Kemple Glass

Greetings from the PurplePatty.com Community! It was May of 1945 when John E. and Geraldine Kemple started their glass manufacturing company in East Palestine, Ohio. The interesting fact about this company is that they purchased many antique molds from the 1870 - 1900 period for reproduction.

Kemple Glass produced many Antique Reproductions during their 25 years in the business. The Kemples wanted to be responsible to their purchasers, so that there wouldn't be confusion over authentic antique pieces and their reproductions. So, they began by manufacturing their items in milk glass from their earlier molds. They added shades of color to their line in 1960, but were very careful to make the color distinguishable from the earlier antiques. They also added a paper sticker, which today most are not there, but some of the pieces were marked in the glass with the letter K.

The Kemple Glass Company closed in 1970 upon the death of John E. Kemple. Wheaton Industries in Millville, New Jersey is in possession of many of the Kemper molds.

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