Produced in both europe and the united states, items with the same design may be made by different makers. According to lorraine kovar in her book, the westmoreland story, the mark. For collectors, it is essential to identify hallmarks. Working in stained glass myself i have to confess i have also. Instant appraisal and makers marks for slag glass lamp. Early cut glass marks old and sold antiques auction. Makers mark brings outdoor exhibit by glass artist chihuly.
Stained glass bookmarks what can we do with paper and glue. Keep in mind, online buying does come with shipping costs. Jan 01, 2010 this book is crammed full of well organized illustrations, history, and geewiz. Pages in category glass makers the following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. Unfortunately more often than not windows go unsigned, leaving a puzzle for succeeding generations. It also assigns a level of rarity to each mark, which is fantastic for new and seasoned collectors. There are three pages dedicated to chinese ceramic marks and none to japanese. To navigate the site, it is easiest to use the green menu bar at the top of the screen. Identifying depression glass is best approached by learning the seven main glass companies that produced it and the patterns and colors produced. Decorative arts guides to hallmarks, marks, makers and. Search for other glassbeveled, carved, etched, ornamental, etc in mathews on the real yellow pages. The book is filled with information that could only have come from a factory insider. I sped through the glass makers daughter faster than the buccaneers apprentice only because i found that i could not put the book down. Shop dozens of bar items including glasses, bar mats, jiggers and cocktail kits.
Makers mark is set to unveil an outdoor exhibition of works by internationally renowned glass artist dale chihuly at its loretto, kentucky, distillery grounds and open it. Libertys offers a wide selection of french antiques, old clocks, antique paperweights, quimper, limoges, longwy and artdeco items with over 5000 pieces presented for sale on line. Collecting vintage victorian pressed glass antique marks. Help keep the database free, buy from amazon or donate today. Below are some great links we have discovered on the web that can help you. Much of the basic information here on the marks pages comes from research by julian h. Stained glass bookmarks simple and beautiful process art craft that kids can make to give as a gift for teachers, grandparents, siblings, parents, or friends. Mar 21, 2011 the book is used by church recorders to help them identify the artists, designers and makers of stained glass windows in churches and its value has been fully acknowledged by all those interested in stained glass, both amateur and expert. Find makers marks or hallmarks to identify glass paperweight and research through millions of auction records for glass paperweight to learn the worth of your collection. I found several common marks are absent in this book. Boyds mason written with uppercase letters, boyd is handwritten, signaturelike with lowercase letters. Toulouse, in fact, spent his career in the glass manufacturing industry before he wrote his two books on.
A selection of signatures from stained glass windows. Bottle makers and their marks by julian harrison toulouse, 1971, t. For the first time, ordinary people were able to buy affordable decorative glass objects as well as domestic glassware. Venini murano made in italy acid stamped signature. Glass bottle marks page four glass manufacturers marks seen on bottles and other types of glassware note. The coding system is based on that used in nineteenth century norfolk stained glass by birkin haward. I have studied glass all over the world, and none of the classes i took went into so much detail about what the different ingredients in a mould do. Early cut glass marks article orginally published july 1952 glass. Instant appraisal and makers marks for glass paperweight. In 1980, they reduced the size of the mark and included a numeral designating the decade 8 for 1980s, 9 for 1990s, 0 for 2000. By his own count, toulouse offered information on more than 1,200 different marks found on glass bottles and jars. Makers marks and patterns to identify glassware and art glass pieces.
Pieces that sell on the lower end of the spectrum may show wear marks or may have a crack or chip. Pricing and identification guides for slag glass lamp. The boyd trademark changes every five years, pieces with a b in a diamond were produced from 1978 to 1983, pieces with a b in a diamond and a line below were produced from 1983 to 1988, pieces with a b in a diamond. Jun 16, 2017 makers mark is set to unveil an outdoor exhibition of works by internationally renowned glass artist dale chihuly at its loretto, kentucky, distillery grounds and open it to visitors july 1. It is regularly updated as we find and photograph new examples of silver hallmarks and makers marks. Akro agate crow flying through an a markmost pieces are also marked made in usa in raised letters and include a mold number. Mouthblown manufacturing this section addresses the manual processes for making bottles, used prior to automation of the industry, where the bottle was blownexpanded with the power of human lungs. Remember that this book is only 5 inches in height and about 4. Most instructors simply teach this what i do and not this is why i do what i do.
