AA Importing Company

GLASS 

A A 

IMPORTING 

COMPANY 

ANIMAL 

COVERED 

DISHES* 

IDENTIFICATION GUIDE 

*CHICKENS NOT INCLUDED 

 

JENNIFER PATTON

ABOUT ME 

Hi! My name is Jen and this is a little bit about myself. First, I must say this project was a lot of fun. 

Like a book from my gradeschool years lol. I don’t know if children today still do book reports, but when 

I was in school, they were required and boy did I dread reading the assigned books then having to 

summarize them! I loved reading books that interested me and hopefully this will interest you. I created 

it for anyone that needs help with identification. For the novice glass collectors that buy animal covered 

dishes because they fall in love with the way they look or the type of animals they are, or simply for 

their colors. For the avid collectors who enjoy buying a few of each animal regardless of the maker. For 

the veteran collectors who may have hundreds of glass dishes who never cease to amaze me with their 

beautiful collections. For the people that have inherited or purchased someone’s entire collection or 

part of a collection and need help to identify things. For the people like me that are meticulous about 

every detail needing to label things and just absolutely need to know the whats, whens, whos, hows and 

whys of the animal dishes they own. For me, what started with one Asian yellow stained glass bunny on 

a nest, has flourished into a full blown collection of hundreds of mixed and matched animal covered 

“candy” dishes of all glass types and colors. No particular glass maker, just everything I can’t live 

without. LOL. Anyone that knows me would tell you that I stop at nothing, studying book after book 

searching for answers about my own glass animals until I find them. I have never been satisfied with a 

mystery….unless it involves me watching Columbo, my lifelong favorite television program! I am a 

mystery solver... a true detective. I get this from my Mother Cindy. I need to get to the bottom of a piece 

of unidentified glass. It drives me bananas not to know everything I can about each piece that I own. 

Next, I will tell you that the monetary value of my glassware means nothing to me. I collect it because I 

love it. However, unique and rare is always a find! Sure, like every collector, I love a bargain and have 

had to pass up many pieces that I could not afford. Ooooh the ones that got away. They haunt me. I can 

assure you that when I get a new addition to my collection, it has found its forever home. Someone 

before me and usually possibly before them owned these animal covered dishes making a kind of history 

that I can only imagine in my mind, its importance to each person. There is a reason behind every single 

glassware in every single dwelling. Glass symbolizes many things. It is proudly displayed. It is important 

to the person who owns it. I enjoy seeing the happiness glassware brings to people, especially these 

animal covered dishes. Who doesn’t love animals? I also enjoy seeing my collection knowing these 

pieces of history live on and hope that when I am long gone, they will be in other homes. My glass 

brings me peace; most peaceful in the evenings when the cabinet lights are on and the glass does its 

natural thing; what it was intended to do since the day it was made...look pretty! To me, it is reminiscent 

of having a year round Christmas Tree. Glass is AMAZING! I am a country girl through and through. I 

love all things nature. I am an avid bird watcher and an all around animal lover. I live in the beautiful 

state of Kentucky with my husband and our two dogs, Monkey and Johnnie, who by the way, is named 

after my all time favorite singer, Johnny Cash.

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by Jennifer Patton: 

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AA IMPORTING COMPANY 

AA Importing Company, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri was founded in 1934 and is still 

operating today. Founded by A.A. Gralnick, the company became well known for 

its importation of fine porcelain, art glass and crystal from Europe. Just before 

and after WWII, AA Importing, was known for importing antique reproductions. 

They didn't only import glass from Asia. They USED to purchase glass from 

American Glass makers LG Wright and Westmoreland. In 1975, Westmoreland 

produced two Purple Slag animal covered dishes exclusively for AA Importing. 

These were Rabbit on Picket Fence Base and Lamb on Picket Fence Base. By the 

mid 1970's, AA was the leading antique reproduction importing company in the 

entire world. Their glass was/is made in Asia and exported to the be sold in the 

United States and other countries. Nowadays, they do not sell American made 

glassware, only overseas. AA Importing animals may be marked on their bases 

with a short, wide 'H' inside a diamond. The marked pieces are earlier pieces. This 

mark causes buyers to believe the glass was made by Heisey Glass Co. However, 

Heisey only produced one Lion animal covered dish and Heisey's 'H' is tall and 

narrow. Some Imported pieces have smooth, smudged, out areas where the 'H' 

was removed from their bases. Other pieces are altogether unmarked. 

