Antique Early American Pattern Glass Child's Mug, Bird on Nest by Challinor, Taylor & Co. 1884

Antique Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) Child's Mug.

This charming child's mug, manufactured in Pennsylvania by Challinor, Taylor and Company, features the most delightful scenes, each side different from the other with a rayed base. On one side, a bird is sitting on its nest surrounded by leaves and flowers while the other side reveals three eggs in the nest as the bird takes flight.   What a wonderfully whimsical way for a child to enjoy a drink!

The style was introduced in 1884  by Challinor, Taylor and Company as style no. 352 but was known as "Bird on Nest." While this version was made with clear glass, the better to see the contents of the mug, other versions were manufactured in green glass, opaque marbled slag glass, and a clear version that had painted details and featured an embossed cat on the base. 

Measuring approximately 3 3/8" tall x 3" diameter across rim, the size is perfect for little hands. Tiny chip and some roughness around rim given its age of more than 140 years.  Imagine the addition of this glass to a child's nursery as an introduction to the natural world and the gathering of well-loved and well-made treasures from the past!