OMN# 180 AKA:Diamond Point Discs; Big Wheels

SSNO225

Maker: Westmorland Speciality Compny
References: Homestead Glass Work by Paul Kirk Jr. / eapgs.org / Kamm3, pg. 90; H7, pg. 105 and other references indicate pieces in this pattern were original made by Bryce, Higbee and Co.; Miller, New Martinsville Glass Story, pg. 28; Mugs pgs. 66-7, Fig. 337; Lechner II, pg. 221-5; and McCain pgs. 80-1, Row 2, Figs. 2 and 3.Miller,_New Martinsville Glass Story, p. 28; Welker,_Pressed glass in America,_p. 352, 412.
Description: 

Low footed with four pattern repeats forming a chain around body. Pattern composed of a circle with diamond points and buttons with beveled edge. Larger circle of diamond point surround first circle. The larger circles overlap, forming elipse where they intersect. Outer arches notched and look like eyebrows. Starburst design on bottom.

Decoration: None reported
Shape: column pillar circles rings footed cane hobstar
Colors Known: Clear
Size: 2-3/4″ tall, 1-3/4″ wide, 1-1/2″ at base.
Date/Era: 1899
Submitted By: Anonymous lk2019
Special Comments: 

Pattern closely resembles Bryce Higbee “Banquet” . Catalog image of this pattern can be found at www.eapgs.org

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