Nautical Harpooner New Bedford 10th Centre St Festival Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate for Sale

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Nautical Harpooner New Bedford 10th Centre St Festival Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate For Sale

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Nautical Harpooner New Bedford 10th Centre St Festival Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate:
$15.00

10th Centre Street Summer Festival Glass Cup Plate 401 New Bedford Massachusetts Vintage Window Decoration Handcrafted on Cape Cod, Made in USA This 10th Centre Street Summer Festival Pairpoint Glass is an official New Bedford Preservation Society Centre Street Festival cup plate. The art glass was part of a limited edition of 1000 cup plates. The cup plate celebrates the traditional art of scrimshaw, as it depicts a harpooner taken from a busk in the collection of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The final photo is included solely for size illustration and does not represent the exact item available for purchase. Crafted on Cape Cod through traditional methods, each 3.5-inch cup plate showcases the artisan\'s skill. Using a hammer and chisel, the engraver created a steel mold for each design. With an antique press, molten glass was pressed into the engraved mold, resulting in a series of cup plates that possess similarity, yet retain their unique characteristics. The irregularities in each piece attest to their handmade nature, contributing to their unique charm. Within the design, you\'ll discover the artisan\'s initials and the Pairpoint trademark. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these cup plates serve various practical purposes. They can function as catchall dishes for organizing small items like keys or jewelry, or as ring dishes to securely hold your cherished treasures.

Additional Information:

SIZE: Approximately 3.5\" in diameter, 0.5\" in height
SHIPPING: Your cup plate will be carefully packaged in a vintage box and shipped from Maine, securely protected in a padded bubble mailer.
PHOTOS: To ensure your satisfaction, please enlarge all photos to verify the condition. Please note that the actual color of the cup plate may slightly differ from what is shown in the detailed photos.
CONDITION: Embrace the handcrafted charm! Expect to find unique characteristics such as swirls, small lines, bubbles, specks, or tiny flecks, as they are all part of the normal craftsmanship.
MADE IN AMERICA: The Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, MA, proudly holds the distinction of being the oldest glass-making company in the USA. Renowned for their craftsmanship, they manufactured quality crystal cup plates from the 1920s through the 1990s. Most of these vintage cup plates were commissioned by institutions like historical societies, museums, churches, and other non-profit organizations.
USES: Let your imagination soar with possibilities! These cup plates can be used as charming additions to window sills, unique guest favor place card holders, guest soap dishes, trinket or vanity accessories, jewelry catchalls, small coasters, or even as eclectic glass for stained glass or other art projects.
ADDITIONAL CUP PLATES: Be sure to explore my other listings for more cup plate designs. If you require multiple pieces of a listed design, feel free to send a message, and I\'ll be happy to assist you.