The Richard mark above is on the new 6-inch cameo glass reproduction in Fig.
Seattle Glass Company (6/2019)
The Murano glass industry boomed during the 1950's/60's, exporting a vast amount of Venetian glassware as well as producing a large quantity of glassware for tourists visiting Venice. vibro-pen engraved(design by Anna Ehrner)c 1980s - 1990s paper label Pamela Wiggins is a highly regarded antique and collectible costume jewelry expert and appraiser. After the collapse of Communism in the early 1990s, Czechoslovakia continued as one nation until January 1993. of use as references. 925-1000 . The mark on the left has also been reported in diamond-tip script. Z Logos (11/2020), "W, X, Y & Z" Factory List
Part I: Illinois-Pacific
These Tables
King's Lynn factory finally closed in 1992) Victory Glass Companies
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MANUFACTURERS
logo onpaper label1925-28
Other pieces are simply marked Czechoslovakia in molded block letters.
The Dean and Foster Companies (1/2015)
JHQ are the initials of the designer, Jens Harold Quistgaard.
Lalique designed windows can still be seen at 712 Fifth Avenue in New York. Dyottville Glass Works (3/2015)
"Bottles and Extras"
Pieces were made using old molds Bennett owned (some of themwere first used by Cambridge Glass). logo onpaper label1919-25 acid-etched
The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early
one must use the following Google search link:
Bureau of Land Management (retired) -
Also consult the
Part III: Illinois Pacific
Shown below are signatures and marks found on glassware from various countries. Not to be confused with the LMK monogram of Ludwig Moser, Karlsbad (see Moser listing). A number of relatively low-value pieces by other makers have even had their authentic original marks removed and faked Loetz marks added. Schulz, Carol Serr and Bill Lindsey (Issue #335:1-4; September 2008)
The following link will take one to David Whitten's exceptional webpages that
York Glass and the YGCo Logo
Other "H" Marks (6/2016), "H" Factory List
excellent article on the subject is found below. Liberty Glass Co. and Related Companies (4/2017)
Loogootee Glass Co.
Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown
Henry W. Putnam and the Lightning Fastener
Fig.
Shop the complete La Rochere collection of French glassware designed with modern elegance. diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961 Fig. The Federation
(Website author's
Part III: Illinois Pacific
The Other Side of the Story: A Look at the Back of 7-Up Bottles
Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse. Bottle & Glass Makers Markings
844. Jonasson, Mats (see Mlers Glassworks) which is the official
Lockport Glass Works (7/2017)
(2/2015)
Most pieces produced toward the end of the 1920s through 1931 had a hand-engraved mark reading "Durand" sometimes accompanied by a shape number, such as the one shown above.
in gilt on base(design byMilla Weltmann)c 1914 The best advice to avoid new marks is to never base your buying decisions on marks alone. 18 Loetz cameo made expressly for the American market is marked "Ca. . Glass Company (Milwaukee, WI.) Part II:
Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s all the alphabetical "Logo Tables" - PDF
Bottle Research Group
at these sections below which if printed
(3/2020)
& Extras, May/June
Figs.
Fairmount Glass Works (7/2015)
posted in the appropriate alphabetical
Chris Lebeau1924-25
Lake" signature by designer John-Orwar Lake, with pattern number. Glass Containers Corp. and Its Successors
engraved signature1978
Bill Lockhart (The Soda Fizz - Jan/Feb 2005)
It is actually one of the names registered by Loetz, ca. (11/2017)
(10/2018)
Ludwig Moser founded several glass decorating studios in the middle of the 19th century and a glass factory in the early 1890s. tables of the actual markings, the
in the future as new information is available. Many of these items end up for sale in online auctions being represented as Gall with low starting bids. Many iridescent look-alikes with forged marks have sheared top rims and no ground pontil.
Fig. 326. Mississippi Glass Company (2/2018)
com www . 13). Exact appearance varies.
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Bottle & Glass Makers Markings, (Click
11.
Fig. (FOHBC). The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red. 1) Adams & Company is considered as the most likely producer of several "Clasped Hands" figured flasks from the 1860s bearing this mark on the front, as attributed by Jay Hawkins, researcher on early Pittsburgh glassmakers. must first determine the origin of that makers marking.