Today, AA Importing still Imports animal covered dishes made overseas in 

Asia. Large chain stores and online shopping sites like HomeGoods, Wayfair, 

and Amazon, etc. sell their animal covered dishes including Hens on nests and 

Standing Roosters. Other unidentified Asian Imports, not by AA Importing, are 

appearing too. These are from unknown Asian Importing companies and are 

not located in any AA Importing Catalog. They are unmarked. 

Rosso Wholesale also imported Asian made animal covered dishes. 

Foreign reproductions play an important role in identifying animal covered 

dishes. They provide clues which help collectors recognize originals. The first step 

to learning your glass animal is authentic is knowing if it is not a reproduction. So, 

I say: "To know if your glass is the real deal, you must first be able to spot the 

fakes." For this reason, I've included this chapter. Foreign reproductions are 

commonly found, and some are well made. When I use the word "Asian" in this 

book, I am not degrading Asian people. I am referring to the area from which the 

animal covered dishes were produced.... Asia. Please do not interpret the term 

"Asian" as slang or negative. I am only writing this book to teach identification 

between glass animal covered dishes by original makers and their reproductions, 

albeit American or Asian. 

THE FOLLOWING CATALOG PAGES ARE COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS IN W.V.


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AA IMPORTING CATALOGS 

 

Duck #1 on Wavy Base 

Robin #1 Twig Nest 

Lovebirds #1 

All in Blue Milk Glass 

1971 CATALOG 

Fox on Diamond Base & Lion (top left) 

Eagle on Lacy Base 

Lamb #1 on Picket Fence Base 


1972 CATALOG 


Camel 

Cat on Lacy Base 



1975 CATALOG 

Duck on Wavy Base (top left) 

Cat #1 on Ribbed Base 

Rabbit #1 on Picket Fence Base 


All in Purple Slag, made by Westmoreland 

for AA Importing 

1975 CATALOG


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Cow Dish 

Robin #2 on Round Nest 

All in Pink Translucent 

1983 CATALOG 

Cow Dish 

Swan Dish 

Rabbit #2 


All in Purple Slag 

1983 CATALOG 

Swan Dish 

Lovebirds #2 


Cow Dish 


1983 CATALOG 

Duck #2 on Wavy Base Blue Carnival 

Robin #1 Twig Nest Amethyst Carnival 

Acorn with Squirrel Amethyst Carnival 

1983 CATALOG


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aa IMPORTING CATALOGS 

Rabbit #3 


Acorn with Squirrel 

Duck #1 on Wavy Base 


1983 CATALOG 

Cat Dish Red Carnival 

Swan Dish Purple Slag 

Robin #2 on Round Nest Purple Slag 

1996 CATALOG 

Dolphin Gravy Boat Pink, Cobalt Blue, 

Amber and White Milk Glass 

1996 CATALOG 

Rabbit Salt Dish Cobalt Blue and Pink 

Transparent 

Cow Salt Dish Cobalt Blue and Pink 

Transparent 

1996 CATALOG


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Collie Dog Covered Jar Pink Translucent 

Elephant Dish Pink Translucent 

Turtle Dish Cobalt Blue and Pink 

Translucent 

1997 CATALOG 

Cat Covered Jar Cobalt Blue and Pink 

Translucent 

1997 CATALOG 

Robin #2 on Round Nest Blue Milk Glass 

Lovebirds #3 Cobalt Blue and Red 

Lovebirds #4 Cobalt Blue and Red 

1998 CATALOG 

Dolphin Dish Cobalt Blue and Pink 

Translucent 

Deer Dish Cobalt blue and Pink Translucent 

1998 CATALOG


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Bird Finial Dishes Cobalt Blue and 

Transparent Blue 

Eagle on Diamond Base Blue Milk Glass, 

Cobalt Blue and Pink Transparent 

1998 CATALOG 

Cat #2 on Ribbed Base Cobalt Blue and 

Pink Transparent 

Bird Finial Dish Cobalt Blue 

2000 CATALOG 

Deer Dish Cobalt Blue and Pink Transparent 

2000 CATALOG 

Bird Sugar Dish shown. I did not include 

these in this book. 

