This fine glass plate depicts the special edition coins from 1976: quarter, half-dollar, and dollar. Imperial Glass was a division of Lenox. This plate includes the original retail box and pamphlet detailing the significance of the bars, stars, and coins. The crystal has a satin finish which allows the relief to be seen better.
Plate diameter: 9″
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This large oblong dish features all 55 signers organized by colony. Produced by American Historical Replica Company and designated as the Declaration of Independence Platter.
Two other platters and two goblets were offered as part of this set. Missing are the Constitution Platter and John Hancock Platter. This item includes the original retail box.
Platter dimensions: 13″ x 9 1/4″
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This diminutive plate has no origin markings, but has been identified by others online as produced by the art glass company St. Clair. This same Liberty Bell design was also produced in cobalt blue (most common) and green.
Plate diameter: 5 1/2″
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This oblong soap dish is one of the most prolific Bicentennial plates.
Plate dimensions: 9 1/4″ x 6 1/2″
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This plate is adorned with 22k gold and depicts the twelve flags flown during the Revolution. Manufacturer is Monty’s Inc.
Plate diameter: 10 1/2″
This Anchor Hocking set includes four different designs on clear glass. This set includes the original retail packaging!
Plate diameter: 8″
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This set was produced by GLAMA TRAY and features 22K gold accents. It appears to have the bust silhouettes of Washington and Lincoln, which is unusual because Lincoln is not typically associated with US Independence.
Original set documentation about production method and care has been scanned for the gallery below. This collection includes the original shipping box.
Plate diameter: 5 3/4″
The blue “carnival glass” (1970’s Revival) was produced alongside the amber set with the same reliefs. Light plays on the surfaces to create beautiful iridescent colors. Indiana Glass Company fittingly called this color “Iridescent Blue.”
Plate diameter: 8″
The amber (also referred to as gold) “carnival glass” (1970’s Revival) was produced alongside the blue set with the same reliefs. Light plays on the surfaces to create beautiful iridescent colors. Indiana Glass company called this “Iridescent Gold.”
Plate diameter: 8″
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