Cup, pressed glass cup manufactured during WW2

Glass making company, Sydney, began in 1926 when several glass making companies amalgamated to form Crown Crystal Glass (owned by ACI).  The Balmain Glass works, The Crown Glass Company of Alexandria and the Crystal Glass works of Waterloo.  Their joint production facility was set up in Bourke Street, Waterloo. 

In 1972 Crown Crystal Glass merged with the Australian subsidiary of the Corning Glass Works of USA to form Crown Corning Limited. This lasted until 1988 when the company changed again. 

From the company history on the web site for Crown Commercial. 

http://www.crownglassware.com.au/content/about/

Crown Crystal Glass Pty Ltd

Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania

85/384-464 Cup, part of collection, glass, made by Crown Crystal Glass, Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1940-1946

POWERHOUSE COLLECTION

Glass cup manufactured during World War Two

Object No. 85/384-464

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