Silver City Glass Co. designs, exhibitions, design catalogues and historical information

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artdesigncafé - design | Design Meriden | 2 September 2017 | Updated 22 December 2021


"Silver City Cut Glass Co. / Silver City Glass Co.
Established in 1905 in [a] building on Hicks Street, [Meriden, CT, the company] was later on Colony Street. [The company] produced high grade cut glass tableware, ornamental pieces such as vases, lamps, etc. [with] excellent workmanship. Three practical glasscutters formed [the] partnership, Percy Phoenix, A. Abercumos and Joseph Schnick. In 1920, Carl A. Schultz, cutting shop [foreman] at that time, bought out the business and continued operations on North Colony Street. Later, Schultz purchased the Delaney Building on Charles Street where the business is still carried on. Mr. Schultz passed away in 1961. His son Robert is now President of the company, now know as the Silver City Glass Company. [1/95 notation: Last listed in Meriden City Directory in 1984.]

— Mollie C. Nolan. (October 1967). "Early glass craftsmen in Meriden" (unpublished document). (See entry below.)



A. Silver City Glass Co. (1905-84) designs in collections


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1930s

c. 1930 - saucer

Diamond Glass-ware Co., and Silver City Glass Co. (silver trim). (c. 1930). Saucer with silver trim. (Cat. no. 2016.4.2. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02189-90).

c. 1930 - luncheon plate

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1930). Luncheon plate, with silver trim. (Cat. no. 2016.4.3. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02257-58).


1950s

c. 1951-78 - candy dish

Styled by Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Candy dish. Glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 04.9.97. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02163-64).

c. 1951-78 - relish dish

Styled by Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Relish dish. Glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.129.6. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02245-46).

c. 1951-78 - relish dish

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Relish dish. Glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2016.68.2. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02253-54).

c. 1951-78 - lamp chimney

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Lamp chimney. Clear glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.129.9. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02249).

c. 1951-78 - glass frog

Styled by Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Glass frog. Glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.129.3a-b. Viewed 5 July 2018. G02260).

c. 1951-78 - candy dish

Styled by Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Candy dish, no. 1141. Glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.129.1. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02244).

c. 1951-78 - ashtray

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Ashtray, with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.129.5. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02243).

c. 1951-78 - tumbler with silver overlay

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Tumbler with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.129.8. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02238).

c. 1951-78 - decorative bowl

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Decorative bowl. (Cat. no. 04.9.179. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02240).

c. 1951-78 - candy dish

Styled by Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Candy dish. (Cat. no. 2013.129.2a-b. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02188).

c. 1951-78 - Serving bowl with silver overlay

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Serving bowl with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.129.7. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02185).

c. 1955 - jelly dish

Viking Glass Company / Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1955). Jelly dish. Clear glass. (Cat. no. 04.9.97. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02162).

c. 1955-56 - ashtray

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1955-56). Ashtray, no. 983. Clear glass, with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2016.4.1. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02251-52).

c. 1958-65 - sugar bowl

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1958-65). Sugar bowl. Glass. (Cat. no. 2016.1.627. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02186-87).

c. 1959-78 - vase with silver overlay

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1959-78). Vase with silver overlay, no. 30. (Cat. no. 2013.129.4. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02197).


1960s

c. 1962 - decorative bowl

Styled by Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1962). Decorative bowl. Glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2015.1.247. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02250).


1970s

1970 - Christmas plate

Silver City Glass Co. (1970). Christmas plate. Clear glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2012.194.2. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02194-96).

1970 - Christmas plate

Silver City Glass Co. (1970). Christmas plate. Clear glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2015.29.11. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02247).

1970 - Christmas plate

Silver City Glass Co. (1970). Christmas plate. Clear glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2015.29.15. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02256).

1970-81 - vase

Silver City Glass Co. (1970-81). Vase. Glass. (Accession no. 84.4.195. Viewed 3 September 2017. G00142.)

1971 - Christmas plate

Silver City Glass Co. (1971). Christmas plate, with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2015.29.12. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02242).

1971 - Christmas plate

Silver City Glass Co. (1971). Christmas plate, with silver tray. (Cat. no. 2015.29.13. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02241).

1972 - Christmas plate

Silver City Glass Co. (1972). Christmas plate. Clear glass with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2013.158.1. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02248).

1972 - Christmas plate

Silver City Glass Co. (1972). Christmas plate, clear with silver overlay. (Cat. no. 2015.29.14. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02239).

c. 1973 - ashtray

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1973). Ashtray. Glass with gold decoration. (Cat. no. 2017.1.353. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02255).

c. 1970s - decorative bowl

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1970s). Decorative bowl. Glass, silver. (Cat. no. 2015.1.518. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02191-93).


