Bookends have evolved into a wellestablished genre of interest amongst collectors. Below are several of the documented marks used by bradley and hubbard to identify their products. If you wish to determine the age and maker of your antique piece, it will be helpful to know how to identify brass antique markings. Rearing horse bookends made of solid amber glass in the 1940s.
Officemate bookends, heavy weighted 10 steel, black 93182 4. Search patiently and get as much information about cast iron cookware as. The company passed through many eras in time producing the popular glass of the day. Shop target for bookends you will love at great low prices. Many of these marks were in use throughout the companys 88 year existence rendering attempts at dating bradley and hubbard products based solely on the mark unreliable. Unfortunately more often than not windows go unsigned, leaving a puzzle for succeeding generations. Most of the weights in the neustadter collection, which was offered at christies in 2016, were made either using millefiori canes or lampwork. Northwood the underlined n in a circle is the most frequently seen mark in classic era carnival. The new martinsville glass manufacturing company operated between 1901 and 1940 in the city of new martinsville, west virginia, usa. Many a simon pearce collection began with a single bowl, gifted on a special occasion. The company adopted the name armor bronze as their trade name, and remained in nyc until the mid 1930s. Antique bookend shoppe antique bookends, antique library. Polish up on collecting antique and vintage brass antique trader. Guernsey also used a capital b mark in addition to this one.
Millefiori or thousand flowers canes are produced by layering molten glass into a pattern in a fat cylindrical shape, then pulling. Binswanger glass was founded in 1872 and is headquartered presently in memphis, tennessee. Color pop crystal bookends set of 2, decorative accents west elm. How to identify brass antique markings our pastimes. The most soughtafter brass antiques are candlesticks and andirons metal support for fireplace logs from the 18th and 19th centuries. Murano scandinavian british czech maltese german other. Maker s marks were often stamped or carved into each piece. Shop the glass bookends collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Glass makers marks identification assistance this series of articles explores the glass and china marks that will help you to identify the maker of the glass product that youve purchased or are considering purchasing. Marks of the bradley hubbard manufacturing company. Putting a value on your pieces can be as easy as finding an identical piece at an antique mall or as involved as finding an expert to give you an appraisal. Our glass workers are true artists, painting with colored glass and creating colored light. Not all northwood patterns carry the mark, and in some patterns that do carry the mark, not all pieces may have it.
Transform your home with custom made stained glass elements. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage bookends. Guernsey glass was owned and operated by harold bennett but only produced collectible glassware from 1967 through the late1970s according to. In the early years the elegant new martinsville glass company produced items for the boudoir such as perfume bottles, vanity jars, dresser sets, etc. The classic published reference on the subject of makers markings, as noted above, is the aptly named bottle makers and their marks by dr. Shown below are signatures and marks found on glassware from various countries. Made of real crystal, our weighty color pop bookends add a bright beginning and end to your favorite reads. The west virginia company viking glass produced a variety of colorful glassware products that have become highly collectible. Vintage art deco pink satin frosted glass bookends. Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown. Fenton trademark for olde virginia glass 1960s1970s ice cream cone intertwined and on top of a capital g fenton trademark 1970s for richard and mimi sone.
Published in 1971, this book is a good source of information on bottle makers marks and the history of the companies that produced them. This confusing mark is often erroneously attributed to boyds crystal art glass, inc. See more ideas about makers mark, pottery and pottery marks. 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. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Stained glass windows inspire wonder in the beholder, whether it be the awesome custom stained glass windows of a towering cathedral, the delicate patterning and color of an interior stained glass door or any other stained glass project. Get the best deals on bookend art glass when you shop the largest online selection at.
Here are a few to add to your collection or to start someone elses. Check dealers and collectors club catalogs and websites to find markings that match the stampings on your pieces. Family owned and operated mosser glass is proud to have been creating a variety of americanmade products for generations. By 1950, they had phased out all electroformed bronzeclad bookends. The best quality brass items often have makers marks, which gives. Dema, england established 1923 john derbyshire, england 1873 1877 reliefmoulded mark. Click on a photo below to view more detail about the item. Glass manufacturers marks seen on bottles and other types of glassware note. Marks on glass from anchor hocking to wheaton glass. It is sometimes confused with anchor hocking glass co. As most of you who collect glassware or china know, many of the companies who offer glassware, or have done so in the past, also offer limoges.
Alfredo barbini murano glass fruit bookends sommerso apple pear unmarked. Gl maker mark identification in all its glory 2018 should you love kitchenware youll will appreciate this cool website. The two bookends are ever so feminine, so delicate, yet they are made of a very solid and sturdy glass. Output varies from dometic glassware, special commisions, jewellery, and the downright quirky. On these five pages ive attempted to compile a list of glass manufacturers marks found on primarily american bottles and jars. Since its manufacturing history ended in the late 20th century, viking glass has gained in popularity among collectors because it can still. This simple san serif text mark is usually found stamped into the metal frame of slag glass. We also have an indepth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures.
Hand blown glass magnificent color, skilled craftsmanship and creative design make blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. How to identify viking glass patterns our pastimes. Short, tall, infused with bubbles, dusted with snow or in uniquely textured glass our signature glass trees are a yearround favorite. Other suspected makers marks have not even been accurately assigned to a particular glassmaker and even if the maker is known, much company specific. Incredibly, everything inside the weight is also glass. Bookends, matching pair, depicting a seated child, signed old english. Smith and fostoria made this form with only slight differences in the mold. Rounding out the historical record are one very famous bookends produced in vinyl. The company has the record to be the largest fullservice retailer and installer of architectural glass and aluminum products to be in the construction, residential and automobile markets in the us. Vintage pair of handmade glass whippet or greyhound dog bookends. The application was filed march 17, 19 and approval was granted on september 15, 1914. Durobor, belgium established 1928 eda, sweden 1833 1953 diamondpoint engraved mark. The term bristol blue glass has been in use for over 350 years. A selection of signatures from stained glass windows.
The subject of bottle makers marks is a complex one as is virtually everything to do with bottle dating and identification. New listing antique boston terrier cast iron bookends hubley dog bully bulldog statue 6. The sites main focus is the silver markings used on vintage and antique sterling and coin silver, for those of you interested in silverplate trademarks, we have now added a large section. It is not always realised that this is also the name for a current uk glass factory based in bristol. The opalescent or frosted pressed glass pieces were manufactured in czechoslovakia by the josef inwald company. Bookends, heavy duty metal black bookend support, 6. Glass lovers glass database is a large project that is dedicated to keeping glass identification resources on the net free. Most collectible vintage or antique bookends fall into one of four categories. Our members identify glassware, provide the images and data then we have a team that catalogs it. Read more about our familys legacy blending beauty and fine craftsmanship in every piece of glassware we produce. Marks and labels on glass a special thanks to mike wasser for contributing all his many fine drawings. These glass bottle marks are sometimes called punt marks, especially within the container manufacturing industry. Includes a complete dictionary of makers marks or hallmarks and updated price guides with millions of auction records.
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