Featured Tiffin/US Glass Kings Crown: What is it?

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  1. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

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    [​IMG] I have a what is it? What does it go to? I know the pattern is US Glass/Tiffin Kings crown/Excelsior. It measures 5" diameter x 7/8" high. At first I thought it was an underplate for something but it has a lip as if it is possibly a lid? The inner edge is sharp not smooth as a saucer would be.
     
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  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    I think that's what my friend always called 'Ruby Thumb Print' but other than that, which is probably not right, sorry, can't help.....but I still like it!!!:joyful:
     
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  3. Sandra

    Sandra Well-Known Member

    Just a guess, because I'm not sure they made the item, but could it be the base for a Fairy Lamp?
     
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  4. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    @Aquitaine. The pattern is Excelsior aka:Kings Crown
     
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  5. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    The sharp inner edge is what is throwing me. A fairy lamp makes sense. I'll have to see if I can find one with a low base like this.
     
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  6. Cherryhill

    Cherryhill Well-Known Member

    I don't know if this is the answer, may only suggest a possibility.

    When glass is pressed, there is no way of assuring that exactly the same amount of gather will be put in the mold every time, so the mold is made to accommodate the amount. Sometimes this leaves an edge when the mold isn't completely filled. It could be your "sharp edge".
     
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  7. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    So you're thinking possibly a saucer, Tom?
    I've noticed there are a lot of small nicks on the sharp edge as if something kept banging the edge
     
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  8. Cherryhill

    Cherryhill Well-Known Member

    I hadn't gotten that far. Is there a cup sized depression in the middle? No? not a saucer. Maybe a bread and butter plate? Not really my area.
     
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  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

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  10. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    But found this on Pinterest....have to go back & get the image too....first:
    Saved from suziemax.com
    suziemax.com -&nbspThis website is for sale! -&nbspsuziemax Resources and Information.
    King's Crown was originally known as Thumbprint. It was first made by US Glass Company in the late 1800s. Tiffin Glass picked up the line after that and made it.
    [​IMG] PS.....THAT link 'suziemax.com' seems to be a blocked link.....at least I can't get to it!!!! HA...that's because it's FOR SALE.....DUH, SUE!!!!! Would help if I read ALL INFO!!!!
     
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  11. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Slightly more (or repetitious info)

    King's Crown was originally known as Thumbprint. It was first made by US Glass Company in the late 1800s. Tiffin Glass picked up the line after that and made it through the 1960s. In the 1970s, Indiana Glass bought the molds and began making it, although they made slight changes to the pattern.
    Find this Pin and more on Antiques by Terrie True.
     
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  12. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    It is possible for a cup to sit there Tom. I believe it to be the wrong shape for a bread plate.
     
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  13. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    @*crs* - I had an item a while back in this pattern & I remember contacting a collectors group. I asked a question on their website & got a very nice response from one of the members. I couldn't find a link to the collectors group, but I did see they have a Facebook group.

    https://www.facebook.com/KingsCrownGlass/
     
  14. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    Thank Peggy. I'll check into that. I have this posted in the EAPG FB group also
     
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  15. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Could it be the lid to a powder jar. Off to look.
     
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  16. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

  17. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    That was one of my original thoughts Pat but I can't seem to find a powder jar or fairy lamp
     
  18. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Could it possibly be a flower floater or is it too small?
     
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  19. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

  20. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Just found it in Heacock's US Glass from A-Z
    I was coming to tell you. But you already have the answer.
     
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