B. Silver City Glass Co. designs in exhibitions


1920s

1921 - Silver City Glass Co. in Pittsburgh Show

c. January 1921. Pittsburgh Show, Associations Glass and Pottery Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, PA.

> Exhibited unspecified designs by Silver City Glass Co., "the full line" was exhibited, including "Deep cut floral and mitre cuttings are to be had on a rich lead blank, the color of which is a beautiful white body".

  • See documentation in design catalogues and historical information below.

1928 - Silver City Glass Co. in Pittsburgh Show

9 - 21 January 1928. Pittsburgh Show, Associated Glass and Pottery Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, PA.

> Exhibited unspecified designs by the Silver City Glass Co.

  • See documentation in design catalogues and historical information below.


1930s

1937 - exhibit at G. Fox & Co.

19 - 30 April 1937. Connecticut-made exhibition at G. Fox & Co., Hartford. (Viewed 25 October 2018. C00320-21).

> Unspecified designs displayed by Silver City Glass Co.

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1939 - exhibit at G. Fox & Co.

21 January 1939 - date unknown. G. Fox & Co. Housewares Exhibition, presumably Hartford, CT. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00350-51).

> Glass engraving and depositing silver on glass demonstrations by Silver City Glass Co., and presumably exhibited designs.

  • See documentation in design catalogues and historical information below.


1940s

1940 - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

10 - 17 February 1940. Connecticut-made week at G. Fox & Co., Hartford. (Viewed 24 October 2018. C00314; C00317).

> Unspecified designs exhibited and / or displayed by Silver City Glass Co.

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G. Fox & Co. Housewares Exhibition

11 - c. 17 January 1941. G. Fox & Co. Housewares Exhibition, presumably Hartford, CT.

> Unspecified designs presumably exhibited by Silver City Glass Co.

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1941 - display at G. Fox & Co.

8 - 15 February 1941. Connecticut-made week at G. Fox & Co., Hartford.

> Unspecified designs displayed by (presumably) Silver City [Glass] Co.

  • For documentation, see design catalogues and historical information section below.



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C. Silver City Glass Co. design catalogues and historical information (by year)


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1900s

Various newspapers, magazines and other sources

(c. 1905-). Various newspapers, magazines and other sources - search engines. (Updated 20 April 2019.)

1905 - news mention

(June 1905). News mention: Silver City Cut Glass Company opens. House Furnishing Review, p. 405. (Viewed 2 October 2017. G01003.)

1905-1920 - ephemera

Silver City Glass Co. (1905-1920). Ephemera (unspecified). In The Jay and Micki Doros collection of ephemera and documents concerning glass-related companies and subjects. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00171.)

c. 1905-1972 - unspecified documentation

Presumably Silver City Glass Co.. (c. 1905-1972). Documentation in "Collection of papers about American glass decorating companies" (1881-1972). J. S. Brothers. (Viewed 21 June 2020. L01436).

1906 - historical information

Gillespie, Charles Bancroft & Curtis, George Munson. (1906). "Silver City Cut Glass Co." sub-section (pp. 212-22, including portraits of Percy Phoenix, A. Abercunos [sic?], and Joseph Schnick). In A century of Meriden: A historic record and pictorial description of the town of Meriden, Connecticut and the men who made it, from earliest settlement to close of its first century of incorporation, (Part III). 1248 pp overall. (Viewed 3 September 2017. G00143-45.)

1907 - advertisement

Silver City Cut Glass Co. (24 December 1907). Advertisement: "See the handsome Designs... (Mfgrs. Belle Ware Cut Glass) ... " [with no product illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 29 June 2021. R00259).


1908 advertisements

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1908 - advertisement

Silver City Cut Glass Co. (7 December 1908). Advertisement: "Distinctive cut glass; ’Silver City’ Cut Glass receives the highest regard everywhere for its exquisite beauty. Its brilliancy and depth of cutting and general richness... What better for a Christmas gift? ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 6, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 16 July 2021. R00260).

1908 - advertisement

Silver City Cut Glass Co. (16 December 1908). Advertisement: "Have you visited Silver City Cut Glass Co.; and seen the distinctive designs we show... original designs deeply cut, finely finished and of the richest imaginable beauty... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 16 July 2021. R00261).



1909 - advertisement

Silver City Cut Glass Co. (8 December 1909). Advertisement: "Cut glass that’s different; Nothing in the cut glass market quite equals the beautiful product bearing the stamp ’Silver City.’ Our exclusive and original designs are deeply and carefully cut in first grade clear crystal glass. Every piece absolutely hand cut and hand polished... The genuine kind you want for Christmas gifts... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 5, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 16 July 2021. R00262).


1910s

1911 articles

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1911 - article

(2 February 1911). Young industry will remove from Meriden; Silver City Cut Glass Co. desires better location— claimed other cities offer more inducements. Meriden Morning Record, p 1, col. 5. (Viewed 27 July 2021. R00263).

