Westmoreland Glass Company Blue Thumbelina Child's Punch Set (Bowl & 5 Cups)

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

Up for sale is a beautiful miniature / child's punch set by Westmoreland Glass Company ***Please see condition description regarding this item*** Westmoreland Glass Company Blue Thumbelina Glass Miniature / Child's Punch Set Bowl & 5 Cups The measurements of the bowl are 4 1/8" tall x 4 1/2" wide The measurements of each cup are 1 1/8" tall x 1 1/8" wide This is a very beautiful set! Don't let it get away! From : In the Beginning Westmoreland Specialty Company grew out of Specialty Glass Company when the business moved from East Liverpool, Ohio to Grapeville, Pennsylvania in the late 1880s. In 1890, the company began producing high quality glass in pot furnaces at its new Grapeville factory.In the early 1900s glass containers holding condiments such as vinegar, mustard, and lemon flavoring were made and distributed by Westmoreland.During the World War I era, the company manufactured glass candy containers distributed by newsstands and dime stores. These types of endeavors were eventually abandoned as unprofitable, according to a letter published on the National Westmoreland Glass Collectors Club website.In 1924, Westmoreland Specialty Company became Westmoreland Glass Company to thwart confusion about wares being distributed by the business. Glass was the only product being distributed from the Grapeville factory at that time.Westmoreland suffered through the Depression in the 1930s like many other glass companies, but never ceased production. The company reorganized in 1937 with further funds risked by the Brainard family who had partnered with the West family to operate the factory since the late 1800s. James J. Brainard became president in 1937, and served in that capacity until 1953 when his son, James H. Brainard, became the head of the organization after his father's death. Westmoreland's Milk Glass First made by Westmoreland in the 1920s, milk glass was the most remarkable and prolific product this company manufactured. In fact, they were one of the top producers of fine quality milk glass in the United States, according to the Collector's Encyclopedia of Milk Glass by Betty and Bill Newbound (now out of print but available through and ). This includes the ever-popular hen on nest covered dishes, which were made of more delicate milk glass in comparison to that produced from the 1940s on.One of the most well-known patterns of later milk glass made by Westmoreland, while there were a number, is Paneled Grape. Text from a marketing brochure published in the Newbound's book notes this pattern marketed as "reproduction" glass marked with the WG stacked mark (see link below). Apparently Paneled Grape was first made at the turn of the last century by another glass maker, but what most collectors find on the secondary market today is the later glass which is thicker and whiter in comparison to early milk glass wares.While not quite as widely found on today's secondary market as the phenomenal seller Paneled Grape, other popular patterns made by Westmoreland Glass include the Beaded Grape, Old Quilt, and Roses and Bows patterns. Westmoreland's Later Years In 1981 ownership of Westmoreland was purchased by Dave Grossman, according to the National Westmoreland Glass Collectors Club. On May 21, 1984, the Westmoreland Glass Company closed its doors just a few years shy of its 100 year anniversary.The Westmoreland molds were sold to a number of different glass manufacturers including Summit Art Glass, Viking Glass, Blenko and along with several others. Some of the molds are still being utilized today in glass manufacture. For a more comprehensive list of companies that purchased Westmoreland molds, refer to the Newbound's milk glass identification and value guide referenced above I have other listings for Westmoreland items, as well as other vintage glassware, dinnerware, and ovenwa... read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.