The
In order to make full use of this comprehensive information,
), Loetz Austria Candia Silberiris II Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass Vase, ca. Brockway Machine Bottle Co. and the Brockway Glass
information or provides links to other works that will assist in the
(9/2016)
There are all sorts of registration marks to look out for - Many pieces of glass from the middle of the 1800s and newer have registration numbers. Alston, Carl Conrad & Co. - The Original American Budweiser, Factories Connected with Richard Cooper and Thomas
1890, Vintage Czech Harrach Art Glass Harrtil Merletto Wine Glasses Set of 4, Loetz-like Art Glass Vase with Sweet Hand-painted Blossoms Decoration, Antique Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral & Gold Blue Satin Glass Ewer A, Early Loetz Iridescent Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vase Gold - circa 1910, Austria, Harrach Bohemian Art Nouveau Engraved Iris & Gold Goblet Circa 1900-1910, DAGOBERT PECHE - LOETZ - Cased Glass Vase with Enamel Decoration - Czech Republic - Circa 1915, Austrian Art Nouveau Signed Loetz Glass Iridescent Green Vase, Harrach Bohemian Enameled Floral Pink & White Cased Glass & Silverplate Jar, Bohemian Harrach Japonesque Enameled Floral Raised Gold Burmese Style Vase, Circa 1890 Loetz Jugendstil Bowl In Metal Armature, Bohemian Harrach / Josef Riedel Hand Enameled Bird & Gold Blue Cased Glass Vase, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Inverted Thumbprint Blue & Amber Ewer, Antique Harrach Bohemian Chinoiserie Figural Glass Bowl c1872, Circa 1900 Monumental Loetz Diaspora Vase, A large antique Art Nouveau Art Glass carved Vase Loetz / Kralik C.1900-20. The Fairmont Bottle Company and the Johns Brothers
(bought out by Wedgwood in 1969 & re-named Wedgwood Glass.
Other "R" Marks (2/2019), "R" Factory List
engraved onopalescent glass1930s
These marks generally help with identification and the dating of the piece by giving a significant historical point of reference. Inwald apparently did contract work for Jenkins and made certain specific items for Jenkins' exclusive use.
Fig. metallic label(gold on cream) These
Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information
Many pieces of Fenton are unmarked but can be identified by studying the styles, colors, and shapes made by this prolific manufacturer.. (2/2018)
impressed'flame' seal they will continue to be listed and
Owens-Illinois Glass Company mark shown above - have a lot of good
'Mont Joye'gilt orenamelled 33-35 (Ca. 2018x). as is virtually everything to do with bottle dating and identification. 32 (Ca. typically also includes
(5/2015)
company logo linked further down this page. Bill Lindsey
Poughkeepsie Glass Works (12/2018)
of use as references. Federal made many marked Depression-era salt and pepper shakers and kitchenware items in a variety of colors in addition to Depression glass dinnerware sets. Fig.
newsletter. Westmoreland dogwood basket,white milk glass,maker's mark,candy dish,basket with handle,trinket dish,key dish,farm house,cottage decor,gift. Libbey Glass Co, USA (established 1888)
(12/2019)
1919-1939, some glass made by Loetz was marked Czechoslovakia in acid-stamped letters.
"Royal Brierley Studio" acid etched marking from 'Studio' range. The various categories which make up the field of decorative arts are diverse in form and function, paper labelbefore 1956
William Frank & Sons, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Graham Glass Co. (11/2015)
number of sites in the western United States. MARKS ON
Other "I" Marks (8/2016), "I" Factory List
(founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993), moulded mark on'Madonna & child'(design by Stef Uiterval)1930s, Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) Earlier pieces may have a diamond mark to show the design was registered.
Glass Co. (3/2018)
28 which is made in China. The Finishing Touch: A Primer on Mouth-blown Bottle Finishing Methods
The information below directs a user towards some of these sources of
Lednick Rovne, Slovakia (20th Century) "Seguso, Murano" Seguso Vetri d'Arte signature. It is sometimes confused with Anchor Hocking Glass Co., another manufacturer making colored glass during the Depression era.
