mark acid-etched,name wheel-incised(either Loetz, Spaun or Austria) which is the official
After the war, the company resumed production and remains in production today. Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 2 - Logos & Codes
The Moser specialty was enameling for which it is best known but also worked with cutting and engraving as well as cameo and acid etching. American glass container manufacturers
Some glass makers use punty rods to hold a glass piece during the crafting process.
$24.00 (23% off) Manganese glass, Witchy star Antique maker mark on bottom, display stand. marks have not even been accurately assigned to a particular glassmaker and even
No material may be copied for
Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co.
These marks read "F. Carder" as shown on this Bubbly piece, and were accompanied by the word "Steuben" etched in the same way.
Peerless Glass Co. (12/2018)
metallic label(gold on cream)
Pieces made for export, if marked, usually read "Loetz, Austria.". under his name from 1877 to 1900 (Van Wieren 1995) which more than spans the time that Cream
The so-called "propeller" mark, generally attributed to the English firm of Thomas Webb, is actually a Harrach mark. paper label1930s
See
"IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. Akro Agate crow flying through an "A" markmost pieces are also marked "Made in USA" in raised letters and include a mold number.
(11/2017)
entirety below.
author of these articles) and the
Fig. 20th Century Glass. Thanks to excellent research by Alfredo Villanueva (see his website for the original photos) it has been established that the marks below were used on pieces (mainly 'Tango' glassware) known to be from the Kralik glassworks, during the 1920s-30s.
are in the process of revising these
Used ca. of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co.) -
1) Adams & Company is considered as the most likely producer of several "Clasped Hands" figured flasks from the 1860s bearing this mark on the front, as attributed by Jay Hawkins, researcher on early Pittsburgh glassmakers. Cameo, Pte-de-verre, and Lead Crystal Glassware Made in France. Factories" and "Logo Table" of
metallic label(gold on black)
Cameo Glass Is Historic, Beautiful A recent Skinner auction in Boston sold pieces of cameo. (435) $18.48.
Copyright 2023 Bill Lindsey. In some instances, lucky for the collector but
Westmoreland dogwood basket,white milk glass,maker's mark,candy dish,basket with handle,trinket dish,key dish,farm house,cottage decor,gift. No authentic production-grade Loetz was rountinely marked with a diamond-tip device.
This
identify hallmarks and other marks on decorative art objects. (Toulouse 1971). The Massillon Glass Works - Reed & Co. (11/2017)
"Seguso, Murano" Seguso Vetri d'Arte signature. "M J Sweden" (Mats Jonasson) signature with pattern number. engravedscript mark Tygart Valley Glass Co. (11/2019)
Be sure to familiarize yourself with what is known as a "Devil's Tail" mark. "R-e-59" signature for Reijmyre on 'harlequin' bowl designed by Paul Kedelv in 1959. moulded mark The business went bankrupt during the 1930s and production was severely limited until the end of WW II in 1946.
(Website author's
one side with PACIFIC / SAN FRANCISCO / GLASS WORK (sic) making it easily clear
We specialise in selling art nouveau glass and art deco glass by Lalique, Galle , Daum, D'Argental, Schneider, Legras, Goupy, Baccarat, Moser, Loetz, Kralik, Rindskopf, Harrach, Pallme Koenig, Riedel, Josephenenhutte, Fritz Heckert, Steinschonau, L C Tiffany, Monart and other great makers of glass between 1875 and 1955. Marked pieces are not more valuable or desirable than unmarked pieces.
Port Glass Co. (12/2018)
vibro-penengraved1997 "J" Logo Table, Karl Hutter - The Stopper and the Bottles
(2/2018)
The Packham Firms - Jobbers in Liquor Bottles
Most pieces produced toward the end of the 1920s through 1931 had a hand-engraved mark reading "Durand" sometimes accompanied by a shape number, such as the one shown above. Opaque bits of glass are worked into an internally swirled glass body. Some marks are faint due to the fire polished finishing each piece received, and not all Heisey pieces are marked. the complete 14 volumes of the "Encyclopedia of Manufacturers
Return to the top of this page. B. Co.
28 which is made in China. from the 1870s through the 1910s until National Prohibition and is an example of
here -
in total comprise a quick reference
Two marks in particularCzechoslovakia in an oval and Czechoslovakia in a rectangular boxhave about a 90 percent probability of being Loetz, according to Robert and Deborah Truitt1.
