Westmoreland Glass Company

GLASS 

WESTMORELAND 

GLASS 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 -Sultana- Wheatley. 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.

glass animal covered dishes 

© Jennifer patton 

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from the copyright holder. 

No parts of this work may be reproduced for financial gain. 

Because this is a reference eBook, it may be downloaded and stored 

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© Glass Animal Covered Dishes by Jennifer Patton 

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Westmoreland Glass company 

(WG) Westmoreland Glass Company in Grapeville, Pennsylvania began as Westmoreland 

Specialty Company (WSC) in 1889. The name changed in 1924 to Westmoreland Glass 

Company. WSC produced milk glass animal covered dishes that were marketed as kitchen 

containers. These dishes were marked with mold numbers between 1 and 6. These numbers 

can help collectors identify between animal covered dishes made by WSC or by 

Westmoreland Glass Company. The first WG logo ('W' atop a 'G') wasn't created until 1948. 

The WSC lids and bases usually have unmatched numbers. Original dishes were filled with 

mustard and other condiments and sealed with wax and sold at very low costs. WSC 

condiment containers were produced between 1900-1920. 

Westmoreland Glass Company made several reproductions and also created new works. 

Westmoreland paired some animal lids with the lacy (dancing sailor) bases, both oval and 

rectangular and with Diamond Weave Bases. WG diamond bases can be easily identified by a 

cross pattern on the bottom. Kanahwa used a similar diamond weave base, but theirs lacks 

the cross. Kemple also produced large animals on diamond weave bases and with closer 

examination, you can spot the differences, the largest being that Kemple's have a 2 inch ring 

on the bottoms of the bases which may or may not be marked 'K'. Another difference is that 

many of the WG bases are marked with WG logo ('W' atop a 'G'). Greentown used a 5" 

diamond weave base with a cross pattern on the bottom but the diamonds are stretched 

wider and shorter. Westmoreland also used a wide ribbed base for some 5" animal dishes. 

The mid 50's through the late 70's was a time of prosperity for Westmoreland Glass 

Company. New Glass colors were added often. Exciting marble colors in Green, Blue, Purple, 

Orange, Brown, and Ruby were created by chemist Dwight Johnson. Ruby marble proved to 

be the most difficult to create. On top of sensitivity to cracking and breaking, namely the 

ruby marble bases, the colors were not consistent. A variety of color results came from Ruby 

Marble such as mixes of Reds, Oranges, Yellows and maybe even Butterscotch. Though other 

Ruby Marble animal covered dishes were produced, the only cataloged Ruby Marble piece 

was the 5" Cat on Wide Ribbed Base. (Slag & Marble Glass THE PROMINENT YEARS, 1959- 

1985, Taves & Jennings p81) 

Right: 

1903 ad 

by 

Westmoreland 

Specialty 

Company 

 

WSC & Westmoreland 

animal covered dishes 

by Cynthia Wheatley 

 

1903 Falker & Stern Wholesale Catalogue. 

Courtesy of Sid Lethbridge, Early American 

Pattern Glass Society.


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Westmoreland glass company 

For 43 years, between 1937 and 1980 Westmoreland was owned and operated by James J. 

Brainard and his son James H. Brainard. By 1980, the glass company was struggling and WG 

was sold to a man by the name of David Grossman in 1981. He tried to keep the company 

above water unsuccessfully. He did, however, change the original 'W' atop 'G' logo to a new 

circular WESTMORELAND III logo. The factory was kept afloat for a few more years being 

commissioned to pour glass for others for example, Levay Distributing. WG exclusively 

produced 5 Butterscotch Slag Iridescent animals on nests for Jennings Red Barn in 1982. WG 

also made slags in red, purple, blue and caramel for L.G. Wright in 1982. They poured 13 

different molds for a new Chocolate line for L.G. Wright in 1983. In 1983, the final year of the 

Westmoreland Glass Company, the owner of Levay Distributing, Gary Levi, had full control of 

Westmoreland operations . Westmoreland was pouring glass for Levay's glass molds, some 

of which were owned by Mr. Levi and some were borrowed from the Westmoreland Factory. 

These animal covered dishes for Levay Distributing Company were produced between 1977- 

1980 and in 1982. Many pieces were done in marbled colors, but were called slag colors by 

Levay. Most of the animal covered dishes had a carnival or iridescent finish. All Levay items 

were limited in number. All Levay pieces by WG were marked with the old WG logo. 

Westmoreland glass was well made. Their milk glass was much heavier and thicker than milk 

glass by other makers. Westmoreland molds were sold and reproduced by many glass 

companies. In the end, Westmoreland owned nearly 3500 glass molds and prior to the 

auction of 1985, Gary Levi purchased quite a few. Since some molds were duplicates, two 

different glass companies purchased the same mold. Levay purchased molds: Raised Swan, 

Mother Eagle, Robin on Twig Nest and all the 7" and 8" animal dish molds. Rosso purchased 

molds: 5 inch animal dishes ; Rabbit on picket fence base, Rabbit on wide ribbed base, 

Pintail Duck, Closed neck Swan, Lion on wide ribbed base, Cat on wide ribbed base, Rooster 

on wide ribbed base and Hen on diamond weave base. Also the standing Rooster. Summit 

purchased molds: 1000 eye Turtle, Resting Camel, Duck on oval base, Duck salt, Duck with 

base, 5" Hen lid and 7" Hen dish. Fenton purchased molds: Lamb on picket fence, Lion on 

picket fence, Rabbit with eggs and 7" Rooster lid, Viking purchased mold: Lovebirds on a 

nest. Mold list from (Glass Review magazine, Vol. 15, No. 2, Feb 1985 pp24-31) Plum Glass 

purchased molds: 5" Rooster on wide ribbed base and Hen on diamond weave base. In 1996, 

fire destroyed parts of the factory and over 3000 molds were lost in the blaze. It was arson. 

Black Raised Wing Swan 

by Opacity Partners 

1000 Eye Turtle by Bill Harmon


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Westmoreland Glass company 

Westmoreland placed labels that read Westmoreland hand made milk glass on some milk 

glass items and Westmoreland hand made glass on most glass ware items. After the WG logo 

('W' atop 'G') was created in 1948, it became a permanent part of their molds. In 1982 the 

new WG logo was created and it was placed into the molds, replacing the older logo. All 

animal covered dishes with the new WG logo (circle WESTMORELAND III) are reproductions 

by other glass companies. The molds were sold to other glass companies and they did not 

remove the Westmoreland logos. It's a shame because it can confuse collectors. Especially 

when a seller sees Westmoreland stamped right into the glass base and sells it as a 

Westmoreland, the buyer may not have been informed. This is the case on ebay 99 % of the 

time. ******There is an exception to the rule****** with the new circle WESTMORELAND III 

logo!!! The glass factory produced a few 5 inch animal dishes with the new logo before the 

doors closed for good in 1984. These animals were made in 1983/'84 in Ruby carnival, Ruby, 

Black Carnival and Black (not to be confused with the black milk glass of the 1950's). The 

entire inventory of these 4 colors was also sold off. They are authentic Westmoreland items. 

They have the new logo. All production ended by January 8, 1984. The company had ended 

after 95 years. In 1996, most of the factory was destroyed by fire. If you visit Grapeville, 

Pennsylvania, you can still see parts of the factory today such as the furnace. 

JP 

Wooden Plaque with image of Westmoreland Glass Co. 

by Sandra Walker 

JP 

JP 

JP 

Milk Glass label 

JP 

Glass label 

Old WG logo 

1948-1981 

New WG logo 

1982+ 

Signature of Westmoreland artist 

Louise Plues


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westmoreland resting camel 

The Westmoreland Resting Camel is not a reproduction. It is an original. Vallerysthal 

of France produced a Dromedary Camel circa 1902, but the camels have no 

similarities. Westmoreland's camel was coined with the nickname "Humphrey" 

because Humphrey was a commonly used name for most camels. Resting Camel dish 

appeared in a 1924 catalog. The first camels were made in milk glass colors and were 

not marked. The WG logo wasn't created until around 1946. The camel was 

reintroduced in additional colors by the late 1960's. In 1975 Westmoreland produced 

the camel for AA Importing Company. The AA camel was only available in blue milk 

glass and was marked with WG logo. Westmoreland continued production of 

Humphrey between 1950's-1980's. These were marked with a small WG logo inside 

the lid and some marked WG on base. May have a WG label on top of the lid. 6" long. 

