Postby dognose » Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:20 am
We are in receipt from the Pairpoint Mfg. Co., New Bedford, Mass., of two beautiful catalogues, one devoted to the silver and gold plate productions of the Pairpoint Mfg. Co., and the other to the rich cut glass and fine decorated art goods of the Mt. Washington Glass Co. The former contains 200 pages, 13x10 inches, and the latter 60 pages of the same size. One page shows the factory of the Pairpoint Co., the buildings being 1,200 feet long, 40 feet wide, representing a floor space equivalent in area to about 4½ acres. The larger volume illustrates and describes about 250 classes of articles, comprehending perhaps everything made in silver plate. The arrangement is systematic and attractive, and any line of goods is readily found by means of a complete index at the rear of the volume. The prices are printed under each article. A feature of the book is the part devoted to Pairpoint 1880 flat ware, containing a complete price list of this branch of their business. Among the lines illustrated are noted numerous novelties that must prove quick sellers. The volume in every respect is up to date, and should be in the hands of every dealer. The Mt. Washington catalogue illustrates the company’s rich cut glassware in a most complete and attractive manner. Pages are devoted respectively to salad, ice and nut bowls, berry bowls, nappies and berries, butter tubs, water jugs, flat celeries, carafes and decanters, handled claret jugs, champagne, claret and whiskey jugs, flower globes, ice cream trays, plates, olive dishes, spoon trays and pickle dishes, bon bon dishes, upright spoons and celeries, sugars and creams, knife rests and sets, mounted goods, stemware, etc., etc. A price list appears opposite each page of illustrations. This catalogue will prove of advantage to the jeweler who possesses a copy.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st October 1894
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