Cow Head Blue Milk Glass 

Eagle on diamond Base Blue Milk Glass 

2000 CATALOG


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AA IMPORTING CATALOGS/ITEMS 

Standing Turkey Covered Dish Clear 

2000 CATALOG


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A.A. Importing Animal Covered Dishes 

Acorn and squirrel 

Asian Acorn and Squirrel Dish is a reproduction of the Vallerysthal Squirrel on Acorn 

Box. This Squirrel, like the original, has very long ears and sits atop a giant acorn 

attached to an oak leaf. There is an identifiable difference in the squirrels' heads. The 

AA Squirrel's head is facing straight, while the Vallerysthal squirrel's head is slightly 

turned. Colors are transparent blue, amethyst carnival, white milk glass, and clear. 

Other colors possible. I often see Amethyst Carnival for sale and I know right away it 

is a reproduction, but the white milk glass version requires a bit more study. 

Unmarked. 7" long x 4 3/4" high. 

camel dish 

Asian Camel Dish first appeared in the 1975 AA Catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Westmoreland "Humphrey" Resting Camel. Made only in blue milk glass. May have 

the old WG mark. 6" long. 

Cat on nest 

Asian Cat on Nest, or Cat Dish appeared after 2000 in the AA catalogs in Cobalt Blue, 

Pink transparent and White Milk Glass. It is a reproduction of the Indiana Glass Cat 

Candy Box. Repros lack the medallion plunger mark of Indiana cats. Unmarked. 7" 

long. NOTE: The Jadeite Cat on nest is imported by Rosso Wholesale, not AA. 

cat on ribbed base by westmoreland for AA # 1 

Purple Slag Cat first appeared in the 1975 AA advertisement. MADE BY Westmoreland 

for AA Importing, the same cat was also in Westmoreland's regular line. Cat lid is on 

a wide ribbed base. Only color made was purple slag. Old WG mark. 5 ½” long. 

cat on ribbed base # 2 

Asian "Oval Cat Dish" first appeared in the 2000 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Westmoreland cat on ribbed base. Colors are cobalt blue, pink translucent and 

jadeite. Other colors possible. Unmarked. 5 ½" long. 

cAT ON LACY BASE 

Asian "Cat Dish" first appeared in the nine-piece blue milk glass assortment 1972 AA 

catalog. It is a reproduction of the Westmoreland cat on rectangular lacy base. The 

catalog states 'A menagerie of the great animal forms of early America' and 'has 

applied life-like eyes'. Made only in blue milk glass. Old WG mark. 8 1/8" long. 

CAT COVERED JAR 

Asian "Cat Dish" first appeared in the 1996 AA catalog. It is a reproduction, but of 

what? I thought it was Mosser, but I haven't been able to prove Mosser made the 

original Persian Cat jar. Colors are cobalt blue, ruby carnival and amethyst carnival. 

Also in pink, amber, and peach translucent. Unmarked. 7 1/4" high.


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"cOLLIE" dog covered jar 

Asian" Dog Dish" first appeared in the 1997 AA catalog. By 1998, the name 

changed to "Collie Dog Dish" and the word 'depression' was added to the pink 

color. It is a reproduction, but of what? I thought it was Mosser, but I haven't 

been able to prove Mosser made the original Collie Jar. Colors are cobalt blue. 

Also pink, amber and peach translucents. Unmarked. 7 1/4" high. 

cow dish 

Asian cow dish first appeared in the 1983 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

original Polish Zabkowice Cow on Tub. Colors are blue milk glass, purple slag, 

blue slag, cobalt blue, translucent peach, translucent pink, clear, clear frosted 

and amber. Other colors possible. The double tub rings protrude farther than 

the Zabcowice's tub rings. Marked "H" inside diamond on base. May be 

unmarked. 4 1/2” long. 

cow head 

Asian Cow Head first appeared in the 2000 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

original Atterbury Bull's Head Mustard Jar. Colors are blue milk glass, cobalt blue 

and pink translucent. Other colors possible. Do not mistake this cow head for LG 

Wright's "Ferdinand" Mustard Jar. Colors are the identifying clue because like LG 

