(3/2015)
Fig. Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co.
The Mysterious Letter S (9/2019), "S" Factory List
The Tibby Bros., Toledo Glass Co., and the Cryptic T Logo
Fostoria, in business 1887 to 1986, was among the premier crystal and glass companies and well known for depression glass and crystal. These new products are frequently offered with forged marks of 19th and early 20th century makers. - Alamogordo [retired] and the primary
Florida Glass Mfg.
French spelling,two-line capitals This underlined "N" in a circle mark is the most prolific on classic carnival glass made by Northwood. N.B. references.
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. wheel-incised(designed byMax von Spaun)after 1870 When used in
Bill Lockhart
Questions?
See the
1. We made a reservation for Shiro for my parents anniversary! Marion Fruit Jar & Bottle Co. (9/2017)
These Tables
engravedscript mark available here as published articles
The paper label shown here was used from 1907 until the company closed in 1924. moulded mark on'Madonna & child'(design by Stef Uiterval)1930s Marks Are Clues to an Antique's Past Many antiques have marks on the underside that are stamped, impressed, or painted on. Now that Loetz prices equal or exceed those of other makers, earlier Tiffany and Steuben forgeries are being ground off and faked Loetz marks applied. The New England Glass Companies
The San Francisco Glass Companies (3/2019)
existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. - Bill Lindsey (web published on this website 2010), Bottle Makers and Their Marks
The
Kastrupmoulded mark1940-65 relief- or intaglio-moulded mark N.B. in total comprise a quick reference
linked further down this page. In order to make full use of this comprehensive information,
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Other Important Southern Potteries and Potters Other well-known Southern potteries include Brown's Pottery (c. 1924-present), Cole. 4-B Typical acid-stamped authentic ca.
Bottle Research Group
mark used byLouis Comfort Tiffany on a variety of Favrile glass pieces. Makers Markings
(5/2016)
comprises
published via other venues - primarily in, which is the official
Author reserves the right to update this information as
925-1000 . Bottle Research Group (BRG) members - past, presentand future (more
All authentic engraved Loetz marks were applied with a wheel. 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. in order to date the piece within the mark's span of years. French spelling,straight line capitals engraved onopalescent glass1930s
present day. Some glass makers use punty rods to hold a glass piece during the crafting process. Milk Bottle Production at the Knox Glass Bottle Co. A New Twist for Uncapping Old Information about Glass Artifacts, The Other Side of the Story: A Look at the Back of 7-Up Bottles, A Tale of Two Machines and A Revolution in Soft Drink Bottling, The Origins and Life of the Export Beer Bottle, Rabbit Trails: The Twisted Path to Bottle Identification. moulded markon pressed glass1948 to 1968 (below the "Encyclopedia"
(8/2016)
Figs. The Glass Works of the Rylands Family and Hiram Codd (2/2019)
The Origins and Life of the Export Beer Bottle - Bill Lockhart (Bottles
French spelling,curved capitals 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. Makers Markings, The Glass Factories and Bottles of Alexander and
commercial purposes. Fig. metallic label(gold on black) (founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993) Moser designs have spanned many different styles of decorating including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism. by using the appropriate "Makers Markings Logo Table" to ascertain which
"Caithness, Scotland" acid etched mark on "Journey" paperweight. Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) And finally, one of the more useful tools for determining what a
The Moser marks shown below are only some of the many marks the company used. CoastalGirlDecor. This
Klamath Falls, Oregon
The examples shown above were offered in a 1930 Butler Bros. catalog in the United States.
continue to be listed and available here as previously published "legacy" articles of use as
J & L Lobmeyr, Austria (established 1822) vibro-penengraved1997 This alphabetical grouping of
Loetz, Bohemia (1851 - 1939) (1/2016)
manufacture of a bottle, how the bottle
The IPG Mark - Not Quite - Bill Lockhart (Issue #356:3; June 2010)
"IG, 3080" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number.
