Mug
Object number2008.3.30
ManufacturerPossibly
Summit Art Company
ManufacturerPossibly
United States Glass Company
(1891 - 1962)
Date1890-1930
MediumGlass
Credit LineIn Memory of Suzanne Johnston Huff
DescriptionColorless glass mug. Bryce Brothers pattern #125, also called the Rose in Snow pattern. Footed mug with commemorative text on the face. Originally colorless, though this piece has a solarized and has a purple cast. Mug is decorated on the sides with 2 roses, each with leaves, 2 stems and 1 blossom and 1 bud, on stippled background. The stipple is finished in a scallop at the rim, the rim itself is clear and smooth. The words "In Fond Remembrance" are situated on a clear panel, which is basically oval-shaped but bordered with an elaborate filigree. The lettering is all capitals, and is stippled on the interior. Between the words "In Fond" and "Remembrance" is a very lightly articulated pattern of 2 branches of leaves joined at their bases. Outside the border of the panel is a design of leaves (at the top) and 2 roses and leaves (at the bottom). The handle is seamed down the middle and has a small, prunt-like decorative element at the top outside corner, this is all very smooth. Smooth, barely stepped collar immediately joins conical foot. On the underside of the foot is a 12-panel, stippled starburst. This starburst is rounded at the tips. The starburst is barely noticeable from a side view. Three seams on the base (one in the handle) and they extend into the foot.Dimensions3.5 x 4 in. (8.9 x 10.2 cm)Inscriptions"In Fond Remembrance" on the face.
Historical NotesMug pressed in Bryce Brothers pattern #125, also called the Rose in Snow pattern; though this piece was made by the Summit Art Company or United States Glass Company. Part of a collection of regionally-produced pattern or pressed glass collected by donor George F. Huff's wife, Sue Huff, a member of the Pittsburgh chapter of the National American Glass Club. The collection features two patterns, Bryce Brothers, pattern #125 “Rose in Snow” and the “Bellflower” pattern. The variety in form of these two patterns serves as an important addition to our pressed glass collection. James Bryce, a native of Scotland, established Bryce, McKee & Co. glass manufacturers in 1850. He had moved to Pittsburgh at age 5 (1819) from Philadelphia and worked in the glass trade as a young man. Bryce, McKee & Co. was established with his brothers, Robert and John, and with brothers Frederick and James McKee, and was located on the Southside at Wharton & 21st Streets. In 1854, the McKees withdrew and Joseph Richards and William Hartley joined the partnership. Hartley departed in 1865 and the Walkers joined (how many Walkers and first names is unclear) and the company became Bryce, Walker & Co. In 1882 the Bryce brothers sold their interest to US Glass Co., which was also known as Factory B. The brothers reestablished the Bryce Brothers Co. in Hammondsville in 1885 and moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1896. Lenox acquired the company in 1965.
Related institution
Bryce Brothers Company
(1897 - 1965)
Collector
Suzanne Johnston Huff
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