Description: This listing is for a Vintage 1970’s Reproduction of a McKee Compote in their AZTEC SUNBURST Pattern. In May 1945, John E. and Geraldine Kemple leased two buildings in East Palestine, Ohio, for the purpose of manufacturing tabletop glassware. They acquired many old molds from the 1870-1900 era along with molds from the Mannington Art Glass Company of West Virginia and McKee Glass. In 1970 Kemple sold over 800 molds to the Wheaton Historical Association, New Jersey. Working with Wheaton Glass, the Wheaton Historical Association continued the reproduction process using a variety of different colors and marketing the glass as “Wheatonware” through home parties. In 1975, the product line was changed to “Wheatoncraft” and marketed through standard retail outlets. Colors used include amber, blue, green, and pearl crystal. The molds were put in storage in 1979 and have not been used since. The large footed compote stands 8 3/4”tall to the wavy sawtooth rim and 7 1/2” OD across the top.The Bowl stands atop a 4” long octagon shaped stem with a 4 3/4” diameter concave base decorated on the bottom side with a starburst pattern. It appears to be in excellent condition with the only defect I can find is a few bubbles in the glass. Please see attached pictures for details. Thanks for looking.(M3-25)
Price: 15 USD
Location: Shoals, Indiana
End Time: 2024-12-01T08:01:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: United States
Pattern: AZTEC SUNBURST
Shape: Round
Color: Forest Green
Material: Glass
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Kemple Wheaton
Type: Compote
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 5”
Model: Candy Dish
Style: Retro
Production Style: Art Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Backstamp: Impressed
Production Technique: Pressed Glass
Finish: Glossy
Item Width: 5”
Product Line: Art Glass