The DGCO Logos and the Glass Companies that Used Them
are also all found in the "Periodical &
paper labelc 1925 onwards
guide for the identification & dating of
moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE')
Virtually all of these articles have
Other "R" Marks (2/2019), "R" Factory List
Journal Articles" section of the
(3/2018)
National security space technology.
interpretation of most known makers marks. Isle of Wight Studio Glass, England (established 1972) The classic published reference on the subject of maker's markings, as noted above, is the aptly named Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse. Federal made many marked Depression-era salt and pepper shakers and kitchenware items in a variety of colors in addition to Depression glass dinnerware sets.
8 Art Nouveau-styled art glass shades, like these examples, were exported in large amounts from a number of East European glass houses. The Scranton Glass Firms (3/2019)
The Turner Bros. & William F. Modes
Glass is one of the few materials that has survived into the 20th century. Also consult the
Johansfors, Sweden (1891 - 1972) We deal in a wide range of antique & collectable glassware from all over the world, selling online via our website, eBay and Etsy. David Whitten is a serious avocational student of bottle and insulator makers
under that name from 1862 to 1876 (Toulouse 1971; Lockhart et al. 1918-1938 mark. errors which have been discoveredsince it was first
Weeks & Gilson and the South Stoddard Glass Co. American Glass Works, Ltd. & American Glass Works, Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond (VA )& Paden City (WV), The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors. 326. engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)post-War
There are all sorts of registration marks to look out for - Many pieces of glass from the middle of the 1800s and newer have registration numbers. Other "O" Marks (10/2018), "O" Factory List
wheel-engraved
Blake-Hart: The Square Milk Bottle -
one must use the following Google search link:
Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Other "S" Marks (9/2019)
Any acid-stamped mark with the word Loetz or Ltz is a forgery.
Massillon Bottle & Glass Co. (11/2017)
(FOHBC). The
on bottles made in the
No authentic production-grade Loetz was rountinely marked with a diamond-tip device. 1918-1939. (6/2016)
Question #11 for more information on this bottle.
Collecting Antique Glass offers one of the widest opportunities for the antiques collector. (FOHBC). especially the modern (1971) world markings section found near the back of the
(12/2015)
information has been uncovered and older inaccurate information refined since
July 2011] and Part 2 [Issue #370:1-3; August 2011]). Other "W" Marks (11/2020)
If the mark was used for many years, we may have to rely on other considerations
English spelling,curved Graham Glass Co. (11/2015)
engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)dated 1961 however,
A number of relatively low-value pieces by other makers have even had their authentic original marks removed and faked Loetz marks added. This bottle was certainly made by the Cream City
http://www.glassbottlemarks.com), "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MANUFACTURERS
Encyclopedia of Manufacturers Marks on Glass Containers
particular bottle shape or type was likely used for are period bottle/glass
acid-etched(on 1930s productions) metallic label(purple on gold)
Or 1857.
(6/2015)
Whitall Tatum & Co. - Part I (8/2020)
(3/2015)
This book is currently
Root Glass Co. (2/2019)
Liberty Glass Co. and Related Companies (4/2017)
A - Illinois Glass Co. articles listed further down the page
never before re-printed bottle makers catalogs covering a wide array of bottle
Universal Glass Products Co. (12/2019)
impressed'flame' seal Lednick Rovne, Slovakia (20th Century) following link:
"Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer" acid etched stamp/signature. articles listed and linked in the boxes above.
of use as references. You can see many of their marks at the Glass Lovers Glass Database. Pacific Glass Works (12/2018)
Maywood Glass Co. (11/2017)
. carry on to manufacturers' labels & marks (M) moulded mark Be sure to familiarize yourself with what is known as a "Devil's Tail" mark.
Peerless Glass Co. (12/2018)
Fig. diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961 18 Loetz cameo made expressly for the American market is marked "Ca. Pieces from the 1960s have the Anchor Hocking wording and logo in addition to the Fire-King Ware mark. 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. These marks read "F. Carder" as shown on this Bubbly piece, and were accompanied by the word "Steuben" etched in the same way.
She named the business "Johann Ltz Witwe" (the widow of Johann Ltz). Fig.
1916-1917 Kearns-Gorsuch Bottle Co. catalog
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