#1801-A Free-Form Bowl– Moss Green – Steve Britvec – Morgantown Glass Guild – 1968
I continue our tour of vintage gift ideas with a look at West Virginia glass from Morgantown.
Opening in 1899 as Morgantown Glass Works, this maker operated until 1975 under number of corporate names and management. The company was know as Economy Glass Co. from 1903 until 1929. It the returned to Morgantown Glass Works until 1937 when its name changed again to Morgantown Glass Guild. The factory used that name until is closed its doors.
Collectors refer to all of this wonderful maker’s fine glassware simply as Morgantown Glass.
#1962 Crinkle 13 oz. Footed Tumblers– Burgundy – Morgantown Glass Guild – circa 1960’s
#1962 Crinkle Water Tumblers– Peacock Blue, Gold, Moss Green, Pink – Morgantown Glass Guild – circa 1960’s
#1962 Crinkle Pitcher– Gold with Crystal Handle – Morgantown Glass Guild – circa 1960’s
Known for their vibrant colors and bold designs, Morgantown Glass has become a favorite of many collectors. Many lines, like the Crinkle tableware, are beautiful, durable and functional and make as great a gift today as they did when released in the 1960’s.
Morgantown made elegant glass as well as functional glass. The chrome based cocktail glasses shown below are one of the prettiest sets I have ever seen.
Cocktail Set– Chrome & Glass – Morgantown Glass Guild – circa 1940’s
Morgantown Glass is available in a variety of price ranges, colors and styles. Matched sets or always valued a bit more than individual pieces. Many lines, like Crinkle, are very affordable.
A great gift that is appreciated in any elegant home and a bit of West Virginia glass history to boot! You can’t beat Morgantown – at least as far as glass in concerned.
