Mckee glass company book

Jeannette glass company hit a low point in production during world war ii but bounced back in the mid1940s when the war ended. The leading company was northwood but custard was also made by heisey, tarentum, dithridge, u. Mckees plain patterns early american pattern glass society. Protect your home and family improperly placed cigarettes. The company began in pittsburgh in 1853 and moved in 1888 to jeannette which was named for the wife of mckee s founder. Tangier was founded as a phoenician colony, possibly as early as the 10th century bce and almost certainly by the 8th century bce.

Many of these were the tec series of patterns that mckee had made. Identification and price guide will help the avid collector to identify genuine jeanette glass items. Imperial candlewick is very well documented, none of the glass on this. The majority of berber tombs around tangier had punic jewelry by the 6th century bce, speaking to abundant trade by that time. Shown in the hazel marie weathermans book 2 on depression glass and in sandra mcphee stouts book.

Sources of information on mckee frequently disagree and the timeline for company and factory names and their actual years of operation are confusing and incomplete. Glasbake covered bowls circa 19501960 photo courtesy of 4 the love of vintage the spelling was originally glasbak for glasbak ware but was changed somewhere in the first few years putting the name change somewhere between 1918 and the early 1920. Aztec aka spinner daisy aka new mexico not a us glass states pattern. Manhattan aka new york states pattern by the u s glass co. Mckee glass company has been around since the mid 1800s. Jun 22, 2018 mckee is a name associated with various glass enterprises in the united states since 1836, including j. Mckee glass company red rock crystal early american rock crystal 7 12 plate plain edge circa 19201930s. Our design aesthetic mixes a wide range of styles and influences to create interiors that feel comfortable, authentic, and above all, inspired. I made this website for new imperial candlewick collectors, and for anyone who. This pattern was not included in the 1880 mckee and brothers catalogue, and it was not in the 1881 price list.

Although anniversary was introduced in the 1940s, many people lump anniversary in with depression glass because it was listed that way in the first depression glass books, and because. Their height of popularity was probably the 1870s and 1880s. Mckee and company mckee glass company pittsburgh, pennsylvania c. The mckee company was a long standing glass company out of the pittsburgh region, and it was in the early days that it was spelled, glasbak.

Also says do not put in hot water which makes me think it is not a pyrex. The population was 9,654 according to the 2010 census. Type of material trade catalogs trade literature date range 1800s1900s variant company name established 1853 company name mckee glass co. Mckee glass company red rock crystal early american rock crystal 7 12. Bryce brothers, also known as bryce brothers company and bryce brothers company inc. The complete book of mckee glass by sandra mcphee stout.

The complete book of mckee glass hardcover january 1, 1972 by sandra mcphee stout author visit amazons sandra mcphee stout page. However, by 1903, mckee had apparently broken away from the combine, and about 1904 became known as mckee jeannette glass company. I just picked up another really fun book at the library and thought you might be interested in hearing. In 1903, the mckee glass company was formed in jeannette, pennsylvania. Mckee glass company in 1932 pennsylvaniabased glass company mckee discovered that by adding green glass scraps to their signature milk glass formula, they could create a gorgeous shade of green. Maybe they knew that imperial was hot on their heels. During the 1930s mckee glass company created some of todays most interesting and soughtafter designs.

Cleaning glass isnt rocket science, and it doesnt need to be. The jeannette glass company history 18871983 the jeannette bottle works company was established in 1887, in jeannette, pennsylvania. In 1901, the national glass company took over the factory and ran it as mckee glass until 1904. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns listing. Then, mckee used hand wheel cutting to create the floral motifs that had been made famous on american brilliant glassware. Oct 05, 2020 the complete book of mckee glass this edition was published in 1972 by trojan press in north kansas city, mo. This new book offers historical insight into the mckee glass company and vivid photography to present its diverse, multicolored products. Mckee produced a later imitation cut glass pattern, which was also called jewel revi, 1973. Info is dedicated to hot glass offhand furnace glassblowing with a blowpipe, and contains over 33,900 photos, instructional videos, web pages, and external links especially for the beginner to intermediate glassblowing student, to document various techniques and. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The wax sealer jars were made with a circular grooved ring around the top, into which liquid sealing wax was poured, with a tin lid in place. The company had a boom near the end of world war ii, and by the 1960s, they were the worlds largest electric furnace that melted heat resistant glass. Jeannette is a city in westmoreland county, pennsylvania, united states. Whether youre trying to remove stubborn water spots from your windshield, or simply trying to clean interior windows for date night, weve got you covered with our comprehensive line of glass care products for interior and exterior.

Shop thatcher glass manufacturing company mckee division books at alibris. Anniversary 1947 1949 crystal, iridescent 1970s and later shell pink 19581959 anniversary is an interesting pattern produced by the jeannette glass company in various colors from 1947 until 1975. Custard glass is a creamy pale yellow opaque glass mostly pressed made primarily in america, ca. The recently surfaced 1882 mckee and brothers factory catalogue contains two. Thousands of items are shown and identified, each with measurements and values given in the captions. Mckee and jeannette glassware history, why it glows. The heacock ruby stained glass book shows manufacturer unknown and dates production anywhere from 18951905. Type of material trade catalogs trade literature date range 1800s1900s. This longout of print identification and reference book is considered the book to have for dealers and collectors of mckee glass company. The photo to the right pictures a sample of some of the many original catalogs and pamphlets in our collection. Paper label affixed to bottom of ashtray, reading from inside.

