Granite Glass Co.

American, 1846–1860

LocationStoddard, New Hampshire, United States

BiographyGranite Glass Company
In the meantime, another glass company formed under the partnership of Gilman Scripture, John Whiton and Calvin Curtis, who had begun operations in Mill Village, Stoddard, around 1846. Mill Village is located between Island pond and Highland Lake. This factory was known as the Granite Glass Company. This factory is known for its eagle flasks which bear its name, embossed “Granite Glass Co” and “Stoddard, NH”. Other production included numerous medicine bottles, such as the Dr. Townsend’s Sarsaparilla. Because of the limited production, and embossing which usually included an elaborate concoction, these wonderful medicine bottles have become prized possessions for many collectors. Who could resist the lure of a “celebrated health restoring bitters” or a “vegetable cancer and canker syrup”. Inkwells for the Farley’s store in Marlow, NH were produced here as well as many other cone and umbrella inks, including a unique 16-sided umbrella. This factory also blew many off-hand pieces such as jars, hats, whimsies, creamers, bowls, and the beautifully decorated lily-pad pitchers, probably blown by master glassblower, Matt Johnson. The glass from these factories can range in color and consistency, however, the majority color ranges from deep root beer amber to a brilliant light “honey” amber. There were also many olive hues and even some green glass. The glass character is bubbly, whittled and crude, although very durable. This factory went through hardships and ownership changes until its final closing in 1862.

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