Whitefriars Aubergine Glass Tapering Vase

Description

Heading : Whitefriars glass tapering vase
Date : c1964
Period : Elizabeth II
Origin : The Whitefriars glassworks. Middlesex. England
Colour : Aubergine
Pattern : 9655
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 21.1cm tall and approximately 9cm in diameter at the base
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 904 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. a highly successful endeavour until the closing of Whitefriars in the 1980’s.

References :

Whitefriars Glass by Lesley Jackson – Page 137 Plate 153 (VI).

http://www.whitefriars.com/catalogues/contents.php?id=343

20^th Century British Glass By Charles R. Hajdamach – Page 309 Plate 661.