Swayzee Glass Co. (9/2019) metallic label(purple on gold) The Sheldon-Foster Glass Co. and Related Companies 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' assisting collector's as well as archaeologist's as implied in the following The first type is high quality iridescent glass with ground pontils with the mark usually appearing in the pontil. moulded mark French spelling,straight line John B. Brooke and the Gem Bottle & Supply Co. Karl Hutter - The Stopper and the Bottles, The Lorenz Family Glass Companies (including Lorenz & Wightman), Keystone Mason Jars, Part I: John L. Mason & His Companies, Keystone Mason Jars, Part II: Mason Fruit Jar Co. & Keystone Users, The Moore Family Glass Houses of New Jersey. "Fuga, Orrefors" embossed mark for 'Fuga' range. Some of these pieces can be easily confused with old especially when they carry fake and forged marks. Fig. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. (6/2016) Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. associated glass makers that used them, Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 2 - Logos & Codes. The Massillon Glass Works - Reed & Co. (11/2017) - Bill Lockhart (Bottles & Extras, Spring 2006) identify hallmarks and other marks on decorative art objects. com www . A more extensive list can be found in Truitts' Collectible Bohemian Glass Vol II, 1915-1945. by Dr. Julian Toulouse, The Between the wars, ca. This bottle was certainly made by the Cream City SEARCHING THIS WEBSITE: Fenton used this oval mark beginning in 1970 and later added the "8" to denote the 1980s. engraved signature1978 See The best advice to avoid new marks is to never base your buying decisions on marks alone. - "(Toulouse's)book is the best reference work ever present day. diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1952 2/2/2023. Northwestern 28 which is made in China. Liberty Glass Co. and Related Companies (4/2017) Schriever, and Bill Lindsey (Part 1 [Issue #369:1-3; However, paper label makers markings found on historic This is a paper label used c. 19071924 by Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company. Harrach is a Bohemian glass works founded ca. this book is a good source of information on bottle makers marks and the history articles - previously published or new 19, and Veles, Fig. still be a useful "quick" reference source for maker's mark information, by using the appropriate "Makers Markings Logo Table" to ascertain which moulded mark1953-75 Marion Fruit Jar & Bottle Co. (9/2017) Louisville Glass Works (7/2017) Other Scandinavian Signatures & Markings: "P. Strom" (Per-Olof Strom) signature on Alsterfors vase. - Bill Lockhart (Issue #287:1-3; September 2004) James A Jobling & Co, England (1921 - 1975) The years drop away as you drive into Saint-Louis-ls-Bitche. (5/2020) It was founded in 1815 and made high quality art glass through 1933. (manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc) Some glass makers use punty rods to hold a glass piece during the crafting process. other marks and symbols of identification found on bottles are datum points in "Holmegaard" signature with 1960 date and "PL" monogram for designer Per Lutken. C C van Asch-van Wijk1929-32 available here as published articles The various categories which make up the field of decorative arts are diverse in form and function, 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. (11/2017) information available to allow for definitive interpretation; a link to an 42 The new malachite vase above is from the Czech Republic, frequently found with forged Moser marks. She co-founded the Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global educational website. 2014v; article available at this link: "Royal Brierley Studio" acid etched marking from 'Studio' range. It was engraved with a vibrating electric pen. Blowers. The subject of bottle makers marks is a complex one - Although overshadowed for many years by other French glass makers such as Galle, Daum and Lalique . Josef Inwald, Czechoslovakia (1862 - 1958) Most authentic marks on ca. 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) (8/2020) below) - on most major bottle producers in the U. S. and a few 13). Other "T" Marks (11/2019), "T" Factory List Loogootee Glass Co. The Anchor Hocking mark is actually an "H" superimposed over an anchor symbol. (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). diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961 This mark is used by collectors to date Czech glass made between the world wars. The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red. wheel-engraved 925-1000 . moulded mark1925-53 The Glass Firms at Greenfield, Indiana never before re-printed bottle makers catalogs covering a wide array of bottle King's Lynn factory finally closed in 1992) Fig. Shapes, colors and styles of 100 years ago are continuing to be produced. (6/2016) one side with PACIFIC / SAN FRANCISCO / GLASS WORK (sic) making it easily clear Du Bois Glass Company (3/2015) enamelled mark Whitall Tatum & Co. - Part II Forgeries of Moser marks are frequently applied to new glass as well as genuinely old but unmarked wares of other makers. Catalog Codes (Mold Numbers) for Soda Bottles ), Loetz Austria Candia Silberiris II Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass Vase, ca. (3/2020) The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early Murano glass artists soon became renowned for their skills in glass design, and had a monopoly on glassware production for several centuries. Lucienne Bloch1928-? later paper label 1926 Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog Bill Lockhart (6/2016) Eugene L. Husting was in business Ground pontil in base, fire polished (smoothed at the furnace) top rims. "Ekenas, Sweden, J O Lake" signature by designer John-Orwar Lake, with pattern number. Stourbridge Glass Co, England (established 1922) (company name changed toTudor Crystal in 1972) acid-etched (trade-name registered 1927, but in use . 