Produced for AA Importing in 1975. Only in Blue milk glass. The Blue may be 

slightly streaked with White. May be unmarked. May have old WG logo. 

Produced for Levay Distributing by Westmoreland. 1978-1980. Marked with old 

WG logo. No Levay etching present, ie: numbers, dates. 

Reproduced by Summit Art Glass. 1984-2005. Vogelsong acquired the mold after 

Westmoreland Glass Factory closed in 1984. Marked with new WG circle 

WESTMORELAND III LOGO. May have a 'V' inside a ring, for Vogelsong. 

WESTMORELAND COLORS: 

1924-1950'S White Milk Glass 

1924-1950's Blue Milk Glass aka Antique Blue 

1969 Green Mist 

1973 Lilac Mist (a dark purple) 

1974 Yellow Mist 

1979-'80 Vaseline (may be satin) 

1980-'81 Cobalt 

LEVAY COLORS: 

1978 Electric Blue Carnival (500 made) 

1979 Emerald Green Carnival, unknown 

quantity 

1979 Vaseline Carnival, unknown 

quantity 

1980 Turquoise Carnival (750 made) 

Blue Milk Glass 

Opacity Partners


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Blue Carnival 

Gene Gornik 

Vaseline Carnival 

Gene Gornik 

Green Mist 

Gene Gornik 

Yellow Mist 

West Springfield, MA 

Vaseline 

Monica Osterholt 

Vaseline 

Monica Osterholt


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White Milk glass 

Cynthia Wheatley 

WG 

Blue Milk glass 

Opacity Partners 

Green Mist Denise Brouillette


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wESTMORELAND CAT ON rectangular LACY BASE 

Westmoreland (WG) Cat on Rectangular Lacy Base is a reproduction of the original 

1889 Atterbury Cat on Lacy Base. WG cat was new in the 1950's. Cat has applied glass 

eyes in Brown or Blue colors with dark pupils. The lid sits atop a lacy base aka 

dancing sailor base. Quick ID tips by photo: WG cat has a small space between its 

front paw and the top ledge of the dish. Atterbury cat has no space. WG cat's eyes 

are larger. WG cat nose is narrower. Some WG marbled cats lids are seen atop white 

milk glass bases. These are not marriages. Westmoreland glass factory paired 

slag/marbled colored lids with matching bases and with white bases. Marked with 

old WG logo in lid and on base. May have a WG label. 8 1/2" long. 

Produced for AA Importing in 1972 by Westmoreland in Blue milk glass only. 

It may have streaks of white throughout. Unmarked. 

Produced for Levay by Westmoreland 1978/'79. May be WG COLORS: 

etched with Levay, numbered and dated. May be unmarked. SPECIAL ORDERS 

MILK GLASS 

HAND PAINTED 

1950's MILK 

GLASS 

1950's BLUE 

MILK GLASS 

1972 GREEN 

MARBLE 

1973 PURPLE 

MARBLE 

1979 ALMOND 

MARBLE 

BLUE MARBLE 

GREEN MINT 

White milk glass Cynthia Wheatley 

MILK GLASS? 

(BELIEVED TO 

EXIST) 

LEVAY COLORS: 

PHOTOS: 1978 COBALT 

Cynthia BLUE CARNIVAL 

Wheatley 500 MADE 

1979 VASELINE 

LIMITED 

QUANTITY, 

Left: Replacement Eyes 

UNKNOWN 

Right: Blue milk glass with empy eye socket 

NUMBERS

WESTMORELAND CAT ON RECTANGULAR LACY BASE 

Purple marble, White base 

Closeup of Blue eyes 

Jennifer Patton 

Purple marble, White base, 

Blue eyes by Cynthia Wheatley 

Blue milk glass, Blue eyes 


Green marble, Brown eyes 

Denise Brouillette 


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Green marble, Brown eyes 

Cynthia Wheatley


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Vaseline, yellow eyes 

Patti Ness 

Vaseline, glows under black light 

Patti Ness 

Vaseline, bottom of base 

Patti Ness 

Vaseline, inside base 

Patti Ness 

Decorated with Hand Paint by Westmoreland Artist Ernie Brown 

Denise Brouillette


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Almond marble, white base 


Blue Slag (unusual color) -Not Asian- 

The Walker Collection 

Almond Marble photos by 


Cobalt Blue Carnival Right: Cobalt When unsure of true carnival 

Cynthia Wheatley Carnival base colors, hold against light


Another example of Almond Marble Photos courtesy of Denise Brouillette 

© Glass Animal Covered Dishes by Jennifer Patton


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westmoreland cat on wide ribbed base 

Westmoreland Cat on Wide Ribbed base first appeared in the early 1900's. It was made by 

Westmoreland Specialty Company (W.S.C.) Early produced Cats were made in Blue milk glass, 

Blue milk glass/White head, White milk glass, White milk glass/Blue head, and Amber. Milk 

glass Cats may be decorated with paint. It is not known when the early productions of the Cat 

ended, but considering other W.S.C pieces, it was likely before 1920. Base & lid numbered 1 

through 6. Embossed logos hadn't been created yet. 5 1/2" long. 

Around 1950, the Cat was reintroduced by Westmoreland Glass Company. In addition to White 

or Black milk glass. It was made in marble or iridized colors later. After 1982, the new circular 

logo was used on Ruby and Black Cats. These are the only two with new logos that are 

Westmoreland originals. They were produced the final year of WG operations after the logo 

was changed. May be marked with both old and new logo. All other 5.5" Cats on wide ribbed 

bases with new WESTMORELAND III logos are reproductions. Original Westmoreland Cat is 

marked with old WG logo, W atop G in lids and bases 5 1/2" long. 

Produced for Levay Distributing Company by Westmoreland 1978-1982/'83. May be etched 

Levay, dated and numbered. May be unmarked. 

Produced for AA Importing in Purple Slag in 1975 by Westmoreland. Marked WG. 

Reproduced by Rosso Wholesale Glass in many colors. Reproduction Cats have the new 

WESTMORELAND III logo. All Cats on wide ribbed bases with new logos were produced for 

Rosso by Mosser Glass. Rosso purchased the cat mold along with Westmoreland's 

remaining inventory after WG closed. 

NEWER COLORS BY WESTMORELAND: 

1950'S MILK GLASS 

1950'S, 1984 BLACK MILK GLASS 

1960'S LIGHT & DARK BLUE MIST 

???? AMETHYST MIST 

1971 APRICOT MIST 

1972-'78 PURPLE SLAG (ALSO MADE FOR AA IMPORT) 

1972-'73, 1975-'76, 1978-79 PURPLE MARBLE 

1983/'84 RUBY, LIMITED QUANTITY 

1984 BLACK MILK GLASS, EXPERIMENTAL COLOR 

VERY LIMITED QUANTITY 

Black Carnival Todd Craig 

LEVAY COLORS: 

1978 PURPLE SLAG, UNKNOWN QUANTITY 

1978 PURPLE SLAG CARNIVAL 500 MADE 

1978 COBALT BLUE CARNIVAL 1000 MADE 

1982 CHOCOLATE 

1982 RUBY SLAG 500 MADE 

1982 BUTTERSCOTCH MARBLE IRIDIZED ***RARE*** 

1983/'84 RUBY CARNIVAL (Mother-of-Pearl) 1000 

TO BE MADE, BUT NEVER REACHED 1000 

1983/'84 BLACK CARNIVAL, EXPERIMENTAL COLOR 

UNKNOWN QUANTITY, VERY LIMITED IN 

QUANTITY ***VERY SCARCE*** 

NOTE: PURPLE MARBLE/SLAG WAS MADE FOR OTHER 

COMPANIES. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN 

AA Importing OR Westmoreland OR Levay if not etched "Levay" 

Milk Glass by W.S.C. 