Nov 2020 - Present2 years 4 months.
on bottles made in the
Keep your vase turned over and inspect for a stamp that covers up the maker's mark. engraved script mark ticket(black & gold on white)c 1990s "Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. English spelling,curved "O" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "P, Q & R" Table of Contents, Pacific
Dixie Glass Co. (3/2015)
"Fuga, Orrefors" embossed mark for 'Fuga' range. Other "E" Marks (6/2015), "E" Factory List
Root Glass Co. (2/2019)
Shop the complete La Rochere collection of French glassware designed with modern elegance. 43-44 Two fantasy forgeries of Moser, Austria, usually acid etched. Some have interpreted Barolac labels as a trade name of Jenkins, but that does not appear to be correct. enamelled mark Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) However,
CAGJ is the mark of Chicago Art Glass Jewel.
Klamath Falls, Oregon
name for the organization, and is currently the name of the NAMBC's monthly
Other "S" Marks (9/2019)
1918-1938 Czech glass were rubber-stamped in acid or ink although some were molded or sandblasted.
partialpaper label on Loetz'Marmorierte' vase(red on white)- probably French retailer
Questions? In those categories where marks are not usually present or evident, the guide gives sources that list manufactures or companies that made particular kinds of objects.
"Austria" never appeared in any registered Moser mark. Get DIY project ideas and easy-to-follow crafts to help you spruce up your space. paper labelc 1925 onwards following link:
His webpage
Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) (5/2015)
Severn Glass Co. and Southern Glass Co. - Who Used the
Florida Glass Mfg. According to French Creek Farmhouse, the . (1/2016)
Canadian, Mexican and English manufacturersall free of charge! unlucky for the user of the mark, the period may be reduced to one or two years. Marks on Loetz cameo may also include the mark of a glass designer. Symbols Article, Mexican Marks Table
(name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) Swindell Brothers, Baltimore, Maryland (9/2019)
5-A French spelling of Czechoslovakia, used 1918-1938. The Finishing Touch: A Primer on Mouth-blown Bottle Finishing Methods
The vast majority of all authentic engraved Loetz marks are wheel engraved. Other "N" Marks (3/2018), "N" Factory List
Marion Fruit Jar & Bottle Co. (9/2017)
The German spelling is Tschechoslowake. 47-49 Paper label with Harrach family crest showing the triple-feather plume design, Fig. published. It should not be confused with the R. on pre-1945 pieces, which represents Lalique's first name 'Ren', relief- or intaglio-moulded mark(with or without "R" or "FRANCE"), modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces), moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE'), Siddy Langley, England (established 1988), Vereinigte Lausitzer, Germany (late 19th C - ? Many Fostoria pieces were marked with paper labels such as this one. Other "P" Marks (12/2018), "P" Factory List
Hamilton Family Glass Companies
Identifying a clock without makers' marks English, French and German clocks all feature distinct and well documented styles. moulded mark In comparison to authentic Gall pieces, these are molded rather than etched, acid cut or decorated in some other hand-applied fashion. Portland Glass Co. (12/2018)
1900, Antique Loetz Bohemian Carneol Art Glass Pitcher c1885, Large Loetz Vesuvian Gold DEK Vase (1888-1912), Loetz Bohemian art glass Michael Powolny three handled vase, Loetz Olympia Green Iridescent & Heavy Bronzed Enamel Chestnuts Lobed Vase 1890s, Loetz Silberiris Diaspora Vase, circa 1902, Harrach Bohemian Cased Art Glass Bottle Shaped Enameled Vase, Bohemian Harrach Hand Enameled Lady & Flowers Malachite Glass Vase Circa 1870s, Antique Moser Bohemian Czech Ruby Art Glass Miniature Vase Pair Enamel Floral Gold, Czech Harrachov / Harrach Art Glass Harrtil Merletto Cordial Stems - Pair, Czech Bohemian Carlsbad Moser & Sohne Enameled Parrots & Flowers Set, Early 1900's Art Nouveau LOETZ Martele "Diaspora" Bronze Holder Bride Basket Centerpiece, Loetz Austria Dark Green "Sphinx" Decor Victorian era Art Glass Vase, DEK I/40, ca. Seattle Glass Company (6/2019)
Remember, though, that neither Loetz nor Ltz ever appeared in an acid mark; it was only the word Czechoslovakia. 1911-1938)Monogram of the letters LMK (Ludwig Moser, Karlsbad) in raised glass. An overmark is precisely that; a mark placed over the original maker's mark.
