English spelling,curved capitals Swindell Brothers, Baltimore, Maryland (9/2019) Kastrupmoulded mark1940-65 Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) plant ("20" Fig. Other "I" Marks (8/2016), "I" Factory List present day. Also see his main webpage - "Glass Bottle Marks - Southern Glass Works (6/2019) - "(Toulouse's)book is the best reference work ever Glass Factory Marks on Bottles Website paper label1924-31 We also have an in-depth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures. There is some confusion about the relationship between Barolac and the British merchant John Jenkins. English spelling,straight line vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s - 1990s This website created and managed by: Figs. Cameo, Pte-de-verre, and Lead Crystal Glassware Made in France. MARKS ON country - used beginning in 1929 or 1930 until at least the mid-1950s. (11/2017) Wheaton Companies (11/2019) The first type is high quality iridescent glass with ground pontils with the mark usually appearing in the pontil. Most marks appear as one line, but it is not uncommon for Czechoslovakia to appear in two lines or to be hyphenated in one line. This mark appears as an arched acid stamp. Bill Lockhart (University of New Mexico "R" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "S" Table of Contents, Samuel McKee & Co. Fig. A Tale of Two Glass Factories: Lockport Glass Co. & No material may be copied for Ludwig Moser founded several glass decorating studios in the middle of the 19th century and a glass factory in the early 1890s. N.B. under his name from 1877 to 1900 (Van Wieren 1995) which more than spans the time that Cream ): Trademarks, whether registered or not, brand names, and diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1955 Figs. The actual manufacturer of glass began in the Middle East more than 3,500 years ago, with the earliest known production of glass recorded in the UK around 1226. It is unclear exactly when this Imperial mark was first found on glass, but its use ceased after the late 1920s. The New England Glass Companies Frits Lensfeld1926-30 (6/2015) Maker's marks are also acid badges - Many times a glass maker's mark was a type of branding called an acid badge. Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown. 49, mistakenly attributed for many years to Thomas Webb of England. "Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. 7 Original Loetz art glass vase in organic form. 925-1000 . "C" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "D The E. G. CO. and E. G. Co. 10 (Spaun)(nephew of Lotz) wheel engraved. from the 1870s through the 1910s until National Prohibition and is an example of "O" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "P, Q & R" Table of Contents, Pacific Schriever, and Bill Lindsey (Part 1 [Issue #369:1-3; Brockway Machine Bottle Co. and the Brockway Glass Iittala, Finland (established 1881) (FOHBC). (1933-1943). Some marks are faint due to the fire polished finishing each piece received, and not all Heisey pieces are marked. Other "V" Marks (3/2020), "V" Factory List K P C de Bazel(several variants)1916-47 Earlier pieces are engraved with a silver block mark. through "Z" manufacturers articles are This is the L.C.T. MexicanMakersArticle. Marked pieces are not more valuable or desirable than unmarked pieces. published via other venues - primarily in clear plastic label(with enamelled signature ofUlrica Hydman Vallien,on an 'Open Mind' series vase)c 1990s "E" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "F & G" Table of Contents, F. E. Reed and the Rochester Glass Works (7/2015) Lake" signature by designer John-Orwar Lake, with pattern number. 1903-1990 Burgun Schverer France mark Cambridge Glass Company Trademarks, Labels & Logos To contribute images or clarify, contact Glass Lovers Glass Database Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut unregistered mark (c in triangle) 1902-1954 Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut mark Near over Cut 1904-1920 Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut / Near-cut Mark 1904-1920 We deal in a wide range of antique & collectable glassware from all over the world, selling online via our website, eBay and Etsy. classic published reference on the subject of maker's markings, as noted above, is the aptly named Bottle 5-B A number of pieces of Czech glass from 1918-1938 are marked with the French and German spelling of Czechoslovakia. metallic label,gold on black Symbol Only Salem The crow mark was used on glassware from the late '30s through the 1940s. (founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993) Fig. 