Other US Glass Companies

Continuing to share, we will be including some interesting information on other US Glass Companies. The information is courtesy of Dr Stephen Gregg and was presented at the Great Lakes Carnival Glass Bash held in Lansing Michigan November 2017. We hope it sparks some interest. Have a look at your collection! Do you have any pieces from these makers? Send in a photo and share!

Bartlett-Collins Glass

• Established in 1914 in Oklahoma

• Made hand pressed and blown tableware, stem ware and kitchen ware, and an assortment of kitchen lamps

• Lancaster Colony (parent of Indiana Glass) purchased Bartlett-Collins in early 1980’s

• They made blown items for Indiana Glass and Tiara Exclusives

• They have a sticker on bottom bearing name Indiana Glass

• Items with seams were made by Indiana Glass, without seams probably made by Bartlett-Collins

Belmont Glass

• Barnes, Faupel and Co. began operations as chimney manufacturer in 1866.

• Incorporated as Belmont Glass 2 years later in Bellaire, Ohio.

• 1872 Expanded employing 150 workers.

• 1872 Patented a seamless chimney mold.

• 1884 employed 225 men, 25 women, 100 minors.

• During the 1880’s produced sophisticated novelty items such as salt shakers with zipper pattern and translucent striped opalescent glass

Cambridge Glass

• Formed in 1873 in Cambridge, Ohio but it was not until 1899 when the site was purchased by the newly formed National Glass Co. that funds were available for the construction of the new glass factory.

• In 1901 CGC was organized by M. Case, C. Morris, A. Thompson, C. Herron, and F. Rosemont—owners of the National Glass Co. of Pennsylvania.

• Arthur Bennett of England was hired to manage the factory, an excellent choice having experience in china and glass trades.

• The first piece of glass produced was a 3 pint pitcher in May 1902.

• Heavy pressed patterns were produced during the first 5 years.

• Around 1903-1904 the company’s trademark came into being NEAR CUT

• 1907 Mr. Bennett purchased the company in its entirety

• 1910 expanded to include a plant in Byesville, Ohio. Some of the deep plate etched pieces were produced during this time including Marjorie and Betty.

• The Byesville plant was closed in 1917 as things had slowed.

• 1920’s were years of expansion and a new trade mark—a C in a triangle.

• 700 employees worked 3 shifts a day producing a strong line of colors from 56 pots of glass. Figural shapes were popular and pharmaceutical items.

• 1939 Mr. Bennett sold his interest to his son in law Wilber L. Owens who continued to develop lines and colors.

• Mr. Bennett served as president until his death in 1940.

• 1950 Cambridge square pattern won top honors for its modern design.

• 1954 Mr. Orme closed the plant.

• Cambridge invented the amethyst color and patented it.

• 1960 Imperial Glass bought the molds and equipment. The National Cambridge Collectors purchased many of the molds, all of the etching decorating plated and other assets.

• The Cambridge factory was demolished in 1989. It had been one of the best and most prosperous glass companies the world has ever known.

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