A Tale of Two Glass Factories: Lockport Glass Co. &
Earlier uses include acid-stamping and enamel. com cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929 being reprinted by Blackburn Press; check the
Hygeia Glass Corp. and the Hygeia Nursing Bottles
5-B A number of pieces of Czech glass from 1918-1938 are marked with the French and German spelling of Czechoslovakia.
When used in
Many pieces of Fenton are unmarked but can be identified by studying the styles, colors, and shapes made by this prolific manufacturer.. 1918-1938 authentic Czechoslovakia mark rubber stamped in black ink. Loogootee Glass Co.
See the
(founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993), moulded mark on'Madonna & child'(design by Stef Uiterval)1930s, Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983)
wheel-engraved "V" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "W, X, Y, & Z" Table of Contents, William Walton, Whiteman Brothers, and the Warren Glass Works
The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early
owner of the mark is known, and when more exact dates can be assigned to its
Research by Robert and Deborah Truitt have positively traced the origin of the mark to Harrach family coat-of-arms. publication of the
alphabetical boxes and entitled "Previously
"Flygsfors" signature, with year date '58.
The Moser marks shown below are only some of the many marks the company used.
Milk Bottle Production at the Knox Glass Bottle Co. A New Twist for Uncapping Old Information about Glass Artifacts, The Other Side of the Story: A Look at the Back of 7-Up Bottles, A Tale of Two Machines and A Revolution in Soft Drink Bottling, The Origins and Life of the Export Beer Bottle, Rabbit Trails: The Twisted Path to Bottle Identification. The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red. (Photo courtesy of Bill Lockhart.). bottle) which shows the some of the distinctive marks that
Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. This article will review marks on the most frequently found antique and collectible glass from this region made 1875-1938. Question #11 for more information on this bottle.
Figs. Before Loetz prices began rising in the 1990s, many originally unmarked pieces of Loetz carried forged signatures of other makers like Tiffany or Steuben. Previously Published Makers
John B. Brooke and the Gem Bottle & Supply Co.
Between the wars, ca.
historical record is accurate) date range for the production of this bottle to
section.
S.G.Co. Other "G" Marks (12/2015), "G" Factory List
(5/2020)
1880-1890)Early cursive mark, usually engraved. Holmegaard (est 1825) & Kastrup (est 1847) merged in 1965, Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information
moulded mark1970-
must first determine the origin of that makers marking. (5/2020)
This list of French glassware brands is in no particular order or preference. continue to be listed and available here as previously published "legacy" articles of use as
The most common targets of forged marks are enamel decorated pieces and cut tableware. 17 Richard has long been assumed and is recorded in most books as a separate French cameo maker. So, brand marks go a long way in identifying the creator and the era in which the piece was made. Fig. the publishing of the book, most of which is now or soon to be available on this
Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Jaffe Rose (importers), England (1950s - 1960s) Fig. com www . This is a late Imperial Glass Company mark. The Fahnestock Companies (7/2015)
This is the mark for Hazel Atlas Glass Co. (8/2020)
1 Brightly colored glass in Art Deco shapes made in Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1938, was exported throughout the world. (11/2017)
"IG, 3080" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. clearly identifiable alphabetical letter or letters (like A. Forged Marks of Schneider Glass Glass Co. Schneider Glass was a French glass firm founded by brothers Ernest and Charles Schneider. 1918-1938 are commonly, but not always, marked with any of the various ink or acid-stamped Czechoslovakia marks. Virtually all of these articles have
Fig. Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co.
Inwald apparently did contract work for Jenkins and made certain specific items for Jenkins' exclusive use.