Marian Lanchman


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WESTMORELAND CAT ON WIDE RIBBED BASE 

W.S.C. Milk glass, decorated 

Robyn Clayton 

#4 in lid Robyn Clayton Unusually matching numbers #2 Viri Glennon 

Gayle Gyssler Marvel Gayle Gyssler Marvel Talmadge Fowler 

Milk Glass, WG logo in the base, but not on the base by Cynthia Wheatley


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Purple marble/slag cat was also made for AA 

Importing in 1975 Photos by William & 

Vanessa Pierson Vanderhoof 

Apricot Mist 


 

Black Satin 


Blue Mist Cynthia Wheatley Chocolate Michael Joyce 

Ruby Carnival (Mother-of-Pearl) Photos by Katie Shores & Jane Cox


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Black 

Denise 

Brouillette 

Ruby Marble Photos by Jennifer Patton 

Cobalt Blue Carnival Levay Photos above by Anna Woods 

Cobalt Blue Carnival Levay (Base in the light) Photos above by Denise Brouillette


Held up to the light 

White base is a marriage 

Amethyst Mist Cat lid has old WG logo inside. This is a hard to find color. 

Amethyst Mist Lid on White Base photos are courtesy of: 

www.ebay.com/usr/satitter_51 



Amber W.S.C. Cat photos are courtesy of Jerry Miller 



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westmoreland Dog on wide ribBED base 

Westmoreland Dog on Wide Ribbed Base was produced by Westmoreland Specialty 

Company (W.S.C) at the turn of the 20th century. Most likely, it was discontinued 

before 1920. The dog was produced in White milk glass, White milk glass/Blue 

head, Blue milk glass, Blue milk glass/White head. Any milk glass Dog may be seen 

decorated with hand paint. Shades of Blue can vary. Dog was also made in Amber. 

Amber is ***SCARCE*** Scratch marks/straw marks in bases have no meaning. Lid 

and Base are numbered 1 through 6. Dog base will interchange with Cat or Rooster 

on wide ribbed bases. If your base has no number or is marked WG, it is a newer 

base married to the Dog lid. 5 1/2" long . No known reproductions. 

Blue Milk Glass White Head HP by Hitching Post Antiques in Tecumseh, Michigan 

White milk glass 

Photos by Margaret Kissinger of Halsted, Kansas 

This is a cute 

marriage by Gayle 

Gyssler Marvel 

White Milk Glass 

Myra Sprinkles 


Denise Brouillette


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WESTMORELAND DOG ON WIDE RIBBED BASE 

Amber Dog Photos by Cynthia Wheatley 

Blue Milk Glass White Head Photos by 

www.eBay.com/str/tidewatermall 

Blue Milk Glass White Head Photos by Joe Seymour


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wESTMORELAND DOVE AND hAND 

Westmoreland (WG) Dove and Hand Covered Dish on Lacy Base is a 

reproduction of the original 1889 Atterbury Hand with Dove Dish. It was 

introduced in the mid 1960's. End production dates are unknown. The lid sits 

atop a rectangular lacy base which is interchangeable with the WG cat base in 

the same style. The ring holds a Turquoise colored stone and the bird's glass 

eye is Ruby. The Westmoreland Dove and Hand was only produced in White Milk 

Glass. Lid and base are marked with old WG logo, W over G. May have a WG 

label. 8 1/2" long. No known reproductions. 

Audrey Jones 

Donna E. Pagano 

Add Donna a subheading 

E. Pagano 

Add 

Donna 

a subheading 

E. Pagano 

Donna E. Pagano


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Westmoreland oval duck on WAVY base 

The Westmoreland (WG) Duck on Wavy Base is a reproduction of the original 

Challinor, Taylor and Co Duck circa 1891. The WG Duck has applied glass eyes and 

sits atop a wavy style base with ridges on the base rim. WG Duck production began 

in the early 1950's. Lid and base are marked with old WG logo. 8" long. 

Produced for AA Importing by WG in 1971. Only in Blue milk glass, unmarked. 

Again in 1975 in Purple Slag, marked WG. Cobalt carnival was made in 2000, but 

was not produced by Westmoreland Glass. It is unmarked. 

Produced for Levay Distributing Company. May be etched with Levay's 

numbers and dates but this is not always the case. WG mark present. 

Reproduced by Summit Art Glass. A few of the Duck colors that Summit 

produced were sold by Rosso Wholesale. Marked WESTMORELAND III. 

Reproduced by Rosso, poured by Mosser. Marked W over G and 'R' in a keystone. 

Reproduced by an Asian company in Cobalt Blue, Blue Milk Glass, Black, Ruby 

and Purple slag. Other colors possible. "Tiawanese" Ducks have crimped or 

squished eyes and may have upward turned bills. Unmarked. 

COLORS by WESTMORELAND: 

1950's White Milk Glass 

1950's Milk glass Decorated, including a 

Charleton style design. 

1950's Blue Milk Glass 

1969 Crystal Mist 

1960's Light Blue Mist 

1973 Lilac (described as dark purple) 

1975 Purple Slag made for AA Importing, 

unknown quantity 

1977-'78 Antique Blue Mist (Blue Milk Satin) 

1977-'78 Antique White Mist (White Milk Satin) 

1979 "Mint" Green Milk Glass 

1979 Vaseline 

1979-'80 Almond Marble (aka Yellow slag) 

1980 Almond 

1982 Blue/White Marble 

1982 Mother of Pearl 

Westmoreland Ducks may have been made in 

one-of-a-kind colors or made for special orders 

LEVAY COLORS: 

1978 Purple Slag Carnival, 500 or less made 

1978 Cobalt Blue Carnival, 500 made 

1979 White Carnival, 1500 made 

1980 Butterscotch Carnival, 150 made 

1981 Aurora Blue Carnival (same as Cobalt 

Carnival, only renamed and new year), 50 made 

1982 Chocolate (may be in Carnival) unknown quantity 

1984 Black Carnival, experimental color, ***RARE*** 

Blue Milk Glass, Satin 

Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

Blue Milk Glass -Cynthia Wheatley 

Light Blue Mist 

Cynthia Wheatley


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WESTMORELAND OVAL DUCK ON WAVY BASE 

Blue/White Marble 

Brenda Kroeger 

White Carnival by Ann, eBay 

seller: grannieanniesattic2015 

Cobalt Carnival 


Almond 


Almond base, Old WG logo 

Almond Lid, smooth rim 

Mother of Pearl 


Purple Marble 


Purple Slag Carnival 

Becky Grimmer 

Almond Marble, Light Green Milk Glass & Milk Glass by Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

3 Examples of Asian reproductions 

Asian Purple Slag 

Rita Tanguay Bissonnette 

Asian Ruby 


Asian Black 

Denise Brouillette


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Westmoreland PinTail Duck 

Westmoreland Pin Tail duck on a Nest was made by Westmoreland Specialty Company 

(WSC). This original duck dish was made as a condiment container in 1915. WSC duck sits 

atop a diamond weave basket base. The duck tail abruptly ends, looking like the tip broke 

off. The duck bill is long and angled somewhat downward. Some older ducks are marked 

with a number, or unmarked. These would have had Westmoreland label. Westmoreland 

reissued the pintail duck in the 1950's, on a wide ribbed base. The Levay duck is on atop a 

wide ribbed base, but a diamond weave base is acceptable. 5 1/2" long x 4 1/8" high. 

Produced for Levay by WG on wide ribbed base. 1980-'84. Marked with new WG logo, 

circle WESTMORELAND III. Base may have both WG logos, new and old. 

Reproduced by Rosso Wholesale Company. Rosso bought the mold after WG closed. 

Marked with the new WG logo, circle WESTMORELAND III. 

WSC COLORS: 

(on diamond base) 

White Milk Glass* 


with Blue Head 

Blue Milk Glass* 


with White Head 

*May be Decorated 

with hand paint. 

