Pressed glass, or patterned glass, is produced by using a plunger to push molten glass into a mold and was first patented by John P. Bakewell in 1825 when it was used to make drawer knobs. By mid-century this method was being used to produce mass quantities of affordable and attractive yet durable tableware pieces for everyday use. Pressed glass was produced in England, the United States, and Canada, with the U.S. factories outnumbering the others.
It enjoyed popularity until the 1920's when crystal took it's place. However, with the advent of the depression people could no longer afford crystal and switched back to cheaper patterned glass. This period in it's history was know as the depression glass period. New patterns and colors were introduced and it is now very collectable. Similar methods of producing patterned glass are still used today all over the world. Glass is highly collectable both for it's aesthetic qualities and it's function.
Here is a lovely vintage covered candy dish in a clear ribbed pattern. It is in excellent condition with out chips or cracks and stands 5 1/4" tall with a 5" diameter.
Asking - $15
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