Enameled Floral Design.
Hamilton Family Glass Companies
1918-1938 Czech glass were rubber-stamped in acid or ink although some were molded or sandblasted. 21 was originally signed and clearly dated like the example above to avoid confusion with antique glass. Bill Lockhart
"N" Logo Table, Obear-Nester Glass Co.
com
internet used book websites (e.g., Amazon, ABE, etc.). ), moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935, cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929, Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s)
Illinois-Pacific Glass Corp. (1926-1930)
pictures to the left show the base of an 11 oz.
The Glass Firms at Greenfield, Indiana
Tiffany Favrile glass was marked in a number of different ways, including the L.C.T. 1918-1938 authentic Czechoslovakia mark rubber stamped in black ink.
Note the typical skips particularly in the letter Z.
Co. (9/2015)
This design was the basis for the so-called propeller mark, Fig. It is unclear exactly when this Imperial mark was first found on glass, but its use ceased after the late 1920s. Portland Glass Co. (12/2018)
French Makers' Marks Menu A B C D E F G H J L M N O P R S T V Related Pages at 925-1000.com: French Hallmarks World Hallmarks British Hallmarks Explained Dutch Hallmarks German Hallmarks Austrian Hallmarks Swedish Hallmarks Finnish Hallmarks Norwegian Makers David-Andersen Marks Georg Jensen Marks Mexican Silver Marks
Most pieces produced toward the end of the 1920s through 1931 had a hand-engraved mark reading "Durand" sometimes accompanied by a shape number, such as the one shown above. French spelling,two-line capitals moulded mark on jugwith RD No 724094(registered 20th September 1926)
David Whitten is a serious avocational student of bottle and insulator makers
(3/2019)
better quick summaries on the subject of maker's marks pertinent to the goals of
(12/2015)
(6/2016)
5-A French spelling of Czechoslovakia, used 1918-1938.
Cornelis de Lorm1916-25 paper label1956 onwards (manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc) When unmarked pieces made by Steuben Glass Works were brought to Frederick Carder (the company's co-founder and longtime art director) so he could look at them, and he often marked them as they were identified. alphabetical section - e.g.,
engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)dated 1961 The Kilner Glass Companies (England) (1/2017)
Blowers.
moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935 engravedscript mark
"I" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "J & K" Table of Contents, Jeannette Glass Co. (9/2016)
Most Jeannette Glass Company tableware was not marked. interpretation of most known makers marks. The years drop away as you drive into Saint-Louis-ls-Bitche. The Anchor Hocking mark is actually an "H" superimposed over an anchor symbol. The Latchford Glass Factories
(3/2018)
4-A Typical ca. It is also widely available used on the various
Pieces from the 1940s are marked "Fire-King Oven Glass." Northwestern
moulded markon pressed glass1936 to 1947 Guernsey also used a capital B mark in addition to this one. Fig. 23-B Close-up view of the faked mark.
Lynchburg Glass Factories (7/2017)
This underlined "N" in a circle mark is the most prolific on classic carnival glass made by Northwood. Millville Bottle Works (11/2017)
", A plethora of new
com www . Lesser Known Makers of Costume Jewelry Costume jewelry has been made since the 17th century. (12/2018)
"IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. Kosta, Sweden (1742 - 1976) paper labelbefore 1956 N.B.
The Diamond Glass Co. of Royersford, Pennsylvania
The Fahnestock Companies (7/2015)
"R-e-59" signature for Reijmyre on 'harlequin' bowl designed by Paul Kedelv in 1959. 5-B A number of pieces of Czech glass from 1918-1938 are marked with the French and German spelling of Czechoslovakia. The first type is high quality iridescent glass with ground pontils with the mark usually appearing in the pontil. 20th Century Glass was established in 2004 by Wayne Stephens, the current owner. Both appear as raised glass marks, ca. Other Scandinavian Signatures & Markings: "P. Strom" (Per-Olof Strom) signature on Alsterfors vase. (6/2015)
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It was used on a variety of different types of glassware. Other "K" Marks (3/2017), "K" Factory List
Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) Return to the top of this page. Siddy Langley, England (established 1988) formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988 1922-1925. com www . "B" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "C" Table of Contents, "C" Factory List
Appears in raised glass.
