The History Of Sandwich Glass
Sandwich Glass should not be confused with beach or sea glass, and other glasses that use a "sandwich" pattern. Authentic Sandwich Glass was produced from 1825 through 1888.
My historical connection and family ties to Sandwich Glass extend back to three generations of the Hamblin and Hoxie Families, who's members continued on as glass cutters at the fabled glass factory well past it's 1888 closing. I have a limited amount of these rare glass artifacts. Every piece of jewelry is authentic Antique Sandwich Glass and can be found at the Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich, MA and the William H. Lutz Gallery in
Harwichport, Cape Cod, MA.
Your piece of Sandwich Glass is over 100 years old! The original Sandwich Glass factory in Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts was in operation from 1825-1888. Legend has it from those who were residents of Sandwich in the early 1900's, that the original formula for the glass was destroyed along with the building. The ruby color glass required gold which they imported from Italy, and much of the sand was from Virginia, and also the Berkshires. The Company imported materials for their glass from other areas as well. Because much of this information is unknown and unavailable today, the original Sandwich Glass was never accurately reproduced. After fire destroyed the building,there remained left behind, and buried under the ground, thousands of broken pieces which were discards from many color and product experiments from the 500 or so employees and craftsmen that worked at this glass factory. These fragments were dug up through the years. Some of the fragments are naturally smoothed from natural influences, but most is tumbled, kiln formed and drilled by me. I believe I am one of the very few who may still have this glass in this form. My Mother-In-Law grew up across the street from the original factory and was one of those who dug up much of the glass. I was fortunate enough to be given all this glass which is slowly disappearing. Enjoy your piece of Original, Antique Sandwich Glass!
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American Made Jewelry can be found at the following Locations:
Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich, MA
Cape Cod Art Association Gift Shop, Barnstable, MA
William H. Lutz Fine Art Gallery, Harwichport, MA
©2007 American Made Jewelry - Vail L. Pagliarani
***All Designs and/or Photos are the Sole Property of American Made Jewelry, Mary and Vail Pagliarani and Cannot Be Copied, Reproduced or Photographed***
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