1950's COLORS: 

(on ribbed base) 

White Milk Glass* 

Blue Milk Glass* 

BOTTOM OF DIAMOND BASE 


BLUE MILK GLASS 


LEVAY COLORS: 

1980 Aurora Blue 

Carnival (Same 

color as Cobalt 

Blue Carnival, was 

renamed for 

production in a 

new year), 


1983 Red Carnival 

Ruby Mother of 

Pearl, 1000 made MILK GLASS, DECORATED 

1984 Black 

1950's 

Carnival, 

wide ribbed base 

experimental, 


unknown quantity, 

*RARE* 

WHITE MILK GLASS, DECORATED 

Photos by Lianne McNeil 

Ruby Carnival 

(Mother-of-Pearl) 

for Levay by Todd 

Craig 

MILK GLASS, DECORATED 

Diamond Base 


Blue Carnival for 

Levay by Denise 

Brouillette


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Westmoreland Mother Eagle 

Westmoreland Mother Eagle on Nest is a reproduction of the original 1891 Challinor, Taylor and 

Co. Mother Eagle Covered Dish. WG eagle dish has applied glass eyes. The lid can be found paired 

with a diamond base, smooth rimmed Challinor, Taylor style base, or lacy base. Bases are 

marked with old WG logo. Lid may be marked with old WG logo. Heights differ with each base. 

7 1/2” long. 

Produced for AA Importing in 1972. Only in Blue milk glass. Diamond base. Unmarked. 

Produced for Levay by WG 1977-1982. Marked with old WG logo. NOT etched by Levay with 

numbers or dates. Gary Levi acquired the mold after Westmoreland Glass Factory closed in 

1984. In 2009, Chris McKee of McKee Art Glass acquired the top half of the Eagle only. 

Reproduced by Fenton who commissioned the use of Gary Levi's original Westmoreland lid 

mold & Fenton's smooth rimmed base in 1991. Made in light Amethyst Carnival. Base marked 

'F' inside oval. Lid marked with old WG logo. May have a Fenton label inside. 

Reproduced by an Asian import company. On diamond weave bases with smooth bottoms. 

COLORS: 



decorated with Hand 

Paint* 

1950's Green Milk Glass 

1950's Black Milk Glass 


1969 Clear Mist 

1975-'76 Brown Marble 

1975-'80 Clear Mist top 

on Brown Mist base 

1977 Purple Marble 

1980 Almond 

*Milk Glass Colors with 

Decoration are ***RARE*** 

MILK GLASS ON SMOOTH BASKET BASE 

Stephen C. StClair 

MILK GLASS ON DIAMOND BASE 


LEVAY COLORS 

1977 Purple Slag 

1978 Purple Slag Carnival, 

160 made 

1980 Turquoise Carnival, 

750 made 

1982 Chocolate milk glass, 


1982 Ruby Slag, very 

limited quantity 

CLEAR MIST ON BROWN MIST BASE 

Ann Aaron's mom Sissy 

TURQUOISE CARNIVAL ON DIAMOND BASE FOR LEVAY Ann Aaron's mom Sissy 

OBSERVE THE EYE SOCKETS WHEN EYE IS MISSING


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WESTMORELAND MOTHER EAGLE 


Carolyn McCloud 




Dee Mossman 

Purple Slag/Marble Carnival 

Talmadge Fowler 

Purple Marble 


Chocolate Milk Glass 

Walker Collection 

Red Marble, Smooth Rim Base 


Red Marble, Diamond Base 

Color variations may be results of 

cooling Walker Collection 


Decorated with Paint 

***RARE*** 


WG logo inside 

lid by: 

Lianne McNeil


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WESTMORELAND FOX on nest 

Westmoreland Fox is named Fox on Oval Base or Fox on Lacy Base. Because many 

were paired on diamond weave bases, I titled this page only as Fox on Nest. The 

Westmoreland Fox is a reproduction of the original 1889 Atterbury Fox. The 

difference is Atterbury Foxes have patent dates inside the lids. The Fox wasn't a 

popular selling Westmoreland animal covered dish and not many were produced. 

Even fewer were shown in catalogs. WG Fox has applied glass eyes and is beautifully 

detailed. Foxes may be on 2 different bases depending on the colors made. Base and 

lid marked with the old WG logo. Approx. 7 1/2" long. 

Produced for A.A. Importing by Westmoreland in 1972. Only in Blue Milk Glass which may 

have White streaking throughout. Diamond Weave Base/Lacy Base. Glass eyes. Unmarked. 

138 Purple Slag Foxes were produced and sold to Levay Distributing in 1977. Glass eyes. 

Not etched by Levay with numbers or dates. Marked with old WG logo. Gary Levi 

acquired the Fox mold after Westmoreland Glass Factory closed in 1984. 

Fenton produced the Fox in 1993 in a fiery Orange Ruby Marble. Fox lid was commissioned 

from Levay. The smooth rimmed base belonged to Fenton. Glass eyes. Base marked 'F' 

inside oval. Top may be marked old WG. ***RARE*** 

John E. Kemple Glass produced the Fox on a Diamond Weave Base with molded eyes. 

Base marked "K". 2" ring on the base. 

Antique Blue Fox Photos 

Left: Connie Clark 

Right: Robin Gentile 


White Milk Glass on Lacy (Dancing Sailor) Base or Diamond Weave Base 

White Milk Glass Base with decorated Fox in Hand Painted colors of Gray or Brown, 

some with green grass under the foxes. On Diamond or Lacy Base. *SCARCE* 

1972 Antique Blue on Diamond Weave Base or Lacy Base 

1972, 1977 Purple Marble on Diamond Weave Base 

1982 Orange Marble on Diamond Weave Base or Lacy Base, limited quantity. *RARE* 

1982 Green Marble on Diamond Weave Base, limited quantity. *RARE* 

Levay COLORS: 

1977 Purple Slag on Diamond Weave Base, 138 Fox dishes were sold to Levay by 

Westmoreland. This color was in Westmoreland's regular line 

1977 Purple Slag Iridized/Carnival on Diamond Weave Base, 200 made 

1978 Electric Blue Carnival on Diamond Weave Base, 500 made 

1982 Chocolate Milk Glass on Diamond Weave Base, unknown quantity. (NOT on a 

smooth rim base. Chocolate smooth rim bases were paired with the Eagle Dish) 

1982 Ruby Slag* on Diamond Weave Base, limited quantity 

*1982 Ruby Slag on Diamond Weave Base was very limited in quantity due to production 

problems. Westmoreland Ruby marble/slag glass had a tendency to crack and break during 

cooling. If Ruby Slag Foxes are on smooth rim CT style bases, these were most likely factory 

marriages because of production complications with originally planned Diamond Weave Bases.


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WESTMORELAND FOX ON NEST 

Purple Marble 


Purple Slag Iridized for Levay 


Ruby Marble, smooth rim 

base Jennifer Patton 

Ruby Slag for Levay 


Orange Marble 


Hand Painted ***RARE*** Hand Painted ***RARE*** Hand Painted ***RARE*** 

Denise Brouillette Marie Colosimo's Parents' collection Denise Brouillette 

White Milk Glass Fox on Lacy and Diamond Base 

Photos by Cynthia Wheatley 

Chocolate for Levay 

Opacity Partners


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Westmoreland lamb on picket fence 

Westmoreland Lamb on Picket Fence is an original, not a reproduction. It was first produced 

by Westmoreland Specialty Company (WSC) circa 1900 when the Lions and Rabbits on the 

same bases were created. WSC ended in 1920, becoming Westmoreland Glass Company, so it 

is to be understood that early production lambs in milk glass colors stopped before the name 

change, the same time as the Lions and Rabbits on picket fence bases ended. Lamb's head is 

turned to the left. Westmoreland Glass Company reintroduced the Lamb in new colors. 

Original Lamb base and lid numbered 1, 2 or 3. These numbers are most likely mold numbers. 

