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Wedding Bells with Shamrocks Pairpoint Glass Cup Plate 119 Vintage Grandmacore Window Decoration Handcrafted on Cape CodThis vintage crystal Pairpoint Glass wedding cup plate is a limited edition piece of art glass that celebrates the May 9, 1981 wedding of Kilmartin and Van Buskirk.The \"Wedding Plate\" was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. James VanBuskirk to commemorate the special occasion of their son\'s wedding. All profits from the sale of the plate were donated to the Green Briar Nature Center of Sandwich, Massachusetts. Designed by Nina Sutton and Joy VanBuskirk and engraved by Andrew Bourbon, this cup plate features a cluster of three wedding bells with streamers centered on the plate. The border is adorned with family names, the date, and shamrocks. Pairpoint Plate number 119 was a limited edition, with only 3,400 plates pressed before the mould was retired. This cup plate is a wonderful example of Pairpoint Glass\'s exquisite craftsmanship. Don\'t miss out on the opportunity to own this limited edition vintage crystal Pairpoint Glass wedding cup plate. The last photo is of a different cup plate and is for size illustration only. Vintage Pairpoint Glass lead crystal cup plates are wonderful works of art glass. The 3.5 inch cup plates were hand crafted in the older traditional ways, with the artisan working with hammer and chisel to create the steel molds used for each design. The molten glass for each coaster size cup plate was carefully hand pressed into the engraved mold using an antique glass press. This hand process created a series of cup plates that were similar, but not identical. The art glass is not perfect, and you may see tiny bubbles, lovely little swirls of color, etc. The beautiful irregularities highlight the handmade nature of each cup plate. When you review the photos with the zoom feature, remember that the little imperfections you see may not be noticeable to the naked eye. If you look closely, you can see that each cup plate has the artisan\'s initials and the Pairpoint trademark discreetly embedded within the design. Note: The first quality Pairpoint label/sticker fell off when I was taking the photos; it will be included in the box.
Additional Information:
SIZE - Coaster like - Approximately 3.5\" in diameter; .5\" in height
SHIPPING - Your cup plate will be professionally packaged in a vintage box and shipped in a padded bubble mailer via First Class USPS mail from Maine. The vintage box will likely be marked with handwriting or staining. When an order contains items from more than one listing, shipping is automatically adjusted. Priority mail is also available.
PHOTOS - Enlarge all photos to verify condition. The photos that show the greatest detail can appear a little different than the actual color of the cup plate.
CONDITION - It is normal that Pairpoint cup plates have handcrafted characteristics such as a swirl in the center of the plate, small lines not part of the design, bubbles, specks, or tiny flecks.
MADE IN AMERICA - The Pairpoint Glass Co. of Sagamore, MA, which is on Cape Cod, is the oldest glass making company in the USA. The company is well-known for manufacturing quality crystal cup plates from the 1920\'s through the 1990\'s. Historical societies, museums, churches, and other non-profit organizations commissioned most of the vintage cup plates.
CUP PLATE IDEAS - Window sill decorations are a wonderful way to display cup plates as the crystal art glass looks lovely as suncatchers. Other uses include:
- Dinner table butter pat, tea bag, or mint dishes
- Guest favor place card holders for weddings or showers
- Guest soap, ring, trinket, or accessory vanity dishes
- Small coasters for gourmet appetizers, small bites, chocolates, or cupcakes
- Eclectic glass for stained glass or other art glass projects
ADDITIONAL CUP PLATES - Be sure to check my other items for current listings. If you are looking for a specific plate or more plates in a listed design, let me know. If I have the plate, I will list it.
