Whitefriars Tangerine ‘Drunken Bricklayer’ Vase c1970

Description

Heading : Whitefriars bricklayer vase
Date : Produced 1967 – 1977
Period : 20th century
Origin : Wealdstone. England
Pattern : Number 9673
Colour : Tangerine
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 20.7cm tall. 8.6cm by 7.4cm at the centre
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 1138 grams

Additional Information : Possibly one of Whitefriars most renowned and radical designers. Geoffrey Baxter was the creative mind behind many patterns and designs such as Glacier. Banjo and Bark. One of his most recognisable designs being the ‘drunken bricklayer’. Designed by Baxter in 1966 for the “new Whitefriars glassworks” in Wealdston opened in 1923. This pattern was produced in two sizes and a number of colours. An oddity but widely desired piece or Britsh art glass from the wane of the industry in England.

References: Whitefriars Glass By Lesley Jackson – Page 140 Plate 160.