Newer Lambs' bases and lids are marked with number and the old WG logo. 5 3/8" long. 

Exclusively produced for AA Importing by Westmoreland. Only in Purple slag. 1975. 

Special order: Exclusively produced for Jenning's Red Barn by Westmoreland. Only in 

Butterscotch Slag Iridescent. 1982. 

Special order: Produced for The GOLDEN LAMB, Ohio's Oldest Inn, Lebanon, Ohio by WG. 

Sold by the Golden Lamb Gift Shop. Unknown quantity. Made after 1950, unknown year. 

Reproduced by Fenton in the 1990's in White Milk Glass. Fenton bought the mold at the 

1985 Westmoreland auction. Marked cursive 'F' inside oval on base. Fenton removed WG 

logos and numbers. Fenton also produced the lamb for Martha Stewart's, Martha by Mail 

in White, Pink and Jadeite. 1999-2001. 

Reproduced by McKee Art Glass Company in Vaseline, Cobalt and Blue slags, 2009. Marked 

McKee in Base. Chris McKee purchased the mold from Fenton in 2009. ***SCARCE*** 

COLORS: 

1900-1920 White Milk Glass 

1900-1920 White Milk with Blue Head 

1900-1920 Blue Milk Glass 

1900-1920 Blue Milk with White Head 

1950's White Milk Glass, Hand 

Painted 

1975 Purple Slag, non catalog, 

made for AA Importing 

1982 Butterscotch Slag Iridescent, 

made for Jenning's Red Barn 

Special White Milk, Gold Painted Lamb* 

Order 

*Gold Paint in 2 different shades 

Hand Painted. Base & Lid marked WG 

# 3 in base Aundi Lanstinger Stokes 

Blue Milk, White Head 

#1 in base Ann Stahl 

White Milk Glass #2 in base 


Blue Milk Glass lid marriage 

Aundi Lastinger Stokes

WESTMORELAND LAMB ON PICKET FENCE 

Special order for The Golden Lamb, Ohio's Oldest Inn 

Photos by Denise Brouillette 

JP 

JP 

White Milk, HP Gold Lamb 


JP 

White Milk, HP Gold Lamb 

Photos by Jennifer Kappas 

Butterscotch Slag Iridescent for Jenning's Red Barn 

Photos by Cynthia Wheatley 

JP 

Purple Slag for AA Importing. Colors vary 

Photos by Jennifer Patton 


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westmoreland Lion on nest 

Westmoreland's Lion on Nest is a reproduction of the original 1889 Atterbury 

Lion Covered Dish. Differences are the WG lid is 1/8 " longer than the Atterbury 

lid and WG lions are not marked with a patent date. Depending on its color, the 

Westmoreland Lion lid can be atop a diamond weave base or a lacy (dancing 

sailor) base. A commemorative Lion on nest was made in 1979 for the 

Pennsylvania Lions Club, now the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation (LOPF), a 

national organization that provides humanitarian work and was first 

established in 1917. The Lions Club has many chapters and still operates today. 

WG Lions have applied glass eyes. Marked with old WG logo. Length 

depends upon the base. Approximately 7 1/2" long. 

Produced for A.A. Importing by Westmoreland. Only in Blue milk glass. May 

have White streaks. Glass eyes. Diamond/lacy bases. 1972 

WESTMORELAND 

Produced for Levay Distributing Company 

Kemple & Imperial also made lions 

Antique Blue, lacy base 

Photos by Opacity Partners 

COLORS: 

White Milk Glass on diamond weave or lacy base 

Antique Blue on diamond weave or lacy base, also 

sold in 1972 by A.A. Importing 

White Milk Glass decorated 

hand painted (experimental)***RARE*** 

1973 Purple Marble on 

diamond weave base 

1979 Commemorative 

Edition on lacy base 

LEVAY COLORS: 

1978 Electric Blue Carnival, 

500 made 

1980 Turquoise Carnival, 

750 made 

White Milk Glass, lacy base 

Penny S. Wiseman 

ebay: WDWS DESIGN TRENDS


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WESTMORELAND LION ON NEST 

Lions Club Commemorative Walker Collection 

Antique Blue Opacity Partners 

JP 

JP 

Purple Marble Denise Brouillette 

JP 

Turquoise Carnival for Levay Walker Collection 

Electric Blue Carnival for Levay 

Photos by Frank D Sereno


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wESTMORELAND LION ON WIDE RIBBED BASE 

Westmoreland (WG) Lion on Wide Ribbed Base is practically unknown. 

Most collectors do not recall Westmoreland producing Lions on ribbed 

bases. I often wondered why would the WG company own the mold and 

yet never produce a single piece of glass? We know they owned the mold 

because Rosso Wholesale Company purchased the WG Lion on Wide 

Ribbed base mold from the final WG auction and then reproduced the 

Lion. Westmoreland DID make a Lion on a wide ribbed base, but it was 

never advertised by them. This is not unusual because a few WG pieces 

have not been shown in catalogs. Lion was most likely produced late 

1940's to mid 1950's. Lion may be unmarked. WG milk glass label may still 

be present. 5 1/2" long. 

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED FROM the Milk 

Glass Book by Frank Chiarenza & James Slater, Pressglas- 

Korrespondenz 2005-4 by Frank Chiarenza, Pressglas-Korrespondenz 

2000-2 by Frank Chiarenza, Pressglas-Korrespondenz 1998-2 by Frank 

Chiarenza and Pressglas-Korrespondenz 1998-1. It has been re worded 

by me: ---In 1955, Westmoreland Glass Company produced a Lion on a 

Wide Ribbed Base in White milk glass. It is a very close copy of the 

McKee Lion on a Split Ribbed Base. Some parts of the lids are virtually 

identical while the bases are different. It is not known if WG acquired 

the original McKee lid mold or if the Lion lid mold was merely inspired 

by McKee and recreated by Westmoreland. WG lion head droops lower 

and is closer to the front legs than McKee's Lion. Also note: McKee lid is 

too large to fit the WG base--- 

The WG lion was not advertised in any Westmoreland Glass catalog. The 

first Westmoreland Lion on Wide Ribbed Base was shown for sale in White 

milk glass in a 1955* advertisement by the P. & J. Lamp Co. of Spicer, 

Minnesota. Production start dates and end dates are not known. 

It could not be verified if Westmoreland produced this Lion in Blue milk 

glass at the same time. 

* Opaque News, Dec 1989 

** The Glass Collector, Spring-Summer 1983 p48


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Westmoreland Lion on Wide Ribbed Base 

Chiarenza wrote that a member stated she owned an earlier Westmoreland 

version of the Lion. She said the Lion in her collection had a slight bluish tint and 

the base was thinner and lighter than Rosso Lion bases. It is not known whether 

she still owns the lion. Because the WG Lion was produced after the 1948 WG 

logo was part of the mold, it is possible to be marked with old WG logo. However, 

it may have a sticker label instead. I own older WG Hens and Roosters produced 

after 1948 which are unmarked. All Rosso reproductions will have the new 1982 

WG logo (circle WESTMORELAND III). 5 1/2" long. WG lion is ***VERY RARE*** 

Rosso Wholesale reproduced the Lion in Cobalt Blue, new WG logo in 1987. 

They also reproduced the Lion in many colors & marbled colors, new WG 

logo, circular WESTMORELAND III. 1994 + 

LEFT: Westmoreland Lion RIGHT: McKee Lion 

Shared from the Milk Glass book by Chirenza & Slater copyright 1998 

by Frank Chiarenza and James Slater 

LEFT: Rosso Lion RIGHT: Westmoreland Lion 

Shared from the Milk Glass book by Chiarenza & Slater copyright 1998 

by Frank Chiarenza and James Slater

WESTMORELAND LION ON A pICKET fENCE 

Westmoreland Lion on a Picket Fence Base was produced by Westmoreland 

Specialty Company (W.S.C.) in the early 1900's and production was ended by 1920 

when WSC was renamed Westmoreland Glass Company. In 1915, these condiment 

containers sold for 10 cents each! The Lion has a friendly appearance, almost looks to 

be smiling. The picket fence base will interchange with the Rabbit and the Lamb bases. 