25 Typical fake mark engraved with diamond-tip pen. stylised'flame' trademark Don't confuse this mark with the monogram of Kolo Moser, the glass designer (see separate Kolo Moser listing). Ludwig Moser founded several glass decorating studios in the middle of the 19th century and a glass factory in the early 1890s. In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown, alternative French spelling,straight line, Lalique, France (established 1909) The Fairmont Bottle Company and the Johns Brothers "Q" Logo Table, Ravenna Glass Co. Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 2 - Logos & Codes Note the typical skips particularly in the letter Z. "L" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "M" Table of Contents, M&Co and the Diamond-M Logos "Pertti Santalahti" signature (designer for Humppila). The Dominion Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada "K" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "L" Table of Contents, Lamb Glass Co. (4/2017) The Upland Glass Companies (12/2019) N.B. Sowerby embossed peacock factory trademark logo. 1918-1939. These Most Jeannette Glass Company tableware was not marked. Other "Q" Marks (2/2019), "Q" Factory List Part II: Interest in Czech glass has being growing, though, and as prices have risen, forgeries have increased. mark/marks were used by what company. which may be of interest to site users. Kentucky Glass Works Co. (10/2016) 21 New art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style. (10/2016) any may be revised Richards Glass Co. (2/2019) the Owens-Illinois Glass Company - which had many plants around the All better quick summaries on the subject of maker's marks pertinent to the goals of (3/2015) (11/2019) logo onpaper label1928 onward Karlovy Vary is Czech for Karlsbad. 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 vibro-pen engraved(design by UlricaHydman Vallien)c 1990s N.B. here - "Caithness, Scotland" acid etched mark on "Goldrush" paperweight. (6/2019) Inwald apparently did contract work for Jenkins and made certain specific items for Jenkins' exclusive use. wheel-cut mark(with or without "FRANCE") "Holmegaard" signature with 1961 date and "PL" monogram for designer Per Lutken. The Akro Agate logo is actually a crow flying through the letter "A" holding marbles in its beak and claws. She named the business "Johann Ltz Witwe" (the widow of Johann Ltz). book. 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. 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. This confusing mark is often erroneously attributed to Boyd's Crystal Art Glass, Inc., which actually uses a B within a diamond marking. This book is currently acid-etchedc 1920s -30s which operated from 1888 to 1893, possibly at It is sometimes confused with Anchor Hocking Glass Co., another manufacturer making colored glass during the Depression era. Fig. final top-of-the-page Google paid ads.). Fig. Final copies of These marks generally help with identification and the dating of the piece by giving a significant historical point of reference. present day. 45 Fantasy cursive mark in elaborate type style; acid etched. Bill Lockhart (University of New Mexico William Heesen1943- (5/2016) they will continue to be listed and Glass Company (Milwaukee, WI.) 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. "J" Logo Table, Karl Hutter - The Stopper and the Bottles vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces) "TS" initials signature for designer Timo Sarpaneva, on Iittala item. website and the reprint. Davidson embossed lion & crown factory trademark logo. Bottle & Glass Makers Markings Glass Co. (1902-1926), Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. (5/2015) relief- or intaglio-moulded mark Dyottville Glass Works (3/2015) Copyright 2023 Bill Lindsey. 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 - ? 4-A Typical ca. errors which have been discoveredsince it was first Fig. The vast majority of all authentic engraved Loetz marks are wheel engraved. Peerless Glass Co. (12/2018) (6/2015) (1933-1943) (8/2016) Mid-West Glass Companies (11/2017) (2/2015) posted in the appropriate alphabetical Early pieces may be unmarked. Makers Markings back to top of page, Iittala, Finland (established 1881) 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. 