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Souvenir Glass Allentown PA
This is a 1950 souvenir piece from Allentown, PA (Pennsylvania, Pa., Penna.), a tall glass with it's accompanying explanatory paper. We originally had 3 of these, and now have 2 left; all came from the same home. The glass and sheet were distributed by H. Leh & Co. to celebrate their centennial in Allentown (1850-1950). The glass is a large tumbler, 6 inches tall with a top opening diameter of 3 1/4 inches, and a bottom diameter of 2 5/8 inches. On the bottom of the glass if you look very closely you can see a light manufacturer's mark from Federal Glass Company, an "F" in a shield. The page is very curled from having been kept in the glass for years. It measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
The vintage glass is frosted (light white) with an enameled/baked-on paint decor in blue, green and red. It shows the store and a 100th anniversary wreath, along with other sights from the Allentown area (all labelled) -- The Belfry of Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Fairgrounds, Trout Hall (home of Allentown's founder, Justice William Allen), Trexler Game Preserve, Hanging Gardens, Zion "Liberty Bell" Church, Bethlehem "The Christmas City", and Lehigh County Court House. A brief description of each of these places is given on the sheet. We've provided multiple images to show the varied "sides" of the glass, some close-ups, and the paper (curled and uncurled). Please note that the white "hot spots" are reflections from the camera lighting, and that this lighting makes the blue appear lighter than it is in person.
The antique souvenir glasses and pages are in very nice overall condition for their age. The glasses have no chips, cracks, or other major flaws. There are many spots where the enamelling/paint was either not completely applied or has worn over time, such that you can see some spots are missing. This includes some letters in words and some spots on the building designs. There are a few scratches on the bottom of the glasses from sitting, and some bubbles in the glass are visible. There are a few small spots on the frosting that look "shinier" or smoother, perhaps from application or wear. The curled papers have varied states of wear including some stains and folding/bending along the edges, wrinkling & bending overall, small tears along the edges & corner bending/tearing. The images are from the first glass & paper sold, but all are similar. Please use the question button for specific details of condition on a specific glass & paper. They truly are nice pieces (as the first buyer readily confirmed!). We just try to point out all "imperfections" since you can't hold it in your hand to see them yourself!
Very attractive pieces overall in nice collectible shape, and a treat to find with it's original explanatory paper. A nice gift for anyone interested in Pennsylvania memorabilia, particularly related to Allentown, Bethlehem and Lehigh County. Sold separately, priced each.
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Glass Dish Shakespeare Birthplace Stratford on Avon by S. Ellis
Neat small glass dish with picture of Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon (Stratford on Avon). Clear dish with white backing onto which we believe the image was printed in black & white (no color). Has artist's name printed in lower right corner, "S. Ellis".
We are guessing this to be a souvenir piece, possibly from the 1940's-60's, or earlier. Measures 4 7/8 inches x 3 5/8 inches, with rounded corners that swerve upwards so dish sits about 5/8 inch in height. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, crazing, etc. Has a little bit of age wear if you look very closely, some dots of wear, etc., but nothing of any real consequence. The white "hot spots" in the images are reflections from the camera lighting on the glossy surface.
Great gift for any lover of William Shakespeare, theatre enthusiast or performer, or collector of items showing famous places in England.
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