The mckee factory quickly grew, and in so doing grew into and out of two new monikers, national glass company and mckeejeannette glass company, finally settling on the easytoremember mckee glass co in march 1910. From the incredibly simple glass cleaner that leaves glass clean and streak free, to the stateoftheart paint coating that provides toughasnails protection that lasts years, the complete line of mckee s 37 will be among the best youve ever used. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Scroll with flowers modern has been attributed to central glass company and. Buy tadalafil cialis online online canadian pharmacy. Mckee glass company jadite jadeite jadeite grapefruit. Mckees plain patterns early american pattern glass society. Like mckees innovation line, another forerunner of elegant glass, prescut added hand finishing to moldpatterned glassware in order to imitate the fully handcut but. The corning museum of glass is closed to the public and all events and programs are cancelled effective monday, march 16 through april 12, as a precautionary measure for public health and safety. In addition to the kitchen glass, two mckee dinnerware patterns are included.
Jeannette glass company, one of the seven major companies producing depression glass, introduced 14 collectible patterns during the period from 1928 through 1938, according to an article by joyce e. Mckee glass company 7 carnival glass limousine or car vase. Kemple glass purchased the tec pattern molds from the mckee glass company and made these patterns in milk glass and colors. Mckee glass company delphite chaline chalaine blue. Buy a cheap copy of mckee kitchen glass of the depression. A a miniature baking dish line of childrens cookware made by mckee glass.
The factory later moved to jeannette, pa, which was founded by h. Perhaps these pieces were made while the company transitioned from being a mckee product to a thatcher glass product or from thatcher to jeannette. I do not have the box that they came in but have a scan of it from the 1925 mckee ad see above found in sandra stout s book, the complete book of mckee glass. I have this lovely set for sale in the vintage eves store. I love the pattern and the glass is solid and heavy in your hand. The thistles are a bit hard to see and rather stylized. Eventually in the 1960s, this company was absorbed into the jeannette glass company. Aug 28, 2008 the book is organized by the company s wide range of color and their variations, making it a useful tool for identification and evaluation, allowing readers to do both easily. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Mckee glass company, jeannette, pa, usa manufacturer. Frederick and james mckee two of five sons of thomas, coowner of s. Thus it appears mckee used the name jewel for two different patterns. The company began in pittsburgh in 1853 and moved in 1888 to jeannette which was named for the wife of mckee s founder. Its an interesting history that is intertwined with some other glass houses. As you will note, we have given the basket a name which we feel is more appropriate to its true manufacturer. Vintage mckee primary colors 4piece mixing bowl set in like new and unused condition. Glass and pottery sellers association august 2004 newsletter. The book is organized by the company s wide range of color and their variations, making it a useful tool for identification and evaluation, allowing readers to do both easily. Holly was laughing with to the one served grilled herbed cutlets as one of create a truly wireless upshifting for maximum acceleration. Now new milk glass pieces are in production that have a nearly identical mark as original mckee pieces. Their mothers had the queen anne cake ring and this was the childrens version little princess circa 1940s.
This pattern was made by bryce brothers, circa 1888, and by the united states glass co. Krupey published online by the national depression glass association. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Marks and labels on glass a special thanks to mike wasser for contributing all his many fine drawings. In 1904, mckeejeanette glass company was awarded a patent for its prescut trademark. Although its changed names a few times since then, mckee is still producing glass today.
This pattern was not included in the 1880 mckee and brothers catalogue, and it was not in the 1881 price list. Early american pattern glass society mckees plain patterns. Get the best deals on red mckee depression glassware when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Prescut glass was a line of glassware that was produced to simulate the highly popular cut glass designs.
I just picked up another really fun book at the library and thought you might be interested in hearing. We have used our extensive library of original information to provide a database of articles on collectible glassware and pottery. Glasbak the very earliest spelling, flamex, glasbake, glassbake, mckee, jeannette. Glass company aka united states glass company or plain us glass. Similar to delphite or turquoise like jeannette and fire king. Mckee and brothers was a thriving pittsburgh glasshouse in the 1880s. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. These were among a large number of utilitarian stemware illustrated in an undated mckee glass company catalogue produced after mckee had relocated from pittsburgh to. Mckee glass company started operation as mckee and brothers glass works, manufacturers of crystal glassware, in 1853. Pink milk glass by jeannette glass available at bygone find. New listing vintage mckee drippings bowl white milk glass red sailboats grease jar mint. The complete book of mckee glass sandra mcphee stout on.
Rather than being just one entity, this glass conglomerate was formed in 1891 when at least 18 different glass companies were combined under the united states glass co. These were among a large number of utilitarian stemware illustrated in an undated mckee glass company catalogue produced after mckee had relocated from pittsburgh to jeannette, pennsylvania. Manufactured by the mckee glass company, jeanette, pennsylvania, usa, the original advertising sticker is adhered to the smallest yellow bowl. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns listing. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mckee trademark word mckee all capital letters mckee trademark mck mckee trademark word mckee in cyrillic italics font style. The united states glass company was formed when 18 or more glass companies combined in 1891 to try to survive trying times as a combined unit. There is a white like in the glass, chips on the rim and ribs, and some small chips to the spout. Jeannette glass company bought them in 1961 and moved their operation into the mckee.
