Technical descriptions compiled from text in the Softback Whitefriars book, edited by Leslie Jackson. Made by Whitefriars, pattern number 9296. Seemingly machine made, these initially convincing copies are heavier, the colours subtly different and they lack a polished pontil mark to the base that is a general characteristic of Whitefriars' hand-blown glass. More items were produced than appear in the catalogue and, again, not mentioned in the catalogue, many of the pieces were available in varying sizes and in waved, ribbed, smooth and, in rare cases, streaky. With the exception of the experimental Studio range from the late 1960s, Whitefriars is rarely signed. The Whitefriars factory closed in 1980. I have been told these are by Davidson, but I am not sure, only thing I am sure about is that they are not Whitefriars. Made by Whitefriars, pattern number 9580. A central six-pointed star cog is encircled by six alternating rings of magenta or green cogs and interrupted by a ring of white cogs. A British cinnamon brown and clear glass "Sunburst" vase. Studio range vases in Old Gold finish. Made by Whitefriars, pattern number 9117. In 1930, J.Wuidart commissioned Wealdstone Range from James Powell (originally through Elfverson & Co.) to supply Barnaby Powell designed glass for resale. Large 'nailhead' vases, pattern 9808 (8"). Small textured wares begin at around 30 with most large pieces in standard colours trading at auction for 300-600. Weienburg in Bayern - Wikipedia Whitefriars was the glass maker of choice for Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau proponents such as W.A.S. The trademark Whitefriars is now owned by the Scottish glass maker Caithness. Whitefriars Cat 1938. Whitefriars 1970 close packed millefiori high-domed faceted paperweight. The vase was blown into the mould upside down to achieve the 'wrong way' effect. Diameter 3". Whitefriars Fakes - Mark Hill | Antiques & Collectables Expert | Author Relocating there from the crowded and smoggy corner of the City of London, where it had been based since 1680. Originally the company made stained glass, and scientific and industrial glass. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, pattern number 9727. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, part of his textured range, pattern number 9667. Made by Whitefriars, pattern number 9408. Made by Whitefriars, designed by William Wilson, pattern number M104, labelled. The smaller pieces, in modish forms such as Cello, Aztec, Sunburst, Concentric TV and Guitar, were all trading at new levels from 100-plus. Despite its closure, Whitefriars continues to be recognised was a world leader of the glassmaking industry; famous for its iconic designs and colours. If you are looking for something specific use the search above. A British meadow green and clear cased glass "Bark" vase (pre 1974 version). Bicentennial Flag", the Whitefriars 1976 Stars and Stripes Flag paperweight: Limited edition sold only to the U.S.A., to commemorate the American Bicentennial of Independence, dated 1776-1976. "). Studio range vases in Peacock finish. Made by Whitefriars, designed by William Wilson, pattern number 9358. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, part of his textured range, pattern number 9683. Made by Whitefriars, no pattern number. But with limited room to grow the firm began construction of the largest and most extensive glass works in the world in Harrow, on the North West edge of London. The shape could be smaller version of S8. A central blue and white Liberty Bell silhouette cane is the focus of four concentric rings of blue and white star canes and, finally, a fifth ring of red canes with blue and white star centers, pulled downward into a short stave basket. Wir sind immer sehr zufrieden, tolles Unternehmen, tolle Mitarbeiter, kompetent und ehrlich. Made by Whitefriars, pattern number 9772. Whitefriars began making glass tableware during the 1860's. Today, in what remains a primarily home-based market with little input from art glass buyers in North America and Japan, prices are a good deal lower. This vase was introduced in 1967, but only in Flint. A British ruby red and clear glass "Bark" bowl. Original Price 24.99 Made by Whitefriars, pattern number 9665. Excellent condition. In 1931 an agreement was signed with Whitefriars for its sole sale by them. This design for a stained-glass window at the Church of the Advent, Cincinnati was part of a lots of more than 200 designs which sold together for 4400. Service 4.3. Diameter 3 3/8". What are the bestselling whitefriars glass available on Etsy? The Textured range with its distinctive shapes such as the Drunken Bricklayer and Banjo, was released in a range of three colours in 1967. Then look no further than Parkhotel Altmuehltal, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Gunzenhausen to your doorstep. A blue & clear cased glass knobbly bowl. A British pewter grey and kingfisher blue glass "Ribbon Trail" vase (ten inch version). Find this in the library. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, pattern number 9728, labelled. Bib ID: 47997. A number of one-off experiments were made along the lines of this range in addition to the production pieces which were made between 1978 and 1980. Many of the original vases by Whitefriars Glass were created in the mid-century modern style in . Are you passionate about Whitefriars glass, know a Whitefriars stained glass window near you or remember the factory? Diameter 3 7/8". 