Only 2 colors were made. White milk glass and Blue milk glass/White head. Base 

numbered between 1-6. Lid may also be numbered. 5 1/2" long. 

Reproduced by Fenton Art Glass in 1994 in Green stretch glass. Base may be 

marked '90' inside an oval representing Fenton's 90th year anniversary. In 2001, 

Fenton produced a milk glass version marked F in an oval plus zero ***RARE*** 

Reproduced by McKee Art Glass in UV reactive colors. 2009-2012. Marked McKEE. 

Milk Glass 


Blue White Head 


Nancy Wilbur Stebbins 

JP 

Photos by Nancy Wilbur Stebbins 

JP 



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Westmoreland LoveBirds 

The Westmoreland Lovebirds on a Nest production 

began in the early 1950’s. This Westmoreland dish is a 

reproduction of the original 1913 Von Streit Pigeon Can. 

The WG top is nearly identical to the original except that 

the birds' beaks are further apart. The WG base is a 

completely different design from the original bases. 

(Scott, GCD p82-86) The cover displays two dove style 

birds facing each other or looking toward one another. 

The cover has a strong feathered texture that can be felt 

with touch. There is a decorative basket weave banded 

around the edge. The base is a footed, pedestal style. 

Both the cover and base have a criss-cross pattern 

throughout. Lid or base marked with the old WG logo. 

Ruby and Black original WG lovebirds have the new 

WESTMORELAND III logo. These were the last colors 

produced before WG closed. 

6 ¼” long x 5 ¼” high. 

Reproduced by Dalzell-Viking Glass Company 1986- 

1997/1998. Unmarked. Label may be present. 

Reproduced by Mosser Glass, Inc. Faintly marked. 

Rosso Wholesale sold Mosser Lovebirds in their mid 

2000's catalogs. 

Asian lovebirds have a different appearance. The 

WG mold was not used. 

Green Mist photos by Jennifer Patton 


White mg* may be satin (acid 

dipped) 


1950 Antique Blue mg* 

1950 Antique Blue Mist mg* 

1964 Golden Sunset 

1964 Brandywine Blue 

1964 Laurel Green 

1967 Bermuda Blue (same 

color as Brandywine but a 

deeper shade) 

1967 Olive Green 

1968 Green Mist 1st Version 


1969 Pink Mist 


1969 Moss Green 

1960's Light Blue Mist 

1971 Apricot Mist 

1971-'78 Dark Blue Mist 

1972 Green Marble 

1972 Purple Marble 

1973-'81 Milk Glass 

--Mother of Pearl 


1975-'76 Brown Marble 

1979 Mint Green mg* 

1979-'80 Almond 

1979-'80 Almond Marble, 

a.k.a Caramel Marble 

1982 Blue Marble, 

Blue/White slag NEW LOGO 

1982 Ruby NEW LOGO 

1982 Ruby/Orange Marble, 

non catalog NEW LOGO 

1982 Black, intended to be 

Ruby, (turned during cooling 

process) NEW LOGO 

LEVAY COLORS: 

ca.1973 Amethyst. 200 made 

1978 Pink Carnival, 

experimental color. 500 

made 

1979-'80 Vaseline. Also in 

satin (acid dipped). 400 made 

Black Carnival, experimental 

color, unknown year or 

quantity 

1980 Butterscotch Carnival, 

400 made 

Aquamarine/Teal. Also in 

satin (acid dipped). Unknown 

year and quantity 

*mg: milk glass


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WESTMORELAND LOVEBIRDS 

Golden Sunset 


Butterscotch Carnival 

Lanette Woodward 

Milk Glass 


Almond 


Antique Blue Mist 


1982 Ruby, new WG logo VIKING LOVEBIRDS 

WESTMORELAND III 

NO LOGO 

Mint Green Milk Glass 


Vaseline, Satin Under UV light 

Brown Marble 

Sharon Haimes Schmidt 

Aundi Lastinger Stokes


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WESTMORELAND LOVEBIRDS 

Yellow Mist Teal Mist 

Bermuda/Brandywine Blue 

Aundi Lastinger Stokes Aundi Lastinger Stokes Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

Light Blue Mist 


Dark Blue Mist 


Bermuda/Brandywine 

Blue Mist 

Donna Goodwin 

1982 Black, New Logo 


Original 1968 Color New 1969 Color 

GREEN MIST PHOTOS By Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

Milk Glass Decorated 

***RARE*** 


Pink Mist 

Talmadge Fowler 

Lid or Base WG marks 

Jennifer Patton

WESTMORELAND RABBIT WITH EGGS 

Westmoreland Rabbit with Eggs appeared in a 1955 Westmoreland Glass Company 

catalog. The Rabbit lid can be on a lacy (dancing sailor) base or diamond weave base 

according to which color was made. The Rabbit shown in the early advertisement 

was White milk glass with 8 brightly painted eggs on dark Green grass. The egg colors 

may also be in pastel. The grass under the Rabbit can vary from light Green to deep 

Green to Brown. The Rabbit with eggs was reintroduced in 1977 for Levay. Electric 

Blue Carnival and Ruby Slag are very hard to find colors. Ruby Slag would had the 

same issues as the other WG Ruby Marble/Slag animal covered dishes...During 

productions, Westmoreland had difficulty with Ruby due to ease of cracking and 

breaking, namely the bases. Purple Marble Rabbit lids have been seen paired with 

milk glass lacy bases. These are acceptable factory marriages due production 

problems or overlapping inventories. [This is also the case with WG Purple Marble 

Cat lids on milk glass rectangular bases]. Rabbit lid rim is heavily stippled, having the 

roughness or appearance of sandpaper. The eyes are molded with concave 

(hollowed) pupils. Lid and base are marked with old WG logo. 7 1/2" long. 

Reproduced by AA Importing in Cobalt Blue and transparent Pink. Unmarked. 

Base has smooth bottom. 

Reproduced by an Asian company in pastel/pastel carnival colors. Unmarked. 

Base has smooth bottom. 

Produced for Levay by Westmoreland. 1977-1982. Diamond Weave/lacy base. 

Marked with old WG logo ('W' atop 'G') May be etched with a number of 

sequence, year made, and LeVay. 

Fenton leased the lid to produce their own Rabbits. 


1950's Blue Milk Glass, diamond Base 

1950's White Milk Glass, either Base 

1950's White Milk Glass with hand 

painted decorations, either base 

1977 Purple Marble, either base 

(also sold 115 to Levay in 

1977 to sell. Levay called them 

Purple Slag in their advertisement 

LEVAY COLORS: 

1977 Purple Slag SEE ABOVE 

1978 Purple Slag Carnival, diamond 

base, 150 made 

1978 Electric Blue Carnival, diamond 

base, 500 made 

1979 White Carnival, either base, 

1500 made 

1982 Chocolate Milk Glass, diamond 

base, unknown quantity 

1982 Ruby Slag, diamond base, unknown 

limited quantity 


Hand Painted 

Photos by 

Never Lost 

Garden 

on ETSY 


Page 35


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Westmoreland rabbit with eggs 

White Milk Glass, Lacy Base Pastel HP eggs, Lacy 

by Brian Klinedinst Base by Sue Meile 

Brightly HP Eggs, Lacy 

Base by Greg Skidmore 

White Milk, Diamond base 

by Carolyn Mccloud 

Brightly HP Eggs, Diamond 

Base by Frank D. Sereno 

Purple Marble 

Frank D. Sereno 

Purple Marble 

Private contributor 

Purple Slag Carnival for Levay 

Jim & Rosemary VanHart 

White Carnival for Levay 

Christopher M. DeBernardo 

White Carnival, notice the stippled rim 

by DeBernardo, eBay: uniqueantiquestore


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westmoreland rabbit on wide ribbed base 

Rabbit on Wide Ribbed Base was first produced by Westmoreland Specialty Company 

(WSC) in the early 1900's and ended by the time WSC became Westmoreland Glass 

Company in 1920. The WSC Rabbit is only known in White Milk Glass. Base is 

numbered between 1-6. Lid may be marked 1-6. This was most likely a mold number. 