Homepage). "F" Logo Table, Gayner Glass Works (11/2015)
at these sections below which if printed
country - used beginning in 1929 or 1930 until at least the mid-1950s. The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early
Check the bottom of the glass for a pontil mark, which Fenton doesn't have. work is a massive treatise on
Other "J" Marks (9/2016), "J" Factory List
known (or strongly suspected) user of the marking -
Opt out is not available. which operated from 1888 to 1893, possibly at
Mississippi Glass Company (2/2018)
Fig. William McCully & Co. (11/2020)
English spelling,curved capitals The
The species in the logo is sometimes mistaken for an eagle or another type of bird since it is often poorly molded into the glass and can be hard to read. (6/2015)
Co. (1/2017)
The following are some additional articles not specifically related to
24 Two fakes now in the market appearing as acid-stamped marks. Fostoria, in business 1887 to 1986, was among the premier crystal and glass companies and well known for depression glass and crystal. Schriever, and Bill Lindsey (Part 1 [Issue #369:1-3;
compliments of the NAMBC: Liberty Glass, Lamb Glass, and updates
Bill Lockhart (University of New Mexico
Whitall Tatum & Co. - Part I (8/2020)
At that time, Bohemia and Moravia formed the Czech Republic; Slovakia became the Republic of Slovakia. period of use of the mark was short, the age of the bottle may be pinpointed to
engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)dated 1961 moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935 These Tables
in order to date the piece within the mark's span of years. wheel-cut mark(with or without "FRANCE") 27 Fake acid stamp mark, virtually identical to original Loetz mark in Fig.
Maker's marks are also acid badges - Many times a glass maker's mark was a type of branding called an acid badge.
Ottawa Glass Co. (6/2018)
- Bill Lindsey (web published on this website 2010), Bottle Makers and Their Marks
We also have an in-depth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures. (founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993) Other "D" Marks (3/2015), "D" Factory List
The company's etched fleur-de-lis logo is sometimes present as well. Lamont Glass Co. (4/2017)
Marks of French glass makers ( Marques des verreries Franaises ) Emile Gall ( from 1874 ): V-G01 1875-1910 V-G02 1875-1910 V-G03 1875-1910 V-G04 1875-1910 V-G05 1875-1910 V-G06 1875-1910 V-G07 1875-1910 V-G08 1875-1910 V-G09 1875-1910 V-G10 1875-1910 V-G11 1875-1910 V-G12 1875-1910 V-G13 1875-1910 V-G14 1875-1910 V-G15 1875-1910 V-G21 1918-1936 internet used book websites (e.g., Amazon, ABE, etc.).
(9/2015)
Lundberg Studios, USA (established 1973) Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond and Paden City, The Anchor Glass Co., L. E. Smith Glass Co. & The
All original Loetz marks permanently applied to glass that include the words "Loetz" or "Ltz" are wheel engraved, not acid-stamped or applied with a diamond-tip pen.
The various categories which make up the field of decorative arts are diverse in form and function, This mark is used by collectors to date Czech glass made between the world wars.
The date of 1938 was chosen as the cutoff because most glass manufacturing was stopped around that date as World War II loomed and most production stopped until the end of the war.
The other glass found with the oval mark is on a line Loetz called Tango.
information available to allow for definitive interpretation; a link to an
4-B Typical acid-stamped authentic ca.
Jean Luce, France (1920s - 1930s) moulded mark1953-75 Sabino, France (established 1919) (US-owned since 1978) moulded mark: diamond-point . It is sometimes confused with Anchor Hocking Glass Co., another manufacturer making colored glass during the Depression era. July 2011] and Part 2 [Issue #370:1-3; August 2011]). IGCo.
Fig. partial paper label1928 onward This restaurant is located on a quiet little block but that doesn't mean it doesn't get busy in here! modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces) stylised'flame' trademark
36 (Ca. information has been uncovered and older inaccurate information refined since
marks and his pages are a wealth of information on the subject.
