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fair, is the opportunity to interact with experienced exhibitors and
learn from the expert advice they have to offer. We aspire to expand
this interaction through our Glass Archive. |
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source of information for anyone with an interest in glass. This will
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 Michael Harris & The Story Of Mdina  |
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| Article By Ron Wheeler |
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This article is an introduction to the glass of Michael Harris: explaining how Michael came to develop an interest in Studio Glass
and went on to found Mdina Glass. |
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| The Rise & Fall Of English Pressed Glass |
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| Article By Rod Crowshaw |
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| This article documents the origins of mass-produced decorative pressed glass, including information about popular makers and designs. |
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| The
Glass Bathesaphe: How Glass Changed the World |
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| Book Review By David Hier |
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| The Glass Bathyscaphe takes a look at
the origins and technological developments of glass making throughout
history. The book details the innovations made possible by glass in
the fields of science, medicine, technology and art. |
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History Of Whitefriars Glass |
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| Written By Willie Clegg |
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| This article provides a brief history
of the Whitefriars factory and the role the Powell family played in
establishing the company. |
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Jonathan Harris Studio Glass |
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| Written By Val Baynton |
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| Jonathan Harris is a renowned glassmaker,
best known for his Cameo and Graal designs. This article provides
an insight into Jonathan's background, influences and practices. You
will also find information about visiting Jonathan's studio to see
how his glass designs are produced. |
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Collecting Modern European Art Glass 1940-1980 |
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| Written By Tim Paterson |
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This article provides an introduction
to collecting Modern post-war Art Glass.
If you are just beginning to take a general interest in collecting
glass,
or you are intrigued by Scandinavian or Italian glass,
produced by the likes of Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Flygfors or Seguso;
then you will find Tim Paterson's article particularly informative.
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Basket Weave Decoration |
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| Written By Dilwyn Hier. |
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The Glass Cone. The subject is concerned with a rare example of bowl,
decorated in a wheel-cut basket weave pattern. |
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Ian Turner Interview (Monart Collection) |
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This article first appeared in 'The
Glass Cone', Summer 2003, Issue 64, a periodic publication of the
Glass Association and is reproduced with their permission.
The interview took place before the recent sale of Ian's collection
of Monart glass, and focuses on how he developed his interest in collecting
Monart. |
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Thomas Webb & Sons – Queen’s Burmese Ware |
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| Written By Dilwyn Hier. |
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This article is an overview of a book
on Queen's Burmese that Dilwyn Hier hopes
to publish in the near future. Dilwyn also outlines the types of glass
he needs examples of in order to complete the book. |
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