1911 - article

(2 February 1911). Young industry will remove from Meriden; Silver City Cut Glass Co. desires better location— claimed other cities offer more inducements. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 1, col. 5. (Viewed 30 October 2020. F01805).

"... It is claimed that other cities offer far better inducements to young concerns than Meriden and this is right in line with what Senator George E. Bicknell and others warned the business men at the banquet Tuesday." (Excerpt from above.)


1911 - news mention

(27 April 1911). City items [with mention: "Fred Weber is exhibiting a fine collection of the Silver City cut glass company’s goods in the window of his Colony street store"]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 12, col. 6. (Viewed 26 July 2021. R00264).



1911 advertisements

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1911 - advertisement

Fred Weber, Meriden, CT. (9 May 1911). Advertisement: "For Wedding Gifts... Silver City Cut Glass Co.’s richest cut glass, in all the newest dishes and styles... " [with no related product illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 12, col. 3. (Viewed 14 July 2021. R00265).

1911 - advertisement

Hager & Bro., Lancaster, PA. (17 May 1911). Advertisement: "... Cut glass of beauty and quality... the beautiful ’Silver City’ Cut Glass; This line is especially fine for gifts: a combination of Rock crystal and deeply-cut patterns... bon-bon dishes, olive dishes, salad bowls, vases, celery trays, fruit bowls, sugar and cream sets, tumblers, pitchers, etc. ... " [with no related product illustrations]. The New Era (Lancaster, PA). p. 12, col. 4. (Viewed 26 July 2021. R00266).

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c. 1911 - historical information

(c. 1911). "Silver City Cut Glass Co." section, (p. 11, including photo of building). In Meriden Illustrated. William S. Kline & Company: Kinderhook, NY. (Viewed 3 September 2017. G00146.)

1912 - text-based advertisement

J. W. Dunlap jewelry store, presumably Greenville, PA. (9 December 1912). Advertisement: "The finest line of cut glass in the city... vases, sugar and creamers, jewel cases, bon bon dishes, celery and bread trays... Silver City cut glass... ". The Evening Record (Greenville, PA), p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 26 July 2021. R00267).

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1914 advertisements

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1914 - text-based advertisement

Silver City Cut Glass Co. (7 March 1914). Advertisement: Real Cut Glass. The Silver City Cut Glass Co., Hicks St. The richest and most artistic present that can be given. You will enjoy a visit to our show room" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Journal (Connecticut), p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 11 July 2019. F01174-76).

1914 - classified advertisement

Silver City Glass Co. (15 July 1914). Advertisement: Classified business cards... Real Cut Glass... The Silver City Cut Glass Co., Hicks St. The richest and most artistic present that can be given. You will enjoy a visit to our show room." Meriden Daily Journal, p. 4, col. 7. (Viewed 30 October 2020. F01706).



1915 advertisements

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1915 - listing

Silver City Cut Glass Co. (4 January 1915). Classified Business Cards... "Real Cut Glass; The Silver City Cut Glass Co. ... The richest and most artistic present that can be given... " Meriden Daily Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 11, col. 4. (Viewed 15 November 2021. R00272).

1915 - listing

Silver City Cut Glass Co. (1 February 1915). Classified Business Cards... "Real Cut Glass; The Silver City Cut Glass Co. ... The richest and most artistic present that can be given... " Meriden Daily Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 11, col. 3. (Viewed 15 November 2021. R00273).



1918 - map

(1918). Aero view of Meriden, Connecticut. [Including listing of "Silver City Cut Glass Co... 123 Hicks Street".] Hughes & Bailey: Boston. (Viewed 3 September 2017. G00147.)

1918 - company listing

(1918). Manufacturers and their products... Meriden... "Silver City Glass Co. ... Cut glass ... " In State of Connecticut Public Document No. 33; Sixth Biennial Report of the Factory Inspection Department to the Governor for the Two Years ending September 30, 1918, (p. 65). State of Connecticut: Hartford. (Viewed 1 October 2020. E01622-27).


1920s

1921 - spotlighted news mention - Silver City Glass Co. in Pittsburgh Show

(13 January 1921). The Pittsburgh exposition [with mention of Silver City Glass Co.] Crockery & Glass Journal, pp. 16, 20- presumably p. 23. (Viewed 10 December 2018. D00449).

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"[The] full line" was exhibited, including "Deep cut floral and mitre cuttings are to be had on a rich lead blank, the color of which is a beautiful white body. This is the first time this line has been exhibited at Pittsburgh, and as a result is looked upon as one of the big features of the Exposition." (Excerpt from above.)


