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As I had mentioned in the original post I had turned to the Elegant and Everyday Glass Forum for advice. I just noticed last night that one of the members had confirmed that these pieces were made by Westmoreland.
The member, Mr. G. Jones, posted this image from the 905 Westmoreland Specialty Company Sales Catalogue.
Always nice to have an item verified.
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Original Post – October 5, 2015
I bought these locally. I often wonder how pieces end up where they do. These pieces in particular intrigue me. I think they are early twentieth century. Not uncommon, as they are available online, but not common either. How did they end up in south/central Ontario?
My guy has M’ikmaq blood and I thought he would enjoy having these two proud men in the house.
I posted them on my favourite glass site – Everyday and Elegant Glass Forum – asking if someone could suggest some reading about them. I was advised that these pieces are either Fostoria or Westmoreland and that there has been little written to distinguish one company’s pieces from the other.
Likely I will never know for sure, but they are pretty neat.
The person posted in the Elegant and Everday Glass Forum was by me Greg Jennings and the image comes from the Westmoreland Specialty Company 1905 sales catalogue.
My apologies – not enough attention paid to double checking my typing! Two errors – Mr. G. Jennings NOT Jones and 1905 not 905! Thnx for the corrections. cheers. d.b.