Museum Treasures
There are so many amazing treasures throughout the museum. Our goal here is to feature one of those special items and bring you more information about it every week. Please check back often as we will be adding new treasures every week!
Royal Hickman Signed Tumbler
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a tumbler signed by Royal Hickman. It is a puzzle. Royal Hickman was the well-known designer for Royal Haeger pottery from 1934-1944, continuing to operate his own ceramic factory in Tampa,...
Onondaga Copper Ashtray
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a copper ashtray with a glass insert advertising the Syracuse Glass Company’s Onondaga Brand of window glass, with an image of their logo of an Indian warrior. The Museum has quite an eclectic...
Dunbar Glass Corporation Candy Box
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a No. 6228 1-pound heart-shaped candy box made right here in West Virginia by the Dunbar Glass Corporation. It is pink with a rose cutting on the lid. Dunbar is one of those companies that...
Indiana Glass Company No. 373 Two-Light Candlestick
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a striking Indiana Glass Company No. 373 two-light candlestick. What makes this piece remarkable is the art deco design enhanced by the use of satin highlights. This pattern was probably...
Imperial Glass Two-Piece Epergne
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a two-piece epergne in the Imperial Glass Corporation’s Crocheted Crystal line. It stands 11 ½” high and has a diameter of 10 ¼”, making it quite an impressive centerpiece for the table. This...
Eureka Goblet Printer’s Block
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is an old printer’s block featuring a Eureka goblet. The drawings of the goblet appear to be from the patent application for design No. 2,323, issued May 22, 1866, by designer Charles Ballinger,...
West Virginia Glass Specialty Company No. 6650 Cordial Decanter
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a West Virginia Glass Specialty Company No. 6650 cordial decanter. It is a factory sample, printed on the bottom in permanent marker: "62 - 21 oz. / 7 Pc. Cordial Set / Asst Lattice" and on the...
Mosser Glass Piano Candy Dish
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a covered candy dish in the form of a piano. It was made by Mosser Glass beginning circa 1977 and discontinued in 1985. Our example is in crystal carnival. According to Mosser’s records, this...
Corning Glass Works Commemorative Ashtray in Vaseline
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a commemorative ashtray in vaseline (or canary). It celebrates the Corning Glass Works in Harrodsburg, “Kentucky’s First City.” It is embossed with a faint image of a pair of eyeglasses, only...
Heisey Photos
Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a collection of four photographs showing how Heisey was displayed in the company’s heyday. The first one is in Strawbridge and Clothier's store window. A small sign reads: "Heisey's Sparkling...