Mosser Glass Company is a current manufacturer of hand-made glass using molds and the pride in workmanship that has been part of glass manufacturing in the US for hundreds of years. Using molds from the Cambridge Glass Company, the founder, Thomas Mosser, formerly employed by the Cambridge Glass Company, decided to start his own glass company in 1954. He has retained the age-old hand finishing techniques and the Mosser family produces fine glass figurines and dishes to this day.

My favorite of the Mosser figurines is the pony. These graceful equines have a proudly arched neck so that the pony’s chin rests on its chest. The pony is standing on a base, and the legs are paired in the mold. The area between the legs is open, unlike some glass horses of this form. The ponies are made in nine colors currently, and many have additional hand-painted decorations.

Other animals the Mosser Glass Company makes include a covered dish with a turkey forming the lid, small cats, rabbits, and regular and mini hens on baskets, cats, dogs and Scotties, two forms of rabbits and a butterfly as stand alone figures. These all come in four to sixteen colors, depending on the animal, and there are also decorated instances of these animals as well.

For use, the Mosser Glass Company creates glass baskets, mixing bowls sets and cake plates in four sizes. The mixing bowls come in sets of three, and in four colors: white, pink, green (jadeite) and blue. The cake plates vary from six to twelve inches in diameter and come in seven colors. There are fewer baskets, but the are three different patterns, and two matching bonbon bowls for the Drape pattern.

Candle holders are a favorite form of glass and the Mosser Company has its share of these as well. Called “Glimmer Lights” and made like the two-piece fairy lights made by other companies, this candle holder comes in 28 varieties as of now, all in nice colors with matching hand-painted decorations. There is also a two-piece Sweet Heat candle holder, and two-piece Holly fairy lamps. Single candlesticks come in nine different, and in some cases strong, colors.

Mosser makes special figurines and ornaments for Christmas. These include Santas, Santa in a sleigh, snowmen, angels, trees and covered candy dishes. They have a Twelve Days of Christmas ornament set, and over a dozen other Christmas ornaments with appropriate food or winter motifs.

The Mosser catalog includes electrified lamps, a number of which are based on the form of the old oil lamps with an oil reservoir as the bottom of the lamp. There is also a whole series of glass shaded lamps where the base is made from brass. In all cases, the lamps’ glass bodies and shades are decorated with floral motifs or dragonflies. Mosser also makes real oil lamps for those who like the old fashioned look for their den or kitchen.

Mosser makes beverage sets in two sizes, one for household use and miniature sets for those who play house. The miniature sets include table sets, console sets, punch sets, the beverage set mentioned, and other miniatures. Useable beverage sets come in a number of patterns and colors, two punch sets, and some additional small pitchers and salt and pepper shakers. The company makes three open salts, a turkey toothpick holder and a spooner. These last come in many beautiful colors.

The Mosser glass tableware comes in a number of carnival and pressed glass patterns, and both plain and decorated. Available in these patterns are: a platter, an open bowl, spooner, sugar and creamer, covered butter, two covered dishes, salt and pepper, a pitcher, goblet and tumbler. One of the colors available is Vaseline Opal, which is also available in a decorated form. These are all made from beautiful glass and look very handsome. Some colors/patterns have additional pieces as well.

If you are looking for new glassware made in the best traditions of US glass making, you should check out the products of the Mosser Glass Company. You can get a catalog for $5.00, which shows all the currently made glassware. This is fine glass that would be beautiful in your home or make wonderful gifts.

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