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. 47-49 Paper label with Harrach family crest showing the triple-feather plume design, Fig. (3/2015) "Coquille" signature for Flygsfors Coquille range. wheel-engraved bottles! This book is currently 20th century (Lockhart & Hoenig 2018t & 2018u). Wood at Portobello, Scotland, E. R. Durkee & Co. and The Misunderstood Durkee Bottles, Hygeia Glass Corp. and the Hygeia Nursing Bottles. bottle, if that fact is known via embossing or labeling.) 4-A Typical ca. newsletter. types. Graham Glass Co. (11/2015) Around the turn of the 1900 century, spelling of the business name was changed from Ltz to Loetz. Figs. published. 3 Raised molded Barolac mark on the base of an opalescent vase. "Q" Logo Table, Ravenna Glass Co. Specialties: When we install your new residential and commercial doors, the work is performed by our own employees. from the late 18th century to the Marks of French glass makers ( Marques des verreries Franaises ) Emile Gall ( from 1874 ): V-G01 1875-1910 V-G02 1875-1910 V-G03 1875-1910 V-G04 1875-1910 V-G05 1875-1910 V-G06 1875-1910 V-G07 1875-1910 V-G08 1875-1910 V-G09 1875-1910 V-G10 1875-1910 V-G11 1875-1910 V-G12 1875-1910 V-G13 1875-1910 V-G14 1875-1910 V-G15 1875-1910 V-G21 1918-1936 1918-1938 authentic Czechoslovakia mark rubber stamped in black ink. historical record is accurate) date range for the production of this bottle to More Essex Glass Co. (6/2015) 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. The information below directs a user towards some of these sources of as is virtually everything to do with bottle dating and identification. This bottle was certainly made by the Cream City Large Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Scrollwork Medieval Knight Glass Vase, Moser Czech Bohemian Two Decorative Vases With 24 Karat Gold Enameled Design, Early Loetz Onyx Marmoriertes Glass Vase Opal Cased Austria Arts & Crafts - circa 1888, Bohemia, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Scrollwork Medieval Knight Glass Vase B, Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Mimosa Candia Design Vase with Gold Iridescent Finish, Triangular Bohemian Harrach Glass Vase with Hand Painted Enamels, Loetz Pink & Green Iridescent Mimosa Craquele Posi Vase / Flower Frog Circa 1907, Antique Czech Bohemian Moser Glass Co. Opalescent Pink Decorative Plate with Gilded Enamel c.1880 (1.4lbs. Libbey Glass Co, USA (established 1888) All the above articles Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse. The business made decorative glass from 1917, the year it was founded, until 1932 when it went bankrupt. Published in 1971, Note that the two letter Os are split down the center. So, brand marks go a long way in identifying the creator and the era in which the piece was made. 1714, still in operation today. Other suspected maker's posted in the appropriate alphabetical Initially, it was thought that Gall was the only significant mark appearing on cameo reproductions. "Zwiesel, 1872" acid etched mark. Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) (4/2017) Appears in raised glass. This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red. MARKS ON vibro-pen engraved(design by Bertil Vallien)c 1970s - 1980s ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MANUFACTURERS com www . The Akro Agate logo is actually a crow flying through the letter "A" holding marbles in its beak and claws. Whitten's site Glass Containers Corp. and Its Successors 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 - ? 8 Art Nouveau-styled art glass shades, like these examples, were exported in large amounts from a number of East European glass houses. (12/2019) Henry W. Putnam and the Lightning Fastener 1900, Loetz Czechoslovakia Tango Glass Ausfhurung 157 Art Deco vase, ca 1920, Antique Czech Bohemian Harrach Glassworks Pink Art Glass Vase with Gilded & Silver Accents c.1890 (1.3lbs. Wilhem Kralik Shne was an important glass works in the Austria-Bohemia region of eastern Europe. Lalique, France (established 1909) (Website author's paper label1956 onwards . carry on to manufacturers' labels & marks (M) Ohio Valley Glass Co. & Related Firms (6/2018) N.B. engraved onopalescent glass1930s Subsequent decades were marked "9" for the 1990s and "0" for 2000 and so on. Co. (1/2017) Co. (9/2015) Some have interpreted Barolac labels as a trade name of Jenkins, but that does not appear to be correct. Tango was made in bright Art Deco