White is **RARE **. 5 1/2 " long. Westmoreland Glass Company reintroduced the 

Rabbit in 1984 for Levay in the 2 colors shown below. These were the last two colors 

of animal covered dishes produced by Westmoreland before closing its doors in 

January 1984. New Rabbit is marked with new WG logo (circular WESTMORELAND III), 

etched with year made and sequence of numbers made. May be etched Levay. 

Acceptable on a Diamond weave base, which is marked with the new and old WG 

logos. Limited quantities made. Ruby Carnival is hard to find. Black Carnival is RARE. 

5 1/2" long. Reproduced by Rosso on wide ribbed base in many colors. 

Marked with new WG logo (circular WESTMORELAND III). 1990's+ 

1984 Black Carnival, experimental color, limited unknown quantity, 

Distributed by a WG salesman **RARE** 

Photo and information courtesy of Todd Craig 

1984 Ruby Carnival aka Ruby-Mother-of-Pearl , 1000 were projected 

to be made but WG never reached 1000 before going out of business. 

Photo and information courtesy of Todd Craig


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Westmoreland Rabbit on Picket Fence 

Mule Eared Rabbit on a Picket Fence Base was made around 1900 by Westmoreland 

Specialty Company (WSC) in milk glass colors. WSC milk glass Rabbit production 

ended by 1920 and was reintroduced by Westmoreland Glass Company in 1940 and 

continued until 1982. White milk glass Rabbits appeared in 1940 & 1941 

Westmoreland ads with their noses, eyes and ears painted pink. Westmoreland 

artists continued to hand painted White Rabbits in different decorations through the 

1950's. Original WSC Rabbit marked with a number 1, 2 or 3 inside the lid and base. 

This was most likely the number of the mold. The WG logo was not created until 

1948. Newer Rabbits' bases and lids marked with numbers and old WG logos. 

5 3/8" long. 

Exclusively produced by WG for AA Importing. Only in Purple Slag. 1975. 

Produced for Levay Distributing in White Carnival, 1979. 

Special Order: Exclusively produced for Jenning's Red Barn by Westmoreland. 

Only in Butterscotch Slag Iridescent. 1982. 

Reproduced by Rosso Wholesale Company in new colors and made in similarly 

painted decorations as the originals. WG logos and numbers are still intact. Circle 

WESTMORELAND III may be present. Rosso logo, 'R' in a keystone in lid and base. 

Rosso logo is faint. This Rabbit is marked with many logos. 

Reproduced by an Asian Importing company in Cobalt Blue, transparent Pink 

and Green. Unmarked. Smooth bottom with a large ring. 

WSC White Milk Glass 

Cindy Holman 

White, HP in Pink 




1940-1970's White Milk Glass 

1900-1920 White Milk Glass, Blue head 

1900-1920 Blue Milk Glass 

1900-1920 Blue Milk Glass, White head 

1940's-1950's White Milk Glass, Hand Painted 

in different decorations of Pinks 

& Greens 

1950's Pink Milk Glass top, White base 

1950's Charleton hand painted design 

***Hard-to-Find*** 

1975 Purple Slag, non catalog, made 

for AA Importing Co. 

1982 Butterscotch Slag Iridescent, made 

for Jenning's Red Barn 

***Hard-to-Find*** 

Special Orders are possible. All will be marked 

with Old WG logo and numbers. No other marks. 

LEVAY COLOR: 

1979 White Carnival (looks clear with an 

opalescent finish), 1500 made


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WESTMORELAND RABBIT ON PICKET FENCE 

1940 and 1941 Westmoreland Advertisements 

PHOTOS ARE PROPERTY OF THE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS IN W.V 

White Milk Glass, Blue Head 


White Carnival for Levay 

Mary Lapham 

Pink Milk Glass lid, White base 

 

#2 in lid, WG in lid 

Mary Lapham


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westmoreland rabbit on picket fence 

Charleton 


Milk Glass Hand Painted lid, Blue Milk Glass base, an authentic pair 

Alan D. Warnock PaladinsKnights 

Purple Slag for AA Importing 


Butterscotch Slag Iridescent for Jenning's Red Barn Photos by Cynthia Wheatley


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Westmoreland Robin on Twig Nest 

Westmoreland (WG) Robin on Twig Nest is a reproduction of the original French Portieux 

Robin on a Pedestal Base, circa 1886. One identifiable difference is the WG robin has a 

hollow head cavity, while the French versions are solid. Lid, base or both may be marked 

with old WG logo. WG milk glass label may be present. 6" long x 6" high x 5" wide. 

Produced for AA Importing by Westmoreland. Only in blue milk glass. 1971. Unmarked. 

Produced for Levay Distributing Company. May be etched with Levay, numbered 

and dated. May be unmarked. 1978-1983. 

Reproduced by AA Importing in Cobalt, Amethyst Carnival, Black, Black Carnival and 

 

White milk glass. Unmarked. 

LEVAY COLORS CONTINUED: 

COLORS: 



1950 Antique Blue 

1950 Antique Blue Mist 

1950-'80 Cased colors *RARE* 

(Painted milk glass, then refired) 

1964 Golden Sunset 

1964 Brandywine Blue 

1964 Laurel Green *RARE* 

1967 Bermuda Blue (same color 

as Brandywine, but a darker shade) 

1967 Olive Green 

1969 Pink Mist 



Late '60's Light Blue Mist 

1971-'79 Dark Blue Mist 

1971 Apricot Mist 

1972 Purple Marble aka 

Purple Slag 

1973-'81 Milk Glass Mother of 

Pearl 


1979 Mint Green Milk Glass 

1979-80 Almond 

1979 Almond Marble aka 

Caramel Marble 

1979 White Carnival, 1500 made 

1979 Cerise/Ruby (bright cherry red), 400 made 

1979 Red Carnival, Mother-of-Pearl, 2000 made 

1980 Turquoise Carnival, 750 made 

1980 Butterscotch Carnival, unknown quantity 

1983/'84 Black Carnival, experimental color, 

marked WESTMORELAND III *RARE* 

LEVAY COLORS: 

1978 Pink, unknown quantity 

1978 Pink Carnival, 160 made 

1979 Vaseline (may be satin), 400 made 

 

GOLDEN SUNSET 

Photos courtesy of Carolyn Green


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westmoreland robin on twig nest 

ALMOND 

William & Vanessa Vanderhoof 

BLUE MILK GLASS 


APRICOT MIST 

Sharon Haimes Schmidt 

GREEN MIST AND WHITE MILK GLASS by Aundi Lastinger Stokes 

OLIVE Julie Gunn, Shirley Smith Collection 

PINK MIST Cynthia Wheatley LIGHT BLUE MIST Aundi Lastinger Stokes DARK BLUE MIST Gayle Gyssler Marvel 

Old WG logo Jennifer Patton 

CRYSTAL MIST Aundi Lastinger Stokes


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westmoreland robin on twig nest 

*SCARCE* PINK CARNIVAL 

Angela Brown 

MILK GLASS ,MOTHER OF PEARL 

Lois Kenkel 

*VERY RARE* Hand painted by Ernie Brown 


RUBY CARNIVAL 


*RARE* 

Laurel 

Green 

by 

Wendy 

Strickland 

*VERY RARE* Cased Pink Denise Brouillette


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westmoreland closed neck swan 

Westmoreland Closed Neck Swan is an original, not a reproduction. It was made by 

Westmoreland Specialty Company (WSC) in milk glass colors of White or Blue circa 

1915. The Swan has a thin layer of glass inside the neck area. Older milk glass Swans 

with open necks are less commonly found. In later years, the glass was removed by 

workers which was a difficult task, creating an open neck. The Swan lid sits atop a 

diamond base. WSC swans are unmarked. Later Swans marked old WG logo. See the 

list for others. Levay Swans marked Westmoreland III & WG. 5 ½” long x 5” high. 

