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The Capewell Glass Works in Camden New Jersey were the second largest producer of flint glass in the United States for a two year period.
James G. Capewell, had in 1841-1842, established an extensive flint glass works located in the block bounded by Kaighn
avenue, Second, Sycamore and Locust streets. Capewell added a story to the brick house (originally only two stories in height),
rough cast it and beautified the surrounding grounds. The Capewell glass works was operated until the panic of 1857, and after
a struggle for two years was finally closed up. Upon the death of John Capewell the old house passed into other hands and was
used just before its demolition as a hotel. This hat was produced there sometime in the twenty years of operation.The glass is heavy
and is flint as it rings loudly when tapped.It is 5 inches tall 4 inches long and three and a half inches wide.You can see the iron pontil residue
on the bottom of the polished pontil.I purchased this hat in Haddonfield New Jersey where it had great provenance and history associated with it.
The hat was once part of a glass collection sold when a private residence was converted to a law firm.
I have owned this piece for three years.I have never seen another like it.
James G. Capewell, had in 1841-1842, established an extensive flint glass works located in the block bounded by Kaighn
avenue, Second, Sycamore and Locust streets. Capewell added a story to the brick house (originally only two stories in height),
rough cast it and beautified the surrounding grounds. The Capewell glass works was operated until the panic of 1857, and after
a struggle for two years was finally closed up. Upon the death of John Capewell the old house passed into other hands and was
used just before its demolition as a hotel. This hat was produced there sometime in the twenty years of operation.The glass is heavy
and is flint as it rings loudly when tapped.It is 5 inches tall 4 inches long and three and a half inches wide.You can see the iron pontil residue
on the bottom of the polished pontil.I purchased this hat in Haddonfield New Jersey where it had great provenance and history associated with it.
The hat was once part of a glass collection sold when a private residence was converted to a law firm.
I have owned this piece for three years.I have never seen another like it.