1922 - advertisement

(20 December 1922). Text-based advertisement: "Christmas shopping guide... Cut glass makes fine Xmas gifts. Water sets, Vases, Bowls, Plates, Sugar and Cream Sets, Etc. The Silver City Cut glass Co. Hicks St." Meriden Morning Record, p. 11, col. 2. (Viewed 7 February 2021. R00293).

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1926 - advertisement

Samuel Newson & Co., Hartford, CT. (5 December 1926). Advertisement: "... We fortunately purchased the entire surplus stock of art glassware from the Silver City Glass Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. A10, cols. 5-8. (D00304-05).

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1928 - spotlighted news mention - Silver City Glass Co. in Pittsburgh Show

(5 January 1928). List of exhibitors at Pittsburgh Show, January 9 - 21, Associated Glass and Pottery Manufacturers [with mention: William Penn Hotel... The Silver City Glass Co., Inc., Meriden, Conn. ..." Crockery & Glass Journal, p. 36. (Viewed 26 October 2018. D00459).

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1929 - advertisement

Stephens Jeweler, presumably Lowville, NY. (5 December 1929). Advertisement: "... Silver City Glass... " [with no relevant illustrations]. The Journal and Republican (Lowville, New York). presumably p. 2, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01044).


1930s

1936 - article mention

(17 April 1936). The year each business was established [with mention: "Silver City Glass Co. Est. 1905"]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. F01935).

1936 - article mention

(17 April 1936). Chronological list of business firms [with mention: "1905— Silver City Glass Co. ... "]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 22 December 2021. F01934).

1936 - news brief

(17 April 1936). Silver City Glass Co., Inc. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. F01909).

"... At the present time, the company manufactures a complete line of silver deposit glass ware and decorated china. Also featuring a high grade of service plate... " (Excerpt from above.)


1936 - advertisement

Silver City Glass Co. (17 April 1936). Advertisement: "Thirty-First Anniversary Year; Established 1905... Manufacturers of Silver Deposited Glass Ware and Decorated China... " [with illustration showing glassware]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. F01908).

1937 - spotlighted advertisement - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (18 April 1937). Advertisement: "Hurrah for Connecticut ... Made in Connecticut at Meriden, Cut Crystal Stemware... From the Silver City Glassware [sic] Co. ..." [with illustration]. Hartford Courant, p. 9. (Viewed 25 October 2018. C00320-21).

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1939 - two spotlighted advertisements - in G. Fox & Co. exposition

G. Fox & Co., presumably Hartford, CT. (20, 22 January 1939). Advertisement: "Tomorrow / Now showing G. Fox & Co.’s first housewares exposition, more than 100 vivid exhibits..." Hartford Courant. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00350-51).

  • Offline - 20 January 1939, p. 3; 22 January 1939, p. 8. (See worldcat.org for locations.)

"Glass Engraver. See a demonstration of the incredible skill and craftsmanship involved in decorating and monogramming glass. (Silver City Glass Company)... Silver Deposits. See the fascinating steps in depositing silver on glass. See how the design is transferred, covered with wax, made ready for the acid bath— where the silver is deposited, and treated so that it won’t tarnish. (Silver City Glass Company)" (Excerpt from above.)


1940s

1940 - spotlighted advertisement - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (February 1940). Advertisement: "... Feb. 10 to 17, Fox’s Fourth Annual Connecticut-Made Week... expected to have displays or exhibits... Silver City Glass Co. ... " Hartford Courant. (Viewed 24 October 2018. C00314; C00317).

  • Offline - 9 February 1940, p. 3; 14 February 1940, p. 3. See worldcat.org for locations.


1940 - other advertisements

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1940 - advertisement

Kaller’s Jewelry Store, Patchogue, NY. (3 May 1940). Advertisement: "Kaller has everything for the bride... Silver City Glass Co. ..." [with no illustration]. The Suffolk County News (Sayville, New York), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01045).

1940 - advertisement

Kaller’s Jewelry Store, Patchogue, NY. (28 June 1940). Advertisement: "Just about everything for the bride! Wedding Gifts; We carry a vast array of beautiful and useful gifts by ... Silver City Glass Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Suffolk County News (Sayville, New York), cols. 4-5. (Viewed 30 April 2020. H01270-71).

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1940 - advertisement

Kaller’s Jewelry Store, Patchogue, NY. (23 August 1940). Advertisement: "All these and many more for the bride... useful gifts by ... Silver City Glass Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. The Suffolk County News (Sayville, NY), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01964).

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1940 - patent - combined container and ashtray

Carl A. Schultz, assignor to Silver City Glass Co. (30 January 1940; filed 5 February 1938). Patent no. 2,188,692; serial no. 188,861: Combined container and ashtray. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01078.)

1940-73 - collection of papers

Silver City Glass Co.; J. Stanley Brothers. (1940-73). Collection of papers (122 items). (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00168.)

