This is the perfect place to keep up with the innovations that will make working in glass easier and more enjoyable. The five cutglass books by bill and louise boggess 19772001, which are widely available, are not considered authoritative by most dealers and collectors. Abp glass, handcut from roughly the last quarter of the 19th. Eapc stands for anchor hockings early american prescut line of glass, line number 700 series. Heisey glass company was established in newark, ohio in 1896. Abp glass, hand cut from roughly the last quarter of the 19th. Discover our most popular crystal glassware patterns. Born in 1871 in corning, new york, tuthill entered the glass trade as a young apprentice, launching a career that would not only produce some of the finest rich cut glass in america but also innovate that art form in ways that adapted to the changing life of the. Royal buzz design by karen stephenson, text by darlene welch. Glass books the glass and pottery sellers association. Mar 31, 2020 it was housed on the second floor of the new corning flint glass works factory. Please be patientit can take a few seconds to loadbecause its great big. Most popular crystal glassware patterns replacements, ltd. Crafted by artisans and valued by collectors, cut glass is patterned entirely by hand with the use of rotating wheels and other cutting tools.
Replacements carries an array of these beautiful patterns, including rose point, caprice, chantilly, wildflower, and diane. Information on the latest in books and patterns plus new glass and tools for hot, warm, and cold glass artists and hobbyists. Students come to gomm stained glass for instruction and we usually start them out on a 12 x 12 stained glass panel. Grow a glass garden and beautify any space with exquisite stained glass art. Although your dish appears to be cut glass, it is actually a high quality pressed glass. Intense competition, both domestic and from abroad, and the introduction of inexpensive pressed glass in patterns imitating cut glass, forced cost cutting short cuts on the dynamic, new american industry. Immigrants helped supply glass houses in the united states with skilled cutters allowing them to develop a product rivaling european cut glass. Michael pearsons encyclopedia of american cut and engraved glass, for example, is a wellregarded, threevolume set that categorizes numerous patterns. Cut glass was first made in egypt over 3,000 years ago. Combined with mitered outlines, they create patterns for glass cutters. Mckee pres cut patterns janet dunn jeannettemckeeglasbake.
With the exception of some pieces as listed further down, it was produced from 1960 1974. American cut glass for the discriminating collector 1965 and a study of american cut glass collections 1969. Where we share books join us on facebook promote your page too. Early american pattern glass and much more early american pattern glass.
Boggess for schiffer books comes highly recommended by worley. The american brilliant period in cut glass history began around 1850 and lasted into the early 1900s. Handbook for american brilliant cut glass schiffer book for collectors with price guide. Back and front covers are identical to the earlier edition ca. The recent discovery of a mass of archival material relating to t. Some patterns have only one motif while others have five or six. Even patterns with animals, fruits and florals were designed and created, with attention to fine details.
Note that some sections of the content are not online yet. The patterns changed, too, as corners were cut to save money and increase profits. At the end of the book is an easy pattern identification guide showing all of the. This revised sixth edition includes a newly updated value guide, the catalog names for various shapes in cut glass, and the identity of 280 patterns of american and canadian glass by catalog name. There is a world of possibilities to create amazing stained glass projects with animal patterns. The purpose of this book is also to celebrate the life and accomplishments of this great artist who was both a master glass cutter and a preeminent cut glass pattern. The brilliant period lasted from approximately 1876 to 1914. Later, it was made in europe, and by the late 1700s in the united states. The factory provided fine quality glass tableware and decorative glass figurines. Techniques include stained glass windows, leaded lights also called leadlights, glass that has been placed into a kiln so that it will mould into a shape, glassblowing, sandblasted glass, and copperfoil glasswork. European cut glass was considered superior to american cut glass until about 1875 when new designs were introduced and a.
Cut and engraved american glass libguides at corning museum. H vase in the sunbeam pattern 1902, a fourandahalf foot tall punch bowl and stand in an unnamed pattern 1905, and a cutglass replica of the liberty bell 1906. Heisey company was formed in newark, ohio, in 1895 by a. Read as many books on glass patterns as possible so you can understand antique glass patterns and know the difference. Mar 31, 2020 this guide focuses on the glassrelated history of the corning, new york, and surrounding area, including local resources, special collections, and topics unique to cornings glass history. Research the american and european glass houses that produced cut glass pieces. Welcome to our online catalog section for american brilliant cut glass. All collectors will have to own this important new reference book. Maryland glass company mckee glass company mikasa glassware millersburg glass company model flint glass company monongah glass morgantown glass moser mosser glass co. With careful inspection, and armed with a companion reference. How to identify vintagecut glass patterns home guides sf. In collecting american brilliant cut glass, patterns are identified, signatures are shown, and major american companies are described. Since true cut glass is entirely handdecorated, high labor costs made it extremely expensive and out of reach to all but the affluent class.
