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How do I identify Pairpoint glass?
To identify Pairpoint glass, you can either conduct online research using trusted resources or consult an expert, such as a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. The American glassmaker didn't often mark its pieces. As a result, you'll need to use the characteristics of your type of piece to determine if Pairpoint produced it. One characteristic common among many types of Pairpoint glass wares, such as compotes, wine glasses and wine buckets, is a clear bubble-like feature called a knop. Looking at images of Pairpoint patterns can also help you spot pieces made by the manufacturer. Shop a range of Pairpoint glass on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Vintage Hawkes Pairpoint Amber Crystal Table Lamp, 1930s
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage hawkes pairpoint amber crystal table lamp Additional information: Materials: Crystal Color: Amber Brand: Pairpoint glassworks Designer: Pairpoint glassworks Period: ...
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pairpiont Vanity Mirror or Table Plateau, 1900
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in New York, NY
A rare, substantial, signed, table mirror plate plateau or vanity table mirror, by Pairpoint Glassworks, 1900, America, (MA.) Piece is with markers' mark and date (1900) on underside...
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905 Rare oil lamp, USA, c. 1905. obverse-painted glass, patinated metal Measures: 33½ height × 10 diameter in (85 × 25 cm) Provenance: Collection of Edward and Sheila Malakoff Literature: Pairpoint Lamps, Malakoff, pg. 114. This piece is given the" rarity rating" of 1; the rarest of Pairpoint production. Purchase includes a copy of Malakoff text. Pairpoint Glass Company is an American glass manufacturer based in Sagamore, Massachusetts. It is currently the oldest operating glass company in the United States. The company was founded by Deming Jarves in 1837 in South Boston, Massachusetts, as the Mount Washington Glass Works. In 1870, Mount Washington relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts. In the 1880s, the company primarily produced art glass. In 1885, it introduced Burmese art glass, a translucent, heat reactive glass that shades from yellow at the bottom to pink at the top. The company became known for this type of glass, obtaining a British patent for it in 1886, and presenting a number of Burmese pieces to Queen Victoria. In 1880, British silver designer Thomas Pairpoint (1838-1902) resigned his position as head designer at the Meriden Brittania Company and founded the Pairpoint Manufacturing Company...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Floral Table Lamp USA Signed
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Toledo, OH
Pairpoint reverse painted eight panel table lamp. Two sockets with acorn pulls on silver plated engraved foliage base. 16" shade decorated with floral desi...
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20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Rare Pairpoint Wheel Cut Crystal Punchbowl with Matching Signed Ladle
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This example of a Pairpoint footed punchbowl sets te=he bar high! It even has the elusive matching signed ladle with an engraved crystal handle. The hand blown crystal bowl is engrav...
Category

Early 20th Century American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Pairpoint Stained Glass Table Lamp, Seascape Vienna Shade, Planter Base, 1910
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairpoint table lamp, exceedingly rare piece, planter base ring holder, Vienna shade, seascape and New England village featuring Vienna shade, signed, C3072 serial number. Documented (see below), USA, circa 1910. Obverse-and reverse-painted acid-etched glass, milk glass, patinated metal 14 height × 16 diameter stamped manufacturer's mark to shade 'The Pairpoint Corp'n'. Stamped manufacturer's mark to planter insert 'Pairpoint MFG Co...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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