Bakewell Glass
Jackqueline:The founder of Bakewell Glass was Benjamin Gifford Bakewell.The firm began in Pittsburg in 1808.I have seen a number of pieces attributed to this company for bid on e-bay.I am not knowlegable to tell if they are authenic or reproductions, but the patterns are definitely consistent with what I see in books I have about early american pressed glass.I have seen some pieces in the New Orleans Museum of Art.I know the Corning Museum also has some pieces.
The Family Book of Bakewell Page and Campbell gives much family history and info about the glass company.If you are interested look at posts by Steven and Susan Davis on the message board for info on how to obtain the Family Book.
By the way, Benjamin had a son John Palmer Bakewell, he in turn had a son John (Rev).Can you tell me the father of your John?
DMB