"K" initial signature for Paul Kedelv, with (pattern?) 'Pyrex' labels & marks This vase includes the "oilspot" iridescence typically associated with vintage Loetz. Collecting Antique Glass offers one of the widest opportunities for the antiques collector. For example, the quart canning jar pictured to the right is boldly embossed on "Thos Webb, England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1966 - 1980. 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) Joep Nicolas1930s-45 moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE') 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. Lundberg Studios, USA (established 1973) The following is quoted from the introduction to the book Bottle Long Beach Glass (7/2017) how useful makers marks can be for the accurate dating of historic bottles. available here as published articles formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988 Ground pontil in base, fire polished (smoothed at the furnace) top rims. wheel-incised 844. Mansfield Glass Works (9/2017) Both appear as raised glass marks, ca. Fig. Website typically also includes clearly identifiable alphabetical letter or letters (like A. 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. 49, mistakenly attributed for many years to Thomas Webb of England. Inwald glass will sometimes be found with paper labels having both Barolac and Jenkins' names. of Historical Bottle Collectors. The person using this mark sells primarily through online auctions. (Note: Dr. Toulouse wrote his book from the perspective of following link: Factories" and "Logo Table" of Kosta, Sweden (1742 - 1976) vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s - 1990s Bill Lockhart . Merged with Waterford in 1986, company sold to Caithness Glass in 1988. Glass Co. (1902-1926) (8/2016) Illinois Glass Company (8/2016) ), Bohemian Moser Karlsbad Amber Glass and Oroplastic Fipop Series Vase, Antique Czech Bohemian Moser Glass Co. Cranberry Glass Goblet with Ribbed Hollow Stem c.1910 (7.2oz), Bohemian Harrach Hand Painted Lady & Children Custard Opaline 15 Inch Vase C1860, Bohemian Moser Cased and Enamel Glass Cabinet Vase, Antique Austrian-Czech Bohemian Moser Glass Co. Black Vase c.1900 (5.5oz), Bohemian Moser Amethyst Intaglio Engraved Floral & Cut Wine Glass C.1900-1910, Small Bohemian Moser Blown Glass Amber Globe Vase, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Scrollwork Medieval Knight 12 Inch Glass Vase, Harrach Bohemian Enameled Pink Blue & Yellow Moroccan Ware Glass Vase C. 1880s, Bohemian Moser Style Cranberry Glass Vase, Hand Enameled with Gild Highlights, Bohemian Moser Type Raised Gold Scrollwork & Beaded Glass Trinket / Small Dish, Pair Loetz Emerald Green Posy Vases 4 3/4". K P C de Bazel(several variants)1916-47 acid-etched This is the distinctive "H" within a diamond raised mark used on some pieces made by Heisey Glass Company. (10/2018) Why not 1931 or 1951? acid-etched c 1920son 'Tango' glassware marks have not even been accurately assigned to a particular glassmaker and even Specialties: When we install your new residential and commercial doors, the work is performed by our own employees. by Dr. Julian Toulouse, The The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early Lesser Known Makers of Costume Jewelry Costume jewelry has been made since the 17th century. Foster-Forbes Glass Co. An overmark is precisely that; a mark placed over the original maker's mark. 45 Fantasy cursive mark in elaborate type style; acid etched. Pieces were made using old molds Bennett owned (some of themwere first used by Cambridge Glass). Some marks are faint due to the fire polished finishing each piece received, and not all Heisey pieces are marked. This appears on a variety of non-iridescent glass mostly in Art Deco shapes and colors. Ellenville Glass Works (6/2015) Jules Vermeire1930-32 enamelled,acid-incisedmark Other "O" Marks (10/2018), "O" Factory List Glassware marked Daum Nancy is credited to Auguste and Antonin Daum. Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co. Keep your vase turned over and inspect for a stamp that covers up the maker's mark. When the or image search of this website marks and his pages are a wealth of information on the subject. paper label ("1" to the right of the diamond O-I mark) at the Oakland, CA. 1911-1938)Moser Karlsbad in script is a standard mark which may be in gold, colored enamel, raised glass (middle) or acid stamped (right). Redfearn Bros. (2/2019) Fig. metallic label(purple on gold) Lindell Glass Co. (7/2017) vibro-penengraved1997 The Scranton Glass Firms (3/2019) Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s The H. J. Heinz Co. and the H. J. Heinz Glass Co. City Glass was in business, producing a certain (as certain as the Early pieces may be unmarked. Most Fostoria pieces are not marked and must be identified by the pattern and/or etching found on the piece. Invest with us: https . N.B. English spelling,curved of use as references. Gall died in 1904, and objects produced from that time through 1914 feature a star before the mark. acid-etchedc 1920s -30s pictures to the left show the base of an 11 oz. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Fig. Interest in Czech glass has being growing, though, and as prices have risen, forgeries have increased. 