When I first heard the term “Uranium Glass,” my initial thought was, perhaps rather predictably, “They didn’t really use uranium in it, did they?” Yes, actually, they did — and it really does glow bright green in the dark, with the application of ultraviolet light (which, incidentally, is usually the best litmus test to identify […]
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I can still vividly remember my first trip to the Mediterranean; the cerulean sea that darkened with the sky above, the umber hues of the cliffs at sunset, the bright orange and yellow fruits rolling carelessly down the street. I remember being entranced by all the colour, the warm hum of life. Being from a
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James Powell & Sons, better known as Whitefriars Glass, was the longest-running glass house in Britain and started in the mid-18th century. The Old Glass House in Tudor Street dates back to 1740 but records date back to a small glassworks off Fleet Street in 1720. Whitefriars Glass History: James Powell & Sons James Powell
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Wedding Gifts It is often hard to find wedding gifts that really do the newlyweds justice. Nowadays, many couples have already set up home before they marry, so the traditional wedding gift ideas of toasters and cutlery are a bit old hat. If you really want to buy unique wedding gifts then it is time
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Carnival Glass was developed in a variety of colours for both functional and ornamental purposes, but the iridescent pieces proved to be the most popular. Whether you are a fan of Carnival Glass or see it as inferior to other art glass, it has proved hugely popular with ardent collectors spread worldwide. The glass is
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Art Nouveau Glass was part of a movement that spread across Europe between 1890 and 1905 and still echoes through some of today’s contemporary artwork. The style is based on organic forms and often portrays floral patterns and other natural shapes and patterns. The evolution of glass technology really helped glass artists push the limits
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You can bring art glass sculpture into your home without it stealing all the limelight. When people think about glass sculpture they often think of large installations which are more befitting of a large manor house or office mezzanine. Not true! Yes glass sculpture can mean a big work of art in a park but
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Art Deco Glass is an amazing array of glass that has become almost as famous as the era it envisioned. Art Deco is a slightly confused term as it was jostling for position with other Art Movements in the inter-war years. It was a half-step away from Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau and although it
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Isle of Wight Glass has a special place in my heart, and I have been collecting pieces for some years now. I started collecting Mdina Glass and then discovered Michael Harris’s Isle of Wight Glass and just adored its 1970s space-like decor. The majority of my Isle of Wight Glass pieces were bought in auctions
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The other day I was looking through the glass vases results on Google. The first thing you notice is that they all seem to be peddling mundane, clear, factory-produced glass vases with about as much character and finesse as a nuisance telemarketer. There is of course a place in the World for clear dull Glass
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