clear plastic label(with enamelled signature ofUlrica Hydman Vallien,on an 'Open Mind' series vase)c 1990s These marks read "F. Carder" as shown on this Bubbly piece, and were accompanied by the word "Steuben" etched in the same way. Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co. William Frank & Sons, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Co. Canton Glass Co. and the Cambridge Glass Co. Cape May Glass Co., Star Glass Works, and John S. comprises The marked items tend to be footed pieces such as goblets and glasses of varying types. Glassmaking & Glassmakers: Fig. Many iridescent look-alikes with forged marks have sheared top rims and no ground pontil. (11/2017) (Note: Search results for this website will be just below the "F" Logo Table, Gayner Glass Works (11/2015) under that name from 1862 to 1876 (Toulouse 1971; Lockhart et al. 1919-1933. Homepage). relief- or intaglio-moulded mark 9 (Ltz)with arrows in circle, wheel engraved. The mark on the left has also been reported in diamond-tip script. 37 (Since ca. Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond and Paden City, The Anchor Glass Co., L. E. Smith Glass Co. & The available here as published articles "Orrefors" signature, with pattern number including "PU" code for designer Sven Palmqvist. paper label(gold on black) better quick summaries on the subject of maker's marks pertinent to the goals of Other "H" Marks (6/2016), "H" Factory List "Archimede Seguso Murano, for Tiffany & Co" signature. important website section is devoted largely to the published articles of the Wisconsin Glass Co. (11/2020) All rights reserved. must first determine the origin of that makers marking. 13). appropriate. This is the mark for Hazel Atlas Glass Co. between 1888 and 1893. alphabetical boxes and entitled "Previously No authentic vintage Loetz mark that contained the word Loetz or Ltz was ever applied with acid stamps. 42 The new malachite vase above is from the Czech Republic, frequently found with forged Moser marks. 30 (Ca. Boda (est 1864) & Kosta (est 1742) merged in 1976 844. Other pieces are simply marked Czechoslovakia in molded block letters. Pieces were made using old molds Bennett owned (some of themwere first used by Cambridge Glass). Fig. Mississippi Glass Company (2/2018) paper label Saltsburg Bottle Works Co. (3/2019) moulded mark Loetz, Austria only was used almost exclusively on glass made for export, particularly for sale in the American market. Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 2 - Logos & Codes. Laurens Glass Works (4/2017) 1918-1939. pictures to the left show the base of an 11 oz. mark/marks were used by what company. But that time period and those pieces represent only a fraction of the centuries-long tradition of glass making in Eastern Europe. Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) Northwestern 3 Raised molded Barolac mark on the base of an opalescent vase. C C van Asch-van Wijk1929-32 Iittala, Finland (established 1881) Bill Lockhart (University of New Mexico sections are complete! The L. G. CO. Mark (Again) - Bill Lockhart (Issue #290:2; December 2004) "Boda, B Vallien" signature for designer Bertil Vallien, with pattern number, on Boda item. (5/2016) diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1955 Fig 12. The business began making common objects but turned to art glass in 1879 when Johann's grandson Maximilian Von Spaun II took control of the business. This is typical of the type of makers marks found on the bases of mouth-blown beer bottles 11 (Joh. The Moore Family Glass Houses of New Jersey 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. The iridescent glass known by his name was made at a glass factory started by his widow, Susanna, in 1851. Guernsey also used a capital B mark in addition to this one. Interest in Czech glass has being growing, though, and as prices have risen, forgeries have increased. It was engraved with a vibrating electric pen. The Ricketts Family Glass Firms (2/2019) Also see his main webpage - "Glass Bottle Marks - Before Loetz prices began rising in the 1990s, many originally unmarked pieces of Loetz carried forged signatures of other makers like Tiffany or Steuben. com www . The Glass Firms at Greenfield, Indiana back to top of page, Iittala, Finland (established 1881) This restaurant is located on a quiet little block but that doesn't mean it doesn't get busy in here! Wilhelm Kralik Shn, Bohemia (1881 - 1938) Contents" and the pertinent "List of There are a couple of simple rules to keep in mind when examining suspected Loetz marks. 1 Brightly colored glass in Art Deco shapes made in Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1938, was exported throughout the world. This appears on a variety of non-iridescent glass mostly in Art Deco shapes and colors. (6/2015) Fig. Identifying a clock without makers' marks English, French and German clocks all feature distinct and well documented styles. These brothers took over a glass factory owned by their father Jean Daum located in Nancy, France, during the 1870s. Initially, it was thought that Gall was the only significant mark appearing on cameo reproductions. Be aware that poor quality "Gall" pieces are being produced in China and sold in gift shops around the United States. Lindell Glass Co. (7/2017) Marks Are Clues to an Antique's Past Many antiques have marks on the underside that are stamped, impressed, or painted on. Rabbit Trails: The Twisted Path to Bottle Identification The H. J. Heinz Co. and the H. J. Heinz Glass Co. been replaced by the Newark Star and the Everett Factory Although the name Kralik does not appear on its glass, the company used a very distinctive "Czechoslovakia" mark, ca. Many of these items end up for sale in online auctions being represented as Gall with low starting bids. "R-e-59" signature for Reijmyre on 'harlequin' bowl