Description: The item for sale is a blue iridescent or carnival glass paperweight that was made in Millville, NJ around 1976 to commemorate the Bicentennial of the United States. The maker is Holly City Bottle, a glass manufacturer associated with Weaton Village glass in Millville, NJ. The theme of the paperweight is fife and drum players modelled after the painting by Archibald Willard entitled The Spirit of '76. There were two versions of this paperweight produced. There were over a dozen different paperweights in both light blue and amethyst purple carnival glass made by Holly City Bottle to commemorate the Bicentennial. The condition of the paperweight is essentially pristine. There are no chips, cracks, scratches nor other types of damage. The bottom of the paperweight once bore an adhesive sticker that is no longer present. The diameter and thickness of the paperweight is 4 1/4" and 1".
Price: 16 USD
Location: Glenside, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-17T15:05:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Holly City Bottle
Origin: Millville, NJ
Type: Paperweight
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Color: Blue
Theme: History
Material: Glass
Year Manufactured: 1976
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Production Style: Carnival Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Studio Crafted