colors, frequently red or orange, with applied edges and handles in contrasting colors, usually black. The Diamond Glass Co. of Royersford, Pennsylvania The Origins and Life of the Export Beer Bottle - Bill Lockhart (Bottles - Bill Lindsey (Bottles & Extras, May/June 2009) (8/2020) Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. "Ekenas, Sweden, J. O. Loetz" in raised glass. See more ideas about glass, vintage glassware, antique glass. bottle) which shows the some of the distinctive marks that Contradictions, American Glass Works, Ltd. & American Glass Works, the Owens-Illinois Glass Company - which had many plants around the linked further down this page. Andries Dirk Copier1914-67 19 & 20 Two of the French-styled names used by Loetz were Velez, Fig. These brothers took over a glass factory owned by their father Jean Daum located in Nancy, France, during the 1870s. She co-founded the Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global educational website. work is a massive treatise on ChristiaanJohannes Lanooy1919-30 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. articles are or will be superseded Step 3: Check for an Overmark. metallic label(gold on black) all the alphabetical "Logo Tables" - PDF Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information The Upland Glass Companies (12/2019) stylised'flame' trademark diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)dated 1958 From upper left: Czechoslovakia in oval; Czechoslovakia in single line; Loetz Austria in script. 1896-1920 (8/2016) Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s The Other Side of the Story: A Look at the Back of 7-Up Bottles logo onpaper label1925-28 If the mark was used for many years, we may have to rely on other considerations Westmoreland molds have been sold to other glassmakers over the years who did not always remove the mark so dating can be difficult. Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 1 - History. Inwald glass will sometimes be found with paper labels having both Barolac and Jenkins' names. this website. This glass company was founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1901. In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown Symbol Only (manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc), Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) section. book. Forgeries of Moser marks are frequently applied to new glass as well as genuinely old but unmarked wares of other makers. acid-etched1896-1906 one must use the following Google search link: A number of relatively low-value pieces by other makers have even had their authentic original marks removed and faked Loetz marks added. 1916-1917 Kearns-Gorsuch Bottle Co. catalog "R-e-59" signature for Reijmyre on 'harlequin' bowl designed by Paul Kedelv in 1959. 'Pyrex' labels & marks This is the distinctive "H" within a diamond raised mark used on some pieces made by Heisey Glass Company. engravedscript mark Lednick Rovne, Slovakia (20th Century) From its roots as a small local glazing contractor, James Price Windows has grown steadily in its impressive 68 years existence, to provide an extensive array of replacement window and door solutions. Bottle Research Group (BRG) members - past, presentand future (more moulded mark1925-53 final top-of-the-page Google paid ads.). This style is the most widely forged and imitated Moser mark. This one has an "F" within a shield mark used on many Federal pieces, but some were not marked. Pacific Glass Works (12/2018) compliments of the NAMBC: http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/PacificGlassWorks.pdf, http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CreamCity.pdf. (1/2016) partial paper label1928 onward "J" Logo Table, Karl Hutter - The Stopper and the Bottles Robert and Deborah Truitt, Bohemian glass experts, estimate 60 to 70 percent of pieces with this mark are Kralik products1. The IPG Mark - Not Quite - Bill Lockhart (Issue #356:3; June 2010) Packages of marbles made from 1910 on included this logo on some boxes, but the marbles were not actually marked. of Historical Bottle Collectors "E Gordon" signature for designer Ernest Gordon, on Kosta Boda item. Mark? In some instances, lucky for the collector but The unmarked items are recognized as Federal pieces through pattern identification. Most were removed through washing and wear, however, so those pieces must be identified by the pattern or etching present on the piece. "Holmegaard" signature with "MB" monogram for designer Michael Bang. moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935 