Topic: Purple marbled slag glass beaker. ID = Henry Greener

[vanmann]

I have this small purple beaker with a mark to base which I don't recognise and hoped someone else may do. It appears to be a rather elaborate letter X.
All thoughts and suggestions much appreciated, John

[Greg.]

Hi John,

Looks like a faint Sowerby peacock mark.

Greg

[vanmann]

Hi Greg, I can't see the peacock although there is a slight resemblance, I have attached some more photos which I am hoping are a bit clearer from different angles

[Greg.]

Hi John,

Thanks for the additional photos, they are much clearer.

I thought it may be a poor quality pressing of the Davidson lion, however, the Henry Greener first lion trademark, perhaps looks like a better bet!


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[mhgcgolfclub]

Hi

100% Henry Greener

Roy

[vanmann]

Thanks very much for your help. I am guessing that this is the early mark?

[Greg.]

Looking at Raymond Slack's book, the first Henry Greener trademark (a demi-lion rampant facing left holding a five pointed star in it's right paw) was used between 1875-85.

Greg