SOLD- Whitefriars Pewter Glass Volcano Vase

Description

Heading : Whitefriars glass volcano vase
Date : c1960
Period : Elizabeth 11
Origin : The Whitefriars glassworks designed by Geoffrey Baxter
Colour : Pewter
Pattern : Number ‘9717’. ‘Volcano’ from Whitefriars ‘textured’ range
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 7 3/16 inches tall and approx. 3 7/8 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 815 grams

Additional Information : Founded by James Powell the Whitefriars glassworks opened in 1834 in the city of London. They started the manufacture of tableware during the 1860’s and produced highly sought after designs into the 20^th century. Relocating to Middlesex in 1923 many designers were recruited over the following years including Geoffrey Baxter who joined in 1954 and launched his own ‘textured’ glass range. a highly successful endeavour until the closing of Whitefriars in the 1980’s.

References :

Whitefriars Glass by Lesley Jackson – Page 141 Plate 164.

http://www.whitefriars.com/catalogues/contents.php?pageNum_catalogue=1&totalRows_catalogue=222&id=294

20^th Century British Glass By Charles R. Hajdamach – Page 315 Plate 671.