King's Crown Pattern Pressed Glass

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Tiffin-Franciscan King's Crown-Cranberry Flashed Glassware is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of decors. A variety of serving and accessory pieces are available

 
King's Crown, also known as "Thumbprint" was made by Tiffin, a Steubenville, Ohio glass firm, which started when A. J. Beatty and Sons, built a large glassworks in Tiffin, Ohio in 1888. In 1892, the firm merged with the U.S. Glass Company. During the mid-teens, Tiffin's master craftsmen began producing delicately etched, cut and blown stemware and dinnerware patterns in clear and colored crystal.

King's Crown Collectors

King's Crown Collection Page - Home
Lynne Miles is a self-professed King's Crown Fanatic. Her site has lots of cool King's Crown photos and great info.
Antique Glassworks - Homepage for American Cut Glass, Parts 1-4
ANTIQUE GLASSWORKS PRESENTSAMERICAN CUT GLASS: A GUIDE FOR COLLECTORSBy James M. Havens
PART ONE - The Brilliant Period (c1875-c1920): Systematic Topics PART TWO - Individual Glass Companies and Cutting Shops Operating during the Brilliant Period PART THREE - The Early and Middle Periods and Their

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Caring for King's Crown

King's Crown Collection Page-Care and Feeding
Below are a few of my observation in regards to the care of King's Crown.
Keep it out of the sun!The older King's Crown whether it is ruby stained or totally clear has manganese in it and when exposed to sun light it turns a permanant shade of amethyst. Some collectors consider it damaged once ...

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Ohio Glass Links

Ohio Glass Museum, in Central Ohio, Lancaster, Fairfield Co
Ohio Glass Museum located in Lancaster, Ohio features art glass and industrial glass history. With many one of a kind pieces featuring well known artists including Erickson Glass.
Tiffin Page on Kovels.com - Includes King's Crown pieces
Kovels' Online Antiques And Collectibles Price Guide

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