"U" Logo Table, The Victor Jar Co. and THE VICTOR
2 This 10-inch iridescent Art Nouveau vase is being made today.
tables of the actual markings, the
There is some confusion about the relationship between Barolac and the British merchant John Jenkins. Travis Glass Co. (11/2019)
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19, and Veles, Fig.
(7/2015)
Lindshammar, Sweden (20th Century) was made to some extent, and for the determination of origin (website "goals" #1, #3, and #4
determining the history and ages of the collectors' bottles. Collecting Antique Glass offers one of the widest opportunities for the antiques collector. Exact appearance varies. Part I: Illinois-Pacific
(Note: Dr. Toulouse wrote his book from the perspective of
paper label(gold on black) (6/2015)
Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co.
28-29 Richard is so firmly regarded as a French cameo glass maker, it is among the mass-produced cameo glass fakes commonly found in today's market. The on modern pieces (shown in the illustration at bottom, right) is an international mark which shows that the name 'Lalique' has been registered as a trademark.
No authentic production-grade Loetz was rountinely marked with a diamond-tip device. primary goal of this website - and/or local research in to the user of the
The French spelling, Tchcoslovaquie, is shown at top as a molded mark in frosted glass.
Holmegaardpaper label1930s If notknown and the marking is either a
THIS BOTTLE / NOT TO / BE SOLD). 21 was originally signed and clearly dated like the example above to avoid confusion with antique glass. period of use of the mark was short, the age of the bottle may be pinpointed to
This is typical of the type of makers marks found on the bases of mouth-blown beer bottles
manufacturing company. (12/2018)
Francisco, CA. Supplementary files to complete each
Findlay Bottle Co. (8/2015)
1916-1917 Kearns-Gorsuch Bottle Co. catalog
Other suspected maker's
41 New malachite glass from the Czech Republic and other countries is frequently found with forged Moser marks. The Owens Bottle Co., Part 1 - History
11-12 The only two acid-etched marks found on glass attributed to Loetz ca.
Jean Luce, France (1920s - 1930s) Saltsburg Bottle Works Co. (3/2019)
Later Smalley Companies (6/2019)
Several iterations of the original Imperial Glass Company mark used in the 1950s (a capital "G" laid over a stylized capital "I") led to this mark when the company was purchased from Lenox by Arthur Lorch in 1981. Jun 19, 2015 - Explore Nanna Nancy's board "GLASS MAKER MARKINGS", followed by 265 people on Pinterest.
Fig. Frederick Heitz and the FHGW Logo
It was used on a variety of different types of glassware. Earlier uses include acid-stamping and enamel. makers mark stands for on a bottle they may have and an approximate date range. The following are some additional articles not specifically related to
Libbey Glass Co, USA (established 1888) The success of . It's best to buy these pieces from a reputable, knowledgeable dealer who will stand behind his or her merchandise when investing large sums in these wares. Forged propeller marks applied to pieces which are offered as Webb, are fairly common. All authentic engraved Loetz marks were applied with a wheel. 21 New art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style. K P C de Bazel(several variants)1916-47 note: "considerations" would include manufacturing based diagnostic features
"Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. one must use the following Google search link:
5-B A number of pieces of Czech glass from 1918-1938 are marked with the French and German spelling of Czechoslovakia. Why not 1931 or 1951? formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988, diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1952, diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1955, diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)dated 1958, diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961, Josef Inwald, Czechoslovakia (1862 - 1958), Isle of Wight Studio Glass, England (established 1972), Jaffe Rose (importers), England (1950s - 1960s), James A Jobling & Co, England (1921 - 1975), moulded mark on jugwith RD No 724094(registered 20th September 1926), Jonasson, Mats (see Mlers Glassworks) "Archimede Seguso Murano, for Permasteelisa" signature. (3/2018)
These glassware brands are all recognized and respected companies in their industry and offer quality, style, and aesthetic appeal. 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.
of the
articles are or will be superseded
Most Jeannette Glass Company tableware was not marked.
existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. (founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993) Although virtually all of these older
(7/2015)
Design, color and details of construction are better indications of age, quality and Czech origin than marks. C C van Asch-van Wijk1929-32 The Dean and Foster Companies (1/2015)
13 & 14 This is the other acid mark attributed to Loetz, ca.