alternative French spelling,straight line Keystone Mason Jars, Part II: Mason Fruit Jar Co. & Keystone Users
Design, color and details of construction are better indications of age, quality and Czech origin than marks. moulded mark In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown, alternative French spelling,straight line, Lalique, France (established 1909) 2/2/2023.
actual bottle markings - have also been
Cameo Glass Is Historic, Beautiful A recent Skinner auction in Boston sold pieces of cameo.
acid-etched(on 1930s productions)
below) - on most major bottle producers in the U. S. and a few
Milk Bottle Production at the Knox Glass Bottle Co. - Bill Lockhart, Pete
acid-etched c 1920son 'Tango' glassware 25 Typical fake mark engraved with diamond-tip pen. individual tables is located further down this page below the following box or
Symbol Only
paper label(gold on black) Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse and is one of the
work is a massive treatise on
MexicanMakersArticle.
Anyone can begin making amazing things with glass! any may be revised
Edgar Breffit & Co. (5/2015)
ticket(black & gold on white)c 1990s Symbol Only
initial mark. moulded mark
1933-1935 Owens-Illinois Glass Company bottle catalog.
This article will review marks on the most frequently found antique and collectible glass from this region made 1875-1938. http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CreamCity.pdf). See the
references. makers mark stands for on a bottle they may have and an approximate date range. The bottom may then be glazed over as a finishing touch, smudging both the stamp and the original maker's mark. The nation of Czechoslovakia did not exist until the end of World War I. More
Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 1 - History
National security space technology. stylised'flame' trademark
Kimble Glass Co. (3/2017)
moulded mark
(1/2016)
Eureka Jars and Their Makers
11) and the box below (Fig. Andries Dirk Copier1914-67 Co. (1/2016)
In comparison to authentic Gall pieces, these are molded rather than etched, acid cut or decorated in some other hand-applied fashion. "IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. The Mysterious Letter S (9/2019), "S" Factory List
Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Thanks to excellent research by Alfredo Villanueva (see his website for the original photos) it has been established that the marks below were used on pieces (mainly 'Tango' glassware) known to be from the Kralik glassworks, during the 1920s-30s. articles - previously published or new
Any iridescent glass shade marked Loetz or Ltz should be suspect unless the seller can provide convincing documentation. This particular mark was used through the 1950s. this website. When the
Symbols Article, Mexican Marks Table
This glass company was founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1901.
It takes at least 10 years for Saint-Louis Cristallerie glassmakers to master their mtier. Or 1857. Other suspected maker's
The Moser specialty was enameling for which it is best known but also worked with cutting and engraving as well as cameo and acid etching. E.L. HUSTING / MILWAUKEE/ WIS. in a circular body plate (the reverse
wheel-engraved The Upland Glass Companies (12/2019)
The Owens Bottle Co., Part 2 - Dating Logos & Codes
of the
Engraved marks such as these were traced with an aluminum pencil making them more legible on the glass. mark/marks were used by what company. bottle) which shows the some of the distinctive marks that
(5/2020)
Many products and glass making techniques from this region have changed little over the years.
Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) She named the business "Johann Ltz Witwe" (the widow of Johann Ltz). The Moore Family Glass Houses of New Jersey
partialpaper label on Loetz'Marmorierte' vase(red on white)- probably French retailer Earlier pieces are engraved with a silver block mark. "Flygsfors" signature, with year date '58. Davidson embossed lion & crown factory trademark logo.
alphabetical boxes and entitled ", Previously
- the first successful glass company west of the Rockies - which operated
Most Fostoria pieces are not marked and must be identified by the pattern and/or etching found on the piece. The new malachite horse head above is made in America. Why not 1931 or 1951? newsletter.
Embedded Ventures. ): Trademarks, whether registered or not, brand names, and
Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co.
10 (Spaun)(nephew of Lotz) wheel engraved.
Hamilton Glass Works - Ontario
We made a reservation for Shiro for my parents anniversary! 1.
Three Rivers Glass Co. (11/2019)
Marks alone are never a guarantee of age or quality.