1941 - spotlighted advertisement - Silver City Glass Co. in G. Fox & Co. Housewares Exhibition

G. Fox & Co., presumably Hartford, CT. (10 January 1941). Advertisement: "Starts tomorrow G. Fox & Co.’s 3rd Housewares Exhibition" [11 - c. 17 January 1941; with mention of Silver City Glass Co.]. Hartford Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 27 December 2018. D00354).

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"Glass engravings! Watch the expert hand chaser while he monograms and engraves delicate glass. (Silver City Glass Co.)" (Excerpt from above.)


1941 - two spotlighted advertisements - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (February 1941). Advertisement: "Connecticut-made week", Fox’s fifth observance Feb. 8 thru 15th... (presumably) Silver City [Glass] Co." [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant. (Viewed 25 October 2018. C00322-23).

  • Offline - 9 February 1941, p. 6; 13 February 1941, p. 3. (See worldcat.org on locations.)

1949 - design catalogue

Silver City Glass Co. (1949). Silver city: Sterling on crystal 1949 catalog. 14 pp. (Viewed 3 September 2017. G00148-49.)

1949 - advertisement

Donnally’s Jewelers, Pendleton and La Grande, OR. (14 April 1949). Advertisement: "... Sterling on crystal made by Silver City Glass Co. ... sandwich plates; vases; bowls; candlesticks; relish dishes... " [with abstract illustration of vase]. La Grande Observer (La Grande, Oregon), p. 9, col. 1. (Viewed 25 January 1949. R00275).

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1950s

1950 - advertisement

Central Vermont Railway, Inc. (auction). (23 March 1950). Advertisement: "For sale... public auction... one barrel of glassware shipped by the Silver City Glass Co., from Meriden... consigned to The Watch Shop in Essex Junction, Vt ... " [with no illustrations]. White River Valley Herald (Randolph, Vermont), p. 8, col. 8. (Viewed 27 January 2021. R00276).

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c. 1951-78 - trade sign

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1951-78). Trade sign. (Cat. no. 2016.1.585. Viewed 5 July 2018. G02259).


1952 advertisements

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1952 - advertisement

Dickinson, Benton Harbor, MI. (26 June 1952). Advertisement: "E. O. M. Sale... Silver City Glass; sterling on crystal... " [with no illustrations]. The News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), p. 4, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 27 January 2021. R00284).

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1952 - advertisement

Elbe’s Jewelry Store, Niagara Falls, NY. (7 October 1952). Advertisement: "... Niagara’s Oldest Jewelry Store... Crystal by... Silver City Glass [Co.] ..." [with no product illustrations]. The Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, NY), p. 14, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 4 December 2021. Q00989).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Niagara Falls NY Gazette 1952 Oct-Nov Grayscale - 0182", and scroll down for the link.)



1952-65 - advertisements, reprints

Silver City Glass Co. (1952-65). Advertisements [1952-65]. In Silver City Glass Company (electronic resource), compiled by Philip L. Hopper. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00167.)

1953 - advertisement

Van Cott Jeweler, Binghampton, NY. (26 April 1953). Advertisement: "She wants gifts of ... Crystal... Silver City Glass... [with no relevant illustrations]. The Sunday Press (Binghampton, NY), p. 2-B, cols. 2-5. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01030-31).

1956 - book mention

Wendover, Sanford H. (1956). Mention of Silver City Glass Co. as establishment by 1906 in Meriden (1905), and owned by the Schultz group as of 1956. In 150 years of Meriden, (pp. 169-70). Meriden: Meriden Sesquicentennial Committee. (Viewed 29 September 2020. A00789-90; E01606-08).


1956 articles

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1956 - news mention

(29 February 1956). Meriden firm elects new officer slate [with mention: "... Carl A. Schultz is the new president of the company, and his brother, William N. Schultz, is treasurer..." Hartford Courant, p. 12D. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00355).

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1956 - news mention

(14 October 1956). Agency notes [with brief mention: "... The Charles Palm & Co., Inc., Bloomfield, Conn., has been appointed advertising agency for the Silver City Glass Company, Meriden, Conn. ..." Hartford Courant, p. 10A. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00356).

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1956 - advertisement

Haldeman’s Jewelers, presumably Saranac Lake, NY. (1 June 1956). Advertisement: "Haldeman’s presents Bridal Dept. 1956... Silver City Glass... [with no related illustrations]. Adirondack Daily Enterprise (Saranac Lake, New York), p. 3, cols. . (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01043).

1957 - advertisement

Bruhn’s, presumably Burlington, VT. (12 May 1957). Advertisement: "Bridal special... Silver City Glass; bon bon dishes... hors d’oeuvre... relish dishes... " [with no product illustrations]. Vermont Sunday News (Burlington, VT), p. 2, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 27 January 2021. R00285).

