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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Unresolved Glass Queries => Topic started by: Tony H on January 19, 2005, 07:25:49 AM
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Hi
Another plate, this one has the design made up of small raised dots, and is for Gen Roberts entry into Pretoria June 5 1900.
Has anyone seen this one and who was the maker.
Link to photo http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/d554to/RobertsreleafofPretoria.jpg
Many thanks for any help.
Tony H.
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Hi,
This is a common design in the UK, examples can be found at most glass fairs. Vivien Walker and Susan Biss in their book "Pressed Glass Commemoratives" show two versions, one with the scalloped edge, the other with a smooth edged.
Unfortunately the plate is not marked, signed; neither was a Reg Design taken our, therefore the manufacturer is not known.
toffeg
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Not found yet anyone?
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Never positively identified but given Greener & Co prolific manufacture of commemorative items I would think they were a fair bet
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These are cup plates which were a rage around the turn of the century esp. in the US. An extensive book on the subject does exist the title is - wait for it - cup plates. Allegedly these were used for depositing your tea cup while you drank your tea from the saucer.
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Ivo
Thanks but not this one, I forgot to add a size in my original post which would be about 9-10 inches in diameter it is packed away somewhere so I cannot be sure.
Tony H