Wright's head, this cow head also has no tongue. Unmarked. 4 1/2" high. 

cow salt 

Asian Cow Salt first appeared in the 1996 AA catalog. This cow is not a 

reproduction. It is original to AA Importing. Colors are cobalt blue and pink 

translucent. Other colors possible. Criss cross pattern design on base. Base 

bottom is blank. Base rim is scalloped. Unmarked. 2 1/2" long. 

deer dish 

Asian Deer Dish first appeared in the 2000 AA catalog. This deer not a 


translucent. The antlered deer lid sits down inside a wide ribbed base which 

flares at the top. Bottom of base has rays that meet in the center. Unmarked. 5 

1/2" long. 

dog salt 

Asian Dog Salt appeared after 2000. It is a reproduction of the original Boyd 

Crystal Art Glass Scottie Dog on Nest salt but on a different style of base. Colors 

are white milk glass, cobalt blue, ice blue solid, jadeite, black/lime marvered, 

black, blue slag, red slag, white slag mixed in any color. Transparent colors are 

lilac, red, green, lime, clear, pink, teal, yellow and gold. Other colors likely. Any 

color may be found in slag, carnival or marvered. Marvered is speckled coloring 

atop a solid color. Criss cross pattern design on base. Base bottom is blank. Base 

rim is scalloped. Unmarked. 2 1/2" long.


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Dolphin dish 

Asian Dolphin Dish appeared in the 1998 AA catalog. This dolphin is not a 


translucent. Clear is possible. The dolphin lid sits down inside a wide ribbed base 

which flares at the top. Bottom of base has rays that meet in the center. Unmarked. 5 

1/2" long. 

dolphin gravy boat 

Asian Dolphin Dish first appeared in the 1976 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

original Flaccus Dolphin on Sauce Boat. In the 1974 catalog, colors were dark amber, 

pink 'depression', and white milk glass. The 1999 AA catalog listed cobalt blue. It is 

also made in red and light amber. Other colors possible. 7 1/2" long. 

duck salt 

Asian Duck Salt first appeared after 2000. It is a reproduction of the Boyd Crystal Art 

Glass Duck on Nest salt but on a different style of base. Colors are cobalt blue and 

pink translucent. Other colors possible. Criss cross pattern design on base. Base 

bottom is blank. Base rim is scalloped. Unmarked. 2 1/2" long. 

DUCK ON WAVY BASE # 1 

Asian Oval Duck first appeared in the 1971 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the Duck 

on Wavy Base previously made by many glass makers. Made only in blue milk glass. 

Shown in cobalt carnival in 1983 AA catalog. Shown in cobalt blue in the 2000 AA 

catalog. Ducks have applied eyes. Base rims have deep wavy lines. Unknown marks 

on blue milk glass version. Cobalts are unmarked. 7.9" long. 

duck on wavy base by westmoreland for aa duck # 2 

Purple Slag Duck MADE BY Westmoreland first appeared in a 1975 AA catalog. Made 

by Westmoreland for AA Importing, the same duck was also in Westmoreland's 

regular line. Only color made was purple slag. Old WG mark. 5 ½” long. 

Reproduced by a Tiawanese importing company in purple slag and cobalt blue. 

Other colors possible. The Taiwan version has an upward angled head and less 

feather detail on the back of the head. The Taiwan duck’s head is squeezed, 

causing the eyes to appear squished or pinched together. Globby glass and full of 

air bubbles, this duck overall is poorly made. 

eagle dish on diamond base 

Asian Eagle Dishes appeared in the 1972 and 1997 AA catalogs. They are 

reproductions of the Westmoreland Mother Eagle. 1972 color is blue milk glass. 1997 

colors are cobalt blue, teal and pink translucent. Other colors possible. 1972 Eagle 

has applied eyes. 1997 Eagle has molded eyes. Diamond weave pattern on base. Base 

bottom is blank. 1972 Eagle has old WG mark. 1997 and newer, unmarked 7 7/8" 

long.


