![]() However, Westmoreland did use paper labels as early as 1906 that say "Westmoreland Specialty Company." These rectangular or round paper labels can be found on mustard containers and other wares including a 1906 Shriner's plate. In the early stages of Westmoreland from 1889 through about 1910 glass was not typically marked. The placing of a company's trademark on glass by the manufacturing glass company did not come into common use until the mid-1900s. ![]() You can always post a picture of piece in the various glass forum sites on the Internet and Facebook or you may contact the Webmaster at if you have a question. Generally you can tell if it is a reproduction by the color or decoration. On the other hand, Rosso Glass always removes the Westmoreland mark. For example, Plum Glass Company of Plum, Pennsylvania was founded by former Westmoreland workers and never removed the Westmoreland marks from the moulds. Most often the Westmoreland mark has been removed but not in all cases. Importing and other glass companies purchased Westmoreland moulds and started producing from them. Plum, Rosso, Fenton, Mosser, Summitt, A.A. Westmoreland often would pull out an old mould from days gone by and start producing again. There is a difference between a reissue and a reproduction. Gaining knowledge of Westmoreland's production colors and markings is the best way to learn whether your piece is a reproduction.
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