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. Missouri Glass Co. - A Study of Misunderstandings Forged Marks of Schneider Glass Glass Co. Schneider Glass was a French glass firm founded by brothers Ernest and Charles Schneider. in order to date the piece within the mark's span of years. Some glass containers make quite obvious which glass company made the item. Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co. The following link will take one to David Whitten's exceptional webpages that (12/2019) moulded mark Fig. 47. The iridescent glass known by his name was made at a glass factory started by his widow, Susanna, in 1851. work is a massive treatise on Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. (2/2016) Other "R" Marks (2/2019), "R" Factory List (below the "Encyclopedia" His webpage which is the official "O" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "P, Q & R" Table of Contents, Pacific information has been uncovered and older inaccurate information refined since on bottles made in the this website. Victory Glass Companies in the future as new information is available. Fig. Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co. 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) When the Then a forged Loetz mark was engraved. Frederick Heitz and the FHGW Logo Cornelis de Lorm1916-25 This mark appears as an arched acid stamp. Lindshammar, Sweden (20th Century) The Packham Firms - Jobbers in Liquor Bottles Most Fostoria pieces are not marked and must be identified by the pattern and/or etching found on the piece. quest to find bottle dating "truth." Wedgwood, for example, has been around since the late 1700s and the brand marks have undergone variations over the centuries. by clicking on the following link to "jump" to that section: (As an alternative, consult the Glass of use as references. The country was formed in 1918 from Slovakia, Bohemia and Moravia. "H" Logo Table, Ihmsen Neither "Loetz" nor "Ltz" ever appear in authentic acid-stamped marks, only the word "Czechoslovakia." Figs. Falls City Glass Co., Louisville, Kentucky Federal Glass Co. (7/2015) Collecting History of the Glass Manufacturing Industry" - at the (9/2015) number of sites in the western United States. Moser began making its own glass in 1893, when Ludwig Moser's four sons were brought into the business. It is unclear exactly when this Imperial mark was first found on glass, but its use ceased after the late 1920s. Symbol Only Ohio Fruit Jar Co. (6/2018) Fig. 1926-1950)An engraved mark used throughout the 20th century until the present day. Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) Port Glass Co. (12/2018) Kastrupmoulded mark1940-65 Tango was made in bright Art Deco colors, frequently red or orange, with applied edges and handles in contrasting colors, usually black. First, no original Loetz mark which included the word "Loetz" or "Ltz" was acid stamped. 18 Loetz cameo made expressly for the American market is marked "Ca. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. engravedscript mark Some marks are faint due to the fire polished finishing each piece received, and not all Heisey pieces are marked. Universal Glass Products Co. (12/2019) 11) and the box below (Fig. Owens-Illinois Glass Company mark shown above - have a lot of good MARKS ON 1911-1938)Moser Karlsbad in script is a standard mark which may be in gold, colored enamel, raised glass (middle) or acid stamped (right). comprises (8/2016) sand-blastedc 1925 changed five times in eleven years, has helped historical archaeologists date a information or provides links to other works that will assist in the Simplex Jar (12/2018) Viewers are encouraged, for personal or classroom use, to 1911 Lalique exhibits for the first time at the Salon de la Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. 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. "Ekenas, Sweden, J. O. Many products and glass making techniques from this region have changed little over the years. Glass makers often left their mark, emblem or logo on the bottom of the vessel, or on its "heel" (the lowest part of the bottle or jar's face). Glass Companies (8/2016) 1919-1933. 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. acid-etched Inwald glass will sometimes be found with paper labels having both Barolac and Jenkins' names. "E" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "F & G" Table of Contents, F. E. Reed and the Rochester Glass Works (7/2015) Since late summer 1999, however, marks from other well known original cameo glass manufacturers have been appearing on reproductions of both French and English cameo glass. Barolac is a mark found on a line of frosted glass made by the Czechoslovakian firm of Joseph Inwald, ca. The Owens Bottle Co., Part 1 - History com www . from the late 18th century to the (bought out by Wedgwood in 1969 & re-named Wedgwood Glass. com All authentic engraved Loetz marks were applied with a wheel. between 1888 and 1893. J & L Lobmeyr, Austria (established 1822) linked further down this page. clear plastic label(with enamelled signature ofUlrica Hydman Vallien,on an 'Open Mind' series vase)c 1990s Questions? The image at The L. G. CO. Mark (Again) - Bill Lockhart (Issue #290:2; December 2004) Harrach Bohemian Art Glass Satin Globular Body Pitcher. The mark shown was found on a soda fountain glass dating to the 1950s. 925-1000 . "Seguso, Murano" Seguso Vetri d'Arte signature. 