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1960s

1960 advertisements

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1960 - advertisement

Paul White Jewelry, Richfield, UT. (17 November 1960). Advertisement: "... first annual Anniversary Jewelry Sale... Silver City Glass... " [with no illustrations]. Richfield Repear (Richfield, Utah), p. 12, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 7 February 2021. R00286).

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1960 - advertisement

Hennessy’s, presumably Butte, MT. (24 November 1960). Advertisement: "... lovely gifts from our china department! Sterling on crystal by Silver City [Glass Co.] and Rockwell Silver Co. Graceful floral patterns in non-tarnish silver... vases... bon-bon dishes... covered candy dishes... handled plate... " [with possibly related product illustrations]. Montana Standard-Post (Butte-Anaconda, Montana), p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 7 February 2021. R00302).

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1960 - design catalogue reprint

Silver City Glass Co. (1960). [Catalogue]. Reprinted, perhaps partially, pp. 1-35, two pages per leaf, M. Birkinbine: Meridian, ID, (c. 1998-2002), 17 pp. (Viewed 3 September 2017. G00150.)

1960-75? - design catalogue

Silver City Glass Co. (1960-75?). Silver City memories in sterling-on-crystal. 24 pp. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00154.)

1961 - news mention

(20 September 1961). Exchange ambassadors on tour of Manhattan. Hartford Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00357).

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"... visit is co-sponsored by the [Greater Hartford People to People Council] and The Courant... will take back with them [to Birmingham, England] a load of unsolicited gifts... [including unspecified design(s) by the] Silver City Glass Co. ... " (Excerpt from above.)


1961 - article

(11 October 1961). Carl A. Schultz [president of the Silver City Glass Co.] dies: Headed Meriden firm. Hartford Courant, p. 12B. (Viewed 22 October 2018. D00358).

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1962 advertisements

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1962 - advertisement

Vogels Department Store, Long Branch, NJ. (13 February 1962). Advertisement: "Celebrating... Silver-on-crystal pieces; special selling of Silver City Glass products. 2-part relish, tidbit, bon bon, footed bon bon, sugar and creamer, crimped bon bon... " [with no product illustrations]. The Daily Record (Long Branch, New Jersey), p. 4, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 7 February 2021. R00279).

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1962 - classified advertisement

Arnold Layher, Jeweler. (Presumably 12 April 1962). Classified advertisement: "Gifts for all occasions— Silver City Glass... for anniversaries, also gifts for showers, weddings... " The Sebewaing Blade and Unionville Crescent (Sebewaing, Michigan), presumably p. 6, col. 6. (Viewed 17 December 2021. R00280).

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c. 1962 - design catalogue reprint

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1962). Sterling on crystal non-tarnish: gold on crystal 22K. Reprinted c. 2000. 26 pp. West Virginia Museum of American Glass: Weston, WV. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00170.)

c. 1962 - design catalogue - photocopy

Silver City Glass Co. (c. 1962). Silver City catalogue, price list and supplement (photocopy). 24 pp. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00166.)

1963 - newspaper article

Nolan, Mollie C. (15 August 1963). Skilled workmen from many lands made Meriden center of glass cutting industry at turn of century. The Morning Record, (p. 12 & 23). [Mentions J. D. Bergen Co.; Meriden Cut Glass Co. / Meriden Silver Plate Co.; Meriden Flint Glass Co.; C. F. Monroe; J. J. Niland Co.; Silver City Glass Co.] (Updated 23 June 2020. AAA00614.)

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"The Silver City Cut Glass Co. was founded in 1905 by three practical glass cutters— Percy Phoenix, A. Abercunos and Joseph Setnick [or Sotnick]. They occupied a building on Hicks Street later moving to North Colony St. where with additional cutter and apprentices, the firm produced very fine tableware and ornamental items.

The concern continued to expand adding relative lines combining cutting with silver decorating. In 1920 the late Carl A. Schultz, foreman of the cutting shop, bought the entire business and continued at [the] N. Colony St. address, until Mr. Schultz purchased the Delaney Building on Charles St. (formerly the Meriden Curtain Fixture Co.) where the business is still carried on as the Silver City Glass Co." (Excerpt of Silver City Cut Glass Co. section in article above.)


1963 - advertisement

Monte’s, Fitchburg, MA. (28 May 1963). Advertisement: "Shower and Wedding Suggestions; One of our New Selection of Silver City Crystal Glass Cake Plates, Vases, Water Pitchers, Relish Dishes and many others... " [with no product illustrations]. Fitchburg Sentinel (Fitchburg, Massachusetts), p. 2, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 17 December 2021. R00288).

