Meadville 16oz Pint Glass
16oz
$19.99
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Bring a chapter of Northeastern fuel history to your glassware collection with this Meadville pint glass. Meadville Corporation began in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1930 and sold fuel through Merit stations, recognized by a distinctive red M. Its story continued through the 2000 Hess acquisition and later changes in retail ownership, linking Merit to a broader history of American gas station brands. This design honors the company and its documented place in that changing landscape, making the glass a thoughtful choice for collectors and anyone drawn to regional business history.
The Meadville Corporation was an oil company founded in 1930 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and later based in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It sold fuel through retail gas stations under the Merit name. Merit stations operated throughout the Northeastern United States, with a logo built around a red M whose right vertical support was cut off. Amerada Hess held a large stake in the company for many years. In 2000, Hess acquired the remainder of Meadville Corporation and rebranded its 178 Merit stations as Hess stations. The retail assets later changed hands again: in 2014, Marathon Petroleum purchased Hess's retail assets, and the former stations became part of the Speedway brand. Seven years later, Japan-based Seven & I Holdings purchased Speedway, bringing those stations into the 7-Eleven family. This sequence traces the Merit identity through successive ownership and retail-brand transitions, from its roots as a regional fuel business to later national corporate networks.
Bring a chapter of Northeastern fuel history to your glassware collection with this Meadville pint glass. Meadville Corporation began in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1930 and sold fuel through Merit stations, recognized by a distinctive red M. Its story continued through the 2000 Hess acquisition and later changes in retail ownership, linking Merit to a broader history of American gas station brands. This design honors the company and its documented place in that changing landscape, making the glass a thoughtful choice for collectors and anyone drawn to regional business history.
The Meadville Corporation was an oil company founded in 1930 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and later based in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It sold fuel through retail gas stations under the Merit name. Merit stations operated throughout the Northeastern United States, with a logo built around a red M whose right vertical support was cut off. Amerada Hess held a large stake in the company for many years. In 2000, Hess acquired the remainder of Meadville Corporation and rebranded its 178 Merit stations as Hess stations. The retail assets later changed hands again: in 2014, Marathon Petroleum purchased Hess's retail assets, and the former stations became part of the Speedway brand. Seven years later, Japan-based Seven & I Holdings purchased Speedway, bringing those stations into the 7-Eleven family. This sequence traces the Merit identity through successive ownership and retail-brand transitions, from its roots as a regional fuel business to later national corporate networks.
A sturdy 16oz pint glass that brings a little roadhouse spirit to everyday pours. The clear tempered glass showcases whatever you fill it with — amber beer, cold brew, or fresh juice — while a bold vintage-inspired script wraps the side for a subtle, nostalgic touch. It feels solid in the hand, resists everyday wear, and pairs easily with bar carts, kitchen counters, or a laid-back backyard table. Wash gently by hand to keep the lettering sharp and the glass crystal-clear. Built from tempered materials and assembled in the USA, this glass fits into evenings spent swapping stories, weekend morning routines, or those slow, quiet moments when a simple drink matters.
Product features
- 16 oz (0.473 L) capacity
- Tempered, durable glass construction
- BPA-free material
- Hand wash only to preserve finish
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts
Care instructions
- Hand wash only
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Hand wash only