That 624page book is the best reference work ever published on glass manufacturers marks on bottles, but it does contain quite a few errors which have been discovered over the last several decades since its publication. These beautiful stemless wine glasses are handblown in turkey from soda lime glass. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Glass manufacturers marks on bottles and other glassware. With a classic teardrop shape, these elegant wine glasses can also be used to serve water, juices or your favorite cocktail. Basket handler marks handlers marks from 1907current. First five years 19781983 second five years 19831988 third five years 19881993 fourth five years 19931998 fifth five years 19982003 sixth five years. The big book of fenton glass 19401970 5th edition by. Help keep the database free, buy from amazon or donate today database login not forum login register at the database back to the database.
The english goldsmiths marks from 1400 to 1900 1 makers marks and hallmarks from england, scotland, and ireland rare reference book. Its also distinctive for its coloring, with pink, pale blue, green, and amber being more common, and yellow, jadeite, ultra marine, and delphite more rare. Published in 1971, this book is a good source of information on bottle makers marks and the history of the companies that produced them. Cut glass marks and labels used by 19th century makers. The sowerby factory started producing pressed glass items in coloured glass and eventually. Marks and labels on glass a special thanks to mike wasser for. The book is used by church recorders to help them identify the artists, designers and makers of stained glass windows in churches and its value has been fully acknowledged by all those interested in stained glass, both amateur and expert. Attaching basket handles requires a great deal of skill. Also be aware that there are reproductions out there, but they are made using a different production method which leaves different identifying marks. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For patterns made from molds bought from other glass makers, fenton uses a script f.
Any contributions by readers of photos or line drawings of other makers labels or marks would be most welcome n. Opaque white or tinted blue, light green or pale pink, many pieces of milk glass do not have distinguishing markings. There also is a collection of photographs in the back of the book showing many of the marks. This iron cross mark appears on some stretch glass, primarily imperial. The introduction of pressed glass revolutionised the way in which glass was manufactured and its availability to the general population. Also, a positive identification of any of our unidentified marks would be. This list is not yet complete and is being added to daily.
Makers glass shop in guthrie, ok get driving directions to 1416 e noble ave guthrie, ok 73044. This illustrated guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible glass and includes dating information if known. That 624page book is the best reference work ever published on glass manufacturers marks on bottles, but it does contain quite. See more ideas about glass, antique glassware and antique glass. The opalescent or frosted pressed glass pieces were manufactured in czechoslovakia by the josef inwald company. Famous glass artists selections glass masters pino. The classic published reference on the subject of makers markings, as noted above, is the aptly named bottle makers and their marks by dr. Find makers marks or hallmarks to identify slag glass lamp and research through millions of auction records for slag glass lamp to learn the worth of your collection.
Mould making for glass glass handbooksthis a great book. Shown below are signatures and marks found on glassware from various countries. All windows are numbered consecutively from east to west in any north or south facing wall and from the centre outwards in any east or west facing wall. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fenton marks when fenton introduced its lines or reissued carnival glass in 1970, they marked the glass with an oval with the word fenton in script inside. The reference book bottle makers and their marks by julian toulouse 1971 which this list is based on discussed farther down on this page contains an. I had owned it for less than 48 hours before i was finished and i found myself itching to pick even though this is the first book in the cassaforte chronicles by v. Depression glass identification guide our pastimes. American cut glass of the 19th century of course embraces all cut glass made in the hundred years bracketed between 1801 and the end of the year 1900. Toulouse published in his classic, indispensable and groundbreaking reference work bottle makers and their marks 1971. Teardrop stemless wine glass, set of 4 mark and graham. Freeblown manufacturing provides a detailed description of. The english goldsmiths marks from 1400 to 1900 1 makers marks and hallmarks from england, scotland, and ireland rare reference book for collectors over 700 pages, collectors and dealers will.
If you buy online before the purchase, make sure you ask about any signs of wear and tear. Depression glass might not be the finest quality you can find, but its historical importance has put it in high demand among collectors. Apr 01, 2009 i sped through the glass makers daughter faster than the buccaneers apprentice only because i found that i could not put the book down. Most instructors simply teach this what i do and not this is why i. Marks for goldsmiths and silversmiths from the midseventeenth to the nineteenth century are included with indexes by theme and by letter. May 05, 2017 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Search for other glassbeveled, carved, etched, ornamental, etc. Theres less than 30 seconds to attach and shape a handle before the glass cools down and is no longer workable. Freeblown bottles were produced without the aid of a containment mold being instead formed and shaped by the skills of the glassblower using manipulation of the blowpipe the use of which dates back to the 3rd century b. Pricing and identification guides for glass paperweight.
Most of these which are posted are national glass collecting clubs. John walk this popular tour of sumptuous glass colors, decorative treatments, and forms from baskets and bowls to sandwich trays and vases produced by the fam. Glassware identification links and selected production dates. Officially licensed makers mark glassware and accessories for home bars.