The intent of this web site is to educate the inquisitive and preserve the history of antique American glass cup plates which have long been forgotten in the daily lives of Americans. Sponsor of this endeavor is AMEL International Trade Ltd. (1985), which is owned and operated by David H. Peiffer, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. AMEL International's mission is to preserve and protect the past for future generations by promoting and funding various select projects of historic significance. Cup plates are early American history pressed in glass. They are worthy of this important effort to highlight their existence and tradition.