for collectors by barbara e. Greentown glass thanks to i often wonder if there are still pieces of information that i need to add to the 45 years of knowledge i have accumulated on antiques, collectibles and fine art. A dream find greentown glass association acquires nearly 120yearold catalog from towns former glass factory on ebay. Platonite glass while tableware was also made with this type of white glass that differs from milk glass, many collectors associate it with kitchen glass items. Glass collectors digest decemberjanuary 1997 volime x. This months featured stein is a greentown glass stein c. If you are looking for one book, especially if you are a beginning collector, then the book you should buy or borrow is. Greentown glass was made by the indiana tumbler and goblet company of greentown, indiana, from 1894 to 1903. The annual ngga convention, held in greentown, indiana, is june 1012, 2016. Greentown glass is the common name collectors give to the products of the indiana tumbler and goblet company of greentown, indiana.
November 25, 2000, marked the centennial of the initial production of chocolate glass at the indiana tumbler and goblet plant in greentown, indiana. The guide has been designed to provide relevant prices in a wide variety of categories. In 1899, the factory became part of national glass company. Great american glass of the roaring 20s and depression.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Pattern 375 cactus was first shown in january 1902 at the pittsburgh glass exhibition and was also made in clear and nile green. A collector s guide paperback january 1, 2005 by james measell editor 5. As is true with most of the origin of the industrial age in the northeastern united states, the availability of power made the manufacturing of glass and other commodities and decorative items possible. The greentown glass museum features locallymade glass items and is located at 112 n meridian street in greentown city hall, greentown, indiana. The glass collector focuses on the story of aaron, an orphan who collects the waste of the city of cairo to sell to the merchant faisal. Glass collector s digest decemberjanuary 1997 volime x, number 4 greentown s nile green cuff set cigar and match holder cover d. Our apartment which we stayed in for only 30 mins, just time to book 5 star hotel in villach as no more accommodation available in klagenfurt due to iron man this property had no windows in bedroom only glass door, 2 windows in kitchen were blocked by sauna shed, which couldnt be used. A greentown glass stein stein collectors international. Mauzy, jim mauzy hardcover 256 pages january 2004 schiffer publishing. Ruth herricks authoritative greentown glass appeared in 1959, and i prepared a muchrevised, greatly enlarged version of this book which was published under the same title by the grand rapids public museum in 1979.
Factors affecting the value of antique milk glass if you are considering buying some antique milk glass or you have a few pieces already, its helpful to know how to determine the value. Although there was never a greentown glass company the term greentown glass is most often ascribed to items that were developed and\or produced by the indiana tumbler and goblet company 1894 1903 which was a member of the national glass company combine. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Greentown dolphin originals and copies real or repro. H4 price guide to the heisey animals book 1 laid in. See more ideas about glass, indiana glass and greentown. With the help of a book and a few pieces of greentown that renees parents had collected we were off and running. Early american pattern glass by alice hulett metz glass.
All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. Lancaster and lockport by jean dunnencyclopedia of victorian colored pattern glass, book 6 by william heacockencylopedia of victorian colored pattern glass, book 3 by william heacocksteuben glass. Glass industry in indiana books and printed materials. Those of us who belong to the national greentown glass association ngga call. Jan 01, 2011 the glass collector focuses on the story of aaron, an orphan who collects the waste of the city of cairo to sell to the merchant faisal. Additional pieces may be found in other categories, such as chocolate glass. Holly amber daryle lamberts antiques and collectibles.
It has been more than 100 years since the glass factory in greentown, ind. A collection of books and pamphlets on glass, including. See more ideas about glass, greentown indiana and indiana glass. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dandelion wine greentown book 1. The color was dubbed golden agate, and the pattern was a graceful paneled holly motif called simply no. Join facebook to connect with nick petrulakis and others you may know. Patterns made by greentown include austrian, dewey, harringbone buttress, and teardrop tassel. Apr 09, 2020 a dream find greentown glass association acquires nearly 120yearold catalog from towns former glass factory on ebay.
Featuring a garden and free wifi, aco living a cheap overnight features accommodation attractively situated in klagenfurt, within a short distance of lindwurm, provincial museum and museum of modern art. Our experts have compiled a unique list of over 1,000,000 prices for antiques and collectibles sold in the united states, canada and europe. Glass collector s digest decemberjanuary 1997 volime x, number 4 greentown s nile green cuff set cigar and match holder cover. Greentown s original holly pattern toothpick holder in golden agate holly amber, for example, is one of the rarest and most costly pattern glass toothpicks. Early american pattern glass resources reference books. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19. See more ideas about glass, colored glass and greentown indiana. Cage corningdb heisey glass collectors and collecting.
The only opalescent rims on cactus are in clear glass one is sugar bowl and the other two are tumblers. In a recent issue, historian james measell outlines glass collecting options. The lure of greentown glass steins by joe beard this article chronicles the items of early american pattern glass generally referred to as greentown glass steins. Apr 08, 2016 the shortlived indiana tumbler and goblet co. Greentowns original holly pattern toothpick holder in golden agate holly amber, for example, is one of the rarest and most costly pattern glass toothpicks. Most of us are vaseline glass collectors so you will see a special emphasis on companies which produced patterns in vaseline glass. Antique and collectible glass value and price guides. Chocolate glass has been popular with glass collectors for many years. Glass primer prepares collectors for the hunt antique trader. Glass society hosts 2019 glass show and sale march 910. Greentown glass museum has over 2,000 pieces of glass for visitors to view. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A collectors guide is available from the national greentown glass association, box 107, greentown, in 46936.
See todays greentown glass for sale, best offer and auction. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Renee and i started our glass collection in 2001 with a piece of greentowns holly amber pattern. Glassviews was created by glass collectors to document a range of our favorite patterns from some of the best and most exciting glass companies in the world. Greentown glass museum has over 2,000 pieces of glass. James measell, the grand rapids public museum, 1979. James measell, editor, national greentown glass association, inc. National greentown glass association 2005 language. Goofus glass 78 greentown glass 9 greenwich flintcraft 1 insulators 34 le smith 8 libbey glass 106 mckee glass 4 milk glass 506 opalescent glass 23 pairpoint glass 4 paperweights 325 pattern glass 994 pressed glass 246 ruby glass 79 silver overlay 8 stretch glass 1 studio contemporary 15 toothpick holders 302. Greentown glass relish dish, clear glass in the holly pattern. The book was published by the national greentown glass association, inc and edited by james measell. The small town of greentown, indiana, is in howard county, about nine miles east of kokomo, the county seat. The ngga is active in disseminating specific knowledge concerning greentown glass and promoting education and research on the history and products of the indiana tumbler and goblet company, which operated in greentown.
764 1395 712 680 160 495 227 1121 198 602 156 41 18 595 874 602 1554 1271 657 733 301 362 251 1395 1507 1386 1075 1218 347 401 909 78 852 1426 644 266 1130 1260 338 18 154 612 634 366