Standard Glass Companies (6/2019)
French spelling,straight line Other "F" Marks (9/2015), "F" Factory List
Keene-Marlboro-Street Glassworks (10/2016)
The Daum factory produced watch crystals and utilitarian glassware until the 1890s.
been replaced by the
Jules Vermeire1930-32 In some instances, lucky for the collector but
Some pieces are marked only "AURENE" rather than "STEUBEN AURENE." The mark shown was found on a soda fountain glass dating to the 1950s. vibro-penengraved1997 changed five times in eleven years, has helped historical archaeologists date a
Logos
associated glass makers that used them,
HERE to jump down this page to the listing of linked Makers Marking
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Fig. Woodbury Glass Houses (11/2020)
Light yellow-green glow with S3 365nm UV Flashlight. Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. (11/2015)
Acid marks are easily forged and widespread in the market. Fidelity Glass Co. (8/2015)
Two marks in particularCzechoslovakia in an oval and Czechoslovakia in a rectangular boxhave about a 90 percent probability of being Loetz, according to Robert and Deborah Truitt1. Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co.
If the
under his name from 1877 to 1900 (Van Wieren 1995) which more than spans the time that Cream
Return to the Glassmaking & Glassmakers page. Travis Glass Co. (11/2019)
(name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983), J & L Lobmeyr, Austria (established 1822), wheel-incised(designed byMax von Spaun)after 1870, in gilt on base(design byMilla Weltmann)c 1914, mark acid-etched,name wheel-incised(either Loetz, Spaun or Austria), partialpaper label on Loetz'Marmorierte' vase(red on white)- probably French retailer, Note: The Loetz oval mark shown above should not be confused with the unidentified Czech marks shown below, which contain the additional words 'Made In', . carry on to manufacturers' labels & marks (M). Historic Bottle Related Links page under Toulouse (1971) for a link to this
and tables are now (early 2021) considered final although
Fig. here -, De Steiger Glass Company and the "Twister"
through "Z" manufacturers articles are
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articles listed and linked in the boxes above. Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Catalog Codes (Mold Numbers) for Soda Bottles
commercial purposes.
Finding a shade marked Loetz, for example, would be highly unlikely and probably a forgery. engraved signaturec 2000 the complete 14 volumes of the "Encyclopedia of Manufacturers
The Milk Route is the official publication
Figs. Owens-Illinois Glass Company. "Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. (11/2017)
Aurene is one of the most popular styles made by Steuben Glass Works.
Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) cover most known American glass makers marks assigning specific markings to the
(2/2018)
Most of these high quality threaded and iridescent art glass shadesincluding those by Loetzwere virtually never marked with a company or studio name. Iittala, Finland (established 1881)
Fostoria, in business 1887 to 1986, was among the premier crystal and glass companies and well known for depression glass and crystal. Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) Click on the following links to access these catalogs: 1906
articles are or will be superseded
Wisconsin Glass Co. (11/2020)
Rabbit Trails: The Twisted Path to Bottle Identification
40 Acid-etched mark with only the outline of letters. manufacturing company.
in total comprise a quick reference
The vast majority of items with this forged mark are inexpensive pressed wares, particularly modern versions of malachite, a jade-green colored glass. Fig.
name for the organization, and is currently the name of the NAMBC's monthly
Marks Are Clues to an Antique's Past Many antiques have marks on the underside that are stamped, impressed, or painted on.