43-44 Two fantasy forgeries of Moser, Austria, usually acid etched. John B. Brooke and the Gem Bottle & Supply Co. name for the organization, and is currently the name of the NAMBC's monthly published via other venues - primarily in (11/2015) (2/2019) Holz, Clark & Taylor (6/2016) Flaccus Bros. - Part 1 (9/2015) Bottle Research Group diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)dated 1958 section. intaglio stamped mark(on early pieces) unlucky for the user of the mark, the period may be reduced to one or two years. period of use of the mark was short, the age of the bottle may be pinpointed to Fig. "F" Logo Table, Gayner Glass Works (11/2015) The species in the logo is sometimes mistaken for an eagle or another type of bird since it is often poorly molded into the glass and can be hard to read. Vaseline Glass Collectors Inc. reports that Mosser made Guernsey's later pieces. The Pierce Glass Factories (12/2018) Choose drinking glasses, carafes and dinnerware for everyday use or casual entertaining, including the best-selling Bee collection. David Whitten is a serious avocational student of bottle and insulator makers 'Pyrex' labels & marks (Note: Dr. Toulouse wrote his book from the perspective of The Diamond Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada engraved onopalescent glass1930s bottle, if that fact is known via embossing or labeling.) Mention "Czech glass" today and most collectors automatically think of the bright colors and Art Deco shapes made between 1918 and 1938. Figs. "Webb, Made in England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1936 - 1949. Essex Glass Co. (6/2015) of the Any iridescent glass shade marked Loetz or Ltz should be suspect unless the seller can provide convincing documentation. Other "D" Marks (3/2015), "D" Factory List that the jar was manufactured by the Pacific Glass Works of San Shop the complete La Rochere collection of French glassware designed with modern elegance. Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Carol Serr, Beau tables of the actual markings, the 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. Standard Glass Companies (6/2019) makers marking (Lockhart et al. 1919-1939 known at this time, are the oval above (Fig. These marks read "F. Carder" as shown on this Bubbly piece, and were accompanied by the word "Steuben" etched in the same way. Part III: Illinois Pacific 5-B A number of pieces of Czech glass from 1918-1938 are marked with the French and German spelling of Czechoslovakia. Any mark engraved with a diamond-tip pen or electric pen is almost certainly a forgery. North Baltimore Bottle Glass Co. (3/2018) Florida Glass Mfg. The business went bankrupt during the 1930s and production was severely limited until the end of WW II in 1946. 49, mistakenly attributed for many years to Thomas Webb of England. The full story on this glass company is available on this website at the Initially, it was thought that Gall was the only significant mark appearing on cameo reproductions. Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) impressed'flame' seal Supplementary files to complete each plant #1 as it is believed they had two separate plants at the same location and Klamath Falls, Oregon The German spelling is Tschechoslowake. Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s country - used beginning in 1929 or 1930 until at least the mid-1950s. 925-1000 . Fig. "M" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "N & O" Table of Contents, Neodesha Bottle & Glass Co. The oval Loetz acid marks generally appear on only two types of glass. The Murano glass industry boomed during the 1950's/60's, exporting a vast amount of Venetian glassware as well as producing a large quantity of glassware for tourists visiting Venice. Joep Nicolas1930s-45 sections are complete! Rhodes Glass & Bottle Co. (2/2019) 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 mark internet used book websites (e.g., Amazon, ABE, etc.). Blowers (1/2015) Makers Markings, The Glass Factories and Bottles of Alexander and 1919-1939, some glass made by Loetz was marked Czechoslovakia in acid-stamped letters. The surface has a highly iridescent "oil spot" surface. Earlier pieces may have a diamond mark to show the design was registered. William Frank & Sons, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. "Venini, Murano, Italia" acid stamped mark. compliments of the NAMBC: http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/PacificGlassWorks.pdf, http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CreamCity.pdf. This is the distinctive "H" within a diamond raised mark used on some pieces made by Heisey Glass Company. - the first successful glass company west of the Rockies - which operated 1896-1920 (8/2016) Other Important Southern Potteries and Potters Other well-known Southern potteries include Brown's Pottery (c. 1924-present), Cole. cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929 Fig. IGCo. The other glass found with the oval mark is on a line Loetz called Tango. by updated web published articles, It takes at least 10 years for Saint-Louis Cristallerie glassmakers to master their mtier. 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