925-1000 . (4/2017) 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. (11/2015) (1933-1943). company logo this book is a good source of information on bottle makers marks and the history Gilchrist Jar Co. (11/2015) Fig. Fig. 26 Most fakes and forgeries of acid marks are applied with rubber stamps like these three typical examples. Saltsburg Bottle Works Co. (3/2019) The DGCO Logos and the Glass Companies that Used Them 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. initial mark. Aurene is one of the most popular styles made by Steuben Glass Works. The Massillon Glass Works - Reed & Co. (11/2017) owner of the mark is known, and when more exact dates can be assigned to its The Packham Firms - Jobbers in Liquor Bottles Jeannette also used a "J" in a triangle or a "J" standing alone as their mark on occasion. HOME: Earlier pieces may have a diamond mark to show the design was registered. Exact appearance varies. embossed with C. C. G. C. / No 1. on the base; it is also embossed This The following are some additional articles not specifically related to The Finishing Touch: A Primer on Mouth-blown Bottle Finishing Methods 1918-1938 mark. King's Lynn factory finally closed in 1992), acid-etched mark(after Wedgwoodbuy-out)1969-86, metallic label(black on gold)(design by Ellis Bergh)c 1930s - 50s, Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) makers illustrated catalogs. The vast majority of all authentic engraved Loetz marks are wheel engraved. are also all found in the "Periodical & wheel-incised(designed byMax von Spaun)after 1870 "IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. Lake" signature by designer John-Orwar Lake, with pattern number. "Venini, Murano, Italia" acid stamped mark. And finally, one of the more useful tools for determining what a for the American Bottle Company) or a distinct logo or symbol, a user actual bottle markings - have also been partialpaper label on Loetz'Marmorierte' vase(red on white)- probably French retailer logo onpaper label1919-25 Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond and Paden City, The Anchor Glass Co., L. E. Smith Glass Co. & The Part I: Illinois-Pacific 28 which is made in China. Du Bois Glass Company (3/2015) Lindshammar, Sweden (20th Century) "Webb, England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1950 - 1966. Swayzee Glass Co. (9/2019) Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Carol Serr, Beau information available to allow for definitive interpretation; a link to an engravedscript mark C C van Asch-van Wijk1929-32 Used ca. 21 New art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style. Fig. (6/2016) 925-1000 . back to top of page, Iittala, Finland (established 1881) Fig. Other "W" Marks (11/2020) Co. (9/2015) Step 3: Check for an Overmark. They are usually acid-etched, but those on the top row are also known to have occurred printed in dark enamel colours. Robert and Deborah Truitt, Bohemian glass experts, estimate 60 to 70 percent of pieces with this mark are Kralik products1. Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) (9/2016) Victory Glass Companies 1880-1893)This mark is applied in gold or colored enamel. 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. 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. The molds were supposedly sold by 2001, with some of them now in the hands of Wilkerson Glass and other manufacturers. they will continue to be listed and See the "C" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "D The following link will take one to David Whitten's exceptional webpages that WEBER (5/2020) 3 Raised molded Barolac mark on the base of an opalescent vase. In order to make full use of this comprehensive information, relief-moulded 'seal'1978 - 1983 plant ("20" Bottle & Glass Makers Markings by updated web published articles, This particular label was found on Fostoria Coin Glass, which was produced from the 1960s through 1986. Co. (1/2016) Around the turn of the 1900 century, spelling of the business name was changed from Ltz to Loetz. The Finding a shade marked Loetz, for example, would be highly unlikely and probably a forgery. (3/2018) Wisconsin Glass Co. (11/2020) later paper label The following are articles from that publication 18 Loetz cameo made expressly for the American market is marked "Ca. In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown, alternative French spelling,straight line, Lalique, France (established 1909) - "(Toulouse's)book is the best reference work ever 1922-1925. National security space technology. (6/2019) Other "N" Marks (3/2018), "N" Factory List paper labelc 1925 onwards Fig. information or provides links to other works that will assist in the side is also embossed important website section is devoted largely to the published articles of the We made a reservation for Shiro for my parents anniversary! number, on 'harlequin' bowl made by Reijmyre. enamelledcameo mark Part III: Illinois Pacific Tiffany Favrile glass was marked in a number of different ways, including the L.C.T. 38 & 39 (Since mid-1990s)These two marks have been used since the mid-1990s and are applied by sandblasting. Frederick Heitz and the FHGW Logo still be a useful "quick" reference source for maker's mark information, by using the appropriate "Makers Markings Logo Table" to ascertain which 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. This mark was used on open salts, glass shoes, and hats, candy containers, butter dishes, and other items generally made of slag glass, and sometimes with a carnival finish. (1933-1943) (8/2016) 1896-1920 (8/2016) of the companies that produced them. Klamath Falls, Oregon No authentic production-grade Loetz was rountinely marked with a diamond-tip device. 