22.49, 24.99 We deal in a wide range of antique & collectable glassware from all over the world, selling online via our website, eBay and Etsy. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, part of his textured range, pattern number 9762. His approach to glassmaking was sometimes radical (he famously used nails, wire and bark to create his prototype moulds) but it was perfectly in tune with the mood of the late 1960s. Bensonand Charles R. Ashbee, while the inter-War period and a move to a new state of the art factory in Wealdstone, West London in 1923 occasioned a series of colourful Art Deco wares enlivened by geometric wheel engraving. Small Drunken Bricklayer vases, pattern 9673 (8"). Designer Geoffrey Baxter had joined the factory in 1954 directly from the Royal School of Art. A central black and white cog cane is encircled by rings of blue, red, green, black and white millefiori canes on a clear ground. The above photo shows two swans which are NOT Whitefriars. Flint is not a normal colour for this vase and was likely to have been made as a 'frigger'. 20th Century Glass was established in 2004 by Wayne Stephens, the current owner. Made by Whitefriars, designed by William Wilson and Harry Dyer, pattern number 9612. A large blue and white complex cane sits at the center of two interlaced trefoil millefiori garlands, one of pink and one of chartreuse complex canes, with an additional blue complex cane resting within each of the six loops. This vase was introduced in 1967, but only in Flint. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Marriott Powell, pattern number 8473. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, pattern number 9497. In 1962 the firm was renamed Whitefriars Glass Limited. Whitefriars 1971 close concentric faceted paperweight. We also have an in-depth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures. Made by Whitefriars, pattern number 9099. Pattern 9790 (6"); Pattern 9788 (6"). Six long and deep thumbprints below a high dome. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, part of his textured range, pattern number 9677. Whitefriars Glass Vases - 5 For Sale at 1stDibs Whitefriars continued to make Textured domestic glass, notably the new Glacier range of 1972 and a series of millefiori paperweights, but the end came in 1980. A British ruby red glass vase with ribbon trail. Pattern 9885 and 9884. This useful location had previously been a monastery of the Carmelite Fathers (founded in 1241), whose white habits earned the monks the nickname White Friars. A British twilight grey green glass posy vase. Variant Title: English hand-made full lead crystal. Pattern 9771 Ruby (8"); ii. Whitefriars #8473 Marriott Powell Amber Glass 6" Wave Ribbed Vase, Whitefriars #8473 Marriott Powell Ruby Red Glass 6" Wave Ribbed Vase, Whitefriars #8473 Marriott Powell Ruby Red Glass 8" Wave Ribbed Vase, Whitefriars #8886 Powell Ruby Red Glass Ribbon Trail Vase, Whitefriars #9030 Powell Ruby Red Glass Ribbon Trail Vase, Whitefriars #9099 Blue Glass Controlled Bubble Vintage Bowl, Whitefriars #9099 Large Ruby Red Glass Controlled Bubble Bowl, Whitefriars #9099 Ruby Red Glass Controlled Bubble Vintage Bowl, Whitefriars #9117 Large Ruby Red Glass Lobed Bubble Vase, Whitefriars #9262 Set of 6 Smoky Glass Tankards - Boxed + Labelled, Whitefriars #9293 Vintage Sea Green Glass Bowl, Whitefriars #9296 Ruby Red Glass Ribbon Trail Vase, Whitefriars #9297 Amethyst Glass Ribbon Trail Vase - Labelled, Whitefriars #9308 Ruby Red Glass Controlled Bubble Paperweight, Whitefriars #9354 William Wilson Amber Glass Bubble Vase, Whitefriars #9354 William Wilson Ruby Red Glass Bubble Vase, Whitefriars #9358 Wilson Ruby Red Glass Wave Ribbed Footed Vase, Whitefriars #9359 1950's Amber Glass Vase Labelled, Whitefriars #9359 1950's Sapphire Blue Glass Vase, Whitefriars #9364 William Wilson Sapphire Blue Glass Vase, Whitefriars #9364 William Wilson Sea Green Glass Vase, Whitefriars #9366 Ruby Red Glass Ribbon Trail Bowl, Whitefriars #9366 Vintage Ruby Red Glass Ribbon Trail Bowl, Whitefriars #9392 Baxter Golden Amber Glass Lobed Vase, Whitefriars #9392 Baxter Sea Green Glass Lobed Vase. A white-rimmed blue heart, inside a white cog tube, sits at the center of five concentric rings of millefiori in patterns of alternating pink, blue and white, including cogs and stars. Below are two from different Swedish glassworks, and an illustration of the Whitefriars versions. It is located in the south of Middle Franconia, 50 kilometres south of Nuremberg. (10% off), Sale Price 18.00 ISBN-13: 978-0903685405, James Powell and Sons: Glassmakers of Whitefriars 1834-1980 by Wendy Evans, Catherine Ross, Alex Werner. . A British ruby red glass vase with ribbon trail. The Glass Gallery 2021. The 'Cucumber' pattern 9679 (11"); ii. A British sea green glass bowl with controlled bubble pattern. Learn more in our Privacy Policy, Help Centre, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Made by Whitefriars, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, part of his textured range, pattern number 9731. Signature/date cane "17761976". A British indigo and clear cased glass bud vase. Whitefriars 1974 close concentric millefiori faceted pedestal paperweight. Whitefriars was the glass maker of choice for Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau proponents such as W.A.S. Dimple vase pattern 9762 (4"); v. Mobile phone vase pattern 9670 (6"). Whitefriars Overview and U.S. Flag Portrait Cane Appearances