While cut glass has been produced for thousands of years, it reached a peak of popularity during the late 19th century in the socalled brilliant period, which lasted until the early 1900s. Includes descriptions of cutting and engraving glass and principal hawkes pattern names, illustrations of various patterns, and decorating techniques of cutting and engraving. The great big book list this is the complete list of all books we carry in alphabetical order. It points out cut glass pieces by company signatures, patent records, and magazine advertisements. My sisters were married, and during the summer, i would go out and stay with them in the. Features dozens of closeup photos, materials and tools listings and detailed instruction. Thousands of cut glass pieces are shown in 1065 photographs. How to identify antique glass patterns our pastimes. A cut glass mold does not impart any designs onto the molten glass. The book features 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern. High to low buy any combination of 7 books andor patterns and get free shipping on the books and patterns.
Barbara is the president of the florida sunburst chapter of the american cut glass association, which is a member of our hall of fame i started collecting cut glass when i was about 18. How to identify vintagecut glass patterns home guides. Brilliant period cut glass, a popular wedding gift at the time, was heavy leaded glass, intricately cut with geometric patterns and prisms. Born in ireland, hawkes immigrated to brooklyn in 1862, and then moved to corning to work for the hoare and dailey cut glass firm. I started collecting cut glass when i was about 18. The prefect projects to get you ready for warm weather.
When manufacturers began producing pressed glass 18501910. The company was operated by heisey and his sons until 1957, when the factory closed. Antique star diamond hobstar american brilliant period heavy cut glass dish abp. Glass magic over 35 designs that can be cut from fullsize patterns for almost instant fused glass. Many of these stained glass patterns for animals can be adapted for leaded. Shop double old fashioneds, wine glasses, water goblets, champagne flutes, decanters, and much more from wellknown crystal makers like waterford, mikasa, lenox, gorham, and others. Corn flower is a major success story of canadian cut glass. The company produced some unusual show pieces of cut glass early in its history, including a 31.
Standard encyclopedia of pressed glass 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions. Make offer collector books kitchen glassware of the depression years florence 1990 4th edit. Of all the designs they can choose from, the stained glass quilt patterns are by far the most popular and most often chosen. A pressed glass mold which can be made up of two to four different pieces imparts the design directly onto the molten glass that is then cooled and removed from the mold. Handbook for american brilliant cut glass schiffer book for collectors with. Brilliant period cut glass, a popular wedding gift at the time, was heavy leaded glass, intricately cut.
At that time there were literally 100s if not s of popular designs or patterns for cut glass known to hughes, including those of his former employer, giving him a good basis for his own design, but as is the case with many great artists, its hughes take on the work of his predecessors and colleagues that make his pieces stand out. Depression glass simple presence suits collectors just fine antique. Collectors must be proficient in all aspects of the glass piece from its history to its unique characteristics and patterns. American brilliant period glass production was the last great heyday of the cut glass craze and it ended about a century ago. It was housed on the second floor of the new corning flint glass works factory. Of all of waterford crystals cuts lismore is the most loved. Cambridge glass continues to be highly collectible.
Jan 01, 2012 how to cut accurate compound complex curves for stained glass. Libbey cut glass tankard pitcher sultana jewel pattern american brilliant period. Dates of manufacture and alternate names for patterns are provided when known. How to identify a pattern the house of brilliant glass. Early american pattern glass society a brief history of. Libbey glass acga articles about american brilliant cut glass. Antique pressed glass patterns identification pressed glass books. The internet antique shop collector books price guides reference books for antiques and collectibles. The lismore collection was launched in 1952 and now, over 66 years later, it is the only design from this period that still remains. Barbara is the president of the florida sunburst chapter of the american cut glass association, which is a member of our hall of fame. Art glass is an item that is made, generally as an artwork for decoration but often also for utility, from glass, sometimes combined with other materials. At first heisey produced mold pressed patterns that simulated cut glass styles of the era. American cut glass, from flint to brilliant collectors.
