Brewster Cape Cod Sea Captains Church Vintage Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate Variant

Description: Brewster MA Cape Cod Collectible Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate 226 Church of the Sea Captains Art Glass Vintage Window Decoration Made in USA on Cape CodNote this cup plate is a rare variant that was pressed before the mould was corrected. The word "Church" is missing the second letter "c." The beautiful vintage crystal Pairpoint Glass cup plate features The First Parish Church of Brewster Massachusetts, which is also known at the Church of the Sea Captains due to the many sea captains who worshiped there. The cup plate's design captures First Parish Church as a postcard perfect New England church with clapboard siding and a tall steeple. Under the central design is the inscription GATHERED 1700 and a sperm whale. Pairpoint plate number 226 was commissioned in 1983. 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" in diameter; .5" in height SHIPPING - Your cup plate will be professionally packaged in a vintage box and shipped in a padded bubble mailer via USPS mail from Maine. The vintage box will likely be marked with handwriting or staining. PHOTOS - Enlarge all photos to verify condition. The photos that show the greatest detail can 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 sill decorations are a wonderful way to display cup plates as the crystal art glass looks lovely as suncatchers. Other uses include: Dinner table butter pat, tea bag, or mint dishes Guest favor place card holders for weddings or showers Guest soap, ring, trinket, or accessory vanity dishes Small coasters for gourmet appetizers, small bites, chocolates, or cupcakes Eclectic glass for stained glass or other art glass projects ADDITIONAL CUP PLATES - Be sure to check my other items for current listings. If you are looking for a specific plate or more plates in a listed design, let me know. If I have the plate, I will list it.

Price: 16 USD

Location: Pownal, Maine

End Time: 2024-12-17T12:53:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD