02/08/2024
Commemorative Cup Plates.
Commemorative cup plates are a token collectors item. These were made popular in the 1970's and 80's by Pairpoint. Many companies went on to produce thousands of unique designs that were pressed into plates as small as half an inch, most around 3.5 inches, and used to commemorate a specific period, person, place, or achievement. These can be found featuring animals, buildings, people, vehicles, anything you may think of is likely preserved forever on these beautiful pieces of glass.
Originating in the 18th century, cup plates have a very long history in the glass world. It surely is fascinating that these antique items inspired a whole new world of glass collecting. An early example of an antique cup plate can be seen in the final picture.