Delphi carries a wide selection of mosaic art supplies including glass and ceramic tile, grout, adhesives, pattern books, glass cutters and cutting tools. Create stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, bird feeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Prior to that time, most cut glass pieces were produced in england, ireland, and france. The company was operated by heisey and his sons until 1957. The company also made glass automobile headlights and holophane glassware lighting fixtures. Lotton art glass lotus cut glass company louie glass company lundberg studios contemporary art glass macbethevans glass co. Eapc, prescut pineapple and prescut oatmeal lines by anchor hocking. Nucut glass a cut above pressed glass, by anne mccollam. We carry glass pattern books for birds, horses, big game, fish and marine life, puppies and dogs, cats, bugs, insects and more. Fenton glassware crystal glassware antique glass bottles antique glassware cut glass glass art miller glass home design duncan. Cut glass glass art pressed glass carnival glass glass collection antique glass vintage glassware makers mark milk glass. This glass was considered the finest in the world and won many international prizes. American cut glass, from flint to brilliant collectors weekly. Jun 4, 2014 1998 florences glassware pattern identification guide.
The american brilliant cut glass tradition is perhaps nowhere better showcased than in the intricate art of charles guernsey tuthill. For more information on specific depression glass pieces and manufacturers of each pattern, click on the links provided below the photos where available. Collecting antique american brilliant period cut glass. These and many other patterns and shapes are shown in carl fausters book, libbey. With more than 20 manufacturers across the us producing nearly 100 distinct patterns, depression glass pieces run the gamut, but a few identifying characteristics shine through across the. Stained glass seasonal quilt blocks gomm stained glass.
Stained glass animal pattern books contain patterns for creatures and wildlife big and small. American brilliant period glass production was the last great heyday of the cutglass craze and it ended about a century ago. Houghton agreed to sell blanks exclusively to hoare. Table sets, cruets, small condiment jars, bowls and syrups were a large part of this production. In addition, this revised edition shows you how to analyze a pattern by finding. The purpose of this book is to document the findings of the anderson study group and to bring together previously unavailable information about william c. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Such a story lies behind lismore, the most enduring crystalcut in history. Selected books, articles, videos, websites and other materials on american glass and glassmaking. Read as many books on glass patterns as possible so you can understand antique glass patterns. Examples of motifs include bullseye, pinwheel, diamond, hobnail and cane.
Vintage pyrex is highly collectible and comes in many colorful patterns. In addition, this revised edition shows you how to analyze a pattern by finding the miter outline and matching it and the motifs to an illustration. Typically, material is poorly organized, photography is of variable quality, and most seriously pattern identifications are frequently incorrect. Hawkes and company, including thousands of letters, has enabled the author to research business practices in the glass industry in more detail than ever before. We are a nonprofit organization devoted to the study and research of american brilliant cut glass. Books, patterns, inspiration kits,express packs windows books create beautiful stained glass windows with floral, victorian, abstract, modern and traditional themes. The american brilliant period in cut glass history began around 1850.
Both pressed and blown glassware were made in a wide variety of patterns and colors. How to cut accurate compound complex curves for stained glass. This guide is designed to show depression glass patterns in detail to assist with identification. Named patterns unknown makers new england glass co. Glass cutters always give the best results when it is in near new condition. Learn more about mosaic art in our getting started section. Click on the category to go to the page to see more about the book. Barbara meek talks about the history of cut glass, the patterns, and the major turnofthecentury manufacturers. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Find out which pyrex dishes you need, including a timeline of pyrex history. Book early american pattern glass 1958 alice hulett metz 2nd print 1960 signed. American brilliant period cut glass advertisements by edited by robert j.
Pin on collector books price guides reference books for antiques. See more ideas about cut glass, glass and crystals. Using this new information, together with her already considerable knowledge, jane shadel spillman has produced the first book on american cut glass to go beyond the glass and examine the workings of the industry itself, including labor relations, sources of blanks, special orders for the white house, hawkess representation at the paris worlds fair in 1889, and communication between the cut glass industry and silver manufacturers such as gorham and tiffany. Over 50 glass patterns, including original designs from delphi artists. This authoritative book presents new information about the late 19th and early 20thcentury cut glass industry in corning, new york. Handbook for american brilliant cut glass schiffer book for. It is organized by patterns and illustrated with 396 color and black and white. It is believed that the cut glass blank business was crucial to the flint glass works success. Although the set is out of print, and hard to find, it may be well worth the effort spent tracking it down. Schiffer publishing identifying american brilliant cut glass revised. Acga research area for american brilliant cut glass.