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Matthew Turnbull Trinket Sets

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LinzC:
So, I wasn't looking specifically for trinket sets, and have no ideas of patterns, but came across a newspaper article from 10th April 1953, in the Sunderland Echo.  It related to an attempted break-in at the Matthew Turnbull works in Sunderland.

One of the perpetrators, Dennis Conlin (21), is quoted as saying "My mate works there and knows the place.  He was after trinket sets. I was drunk".  ::)

So, whilst it doesn't help identifying unknowns, it at least indicates another manufacturer.

LinzC:
And Matthew Turnbull was a known supplier to Woolworths too, according to

https://www.carnivalglassworldwide.com/turnbull-teasers.html

Jayne:

--- Quote from: LinzC on April 16, 2021, 11:05:46 AM ---And Matthew Turnbull was a known supplier to Woolworths too, according to

https://www.carnivalglassworldwide.com/turnbull-teasers.html

--- End quote ---

Trinket Sets by Matthew Turnbull of Cornhill Glass Works Sunderland; another great piece of info to add to the GTS research project!

Anne:
Wonderful! Well spotted Linz, thank you. Now to find catalogues / examples. :)

JimmyBee:
Apologies up front, as it doesn't feature any trinket sets.......

.... but there is a 1951 Matthew Turnbull catalogue viewable through Tyne & Wear Museums archives, for anyone who hasn't seen it. I've solved quite a few glass mysteries using the images and information therein  :)

Ian

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