Hand Pressed Glass Cup Plate "Forget the Ladies"

This Historical Reproduction Cup Plate by Millville Art Glass was produced in 1983. From the original insert: "Remember The Ladies is a highly popular contemporary cup plate that has become a collector's dream. But, because of its extreme rarity, it remains a dream of many. Greater Washington Chapter #1 of the Pairpoint Cup Plate Collectors Association, PCPCA, Inc. came to the rescue with this spoof cup plate. 'Forget the Ladies' is designed to fill the gap until the elusive lady is found! Our lady faces left - a true radical, and the ten stars tell you that she's a perfect ten. This cup plate has been produced in limited edition, not to exceed 400, by Millville Art Glass of New Jersey".

Measuring 3.5" in diameter, this cup plate was made by hand in the early to mid 1980s, using a glass press and hand carved pressing mold, following the same process used for cup plate production in the 19th century.

1825 - 2025 Bicentennial Celebration: in 2025 the Sandwich Historical Society is celebrating 200 years of glass making in Sandwich, by offering for sale a collection of vintage reproduction cup plates. Proceeds from cup plate sales go directly to fund the special events and services offered as part of our 2025 bi-centennial celebration. We thank you for your support of the Sandwich Historical Society and its Glass Museum! 

Glassmaking in Sandwich, MA, began in 1825 with the establishment of the Sandwich Glass Manufactory by Deming Jarves, a Boston entrepreneur. The factory was reincorporated in 1826 as the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, and manufactured glassware until 1887.  

Cup Plates were commonly used in the early 19th century. Many early cups were handleless, with deep saucers.  The hot liquid was poured into the saucer and sipped from it.  A cup plate, usually in a matching pattern, was created to act as a coaster to hold the cup while the saucer was used.