Comments for Bristol Blue Glass Museum

Comment on Glacier range of Tumblers by Emmi Smith

Emmi Smith — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:45:52 +0000

These drinking glasses look like they were made by Ravenhead, a direct competitor of Whitefriars in the 1970s.

The genuine Whitefriars glasses remained good quality up until the factory closure in 1980, and far superior to anything that Ravenhad produced.

Comment on Decanter Tray Set, and Roemer style glasses, ca. 1900. by Karen Anderson

Karen Anderson — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:53:13 +0000

Hi
I have 7 of the tall glasses, can you tell me how you know these are Whitefriars, do they show up in any catalouge? I would love to know.
Regards
Karen

Comment on Two Vases by John Orwas Lake by F.E. Burroughes.

F.E. Burroughes. — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:51:01 +0000

You are very lucky. I hope you enjoy the vase. Which shape is it?

Comment on Two Vases by John Orwas Lake by mark sherry

mark sherry — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:57:16 +0000

and to think that I just found one of these in my bathroom signed 17/1389

Comment on Large Footed Bowl, ca. 1860 -1880 by Archie Miles

Archie Miles — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:02:33 +0000

Bizarrely I came to this page because of the unusual name. I have an aqua coloured glass hamilton soda water bottle (c1890) from Leamington with the name John Walsh Walsh on it. Any connection?

Interested to hear. Thanks,

Archie

Comment on Lady Vase in Blue and Silver 2003 by arnold beckner

arnold beckner — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:06:44 +0000

its very beautiful by the way we got it at an estate sale and would like to know more about it and the artist

Comment on Lady Vase in Blue and Silver 2003 by arnold beckner

arnold beckner — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:04:34 +0000

i have vase number 2 i was wondering if i should insure it and for how much. its in perfect condition

Comment on Cranberry Epergne, ca. 1860-1880, probably by Richardsons of Stourbridge by Joanne Jackson

Joanne Jackson — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:39:51 +0000

What is the average price of such an item?

Comment on Clutha vase, ca. 1890 by chris morley

chris morley — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:38:06 +0000

Clutha glass was introduced in 1888, and exhibited in Paris that year.
As with Linthorpe pottery or Hukin and Heath metalware, only items designed by Dr Dresser and produced in the period when he was their designer and under contract, would have been ‘signed’.
No signed example or other evidence has ever been provided to support the theory that George Walton designed for Clutha. Items alleged to be by Walton all bear an uncanny resemblance to Dresser designs!
It is possible that G.Walton sold Clutha glass through his shops, perhaps as an exclusive range,and this might explain the ‘Walton’ Cluthas.

Comment on Mercury Glass Salt, ca. 1850 by giles

giles — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:06:45 +0000

The reason the early examples were dangerous was because they actually used mercury – hence the name ‘Mercury Glass’. Edward Varnish and Hale Thompson were not actually the makers they simple owne the patent. The glass was made by the Whitefriars Glass Co in London between 1849 and 1851. There was a stand at the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park which caused much excitment and I actually own a coloured piece with provenance from the exhibition. I would be delighted to discuss any pieces that people have as I have the largest collection of this type of glass in the world – currently over 70 pieces! wigoder1@gmail.com