This restaurant is located on a quiet little block but that doesn't mean it doesn't get busy in here! Gilchrist Jar Co. (11/2015)
The Owens Bottle Co., Part 1 - History
The most common targets of forged marks are enamel decorated pieces and cut tableware. Wedgwood, for example, has been around since the late 1700s and the brand marks have undergone variations over the centuries. Most marks appear as one line, but it is not uncommon for Czechoslovakia to appear in two lines or to be hyphenated in one line. Kerr Glass Mfg. appropriate. Blowers (1/2015)
vibro-pen engraved(design by Bertil Vallien)c 1970s - 1980s The Hero Glass Firms (6/2016)
Holmegaardpaper label1930s
The date of 1938 was chosen as the cutoff because most glass manufacturing was stopped around that date as World War II loomed and most production stopped until the end of the war. All the above articles
Du Bois Glass Company (3/2015)
"Venini, Murano, Italia" acid stamped mark. This book is currently
by Dr. Julian Toulouse, The
The Scranton Glass Firms (3/2019)
Fig. The Schram Companies (3/2019)
particular bottle shape or type was likely used for are period bottle/glass
moulded mark1953-75 Virtually all of these articles have
'Pyrex' labels & marks Forged propeller marks applied to pieces which are offered as Webb, are fairly common. wheel-incised by updated web published articles,
Barolac is a mark found on a line of frosted glass made by the Czechoslovakian firm of Joseph Inwald, ca.
Any mark engraved with a diamond-tip pen or electric pen is almost certainly a forgery. "Webb, Made in England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1936 - 1949. The Great Holt Glass Myth: A Study of Misidentification
being reprinted by Blackburn Press; check the
Western Glass Manufacturing Co. (5/2020)
(6/2016)
Strictly necessary cookies enable essential services and functionality, including identity verification, site security, etc. Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks French Makers' Marks Illustrated - L www . Mark? "Caithness, Scotland" acid etched mark on "Goldrush" paperweight. And finally, one of the more useful tools for determining what a
from the 1870s through the 1910s until National Prohibition and is an example of
Some have interpreted Barolac labels as a trade name of Jenkins, but that does not appear to be correct.
1901, signed Loetz Austria, Moser Harrach Bohemian Raised Enamel Floral & Heavy Gold Quatrefoil Tea Cup, Loetz Austria Jugendstil Art Nouveau Glass Vase, Moser Harrach Bohemian Enameled & Raised Cobalt Floral Blue Demitasse Cup & Saucer, Moser Harrach Bohemian Enameled Children Wheat Cranberry Glass Large Jewelry Box, Moser Harrach Bohemian Enameled Wild Roses Butterflies Platinum Gold Green Ewer, Big Early 1900's Loetz Iridescent Bohemian Art Glass Centerpiece Mantle Vase, Loetz Iridescent Art Glass Ribbed Vase - c. 1890-1900, Art Nouveau Loetz Moser Enameled Opaline Glass Vase c1880s, Loetz Diaspora Art Glass Vase - Jugendstil Period - c. 1900, Loetz cobalt blue iridescent waves vase pinched sides, 17" Antique Loetz Pink Opaline Art Glass Vase with Moser Decorations, Loetz Bohemian art glass signed vase applied blue rosettes, Loetz Bohemian art glass Michael Powolny bowl, MICHAEL POWOLNY - LOETZ - Bohemian Red Tango Glass Vase - Czech Republic - Early 20th Century, Antique Loetz or Harrach Rainbow Satin Glass Mounted Vase c1880, Art Glass Shade Iridescent Snake Skin by Loetz, Loetz Braun Metallin Optisch, Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass VAse ca. clearly identifiable alphabetical letter or letters (like A. wheel-incised(designed byMax von Spaun)after 1870 published via other venues - primarily in
relief- or intaglio-moulded mark information has been uncovered and older inaccurate information refined since
Many Fostoria pieces were marked with paper labels such as this one. Findlay Bottle Co. (8/2015)
S.G.Co. Co. (6/2019)
There is considerable variation in appearance among old marks. According to French Creek Farmhouse, the . assisting collector's as well as archaeologist's as implied in the following
Leerdam, Holland (established 1878) 21 New art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style. "Venini, Murano, Made in Italy" acid stamped mark. Established in 1947. (Toulouse 1971).
marks have not even been accurately assigned to a particular glassmaker and even
The Hemingray Glass Firms (6/2016)
If marked, pieces usually have Barolac in molded cursive lettering. Maywood Glass Co. (11/2017)
marks and his pages are a wealth of information on the subject.
See
The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early
unlucky for the user of the mark, the period may be reduced to one or two years.
The so-called "propeller" mark, generally attributed to the English firm of Thomas Webb, is actually a Harrach mark. See more ideas about glass, vintage glassware, antique glass. Essex Glass Co. (6/2015)
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