The mark used by Capstan Glass resembles a “pawn” chess piece, but actually represents a CAPSTAN, the “spool-like” contraption installed on ships, docks, etc to move, pull or lift heavy items, often seen with cables or ropes wound around it………….one of those items that people may see without knowing the “proper” name for them
This factory was bought by Anchor Hocking Glass Company in 1938. This mark appears on a variety of flint (clear) glass bottles as well as commercial packers’ jars used for such products as mayo, pickles, etc. Many sizes of jelly glasses and other small “tumblers” are found that originally held food products such as cheese spread, mustard, jam, peanut butter, etc.
Capstan mark on small glass
These glasses are found in a number of different sizes, some very small and not much bigger in size than some druggist dose glasses or large shotglasses. Accompanying photos shows a 2 & 1/4 oz. “packer glass” with the Capstan mark, and a closeup of the base.
Capstan packer glass
The mark is often seen on items from 1920s-1930s bottle dumps, frequently found along with Hazel-Atlas and Owens-Illinois glass containers from that time period.
