Object Record
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Collection |
Waterloo Region Museum |
Object ID |
1939.003.004 |
Object Name |
Set, Cup and Saucer |
Description |
Plain white teacup (.004-A) with the signature of "John Hancock" on the side. The writing is in black ink. The bowl is a shallow, wide rimmed version with a square handle. It is set-on the side of the cup. The base is slightly raised. The saucer (.004-B) has black print on its front which reads: "First Centennial of American Independence - Cincinnati" and in a circle in the center it reads "1776 - 1876." On the backside of the saucer the stamped print reads: "Glasgow Pottery Co. / Trenton, N.J." There are no maker's identifier marks on the cup. |
Date |
c. 1876 |
Dimensions |
H-5 Dia-9.5 cm |
History |
The Glasgow Pottery - John Moses in 1863 established this pottery which quickly became one of the largest and most successful in Trenton. For the Centennial celebrations, Glasgow produced a variety of commemorative teacups and saucers for which it is well known. Many organizations sponsored fund raising activities centered on the 100th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party that featured Glasgow cups and saucers. The pottery continued in operation until shortly after the death of Moses in 1902 at which time the plant was acquired by the Maddock Company. |
Search Terms |
Glasgow Pottery Co. |
People |
Hancock, John |