Description

A grouping of 3 McKee Jadite Green Glass Sarah Vases in two sizes, 0ne #1 size and two #2 size. Lovely opaque green milk glass vases with ruffle rim. In excellent condition, minor wear consistent with age and use

Measurements: Large (#1) – 11 1/2 inches high x 6 1/2 inches diameter                            Pair (#2)- 8 1/4 inches high x 6 inches diameter

McKee Glass Company was founded in Pittsburgh prior (1854) to the Civil War. It basically produced utilitarian pieces, window panes, bottles, etc. After many different name changes, it was acquired in 1904 and became McKee Jeannette Glass Co. having moved production to Jeannette, Pa. In 1961 it became Jeannette Glass Company and it finally ended production in 1983.

Jadite came about in the 1930s with its opaque green hue milk glass, simulating Jade. Prior to WW II, uranium was used with the glass, thus it would glow in the dark.