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eagle dish on lacy base 

Asian Eagle Dish first appeared in the 1972 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Westmoreland Mother Eagle. Only made in blue milk glass. Eagle has applied eyes 

and sits atop a lacy edged base. Old WG mark. 7 7/8" long. 

elephant dish 

Asian Elephant Dish first appeared in the 1997 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

CO-OPERATIVE Flint Glass Company's Smooth Back Small Elephant. Colors are 

cobalt blue, transparent pink, black, green, and clear. Other colors possible. Asian 

elephant tusk is shorter and wider and the head humps are smoother, creating an 

overall rounded lid appearance beginning at the forehead, extending to the tail. Also, 

the tusk is thicker near the mouth. 8" long. 

Fox dish on diamond base 

Asian Fox Dish first appeared in the 1972 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Westmoreland Fox on Nest. Made only in blue milk glass. Fox has applied eyes and 

sits atop a diamond weave style base. Old WG mark. May be unmarked. 7 7/8" long. 

hofbauer "lookalikes" 

Asian "Hofbauer" lookalike dishes are reproductions of the original German 

Hofbauer Byrdes Crystal bird dishes. These dishes with single birds on top appeared 

in the 1998 catalog(s). There are 4 different styles of the single bird dish each having 

a bird finial/ornament on the lid. Colors are cobalt blue or blue transparent. Other 

colors may exist. 4 1/2" high. Sizes may vary per style. 

lamb, picket fence base # 1 

Asian Blue Lamb first appeared in the 1972 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Westmoreland Lamb on a Picket Fence Base. Made only in blue milk glass. Lamb lid 

sits atop a picket fence style base. Number inside, may have old WG . 5 1/2" long. 

Lamb on picket fence base # 2 by westmoreland 

Asian Purple Slag Lamb first appeared in the 1975 AA catalog. MADE BY 

Westmoreland EXCLUSIVELY for AA Importing. Known as Lamb on Picket Fence Base, 

it was only made in purple slag. The lamb in this color was a Westmoreland private 

production. Old WG mark. 5 ½” long. 

lamb salt 

Asian Lamb Salt appeared after 2000. It is a reproduction of Boyd Crystal Art Glass 

Lamb on the Nest salt but on a different style of base. Colors are cobalt blue and pink 

translucent. Other colors possible. Criss cross pattern design on base. Base bottom is 

blank. Base rim is scalloped. Unmarked. 2 1/2" long.


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lion dish on diamond base 

Asian Lion dish first appeared in the 1972 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Westmoreland Lion on a Nest. Applied eyes. Lion sits atop a diamond weave base. 

Made only in blue milk glass. Old WG mark. May be unmarked. 7 7/8" long. 

lovebirds # 1 

Asian Lovebirds dish first appeared in the 1971 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Westmoreland Lovebirds on a Nest. Made only in blue milk glass. Unknown marks. 6 

1/4" long. 

lovebirds # 2 

Asian Lovebirds appeared in the 1983 AA catalog and were only made one year. These 

lovebirds are not a reproduction. They are original to AA Importing Company. Colors 

are blue milk glass, cobalt blue, pink translucent, pink satin, purple slag, clear and 

white milk glass. Other colors possible. Blue milk glass and purple slag marked 'H' in 

diamond on base. Other colors may be unmarked. 6" diameter. 

lovebirds # 3 

Asian Lovebirds dish first appeared in the 1998 AA catalog. though not an exact replica, 

this dish is similar to the smaller original German Hofbauer Byrdes Crystal Lovebirds 

dish. Colors are cobalt blue, red transparent, pink transparent, purple slag and milk 

glass. Marked 'H' in a diamond. May be unmarked. 5 1/2" high 

Lovebirds # 4 

Asian Lovebird dish first appeared in the 1996 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

original German Hofbauer Byrdes Crystal Lovebirds dish. This is a large, round dish. The 

lid has diamond point designs and sits inside a three footed pedestal bowl type base. 

Sides of base have etched designs. Colors are cobalt blue, red translucent and pink 

translucent. Other colors possible. Unmarked. 7 1/2" high. 

rabbit on picket fence by westmoreland # 1 

Asian Rabbit first appeared in the 1975 AA catalog. MADE BY Westmoreland 

EXCLUSIVELY for AA Importing. Known as Mule Eared Rabbit on Picket Fence Base, it 

was only made in purple slag. Picket fence Rabbits in this color were private 

productions. Do not get this purple slag rabbit confused with the carnival purple slag 

rabbit on picket fence, which was sold by Rosso Wholesale Glass. AA Rabbit has the Old 

WG mark. 5 1/2" long. 