Glass and pottery sellers association august 2004 newsletter. Thatcher glass manufacturing company mckee division books. Jeannette glass company bought them in 1961 and moved their operation into the mckee. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns. Get the best deals on mckee depression glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Wax sealer style fruit jar made by frederick heitz glass works, st. Smith, mckee glass, macbeth evans, federal glass, and possibly others, made molded glassware that tried to simulate actual crackle glass the type that looks broken but made that way intentionally. Surprise patterns from mckee early american pattern glass. Mckee glass company began its life as mckee and brothers glass works in pittsburgh, pa in 1853. Mckee glass company jeannettepa, 19041954, introduced. The complete book of mckee glass hardcover january 1, 1972. There were at least 21 different patterns in the original line. Nov 27, 2016 turns out glasbake was created in 1917 by mckee glass company to compete with pyrex. The bowl was probably made by vidrio products company, but is also known to have possibly been made by mckee glass company.

In 1898 the jeannette bottle works company was succeeded by the jeannette glass company and got its start producing hand made bottles. Mckee is a name associated with various glass enterprises in the united states since 1836, including j. The top of the vase is accented with a foursided cane top saw tooth edge. Fry glass company against the mckee jeannette glass company for the infringement of patents of the first named company relative to the manufacturer of figured blanks for glass. Wax sealer type antique glass fruit jars list of known. In 195354, kemple acquired a lot of molds that had previously belonged to the mckee glass co. Emerson at the helm, a group incorporated the maryland glass co. The factory later moved to jeannette, pa, which was founded by h. Beginning in 19, mckee launched the rest of the tec patterns 11 within just two years. The name for this line, pres cut, was molded on the inside of almost every piece. Mckee glass company red rock crystal early american rock crystal 7 12 plate plain edge circa 19201930s oldeandknewglassshop. Also on title page, manufacturers of tableware, pressed stemware, pressed tumblers, lamps, soda fountain ware, electroliers, stationers glassware, cut glass, glasbake cooking ware, automobile lenses, sanitary coolers and beverage dispensers, mounters goods, lead and lime blanks, light cutters items, railways and marine fresnels, hotel and restaurant supply glassware, pedestals for window. Early rose presznick books say this tiny 6 marigold basket was made by the portland glass co.

They called one shade skokie and the other jade and later jadeite, both popular collectibles today. Info is dedicated to hot glass offhand furnace glassblowing with a blowpipe, and contains over 33,900 photos, instructional videos, web pages, and external links especially for the beginner to intermediate glassblowing student, to document various techniques and the ballet of glassblowing. We have used our extensive library of original information to provide a database of articles on collectible glassware and pottery. Although its changed names a few times since then, mckee is still producing glass today. Vintage mckee glass co jadeite sherbert dish, circa 1950s1960s. Early american pattern glass society mckees plain patterns. Mckee glass co jeannette pa pat pend 8x7 316 tilt beam 9in down at 25 ft 21 cp.

Many of the patterns made by this company appear in popular books including the now out of print collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene and cathy florence, and elegant glassware of the depression era by gene florence. There is a flood of new imported beaded glass and older designs on ebay the internet and. The city got its name from one of the original city fathers, who wished to honor his wife, jeannette mclaughlin, by giving the new town her first name. The complete book of mckee glass 1972 edition open library. Thus it appears mckee used the name jewel for two different patterns. Aug 01, 20 a mixture of eapg and brilliant, the innovation cut glass line was launched in 1916, and could be considered the forerunner of elegant glass, whose era began in 1920. The city pattern was known to kamm and revi from an 1882 mckee and brothers catalogue price list revi 1973. Kemple was known for making authentic reproductions, which is. In 1908, the name was changed again to simply mckee glass company. Many companies were able to succeed after breaking away from direct control of the national glass company. Kemple was known for making authentic reproductions, which is a politicallycorrect term for repro. As a full service, boutique interior design firm, we offer an array of design services tailored to your needs.

The following is a summary of primary markings embossed on glass wax sealer type fruit jars most of them made in the united states. The mckee factory quickly grew, and in so doing grew into and out of two new monikers, national glass company and mckee jeannette glass company, finally settling on the easytoremember mckee glass co in march 1910. Anchor hocking and jeannette soon followed suit, introducing several patterns for households, as well as heavier lines for restaurants. The library of congress believes that many of the papers in the detroit publishing company collection are in the public domain or have no known restrictions and are free to use and reuse. They purchased the mckee glass division of thatcher glass manufacturing in 1961 and were known to operate the worlds largest electric glass furnace for melting heatresisting glass in the early 1960s, according to. Early american pattern glass society surprise patterns. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Fentec continued to be made until the 1940s, and in 1951 thatcher glass company purchased mckee and owned it until jeannette bought it in 1961.

Fenton art glass produced a wide array of jadeite items in 1921, and mckee glass company released the first complete line of opaque green dinnerware in 1930. Fry glass company against the mckee jeannette glass company for the infringement of patents of the first named company relative to the manufacturer of figured blanks for glass cutting. In 1917 the spelling changed to glasbake, and ware was dropped from the name remaining this way through to 1953. Smith was at the time, the vicepresident of mckee glass company and his father, andrew j. In 1932 pennsylvaniabased glass company mckee discovered that by adding green glass scraps to their signature milk glass formula, they could create a gorgeous shade of green. The city celebrated its 125th anniversary in july 20. The company was not without problems, in 1909, the circuit court of pa handed down a decision in the matter of the suit of the j. Mar 17, 2015 a book such as warmans depression glass. Antique glass book mkee victorian glass dover books collectible. See more ideas about mckee glass, mckee, this or that questions.