New listing mckee glass company jadite jadeite jadeite grapefruit reamer juicer. The complete book of mckee glass stout, sandra mcphee on. Mckee glass glasbake little princess ring baking dish manufacturer. It may be a while before you see another set like this for sale. The leading company was northwood but custard was also made by heisey, tarentum, dithridge, u. It was made in 1894 and was part of an extended table service. Many of their directors ended up leaving, to develop competing businesses. Mar 17, 2015 long after depression glass saw its peak, jeanette glass company purchased mckee glass factory, located in the same town, in the 1960s.
The jeannette glass company history 18871983 the jeannette bottle works company was established in 1887, in jeannette, pennsylvania. Mckee glass company 7 carnival glass limousine or car. Patterns and colors of depression glass by jeanette glass below is a list of some of the patterns and colors, according to. In 1891 bryce joined other glass manufacturers to form u. Dont forget though, this was the mckeejeannette glass company. 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. Get the best deals on mckee depression glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. True to form is the fact that we do not need to adhere to any foregone conclusion. This piece is heavy enough to use as a flower vase. Pattern identified in mollie mc cains pattern glass book on page 162 as the ihc pattern. Surprise patterns from mckee early american pattern.
Eapg early american pattern glass all antique glass. Mckee produced large quantities of glassware including pressed patterns, opaque. In 1908, the name was changed again to simply mckee glass company. Original covered animal dishes marked mckee are among the rarest and most expensive pieces of milk glass.
Aug 06, 20 the tec patterns were launched in 1904, when the mckeejeannette glass company then owned by national glass company received a patent for the prescut technique. Mckee jeannette trademark prescut all capital letters mckee reproductions trademark flared m and thick tail on k this mark has been reported as a fake mckee mark used on reproduction items. Vintage mckee glass co seville yellow 5 canister jeannette pa. In some of the posts ive done including one on depression glass and another on glasbake, jeannette glass company has made an appearance. Quintec this is a kemple glass bowl in the quintec pattern. In 1903, the company reorganized and became mckee glass factory. However, by 1903, mckee had apparently broken away from the combine, and about 1904 became known as mckeejeannette glass company. This new book offers historical insight into the mckee glass company and vivid photography to present its diverse, multicolored products. Comes with handbook and inventory guide to the complete book of mckee glass. In 1898 the jeannette bottle works company was succeeded by the jeannette glass company and got its start producing hand made bottles. While it seemed like a good idea at the time, having factories in ohio, indiana, west virginia, and pennsylvania proved to be a. Surprise patterns from mckee early american pattern glass society. However, by 1903, mckee had apparently broken away from the combine, and about 1904 became known as mckee jeannette glass company.
The national glass company acquired mckee and brothers glass works in 1901 it was renamed. Mckee produced a later imitation cut glass pattern, which was also called jewel revi, 1973. Mckee in 1854, after the breakup of a previous partnership bryce, mckee and co which had begun in 1850. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. The tec patterns were launched in 1904, when the mckeejeannette glass company then owned by national glass company received a patent for the prescut technique. This bowl is in an amber marigold color measures 7. A bibliography and index complete this great reference book. 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. Nov 27, 2016 they made pressed glass, jadite, white milk glass, black glass and they were the creators of glasbake. The reproductions from the 90s have no letters, so this one is an original. Mckees 37 coating prep polish formulated without any silicones, waxes, sealants, polymers or fillers, mckees 37 coating prep polish leaves nothing on the surface, making it the ideal polish to use before applying any product that requires a 100% oil and wax free surface. Vintage mckee red canister glass bowlcanister with lid.
The photo to the right pictures a sample of some of the many original catalogs and pamphlets in our collection. Samuel mckee sold his interest and, with brothers james and thomas. F117 part of a collection of materials collected and organized by j. Bryce brothers, also known as bryce brothers company and bryce brothers company inc. Also says do not put in hot water which makes me think it is not a pyrex. Posted on august 1, 20 by sarathurston while unpacking antique glass from our janvier road bungalow, i began to notice something. In the trade it was said that the words mckee and glass have been synonymous for over a hundred years. In 1901, the national glass company took over the factory and ran it as mckee glass until 1904. Sep 06, 2010 by 1901, mckee and brothers glass works was acquired by the national glass company which was operating 19 factories at this point, and the name was changed to mckee jeanette glass company. Custard glass is a creamy pale yellow opaque glass mostly pressed made primarily in america, ca. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Personal opinion is the true american way, as is not agreeing with the opinion of your peers. 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.
Mckee produced crackled glassware in various shapestypes during 19271929, as confirmed by butler brothers ads, as well as the larger ad verifying the maker, which is included in the complete book of mckee by sandra mcphee stout. Surprise patterns from mckee early american pattern glass. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns. During the 1930s mckee glass company created some of todays most. 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. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A large early american pattern glass pedestal cake stand in the fishscale or coral pattern. The recently surfaced 1882 mckee and brothers factory catalogue contains two. Mckee glass company began its life as mckee and brothers glass works in pittsburgh, pa in 1853. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled.
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