This pair of L G Wright Westward Ho wine glasses features the historic Pioneer scenic pattern reproduced in bright aqua blue pressed glass on traditional stemmed wine forms.
The detailed bowls show the Western landscape and animal imagery associated with the Westward Ho pattern, while the compact proportions give these stems the smaller scale common to vintage wine service.
Sold together as a pair, the blue glass makes the molded scenery especially easy to see and gives them strong shelf presence in a vintage glassware, pressed glass, or colorful barware collection.
Details
- Item: Pair of Westward Ho stemmed wine glasses
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Item Type: Wine glasses or wine stems, set of 2
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Era: 20th century reproduction of a late 19th century pattern, exact production date not confirmed from photos
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Materials: Pressed glass
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Color: Transparent aqua blue
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Maker and Mark: L G Wright attribution based on Westward Ho reproduction form and research comparison. No visible maker's mark confirmed from photos.
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Pattern or Model: Westward Ho, also known as Pioneer. Wine stem form corresponds closely with L G Wright Stem #66.
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Style: Scenic pressed glass with Western landscape and animal motifs
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Dimensions: Each glass measures approximately 4 3/4 inches tall, 2 1/2 inches across the rim, and 2 1/4 inches across the base. Product weight for the pair is 11 ounces.
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Special Features: Matching pair with molded scenic decoration around the bowls and traditional short stemmed wine form
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: Both glasses are intact and display well, with the molded scenic decoration clearly defined.
- Drinking rims feel smooth with no chips noted by hand inspection.
- Both glasses retain bright transparent blue color and matching decorative patterns.
- The stems, bowls, and feet remain intact and the pair presents evenly together.
Issues / Wear
- One foot has a slight catch along its outer edge when felt by hand. It may be mold or production roughness rather than later damage, but its origin is not confirmed.
- Visible mold seams run through the stems and across the feet. These are manufacturing characteristics of the pressed glass.
- Light surface and shelf wear may be present from previous use and storage.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The Westward Ho design traces back to Gillinder and Sons' late 19th century Pioneer pattern. Later glass companies reproduced the scenic design in additional forms and colors.
The blue pressed glass and compact wine stem form suit collectors of American pattern glass, L G Wright glass, and colorful vintage stemware.
This listing includes two matching stems. The molded scenery wraps around each bowl and remains clearly visible through the aqua blue glass.
The smaller scale is part of the appeal here. These are wine stems from an earlier style of table service rather than oversized modern goblets.
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