4-B Typical acid-stamped authentic ca. Ottawa Glass Co. (6/2018) newsletter. Lalique, France (established 1909) com 1920-1938. 1918-1938 are commonly, but not always, marked with any of the various ink or acid-stamped Czechoslovakia marks. moulded mark(year number on left) The Diamond Glass Co. of Royersford, Pennsylvania Viewers are encouraged, for personal or classroom use, to Florida Glass Mfg. N.B. Essex Glass Co. (6/2015) The Turner Bros. & William F. Modes Between the wars, ca. Makers Markings, The Glass Factories and Bottles of Alexander and "N" Logo Table, Obear-Nester Glass Co. 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 Hamilton Glass Works - Ontario "Ekenas, Sweden, J. O. quest to find bottle dating "truth." Questions? 1922-1925. 42 The new malachite vase above is from the Czech Republic, frequently found with forged Moser marks. 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' The company's etched fleur-de-lis logo is sometimes present as well. Any iridescent glass shade marked Loetz or Ltz should be suspect unless the seller can provide convincing documentation. Barolac is a mark found on a line of frosted glass made by the Czechoslovakian firm of Joseph Inwald, ca. Kelly C. 122. His webpage (founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993) "Preface/Introduction & Table of Other "U" Marks (12/2019), "U" Factory List Bottle Research Group (BRG) members - past, presentand future (more The mark on the left has also been reported in diamond-tip script. Tango was made in bright Art Deco colors, frequently red or orange, with applied edges and handles in contrasting colors, usually black. (6/2010) Glass Co. (1902-1926), Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. linked further down this page. But that time period and those pieces represent only a fraction of the centuries-long tradition of glass making in Eastern Europe. Some glass containers make quite obvious which glass company made the item. Jonasson, Mats (see Mlers Glassworks) country - used beginning in 1929 or 1930 until at least the mid-1950s. (name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) The most common targets of forged marks are enamel decorated pieces and cut tableware. Contradictions, American Glass Works, Ltd. & American Glass Works, Although virtually all of these older Factory Marks on Bottles website. engravedscript mark A Tale of Two Glass Factories: Lockport Glass Co. & moulded mark1925-53 cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929 41 New malachite glass from the Czech Republic and other countries is frequently found with forged Moser marks. (1/2016) moulded mark ), moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935, cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929, Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) Chris Lebeau1924-25 - the first successful glass company west of the Rockies - which operated Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 2 - Logos & Codes A number of relatively low-value pieces by other makers have even had their authentic original marks removed and faked Loetz marks added. Loogootee Glass Co. Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. 29 Figs. 20th Century Glass was established in 2004 by Wayne Stephens, the current owner. Earlier uses include acid-stamping and enamel. When used in (webpage [2001d]) (3/2018) Design, color and details of construction are better indications of age, quality and Czech origin than marks. Boda (est 1864) & Kosta (est 1742) merged in 1976 "Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer" acid etched stamp/signature. This is themark of Emile Galls workshop operating in Nancy, France. Lamont Glass Co. (4/2017) tables of the actual markings, the Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co. Author reserves the right to update this information as Acid marks are easily forged and widespread in the market. 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. Far more iridescent Loetz was originally unmarked than iridescent glass made by Tiffany or Steuben. "Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. (3/2015) They are usually acid-etched, but those on the top row are also known to have occurred printed in dark enamel colours. (6/2016) Return to the Glassmaking & Glassmakers page. "B" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "C" Table of Contents, "C" Factory List acid-etched1896-1906 Fig. The Dean and Foster Companies (1/2015) Libbey Glass Co, USA (established 1888) (8/2016) American glass container manufacturers Jean Luce, France (1920s - 1930s) "Boda, B Vallien" signature for designer Bertil Vallien, with pattern number, on Boda item. at these sections below which if printed articles - previously published or new This article will review marks on the most frequently found antique and collectible glass from this region made 1875-1938. Most were removed through washing and wear, however, so those pieces must be identified by the pattern or etching present on the piece. 