designed by Paul Kedelv in 1959. Flaccus Bros. - Part 2 (9/2015) Federal Glass Co. (7/2015) Lindsey (Issue #352:1-2; February 2010) Figs. the Owens-Illinois Glass Company - which had many plants around the Fig. When used in Andries Dirk Copier1914-67 Ludwig Moser founded several glass decorating studios in the middle of the 19th century and a glass factory in the early 1890s. Click on the following links to access these catalogs: 1906 (1/2016) The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors (NAMBC). This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. The person using this mark sells primarily through online auctions. Blowers (1/2015) Works, American Bottle Company: A Study in Contrasts and Relationships in Early Fruit Jars, The Baker Brothers and the Baltimore Glass Works, Baker & Cutting and the Firms of Francis Cutting, From Premium Glass Co. To Bartlett-Collins. "Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer" acid etched stamp/signature. Some marks - like the 38 & 39 (Since mid-1990s)These two marks have been used since the mid-1990s and are applied by sandblasting. Acid marks are easily forged and widespread in the market. This website created and managed by: Other "T" Marks (11/2019), "T" Factory List to the left of the makers mark). All of the "A" Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. manufacturing company. 2014v; article available at this link: moulded mark 41 New malachite glass from the Czech Republic and other countries is frequently found with forged Moser marks. Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s section. The Truitts have documented examples of the mark on various Harrach pieces as well as printed uses of the mark such as the label shown here. (8/2016) Bullseye Glass Resource Center Los Angeles is a one-stop destination for art glass and supplies: the full line of Bullseye sheet glass, stringer, frit, and powder - plus all the tools you need, whether you're kilnforming, making stained glass, or working in mosaic.We also offer online classes with real-time instructor support. "O" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "P, Q & R" Table of Contents, Pacific Kentucky Glass Works Co. (10/2016) Fig. 45 Fantasy cursive mark in elaborate type style; acid etched. Opaque bits of glass are worked into an internally swirled glass body. It should not be confused with the R. on pre-1945 pieces, which represents Lalique's first name 'Ren', relief- or intaglio-moulded mark(with or without "R" or "FRANCE"), modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces), moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE'), Siddy Langley, England (established 1988), Vereinigte Lausitzer, Germany (late 19th C - ? note: "considerations" would include manufacturing based diagnostic features The Owens Bottle Co., Part 1 - History (10/2018) in total comprise a quick reference 2007) Lake" signature by designer John-Orwar Lake, with pattern number. The examples in the this article show the correct versions of many major marks and how to avoid the most common fakes and forgeries. Universal Glass Products Co. (12/2019) 20 Figs. This mark appears as an arched acid stamp. Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co. Alston, Carl Conrad & Co. - The Original American Budweiser, Factories Connected with Richard Cooper and Thomas (jpegs) of several (9/2017) In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. The Schram Companies (3/2019) Co. (6/2019) The Finishing Touch: A Primer on Mouth-blown Bottle Finishing Methods It is practically impossible to date individual Lalique marks, except to say that, in general, marks using the initial R. are pre-1945 (there are exceptions, and on small items where there was limited space, the initial was not used) Part I: Illinois-Pacific Glenshaw Glass Co. (11/2015) This type of acid etched mark was used during the 1970s on many Navarre pieces, according to "Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s,and 60s" by Gene Florence. All original Loetz marks permanently applied to glass that include the words "Loetz" or "Ltz" are wheel engraved, not acid-stamped or applied with a diamond-tip pen. Fairmount Glass Works (7/2015) English spelling,curved 11-12 The only two acid-etched marks found on glass attributed to Loetz ca. All original engraved marks with Loetz or Ltz are wheel engraved. plant ("20" Contradictions, American Glass Works, Ltd. & American Glass Works, Made in the U.S.A. was added to the Fire-King mark in 1951. moulded mark 19, and Veles, Fig. (1933-1943). $24.00 (23% off) Manganese glass, Witchy star Antique maker mark on bottom, display stand. "H" Logo Table, Ihmsen The DuBois Glass Co. - Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Carol Serr and Bill (6/2019) final top-of-the-page Google paid ads.). Real Or Repro is an industry resource powered by, Loetz Phaenomen Genre 1/844 Glass Vase, ca. The Fairmont Bottle Company and the Johns Brothers Frits Lensfeld1926-30 Fig. (below the "Encyclopedia" Other "N" Marks (3/2018), "N" Factory List ), moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935, cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929, Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) Lockport Glass Works (7/2017) Also consult the (name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) She co-founded the Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global educational website. Some pieces are marked only "AURENE" rather than "STEUBEN AURENE." existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. Any mark engraved with a diamond-tip pen or electric pen is almost certainly a forgery. The Hemingray Glass Firms (6/2016) 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. "Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. Made in Czechoslovakia, ca. 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