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1964 - advertisement

Eileen’s China Shop, presumably Amsterdam, NY. (21 October 1964). Advertisement: "... Silver City Glass... " [with no relevant illustration]. Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, NY), page unknown, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01008).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Amsterdam NY Daily Democrat and Recorder 1964 Sep-Oct Grayscale - 0734", and scroll down for the link.)

1965 - book mention

Revi, Albert Christian. (1965). Silver City Glass Co. mention, (p. 98). In American cut and engraved glass. Nelson. (Unconfirmed. Viewed 8 August 2020. AAA0613; L01962).


1966 advertisements

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1966 - two advertisements

(2 & 9 December 1966). Advertisement: "Feminine topics by Jacqueline... The House of Straw has MORE! ... Silver City glass... Boston Post Rd. ... Westbrook [,CT]..." Hartford Courant, [2 December, p. 7], [9 December, p. 10]. (Viewed 27 December 2018. D00359-60).

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1966 - advertisement

The Fair Store, Binghampton, NY. (16 December 1966). Advertisement: "... One of the many pieces of beautiful Silver City glass at The Fair! ..." [with photo illustration]. Press (Binghampton, NY), p. 4-A. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01009-10).



1967 - unpublished document

Callahan Nolan, Mollie. (October 1967). Early glass craftsmen in Meriden. Unpublished document: summaries of company activities including "Silver City Cut Glass Co. / Silver City Glass Co." 4 pp. (See full excerpt at top of this webpage. Viewed 3 September 2017. AAA00632.)

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1968 - advertisement

The Jewel Box, Thief River Falls, MN. (16 December 1968). Advertisement: "Thanks! To all out friends and customers who visited out newly remodeled store during our grand opening... Prize[s] at our Grand Opening... Sterling on Crystal Centerpiece by Silver City Glass Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Thief River Falls Times, (Thief River, Minnesota), p. 4, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 23 April 2020. C01219).

1969 - advertisement

Hamburgh House, Hamburg, NY. (21 May 1969). Advertisement: "Grand opening... Sterling on Crystal by Silver City Glass... " Photo News (Hamburg, NY), p. 7, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01028).


1970s

1970 - advertisement

Heerspink’s Jewelry and Gift Shop, Holland, MI. (11 September 1970). Advertisement: "Gifts for weddings; showers; anniversaries... Silver City Glass... " [with no product illustrations]. Holland Evening Sentinel (Holland, Michigan), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 17 December 2021. R00294).

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1971 - news mention

(14 February 1971). Meriden: New mayor spends first days getting familiar with office. [The new mayor was Robert A. Schultz, "former president of the Silver City Glass Co."] Hartford Courant, p. 14B3. (Viewed 28 December 2018. D00361).

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1972 - advertisement

H. W. Rathbun, Jeweler, Ticonderoga, New York. (14 April 1972). Advertisement: "... Silver City Glass... " [with no related illustrations]. Press Republican (Plattsburgh, New York), p. 11, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01042).

1973 - advertisement

Empsall’s Department Store, Watertown, NY. (6 April 1973). Advertisement: "... A gift for every occasion, Silver City Glass... sterling on crystal..." [with three photo illustrations]. Watertown Daily Times (New York), p.8, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01025-26).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Watertown NY Daily Times April 1973 Grayscale - 0125", and scroll down for the link.)

1975 - article

Bernstein, Ed. (27 July 1975). Silver valued at $100,000 is stolen at firm (Silver City Glass Co.). Hartford Courant, p. 1. (Viewed 18 October 2018. B01176).

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"About $100,000 in silver was stolen in a break discovered Thursday morning at Silver City Glass Co. Inc. police said. A company spokesman said the silver was in the form of bars of about six or seven pounds each. ... (Excerpt from above.


1976 - advertisement

Silver City Glass Co. (19 August 1976). Advertisement: "Clearance on factory closeouts and seconds... 71 Parker Ave., Meriden, Ct. ..." [no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 8. (Viewed 28 December 2018. D00368).

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1977 - advertisement

Silver City Glass Company Factory Store. (6 November 1977). Advertisement: "Sterling & Gold on Crystal... Giftware Items... 122 Charles St. ..." [no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 2E. (Viewed 28 December 2018. D00362).

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1978 - advertisement

Silver City Glass Company Factory Store & Gift Shop, Meriden. (16 April 1978). Advertisement: "... Decorated double old fashion glasses... decorated cream & sugar set..." [no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 18A. (Viewed 28 December 2018. D00369).

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1979 - advertisement

Silver City Glass / Rockwell Silver Factory Store & Gift Shop, Meriden. (15 August 1979). Advertisement: "Sterling & Gold on Crystal... Giftware Items... 122 Charles St. ..." [no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 68. (Viewed 28 December 2018. D00363).