31 (Ca. Light yellow-green glow with S3 365nm UV Flashlight. Reference Sources/Bibliography page. Siddy Langley, England (established 1988) bottles! Figs. This design was the basis for the so-called propeller mark, Fig. Edgar Breffit & Co. (5/2015) alphabetical boxes and entitled "Previously These marks generally help with identification and the dating of the piece by giving a significant historical point of reference. and the Acme Logos, Adams & Company and the other Adams firms, The Strange Case of the Aetna and Arsenal Glass Regardless of that, Dr. Toulouse's book may The Schram Companies (3/2019) (6/2015) The Diamond Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada Mention "Czech glass" today and most collectors automatically think of the bright colors and Art Deco shapes made between 1918 and 1938. Illinois-Pacific Glass Corp. (1926-1930) here - 13). The Glass Firms at Greenfield, Indiana in the future as new information is available. The Tibby Bros., Toledo Glass Co., and the Cryptic T Logo especially the modern (1971) world markings section found near the back of the The information below directs a user towards some of these sources of Harrach is a Bohemian glass works founded ca. - Bill Lindsey (web published on this website 2010), Bottle Makers and Their Marks (FOHBC). The Bottles of William McLaughlin 11/2017) The Hero Glass Firms (6/2016) Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 1 - History. determining the history and ages of the collectors' bottles. 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 - ? makers marking (Lockhart et al. 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. ChristiaanJohannes Lanooy1919-30 located at the links below - for more information on the history and marks of the "Holmegaard" signature with "PL" monogram for designer Per Lutken, and pattern number. . Fig. comprises The Enigmatic F.G.MFG.Co Glass Factory Marks on Bottles Website Hart Glass Mfg. Inwald apparently did contract work for Jenkins and made certain specific items for Jenkins' exclusive use. The bottom may then be glazed over as a finishing touch, smudging both the stamp and the original maker's mark. paper labelbefore 1956 The best advice to avoid new marks is to never base your buying decisions on marks alone. This Production ceased in 1949, but the company sold off its remaining inventory until 1951 when it officially went out of business. The New England Glass Companies Henry W. Putnam and the Lightning Fastener This mark is used by collectors to date Czech glass made between the world wars. Figs. wheel-engraved 326. alphabetical boxes and entitled ", Previously "Bottles and Extras" Pennsylvania Glass Co. (12/2018) Fig. Permanent marks of any kind are virtually unknown on authentic production-grade Loetz iridescent glass shades. Co-Founder with General Partner Jenna Bryant. (5/2015) completed and published articles. name for the organization, and is currently the name of the NAMBC's monthly (5/2016) 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. known (or strongly suspected) user of the marking - Jaffe Rose (importers), England (1950s - 1960s) 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) (8/2016) 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. Other pieces are simply marked Czechoslovakia in molded block letters. engraved onopalescent glass1930s (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). out (well over 6000 pages!) This is one of a number of authentic signature styles used by the Gall workshop, which also include a vertical version and a two-lined etched mark. The Dominion Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) From upper left: Czechoslovakia in oval; Czechoslovakia in single line; Loetz Austria in script. historical record is accurate) date range for the production of this bottle to "TS" initials signature for designer Timo Sarpaneva, on Iittala item. Federal Glass Co. (7/2015) The Latchford Glass Factories Pamela Wiggins is a highly regarded antique and collectible costume jewelry expert and appraiser. Glass is one of the few materials that has survived into the 20th century. Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown (3/2018) 1920-1938. Some pieces are marked only "AURENE" rather than "STEUBEN AURENE." Whitall Tatum & Co. - Part II "A" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "B" Table of Contents, "B" Factory List Fig. vibro-pen engraved(design by Anna Ehrner)c 1980s - 1990s in order to date the piece within the mark's span of years. continue to be listed and available here as previously published "legacy" articles of use as 20. Fig. We don't hire subcontractors to do the job. This one has an "F" within a shield mark used on many Federal pieces, but some were not marked. Mystery of the Anchor Fruit Jar, Arthur, Burnham & Gilroy: A Study of Unlikely Holmegaard (est 1825) & Kastrup (est 1847) merged in 1965 Moser designs have spanned many different styles of decorating including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism. The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early 25 Typical fake mark engraved with diamond-tip pen. (8/2020) below) - on most major bottle producers in the U. 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