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The origins of Mosser Glass go back more than half a century to the time when Orie Mosser was the plant manager of the Cambridge Glass Company. His son, Thomas, began working there as a teenager, learning the trade from bottom to top. When Cambridge Glass closed in 1954, Tom decided to continue in the glass business building a company of his own.

It took a while for a young man just starting in life to assemble the elements necessary to do that. He spent five years buying glass moulds, searching for affordable used equipment and saving money. In 1959, he was finally able to begin manufacturing glassware in an abandoned chicken coop. From humble beginnings, Tom was able to leave the coop within two years and form Variety Glass, producing glassware for the pharmaceutical industry.

From day one, Tom Mosser was committed to manufacturing quality glassware, and his dedication was rewarded with continuing success. In 1971, he established Mosser Glass with a product line that blends new designs with timeless classics acquired from Viking, L.G. Wright and of course, Cambridge Glass.

Today, Mosser Glass employs more than 30 people in an efficient manufacturing process configured to provide the highest quality glassware for our customers. And the fine family tradition continues with family members continuing to operate the company. With the mix of generations – from Tom and Georgianna to their son Tim and daughters Sally and Mindy – this family brings new ideas to the company without the loss of the traditions our customers cherish.

The Mosser family is proud of the legacy that Orie and Tom began. You will see we continue that legacy, blending beauty and fine craftsmanship in every piece of glassware we produce. We hope it brings you as much pleasure as it brings us.

At Alpine, we have the largest selection in Western Canada. 

Cathy, our head buyer, fell in love with Mosser many years ago. 

The feel, the look, and most of all, the high quality started her addiction! 

( maybe Katy Perry and Cher also helped !)

Come see for yourself and prepare to fall in love just as we have. 

 Mosser Glass was featured on SciFi Channel’s How It’s Made® to showcase that its dedication in creation and design is what makes it a remarkable, American-made product. 

 The expert quality and beautiful designs of our Mosser glassware were even used by Katy Perry in her music video ‘Birthday’. 

 Cher bought hundreds of covered glass turkeys for her Thanksgiving dinner party. 

Family owned and operated Mosser Glass is proud to have been creating a variety of American-made products for generations. Our family has created a legacy of blending beauty and fine craftsmanship in every piece of glassware we produce. We hope you care for it as much as we do so here are a few tips to protect your Mosser Glass for years to come.

Mechanical Shock
Mechanical shock happens when your Mosser Glass comes in direct and forceful contact with another object, such as another glass or tableware. This type of impact can cause small abrasions throughout your piece, which become source of weakness in the glass. These eventually make it more susceptible to future breakage or thermal shock.

DOs & DON’Ts to Avoid Mechanical Shock
Mosser cake plate covers can be very thin and extremely fragile, thus, they require extra attention to care. After unpacking the cake plate cover with delicate care, be sure to hand wash only, do not fill with water, and only pick up by the knob to avoid breakage or shattering.

DO avoid glass to glass contact. One way to do this is by making sure your dishwasher-safe Mosser glassware does not touch each other during a cycle. If putting away your Mosser Glass on a shelf DON’T allow the glass to touch. DON’T pick up more than one glass at a time in each hand. DON’T add metal or tableware into glasses. When storing glasses, set them side by side, DON’T stack glasses inside of each other.

Thermal Shock
Thermal shock occurs when glass is moved and exposed to rapid, uneven temperature change, which causes stress and risks breakage to your Mosser Glass products.

DOs & DON’Ts to Avoid Thermal Shock
To avoid this from happening, keep in mind these few important things. If your glass is cold from either being stored in a cool location or from just being washed, DON’T immediately fill it with hot liquids. DO wait a second until your Mosser Glass pitcher, goblet, etc. has sit at room temperature long enough to fill it with a hot pot of coffee or tea. This action, as well as the other way – from hot to cold, can cause it to stress and crack and for you to lose your beautiful and expertly crafted piece of Mosser glassware.

General Mosser Glass Care DOs & DON’Ts

DON’T pick up glasses pick large glass items up by the rim or precariously without supporting all its weight.
DON’T put silverware into your Mosser Glass products unless for its specified use.
DON’T let hot glass come in contact with cold water or surfaces.
DON’T stack glassware.
DO handle glassware gently to avoid cracking or chipping pieces.
DO preheat glasses with hot water before pouring hot drinks.
DO let glassware reach room temperature before washing.

Mosser Glass Use and Care Instructions

There are three main risks associated with the use of glassware for baking:
1) Breakage due to sudden changes in temperature
2) Breakage due to impact
3) Injury risks related to glass mishandling

To avoid Breakage due to sudden changes in temperature:
• Do not suddenly shift the item from the freezer to the oven.
• This product should not be used on stovetop, toaster oven, grill, broil, electric table ovens or direct fire
• Do not place the hot item in water, nor on wet or cold surfaces.
• Allow the dish to cool down on a rack, a wooden base or a dry cloth.
• Before washing, make sure that the glass cooled down as directed.
• Do not add liquid to the containers when they are hot.

To avoid Breakage due to impact:
• Use plastic or nylon utensils to cook. Sharp knives or utensils can scratch and weaken the refractory.
• The product should be cleaned with mild detergent and water using nylon or plastic sponge to avoid scratches.
• Most Mosser items can be used in dishwashing machines.
• For difficult to remove food scraps, soak the item in warm water for several minutes before cleaning.
• Avoid strong shocks to the article.

To avoid Injury risks related to glass mishandling:
• Handling glass products without an adequate level of care could result in personal injury.
• Do not use or repair damaged or broken glassware.
• Avoid the misuse of microwave. Do not heat or use glass containers for heating food packaged in  heat concentrated materials (such as popcorn).