Cat’s Eye and Block, Ethol, or Cut Log Small Mug, ca. 1885-1890 by Greenburg or Higbee

Lovely little mug made by either Greenburg Glass in 1885 or Higbee Glass in the 1890’s. This pattern is known as Cut Log, Cat’s Eye and Block, and Ethol. Measures 3 1/8 inches high, thick, heavy glass. Has a few bits of ash (or something white) caught in the glass, primarily on the base. Mold seams are rough and prominent, 5 part mold (4 panels for the sides and one for the bottom) I think the handle was molded with the side panels (rather than applied later on) for it has a seam down the center in line with the side seam. Has a flake in the bottom edge about 5mm long and 4 mm wide, doesn’t show when sitting upright. For some reason it’s hard to see anyway, maybe because the pattern looks rather busy on this small item.

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