Scarce Vintage Glass Plates in El Mexicano Seaweed Set of 8

Morgantown El Mexicano Vintage Glass Plates Set of Eight – Scarce

Vintage glass plates by Morgantown are in a scarce pattern which has evolved since the early 1930’s, originally called El Mexicano. The pattern variation name ‘Crinkle’ was produced in 1962 through the 1970’s. Very hard to find today.

The pattern was originally designed to look like the primitive plates found at an Inca archaeology dig. According to Morgantown Glass, the Spaniards taught the Incas the secrets of glass, but they had only crude materials and tools which produced “rough hewn glass objects”. Advertised as “An Ancient Technique Revived!” Called by numerous names, Del Rey, El Mexicano, Ockner, El Rancho and Crinkle glass.

The vintage glass plates are made of heavy double layered glass. The two layers are sandwiched together, the seam can be seen nears the rims. Color is moss green, a yellowish green. Very heavy glass.

Set includes (2) 8″ plates and (6) 6.5″ plates. Heavy glass, 8.5 lbs total plate weight. Would make the perfect dessert set for country, mid-century gothic, primitive, ocean, or organic decor. In near mint condition.

There are no chips, no cracks, no hazing. The rough edged rims have a minute amount of chiggers, that can’t be seen at all.