Co-Founder with General Partner Jenna Bryant. (9/2016) Moser began making its own glass in 1893, when Ludwig Moser's four sons were brought into the business. AnthoniusJohannes van Kootenc 1930- "Fuga, Orrefors" embossed mark for 'Fuga' range. (12/2015) Catalog Codes (Mold Numbers) for Soda Bottles His monogram, below, appears on some designs he made for Loetz, as well as independent work made from his designs at other firms. Keystone Mason Jars, Part I: John L. Mason & His Companies "T" Logo Table, Union Glass Works/Union Glass Co., Kensington "Royal Brierley Studio" acid etched marking from 'Studio' range. "D" Logo Table, E. R. Durkee & Co. and The Misunderstood Durkee Bottles (7/2015) 24 Two fakes now in the market appearing as acid-stamped marks. Supplementary files to complete each Any acid-stamped mark with the word Loetz or Ltz is a forgery. Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. The Dominion Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada Flaccus Bros. - Part 1 (9/2015) moulded mark on'Madonna & child'(design by Stef Uiterval)1930s The Thatcher Firms (11/2019) The Schram Companies (3/2019) diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961 King's Lynn factory finally closed in 1992) The Mysterious Number System - Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Al Morin the number "2" has been observed on at least one other bottle with the same Block out the pavement and the Peugeots and it could be 1621. Kosta, Sweden (1742 - 1976) Part I: Illinois-Pacific Logos Fig. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. "Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer" acid etched stamp/signature. on bottles made in the Marks on Loetz cameo may also include the mark of a glass designer. Illinois-Pacific Glass Corp. (1926-1930) Portland Glass Co. (12/2018) Massillon Bottle & Glass Co. (11/2017) See In comparison to authentic Gall pieces, these are molded rather than etched, acid cut or decorated in some other hand-applied fashion. 11. Marion Fruit Jar & Bottle Co. (9/2017) Alston, Carl Conrad & Co. - The Original American Budweiser, Factories Connected with Richard Cooper and Thomas are also all found in the "Periodical & Fig. 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 articles listed and linked in the boxes above. Also consult the Lyndeborough Glass Co. (7/2017) We specialise in selling art nouveau glass and art deco glass by Lalique, Galle , Daum, D'Argental, Schneider, Legras, Goupy, Baccarat, Moser, Loetz, Kralik, Rindskopf, Harrach, Pallme Koenig, Riedel, Josephenenhutte, Fritz Heckert, Steinschonau, L C Tiffany, Monart and other great makers of glass between 1875 and 1955. (5/2015) J & L Lobmeyr, Austria (established 1822) enamelled,acid-incisedmark Earlier uses include acid-stamping and enamel. The Kearns Glass Companies of Zanesville (3/2018) Embedded Ventures. Journal Articles" section of the All rights reserved. Real Or Repro is an industry resource powered by, Loetz Phaenomen Genre 1/844 Glass Vase, ca. intaglio stamped mark(on early pieces) "Seguso, Murano" Seguso Vetri d'Arte signature. primary goal of this website - and/or local research in to the user of the of use as references. moulded mark Coast Glass Companies and Their Marks (12/2018) 1902, Bohemian Harrach Iris Glass Enameled Iridescent Pitcher Circa 1870-1880s, Art Nouveau Loetz Iridescent Phanomen Glass Vase, Loetz Iridescent Green Art Glass Frog with Wire Mesh Lid - c. 1900, Loetz Creta Pampas Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass Vase, PN II-807, ca. Shapes, colors and styles of 100 years ago are continuing to be produced. paper labelc 1925 onwards Port Glass Co. (12/2018) The W.G.Co. Part III: Illinois Pacific All Encyclopedia of Manufacturers Marks on Glass Containers And finally, one of the more useful tools for determining what a The years drop away as you drive into Saint-Louis-ls-Bitche. The Milk Route is the official publication Blowers (1/2015) The L. G. CO. Mark (Again) - Bill Lockhart (Issue #290:2; December 2004) 1918-1938 Czech glass were rubber-stamped in acid or ink although some were molded or sandblasted. (Photo courtesy of Bill Lockhart.). 