Rabbits: Green/white combinations & Turkey Green/White 

These Rabbits on split ribbed bases along with a matching Turkey, appeared in the 

1964 AA closeout catalog. It is believed these three were produced in the late 1950's to 

early 1960's. Rabbits can be Green with White Heads or White with Green Heads on 

White bases. Turkey is Green with White Head on a White Base. Rays do not meet at 

center of the base. These are not commonly found items. Reproduced in the image of 

original McKEE pieces. All are unmarked. 5 1/2" long.


rabbit # 2 

Asian Rabbit only appeared in the 1983 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the original 

French Portieux "Crouching Rabbit". Rabbit's long, pointed ears lay flat against the 

back. Because the French rabbit is not commonly seen, people may mistake this 

Asian for an LG Wright rabbit. However, the LG Wright rabbits have large round 

molded eyes and also have much rounder foreheads/faces. Asian rabbit is made only 

in purple slag. Unmarked. 6.8" long. 

rabbit # 3 

Asian Rabbit only appeared in the 1983 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 1910 

Zabkowice Rabbit. This rabbit is quite large and the long ears lay against the entire 

length of it's body. Colors are blue milk glass, cobalt blue, purple slag and clear. 

Other colors possible. 8" long. 

rabbit salt 

Asian Rabbit Salt first appeared in the 1996 AA catalog. It is a reproduction of the 

Summit Art Glass Mini Rabbit. This rabbit has oversized ears that come to a high 

point midway over it's back. Basket weave base with a blank, smooth bottom. Colors 

are cobalt blue, pink translucent, red translucent, pink carnival, pink satin, jadeite, 

neon green. Other colors possible. These are marketed through various websites and 

mail order catalogs. Unmarked. May have "made in China" or "made in Taiwan" 

labels 2 1/2" long. 

Rabbit on nest 

Asian Rabbit on Nest or Rabbit Dish appeared after 2000 in the AA catalog in Cobalt 

Blue, Delphite Blue, White (similar to milk glass)and Pink transparent. Other colors 

possible. It is a reproduction of the Indiana Glass Rabbit on Nest. Lacks the medallion 

plunger mark of Indiana Rabbits. Ears do not lay against the back like Indiana. Also 

Sold wholesale by Rosso but made in Asia. Unmarked. 7" long. 

robin, twig nest # 1 

Asian Robin on Nest first appeared in the 1971 AA catalog in blue milk glass. In 1983 it 

was made in Amethyst carnival. These were the only two colors shown in any 

catalog, but other colors may be possible. This robin, on a tall twig pedestal base, is 

a reproduction of the Westmoreland Robin on a Twig Nest. Blue milk glass has old 

WG mark. Any other color will be unmarked. 6" high x 6" long. 

robin, round nest # 2 

Asian Robin Dish first appeared in the 1983 AA catalog(s). It is a reproduction of the 

original French Vallerysthal "Pigeon" on Round Nest. Robin sits atop a round basket 

weave base. Colors are blue milk glass, cobalt blue, pink transparent, pink carnival, 

clear, black and purple slag. Marked 'H' in diamond. May be unmarked. 5 7/8" long. 

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aa importing animal covered dishes 

swan dish 

Asian Swan Dish first appeared in the 1983 AA catalog(s). It is a reproduction of the 

Polish Zabkowice Swan. This reproduction has recognizable differences from the 

original. Easiest ID clue is Asian Swan has a taller ribbed area on the base. Colors are 

blue milk glass, cobalt blue, pink transparent, purple slag, clear, red. Other colors 

possible. Marked 'H' in diamond. May be unmarked. 5 1/2" long. 

standing turkey dish 

Asian Turkey Dish first appeared in the 2005 AA catalog. It is most likely a copy of the 

LE Smith turkey because of its size. The Asian turkey stands 1/4 inch shorter than LE 

Smith. Made in numerous transparent colors. Unmarked. 7" high. 

turtle dish 

Asian Turtle Dish first appeared in the 2000 AA catalog. It is not a reproduction. It is 

original to AA Importing. The turtle shell is the lid of this two part dish. Colors in 

cobalt blue, green and pink transparent. Unmarked. 6 1/4" long. 

