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Update to original Posting – Engraved Comport – now known as Pairpoint

24 Sunday Nov 2013

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If you read yesterday’s updated post re the Pairpoint pitcher you will know that I sought an opinion on the pitcher, and this compote from the Pairpoint Glass Knowledge Centre.  I am happy I did as I received the following information.  Unfortunately I do believe that the edges have been ground as they are not rounded like those of the pitcher.  Whoever did it was careful as I would never have guessed.  In any event I very much like this piece and now I know.  Here’s what was said…..

“This comport is a form that several companies made. It appears that your picture 4 shows the piece having a polished pontil. It should ring very nicely. The shape and dimensions are consistent with the Pairpoint A215 Comport. The engraving pattern is extremely consistent with a whole variety of fruit and berry designs Pairpoint did. I do not have a catalog page showing your pattern, but I know that I am missing some pages in this series. The quality and style is what I would expect to see. Pairpoint did use that cross-hatch band on a few other patterns, so that is a consistent element.  This was probably made in the 1920s to 1930s by the original Pairpoint operation. The shape is common to find, but the pattern is not. In my opinion, it was made by Pairpoint.

BTW…it appears from the photo that the top edge of the comport has been ground…it should not be. The edge should be fire-polished and smoothly rounded. If it is ground, it was likely done to remove a chip…that would be a bummer.”

 

 

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Original posting – January 24, 2012

This pretty comport was given to me by a nice lady who owns a local antique shop. I don’t normally acquire engravings and I know little about them.  This pattern is unknown to me.  I guess that it’s European, but……just a guess.  I bought a book with 16th-18th century English glass.  Unfortunately the photos are in b&w.  I never thought to inquire.  Hard to interpret the patterns.  It ‘s hard to tell but the foot is engraved as well.  It has such a pretty shape.

Update – Pairpoint Pitcher with Floral Cut

23 Saturday Nov 2013

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I posted this item on the Everyday Elegant Glass Forum.  Someone said that it could be Pairpoint, from the later – 1950s – production line.  While I was poking about the ‘net I came across this website – Pairpoint Glass Knowledge Centre.  Very interesting.  The site offered the option to have your pieces identified for $5.00.  I leapt at the chance and was grateful for the response.  I will post another update to a piece that I also asked about.   Here’s what was said about this pitcher….

“I think you made a good buy on your pitcher, even adding the $5 you sent to us. We are virtually certain that your pitcher was made during the Robert Bryden Pairpoint years in Sagamore, Mass. The heavy foot and small size is very typical of his style of work. Bryden was the Sales Manager for Pairpoint in it’s final years in the 1950s. Upon the original factory closing, Bryden obtained the business rights and name, and struggled to keep the company prosperous for another 30 years or so.
Everything about the work on your pitcher speaks Bryden’s style. Most of his items were of a smaller stature, and were left plain or enamel-decorated. Some engraved work was done, but from my observations, it was relatively limited by comparison. I have found that his engraving patterns were very reminiscent of the old Pairpoint designs and style, while not being perfect replications of any particular documented pattern. Additionally, the engraving work did not quite meet the perfection known on the early Pairpoint products.
Finally, Pairpoint did not ever sign their work permanently unless specifically asked to by a customer. When they did sign, they hand etched, using a diamond stylus, a “Diamond P” just like yours. I think Bryden was a little more prolific at using the Diamond P logo on their work. Newer Pairpoint has an acid-etches script with the full Pairpoint name on their work.
The slight uncertainty I may be displaying in my answer is because Bryden did not document his production like the old company. There was more randomness, so someone like me has to go on accumulated observations.”
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Original Post – November 17, 2013

Pairpoint Pitcher

My contributions to my blog have slowed.  There is only so much glass that one person can keep acquiring!  I am trying hard to slow down on my pace of purchases, although I did order something online recently and am chatting about some other pieces.

Picked this pitcher up yesterday.  We were downtown for the Santa Claus Parade and I wandered into HSD Antiques.  I am always so happy that we have such great local businesses in our community and I like to support them.Pairpoint Pitcher 2

I noticed this pretty pitcher with the uppercase “P” on the base.  I wondered if this was a Pairpoint signature.  It wa obviously a quality piece of glass.  So I picked it up.

Sure enough I read online that Pairpoint has signed pieces this way, usually at the request of a customer.  I’ve also read that there are some Pairpoint counterfeits as well.  In any case I haven’t been able to identify it yet.  But I read up on Pairpoint (New Bedford, Massachusetts) and that was interesting.  I’m adding a link to the Mount Washington and Pairpoint Glass Society on my page with American Associations.

If you check ebay there are some beautiful Pairpoint pieces.  Beautiful art glass.

Pairpoint Pitcher 3I’ve posted this online looking for some assistance.  Hopefully someone will be willing to share their knowledge.