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1980s

1980 - advertisement

Silver City Glass / Rockwell Silver Gift Shop, Meriden. (27 April 1980). Advertisement: "Sterling & Gold on Crystal... Giftware Items... 122 Charles St. ..." [no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 2E. (Viewed 27 December 2018. D00364).

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1980-86 - design catalogue

Silver City Glass Co. (1980-86). Since 1907: glass specialties, giftware, custom decorating. 12 pp. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00165.)

1981 - advertisement

Silver City Glass Annex Store, Conn. Silver Co. Division. (19 March 1981). Advertisement: "... Gold Plated and Silver Plated Ware, Pewter..." Hartford Courant, p. A24. (Viewed 20 October 2018. D00365).

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1982 - advertisement

Silver City Glass / [presumably] Rockwell [Silver Co.] Factory Store / Gift Shop, 122 Charles St., Meriden. (29 April 1982). Advertisement: "... Sterling & Gold on Crystal Barware... Glass Tableware... " [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. C10. (Viewed 20 October 2018. D00366).

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1983 - advertisement

Silver City Glass / [presumably] Rockwell [Silver Co.] Factory Store / Gift Shop. (24 April 1983). Advertisement: "... Sterling on Gold and Crystal Barware... Glass Tableware... " [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. E4. (Viewed 20 October 2018. D00367).

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2000s

2002 - encyclopedia entry

Shotwell, David J. (2002). Entry: "Silver City [Cut] Glass Company". Glass A to Z, p. 501. Krause Publications: Iola, Wisconsin. (Viewed 8 October 2020. F01430; F01482).

2004 - secondary source

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Rockwell Silver Company", Silver City Glass Co., "Decorex Industries, Inc.", (pp. 57, 201). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 17 August 2017. A02876; A02913; A02913b; A02913c.)

"Organized in 1905... Prior to his founding of Rockwell Silver [Company], Lucien Rockwell had been a salesman for Chapman Manufacturing Co... They merged with Silver City Glass Co. in 1978 to form Decorex Industries, Inc." (Excerpt from above.)


2005 - news brief

[27 May 2005 (handwritten notation)]. 100 years ago: 1905 [about Silver City Cut Glass Co.]. Presumably Meriden Record-Journal, p. 17 (handwritten notation). (27 June 2020. AAA00617.)

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"Meriden’s newest industry, The Silver City Cut Glass company, is making fine progress in the factory on Hicks street which has been leased from John S. Lane... Operations began May 1 and some time next month Ralph Turner will start on the road to sell goods... It is the intention of the company to make only a high grade of cut glass and not to go into cheap goods... " (Excerpt from above)."


2006 - newsletter article

Ludwig, Walter. (June 2006). "Silver City Glass Company". Heisey News, 35(7), pp. 14-15. (Includes three reprinted advertisements.) (Viewed 3 September 2017. G00151-53.)

2007 - research notes / article

Wyrick, Barbara. (August 2007). Silver overlay (with mention of presumably Silver City [Glass Company)]. National Cambridge Collectors website. (Viewed 28 April 2020. H01262).


2010s

2012 - book mention

Tobin, Diane. (2012). "Silver City Cut Glass Company" listing. In The Meriden Flint Glass Company: An abundance of glass, "Meriden Glass Companies" section, mention: "1905-84; Silver City Cut Glass Company." Charleston, SC: The History Press. (Viewed 24 May 2016. A00696.)

2014 - newsletter article

Mitchell, Bruce. (June 2014). The Meriden glass industry: A brief history [including mention of Silver City Glass Company]. Museum of Connecticut Glass website. (Viewed 3 May 2020. H01231).


n. d.

n. d. - private collector website with over 25 photos of designs

(Undated). silvercityglass.com: private collector website with over 25 photos of designs. (Viewed 12 October 2018. B00964-79).

n. d. - brochure

Silver City Glass Co. (undated). Sumptuous Crystal : so desirable to give ... or to own. 1 folded sheet. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00169.)

n. d. - ephemera and other primary sources

Silver City Glass Co.; J. Stanley Brothers. (undated). Silver City Glass Co. ephemera and other primary sources. (Viewed 4 September 2017. G00172.)

n. d. - unspecified archival material

Silver City Glass Company. (undated). [Unspecified archival material]. (Viewed 22 December 2021. Q01068).



Click the following link to see designs and documentation for other historical glass companies from the Meriden area on the historical Meriden design overview page. Scroll down to section D: "ISC, predecessors & divisions - Meriden Cut Glass Company" and E: "Other featured companies". Please note that many of the listed historical silver companies also at times included glass in their designs.


Footnote:
[1] This dating "1905-84" comes from Tobin, Diane. (2012). The Meriden Flint Glass Company: An abundance of glass. (See appendix: Meriden Glass Companies). Charleston, SC: The History Press. (ISBN 978.1.61423.833.1). Viewed 24 May 2016. [A00696]