Vintage From Paul is pleased to offer this stunning Adams Glass EAPG Prayer Rug aka Horseshoe Handled Bread Plate.

'Prayer rug' is also known as 'Good Luck', 'Horseshoe' and 'Prayer Mat'. Manufactured from 1881 through 1885.

The Adams Glass EAPG Prayer Rug Horseshoe Handled Bread Plate features the words ' Give us this day our daily bread'. There is a horseshoe in the center with an olive branch as well has horseshoe handles. There are also anchors and a wonderful beaded edge with a scroll pattern.

The Adams Glass EAPG Prayer Rug Horseshoe Handled Bread Plate measures 13 inches handle to handle and 9 inches in width

The Adams Glass EAPG Prayer Rug Horseshoe Handled Bread Plate is in excellent condition. There is no cloudiness/sickness to the glass. There is one small chip under the rim which fortunately does not carry over to the top.

We ship the day after payment is received using Insured Priority Mail with delivery Confirmation. Parcels are generally received in 2-3 days depending on your location.

About Adams Glass Company:

John Adams, pioneer American glass manufacturer, and the founder of Adams Glass was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in 1823. He began working in glass manufacture at the age of 14.

He developed the technique of using lime in place of lead to make glass. This significantly lowered the cost of glass production. He made good use of this advantage, turning his factory, located in Pittsburgh, into a large and successful operation.

Adams was a major producer of kerosene lamps. Along with his sons Adolphus and William, he produced numerous artistic table glassware designs. They also made such unusual items as glass plow-shares, washboards, and coffins.

John Adams also served on the Pittsburgh City Council, was a director of the Iron & Glass Dollar Savings Bank, street railway companies and Flint Glass Association. He was an ardent Methodist, and lifelong Sunday school teacher.

Five years after John Adams’ death, his sons sold out their holdings in Adams & Company (also known as Adams Glass). The Adams & Company factory become “US Glass, Factory A”.