Cobalt Denise Brouillette White Eva J. Hargrave Pink Mandi Sander-Kirkpatrick 

Cat sold by Wayfair under August Grove Rubright Glass Sleeping Cat Decorative Bowl 

Cat sold by Amazon under HOME-X Sleeping Cat Candy Dish Serving Bowl with Lid 

Terry Hill 

Cobalt base photos by Eva J. Hargrave 

Denise Brouillette 

White Rabbit photos courtesy of Opacity Partners Pink Private Contributor 

Rabbit sold by Wayfair under Rosalind Wheeler Blayze Glass Oval Decorative Bowl 

Rabbit sold by OneKingsLane under Cillian Rabbit Dish


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A.A. Importing Rabbit, Lamb and Cat 

These animal covered dishes were only offered in purple slag. Made by 

Westmoreland for AA Importing Co in 1975, only the rabbit and lamb were 

exclusively sold by AA Importing. The duck and the cat were also produced in 

Westmoreland's regular line. Marked old WG logo.* May have WG label. Rabbit 5 

2/8 " long. Lamb 5 2/8" long. Cat 5 3/8" long. 

PURPLE SLAG RABBIT 

FRANK D. SERENO 

1975 AA IMPORTING CATALOG PURPLE SLAG MADE 

BY WESTMORELAND, PHOTO BY MUSEUM OF 

AMERICAN GLASS IN W.V, COURTESY OF TOM FELT. 

 

JP 

PURPLE SLAG RABBIT FRANK D. SERENO 

JP 

JP 

OLD WG LOGO 

PURPLE SLAG CAT 

William & Vanessa Pierson Vanderhoof 

WESTMORELAND LAMB BASE 

*LAMB IS MARKED WG IN BASE AND LID. 

RABBIT IS MARKED WG & NO. 2 IN LID, NO. 3 IN BASE 

PURPLE SLAG LAMB


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JP 

JP 

PEACH TRANSLUCENT ROBIN 

JP 

JP 

CLEAR ROBIN CYNTHIA WHEATLEY 

JP 

Blue milk glass robin and base 

JP 

COBALT ROBIN 

Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

PINK 

TRANSLUCENT 

LOVEBIRDS #4 

BLUE MILK GLASS 

LOVEBIRDS #2 

PURPLE SLAG 

LOVEBIRDS #2 

Aundi Lastinger 

Stokes 

LOVEBIRDS #2 BASE 

WHITE MILK GLASS 

LOVEBIRDS #2 

Laurie Yao 

AUNDI 

LASTINGER 

STOKES 

BLUE 

COBALT 

LOVEBIRDS 

#4 

AUNDI 

LASTINGER 

STOKES 

LEFT: PINK 

TRANSLUCENT 

LOVEBIRDS #2 


Stokes


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NOTICE HOW THE DOUBLE RING ON 

PINK TRANSLUCENT COW ON TUB THE TUB STANDS OUT 

Photos by Lori Dampier Fers 

COBALT BLUE COW Aundi Lastinger Stokes CLEAR COW Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

YELLOW COW Aundi Lastinger Stokes CLEAR COW Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

BLUE MILK GLASS COW 


PURPLE SLAG COW 


LEFT: BLACK PAINT 

IS AFTER MARKET 

By Aundi Lastinger 

Stokes

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PINK TRANSLUCENT CAT 


COBALT COLLIE DOG DISH 

Photos by Chris Minteer 

COBALT EAGLE BASE 

COBALT EAGLE 

COBALT Eagle Photos: 

Ann Aaron's Mom, Sissy 

PINK TRANSLUCENT EAGLE 

DIAMOND BASE 


LIGHT AMBER DOLPHIN GRAVY BOAT Becky Grimmer 

LEFT: 

AMBER 

BLUE MILK 

WHITE MILK 

photos by 

Denise 

Brouillette 

RED DOLPHIN GRAVY BOAT 

Sue Laja

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COBALT COW SALT PINK COW SALT COBALT SATIN COW SALT COBALT DUCK SALT 