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. specifically, the marks on this particular bottle indicate it was made in 1941 Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks French Makers' Marks Illustrated - J www . Vaseline Glass Collectors Inc. reports that Mosser made Guernsey's later pieces. "M" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "N & O" Table of Contents, Neodesha Bottle & Glass Co. Kolo Moser was an Austrian glass designer who worked for Loetz, Kralik and Egermann. This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. moulded mark Fig. Wormser Glass Companies (11/2020) completed and published articles. Edgar Breffit & Co. (5/2015) Lindshammar, Sweden (20th Century) following link: Glassware marked Daum Nancy is credited to Auguste and Antonin Daum. 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. Other pieces are simply marked Czechoslovakia in molded block letters. back to top of page, Iittala, Finland (established 1881) Pamela Wiggins is a highly regarded antique and collectible costume jewelry expert and appraiser. "Caithness, Scotland" acid etched mark on "Goldrush" paperweight. These marks read "F. Carder" as shown on this Bubbly piece, and were accompanied by the word "Steuben" etched in the same way. 36 (Ca. Question #11 for more information on this bottle. (Note: Dr. Toulouse wrote his book from the perspective of still be a useful "quick" reference source for maker's mark information, Dillon Glass Co. (3/2015) (10/2016) (11/2015) This mark is used by collectors to date Czech glass made between the world wars. Part I: Illinois-Pacific Information to identify marks on pottery, porcelain, bottles, silver, pewter, toys, dishes, glass, dolls, china patterns, costume jewelry and more. if the maker is known, much company specific research has yet to be done. Western Bottle Manufacturing Co. (5/2020) Authentic Gall pieces sell for thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars. Rhodes Glass & Bottle Co. (2/2019) Redfearn Bros. (2/2019) continue to be listed and available here as previously published "legacy" articles of use as This particular mark was used through the 1950s. - Bill Lockhart (Bottles & Extras, Spring 2006) Copyright 2023 Bill Lindsey. engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)dated 1961 Virtually all original Loetz vases have fire-polished top rims and ground pontils on the base. Be sure to familiarize yourself with what is known as a "Devil's Tail" mark. publication of the, The Federation "Austria" never appeared in any registered Moser mark. The Mysterious Letter S (9/2019), "S" Factory List The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors (NAMBC). Ottawa Glass Co. (6/2018) These glassware brands are all recognized and respected companies in their industry and offer quality, style, and aesthetic appeal. Pieces were made using old molds Bennett owned (some of themwere first used by Cambridge Glass). (435) $18.48. Mansfield Glass Works (9/2017) the publishing of the book, most of which is now or soon to be available on this (webpage [2001d]) Du Bois Glass Company (3/2015) of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co.) - Other "E" Marks (6/2015), "E" Factory List Co. (6/2019) The Jeannette Glass Companyhas a"J" in a square mark that is reversed so it can be viewed through the bottom of the glass when looking inside. Pamela has over 30 years of experience and has been writing for 20 years. Marks on Glass Containers." Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Carol Serr, Beau Jun 19, 2015 - Explore Nanna Nancy's board "GLASS MAKER MARKINGS", followed by 265 people on Pinterest. Many iridescent look-alikes with forged marks have sheared top rims and no ground pontil. The French spelling, Tchcoslovaquie, is shown at top as a molded mark in frosted glass. N.B. vibro-pen engraved(design by UlricaHydman Vallien)c 1990s 1926-1950)An engraved mark used throughout the 20th century until the present day. 31 (Ca. In order to make full use of this comprehensive information, Marked. 1919-1939, some glass made by Loetz was marked Czechoslovakia in acid-stamped letters. (6/2010) Fig. "M J Sweden" (Mats Jonasson) signature with pattern number. The Great Holt Glass Myth: A Study of Misidentification observed Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) 23-A The CAGJ mark was ground out and the pontil was polished. Keystone Mason Jars, Part II: Mason Fruit Jar Co. & Keystone Users Although the name Kralik does not appear on its glass, the company used a very distinctive "Czechoslovakia" mark, ca. they will continue to be listed and embossed with C. C. G. C. / No 1. on the base; it is also embossed 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. Lancaster Glass Works (4/2017) CAGJ is the mark of Chicago Art Glass Jewel. HOME: When it's removed, it leaves a mark called a pontil mark. 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