Bottle & Glass Makers Markings
Most of these high quality threaded and iridescent art glass shadesincluding those by Loetzwere virtually never marked with a company or studio name. mark used byLouis Comfort Tiffany on a variety of Favrile glass pieces.
articles - previously published or new
mark acid-etched,name wheel-incised(either Loetz, Spaun or Austria) (2/2018)
linked further down this page. articles are or will be superseded
24 Two fakes now in the market appearing as acid-stamped marks. In order to make full use of this comprehensive information,
Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) Lalique designed windows can still be seen at 712 Fifth Avenue in New York. Glass Containers Corp. and Its Successors
(jpegs) of several
wheel-engraved (9/2016)
Bill Lockhart
http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CreamCity.pdf). The type of glass, the material of the dial - whether paper, ceramic, or tin - or the casing (note: plywood was not used on clocks until 1905) can all help a collector narrow in on who made their clock and where Lucidus name is registered but no example available. Bill Lockhart (University of New Mexico
An overmark is precisely that; a mark placed over the original maker's mark.
Glass Works (3/2019)
1920-1938. "I" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "J & K" Table of Contents, Jeannette Glass Co. (9/2016)
"Q" Logo Table, Ravenna Glass Co.
Author reserves the right to update this information as
The
present day. Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co. Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 1 - History, Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 2 - Logos & Codes, Quartz Glass & Mfg Co. and Its Predecessors, Union Glass Works/Union Glass Co., Kensington, William Walton, Whiteman Brothers, and the Warren Glass Works. (6/2016)
in gilt on base(design byMilla Weltmann)c 1914 Bottle Research Group (BRG) members - past, presentand future (more
These marks generally help with identification and the dating of the piece by giving a significant historical point of reference. paper labelbefore 1956 Lucienne Bloch1928-? better quick summaries on the subject of maker's marks pertinent to the goals of
moulded mark (Photo courtesy of Bill Lockhart.). wheel-engraved
This is a paper label used c. 19071924 by Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company. These include Thomas Webb, Daum Nancy, Richard, Legras, Muller and .
All of the "A"
1920-1938. Forgeries of Moser marks are frequently applied to new glass as well as genuinely old but unmarked wares of other makers. bottle, if that fact is known via embossing or labeling.) Du Bois Glass Company (3/2015)
Many products and glass making techniques from this region have changed little over the years. Fig. in the future as new information is available.
After the war, the company resumed production and remains in production today. company logo The Latchford Glass Factories
45 Fantasy cursive mark in elaborate type style; acid etched. Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) "Royal Brierley Studio" acid etched marking from 'Studio' range. particular bottle shape or type was likely used for are period bottle/glass
excellent article on the subject is found below. When used in
28 which is made in China. makers marking (Lockhart et al.
No authentic vintage Loetz mark that contained the word Loetz or Ltz was ever applied with acid stamps. modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces) Fig. 13). In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown
The person using this mark sells primarily through online auctions. paper label &acid-etched markc 1969 at these sections below which if printed
29 Figs. The Glass Works of the Rylands Family and Hiram Codd (2/2019)
Poughkeepsie Glass Works (12/2018)
(12/2019)
"Holmegaard" signature with 1960 date and "PL" monogram for designer Per Lutken. is also a great resource for those wishing to figure out what an
of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co.) -
The Upland Glass Companies (12/2019)
Or 1857. by using the appropriate "Makers Markings Logo Table" to ascertain which
(3/2020)
(8/2020)
Historic Bottle Related Links page under Toulouse (1971) for a link to this
It is actually one of the names registered by Loetz, ca.
relief- or intaglio-moulded mark This appears on a variety of non-iridescent glass mostly in Art Deco shapes and colors. acid-etched(on late productions) Fenton uses snap rings, so most of their pieces will not have a pontil mark. Other "P" Marks (12/2018), "P" Factory List
Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 1 - History. Marked. 1918-1938 are commonly, but not always, marked with any of the various ink or acid-stamped Czechoslovakia marks.
here -
the top of this page is of the base of a Wisconsin made beer bottle
published via other venues - primarily in
Inwald glass will sometimes be found with paper labels having both Barolac and Jenkins' names. 1918-1938 Czech glass were rubber-stamped in acid or ink although some were molded or sandblasted. vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s - 1990s See
through "Z" manufacturers articles are
They are usually acid-etched, but those on the top row are also known to have occurred printed in dark enamel colours. A Tale of Two Machines and A Revolution in Soft Drink Bottling
Co. (1/2017)
The Daum factory produced watch crystals and utilitarian glassware until the 1890s. Fig.
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"TS" initials signature for designer Timo Sarpaneva, on Iittala item. alphabetical section - e.g.,
under that name from 1862 to 1876 (Toulouse 1971; Lockhart et al. Fig. Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s)
She co-founded the Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global educational website. name for the organization, and is currently the name of the NAMBC's monthly
July 2011] and Part 2 [Issue #370:1-3; August 2011]). If marked, pieces usually have Barolac in molded cursive lettering.
Co. Canton Glass Co. and the Cambridge Glass Co. Cape May Glass Co., Star Glass Works, and John S.
Ohio Fruit Jar Co. (6/2018)
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