Posted 8 years ago
beyemvey
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First is a 2.5" green glass votive candle holder from the first Jamestown Exposition of 1907 which was attended by Theodore Roosevelt. It is trimmed in gilt. The front says Jamestown Expo VA 1907. The reverse has the name Laura etched into the surface.
Second is a small 3" cream ware juglet marked Jamestown 1607-1957 from the Exposition attended by Vice President Richard Nixon & QE II.
Thirs is a 12" slipware charger from the mosr recent Jamestown Exposition attended by Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip. It was hosted by then Govenor of Virginia, Tim Kaine.
Thanks once again aura!
:-) surfdub66 :-)
nice gathering of history. the first piece is a toothpick holder in the Colorado pattern by U.S. Glass c1898
Interesting TallCakes. I said votive because it had some wax inside when I bought it... I guess somebody used it as a votive candle holder once. Nice to know the maker!
A superb history and what a range you have here. Beautiful !~
Thank you Phil, every now and then they show up around here.
:-) ho2cultcha :-) Master :-) Ivonne :-) fortapache :-) PhilDMorris :-) Caperkid :-) JImam :-) jscott0363 :-) TassieDevil :-) vetraio50 :-)
Thnks again JImam!
Thank you Rick & Aura!