Produced for Jennings Red Barn by WG in Butterscotch Slag Iridescent. 1982. 

Produced for Levay Distributing by WG in Ruby, Mother-of-Pearl. 1983/'84. 

Reproduced by Rosso Wholesale Company in many colors, 1990's +. 

Reproduced by Boyd Art Glass on split ribbed base, 1997. 

Milk Glass Decorated 

Stephen C StClair 

Iridescent Butterscotch Slag 


Ruby Carnival 

Todd Craig 

Vaseline Kathy Janusek 

Black Carnival 


www.ebay.com/usr/ 

alderantiques 





1915- 1920 Blue Milk Glass 

1915- 1920 Milk Glass Hand 

Painted / Decorated 

1979-'80 Vaseline -Hard to Find 

1982 Blue & White Marble 

(non catalog): 

OLD LOGO *VERY RARE* 

1982 Butterscotch Slag 

Iridescent made 

exclusively for 

Jenning's Red Barn: 

OLD LOGO ***SCARCE*** 

LEVAY COLORS: 

1979 White Carnival, 

1500 made 

1983/'84 Ruby Carnival, Ruby- 

Mother-of-Pearl 

1000 made: 

OLD AND NEW LOGO 

1983/'84 Black Carnival 

experimental color), 

unknown quantity: 

OLD AND NEW LOGO ***RARE***


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westmoreland raised wing swan 

on rectangular lacy base 

Westmoreland Raised Wing Swan on Rectangular Lacy Base is a 

reproduction of the original 1898 Atterbury Raised Swan. WG swan first 

appeared in the 1960's in White or Black milk glass colors. The WG swan has 

molded eyes unlike the Atterbury Swan which has eye sockets with glass 

applied eyes. WG molded eyes may be painted black or be unpainted. 

Inside the lacy edge base is a wicker style pattern. Marked with the old WG 

logo. On carnival pieces, the logo is faint. 9 3/4" long x 5 1/2" high. 

Produced for Levay Distributing Company 

by Fenton, Westmoreland and Mosser. may 

be etched Levay, numbered and dated. May 

have a WG logo, 'F' inside oval with 0 logo or 

have Gary Levi's logo. 

Reproduced by Fenton. Mold was leased 

from Gary Levi. Both pieces may be marked 

'F' inside ' insidean oval with a 0. 

Blue Marble Picture supplied by 

Crooks-Jones Family 




1960's Pink Satin 

1960's, 1981 Light Blue Mist 

White Milk Glass Cynthia Wheatley 

1975-'76 Ice Blue 

1975-'76 Purple Marble/Purple Slag 

1982 Blue Marble (non-catalog), unknown quantity *VERY RARE* 

Yr. unknown Black Carnival (experimental color), unknown quantity *SCARCE* 

Yr. unknown Hand Painted / Decorated Colors / Special orders 

LEVAY COLORS POURED BY WG: 

1977-'78 Pink Carnival (experimental color) 25 Made 

1978 Cobalt Blue Carnival, 500 made 

1974-'76, 1979 Emerald Green Carnival, unknown quantity *RARE* 

1980 Turquoise Carnival, 750 made 

1980-'81 Aurora Blue Carnival (same color as Cobalt Blue Carnival, 

only renamed in a different year), 500 made.


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westmoreland raised wing swan 

ON rECTANGULAR LACY BASE 

Black milk Glass Walker collection 

Ice Blue Walker collection 

Pink Carnival Walker collection 

Purple Marble Walker collection 

Cobalt Blue Carnival Walker collection 

Cobalt Blue Carnival base against light 

Blue Marble Photo courtesy of 

Crooks-Jones Family *VERY RARE* 

Specially Decorated Denise Brouillette 

*Extremely RARE*


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wESTMORELAND 1000 EYE TURTLE 

Westmoreland's Thousand Eye Cigarette Box also known as Thousand 

Eye Covered Turtle Box is an original Westmoreland design. It is not a 

reproduction. It first appeared in 1934 in Crystal. Other colors were 

added later. The Turtle dish was a best seller in Westmoreland's 1000 eye 

pattern which ended in 1979. There is also a smaller sized Turtle in this 

pattern which does not have a lid. The small, lidless Turtles have only 

been seen in Crystal and Ruby Stain. 1000 Eye Turtles have a small foil 

WG label that read WESTMORELAND GLASS HAND MADE. People have 

pointed out something that resembles a 'W' on the base rim but there is 

no 'G'. This is likely not a logo. If label 

is missing, the White Milk Glass WG 

Turtles and Summit Turtles are hard 

to tell apart. Large Turtle with lid is 

7 1/2" long. Small turtle is 4 1/2" long. 

Reproduced by Summit Art Glass. 

1985-2005. Unmarked. 7 1/2" long. 

COLORS: 

Crystal 1934 

Crystal with Ruby Stain, 1930's-'40's 

a hand painted process 

done on the 1000 Eye pattern. 

This practice was discontinued 

and started again in 1967 without Turtle. 


1950's 

Black Milk Glass 1951-1954 

Golden Sunset 1967 

Olive Green ***RARE*** 1967 

Vaseline (should be marked WG) 1979 

Black Milk Glass 

This foil label is 

seen on WG 

Turtle Dishes 

 

Photo by 


Christopher M DeBernardo


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WESTMORELAND 1000 EYE TURTLE 

Ruby Stain 


Crystal turtles Large & Small 

Photos by Shannon Douma 

Golden Sunset 

Valerie Drehfal 


Photos by Aundi Lastinger Stokes


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westmoreland glass company 

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Westmoreland Glass Company: 

Book: Westmoreland Glass 1950-1984 By Lorraine Kovar, published by 

Antique Publications, copyright 1991 Pages 55-77-ALL WG ANIMAL COVERED 

DISHES, YEARS COLORS WERE MADE Page 178-RIBBED BASE, CLOSED NECK 

SWAN 

Book: Yesterday’s Milk Glass Today By Regis F. Ferson & Mary F. Ferson, 

copyright 1981 by Regis F. Ferson and Mary F. Ferson Page 25-PINTAIL DUCK 

Periodical: Glass Collector’s Digest: Volume IX-Number 4 Dec/Jan 1996 Love 

Bird’s Covered Dish By Barbara A. Scott Pages 82-86-WG LOVE BIRDS VS. 

ORIGINAL LOVEBIRDS 

Periodical: Glass Collector’s Digest: Volume X-Number 1 June/July 1996, 

Westmoreland Glass Burns by Lorraine Kovar Page 91-WESTMORELAND FIRE 

Online: www.carnivalglass.net -WG FOR LEVAY YEARS/COLORS 

Online: USA-WestmorelandSpecGlass1924-fW.jpg (1620×1220) (opensalts.us) - 

1924 CATALOG-CAMEL 

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 82-SLAG/MARBLE ORIGINAL LOGO INFO, 

Page 91-BLUE MARBLE SWAN INFO, Page 92-DUCK YEARS/COLORS, Page 96- 

EAGLE YEARS/COLORS 

Book: Welcome Home, Westmoreland By Ruth Ann Grizel, published by FSJ 

Publishing Company, copyright 1990 by Ruth Grizel Page 56-EAGLE COLORS, 

Page 56-PINTAIL DUCK COLORS, Page 76-PINTAIL DUCK, Page 85-DOVE AND 

HAND 

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

Schiffer Publishing Ltd copyright 1998 by Frank Chiarenza and James Slater 

Pages 181-182-LION INFO AND PHOTOS 

Online: https://www.eapgs.org -1903 CATALOG 

Correspondence: with Gene Gornik of Gene Gornik Auctions- 

https://genegornikauctioneer.com -PHOTOS 

Thank you for your permissions! 

Siegmar Geiselberger 

Tom Felt of MAGWV 

Family of Frank Chiarenza 

Sid Lethbridge of EAPGS 

Nathan Taves & Don Jennings 

Lorraine Kovar 

ALL photo contributors

Westmoreland Glass Company

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