Cynthia Wheatley Cynthia Wheatley Aundi Lastinger Stokes Heidi Smith 

RED DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

PINK DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

LILAC DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

MILK GLASS DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

JADEITE DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

COBALT DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

ICE BLUE DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

YELLOW DOG SALT 

Heidi Smith 

JP 

BLACK/LIME MARVERED Photos by Heidi Smith JADEITE RABBIT 

PINK DEER DISH 

Photos by Denise 

Brouillette and 

Cynthia Wheatley


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PINK TRANSLUCENT DOLPHIN 

Private Contributor 

COBALT DOLPHIN COBALT DEER 

Cynthia Wheatley 


BLUE MILK GLASS RABBIT #3 


RABBIT Photos by Cynthia Wheatley 

COBALT RABBIT #3 


PURPLE SLAG RABBIT #3 by JP 

PINK RABBIT #3 PHOTOS: 

PRIVATE CONTRIBUTOR


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PURPLE SLAG RABBIT #2 

Monica Rickerson 

COBALT SWAN 

Talmadge Fowler 

JP 

CLEAR TURKEY 


Stokes 



BLUE MILK GLASS SWAN 

AMBERINA TURKEY 

Eva J. Hargrave 

PINK TRANSLUCENT TURTLE 

Private Contributor 

PURPLE SLAG SWAN 


GREEN TRANSLUCENT TURTLE 


COBALT 

TURTLE 

PHOTOS 

COURTESY OF 

JOEL DILLON


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AA IMPORTING ANIMAL COVERED DISHES 

HOFBAUER "LOOK ALIKES" WITH BIRD FINIALS 

Photos by Cindy Tinsley 

GREEN CARNIVAL 

GREEN CARNIVAL RABBIT Photos by Ann Aaron's mom Sissy 

GREEN PASTEL RABBIT Photos by Jacqueline Davila Trezza 

COBALT EAGLE BASE 

I'VE ADDED THESE 

RABBITS TO THE 

AA SECTION 

BECAUSE THE 

RABBIT BASES 

ARE THE SAME IN 

EVERY WAY TO 

THE EAGLE BASE. 

UNKNOWN 

MAKER, VARIOUS 

COLORS 

Rabbit bases and AA Eagle base shown in cobalt are the same size 7 7/8" 

Diamond bases with smooth, unmarked bottoms Photos by Ann Aaron's Mom, Sissy


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BLUE MILK GLASS Photos by Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

BLUE MILK GLASS Cynthia Wheatley 

BLUE MILK GLASS Photos by 

Stanley & Sandra Walker Collection 

COBALT Mike Harris 

COBALT COW Photos by Mike Harris 

COBALT COW Photos by Mike Harris


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AA IMPORTING ANIMAL COVERED DISHES 

Pink Rabbit Salt 

Cobalt Rabbit Salt Red Rabbit Salt Marvered Rabbit Salt 

Top row courtesy of Denise Brouillette 

Rabbit White/Green head 

Opacity Partners 

Rabbit White/Green Head 


Turkey Green/White Head 


Rabbit Green/White Head 

Aundi Lastinger Stokes


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Book: Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dishes Identification & Value Guide 

Second Edition Volume 2 European Companies by Shirley Smith, published 

by Glass Flakes Press, copyright 2015 Page 379-1983 ADVERTISEMENTS 

Out of Print Book: White Gold: A Primer for Previously Unlisted Milk Glass, 

Book 1 by Barbara Joyce Kaye, copyright 1990 by Barbara Joyce Kaye: 

Library of Congress Card # 90-91594-RABBITS GREEN/WHITE 

Correspondence: Phone call with Barbara Joyce Kaye 

Book: Slag & Marble Glass THE PROMINENT YEARS, 1959-1985 by Nathan 

Taves & Don Jennings, published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, copyright 2007 

by Nathan Taves & Don Jennings Page 83-AA IMPORTING ADVERTISEMENT 

Online: www.aaimporting.com CATALOG ANIMALS 

Book: the Milk Glass Book By Frank Chiarenza & James Slater, published by 

Schiffer Publishing Ltd, copyright 1998 by Frank Chiarenza and James 

Slater Page 183-ELEPHANT, Page 191-ACORN AND SQUIRREL 

Online: Real or Repro, Recent Opaque Glass Covered Dishes By Mark 

Chervenka-ACORN AND SQUIRREL 

Email correspondence with Tom Felt, Museum of American Glass in West 

Virginia-AA IMPORTING ADS 1970-2005 

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