The Old Morgantown Glass Collectors' Guild Holds Annual Convention
The auction items included a rare #71 Jupiter lamp, a Continental Line with Italian base, two "Ockner" Crinkle water jugs, a Patrick red handled basket, and an Ivy Ball vase.
Enthusiasts and collectors of American glass from various eras are encouraged to join the guild. Membership includes a quarterly newsletter titled TOPICS, which contains previews of upcoming events, pertinent information about Morgantown glass, and a review of ebay auctions. Annual dues are $25.
The Old Morgantown Glass Collectors' Guild, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1990 with the purpose of preserving the history and the glassware produced by the Morgantown Glass Works Inc., Economy Glass Company and Morgantown Glassware Guild Inc. The group is striving to reopen its Morgantown Museum.
To learn more, visit www.oldmorgantownglass.org.
Next years convention will take place on June 2, 3, and 4, 2017.