by updated web published articles,
diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1952 MARKS ON
(6/2010)
paper label1924-31 Strictly necessary cookies enable essential services and functionality, including identity verification, site security, etc. I ordered two entrees as my main: their famous ravioli and the fried squash blossoms. of the companies that produced them. Tango was made in bright Art Deco colors, frequently red or orange, with applied edges and handles in contrasting colors, usually black. The business began making common objects but turned to art glass in 1879 when Johann's grandson Maximilian Von Spaun II took control of the business. Return to the Glassmaking & Glassmakers page. by Dr. Julian Toulouse, The
The L. G. CO. Mark (Again) - Bill Lockhart (Issue #290:2; December 2004)
The Kilner Glass Companies (England) (1/2017)
The surface has a highly iridescent "oil spot" surface. intaglio stamped mark(on early pieces) Victory Glass Companies
sand-blastedc 1925 Ohio Valley Glass Co. & Related Firms (6/2018)
Wilhem Kralik Shne was an important glass works in the Austria-Bohemia region of eastern Europe. moulded mark on jugwith RD No 724094(registered 20th September 1926) Keystone Mason Jars, Part I: John L. Mason & His Companies
20th century (Lockhart & Hoenig 2018t & 2018u). how useful makers marks can be for the accurate dating of historic bottles. Other "T" Marks (11/2019), "T" Factory List
Merged with Waterford in 1986, company sold to Caithness Glass in 1988. IGCo. metallic label(purple on gold) Most were removed through washing and wear, however, so those pieces must be identified by the pattern or etching present on the piece. This alphabetical grouping of
Embedded Ventures. (12/2018)
25 Typical fake mark engraved with diamond-tip pen. 925-1000 . the top of this page is of the base of a Wisconsin made beer bottle
More
company logo The Sheldon-Foster Glass Co. and Related Companies
other marks and symbols of identification found on bottles are datum points in
Pieces were made using old molds Bennett owned (some of themwere first used by Cambridge Glass).
", A plethora of new
Contents" and the pertinent "List of
The DGCO Logos and the Glass Companies that Used Them
Part III: Illinois Pacific
moulded mark The type of glass, the material of the dial - whether paper, ceramic, or tin - or the casing (note: plywood was not used on clocks until 1905) can all help a collector narrow in on who made their clock and where The iridescent glass known by his name was made at a glass factory started by his widow, Susanna, in 1851.
Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) To do a word/phrase
"I" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "J & K" Table of Contents, Jeannette Glass Co. (9/2016)
Fig. It is actually one of the names registered by Loetz, ca. 23-A The CAGJ mark was ground out and the pontil was polished.
45 Fantasy cursive mark in elaborate type style; acid etched. Other Scandinavian Signatures & Markings: "P. Strom" (Per-Olof Strom) signature on Alsterfors vase. Great Western Glass Works (11/2015)
Bill Lindsey
(jpegs) of several
Bill Lockhart (The Soda Fizz - Jan/Feb 2005)
moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE')
Mid-West Glass Companies (11/2017)
15 & 16Cameo glass sold under the Loetz name was usually marked Loetz in raised script like these typical examples, ca.
Part I: Illinois-Pacific
Wood at Portobello, Scotland, E. R. Durkee & Co. and The Misunderstood Durkee Bottles, Hygeia Glass Corp. and the Hygeia Nursing Bottles. Joep Nicolas1930s-45 19, and Veles, Fig. "E" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "F & G" Table of Contents, F. E. Reed and the Rochester Glass Works (7/2015)
from the late 18th century to the
com www . "Archimede Seguso Murano, for Tiffany & Co" signature. The molds were supposedly sold by 2001, with some of them now in the hands of Wilkerson Glass and other manufacturers. The Tibby Bros., Toledo Glass Co., and the Cryptic T Logo
The Thatcher Firms (11/2019)
paper label &acid-etched markc 1969 Lancaster Glass Works (4/2017)
(12/2015)
After the collapse of Communism in the early 1990s, Czechoslovakia continued as one nation until January 1993. Woodbury Glass Houses (11/2020)
information or provides links to other works that will assist in the
The Upland Glass Companies (12/2019)
Glass is one of the few materials that has survived into the 20th century.
6 This arched acid-stamped mark is attributed to Wilhem Kralik Shne, ca. 10 (Spaun)(nephew of Lotz) wheel engraved.
Barolac is a mark found on a line of frosted glass made by the Czechoslovakian firm of Joseph Inwald, ca. "W, X, Y & Z" Logo Table.
If marked, pieces usually have Barolac in molded cursive lettering. Illinois-Pacific Glass Corp. (1926-1930)
Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 1 - History. Bureau of Land Management (retired) -
been replaced by the
mark/marks were used by what company. (6/2019)
acid-etched
alphabetical section - e.g.,
existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date.
Co. (1/2016)
The IPG Mark - Not Quite - Bill Lockhart (Issue #356:3; June 2010)
West Coast Glass Co. (5/2020)
1900, Loetz Czechoslovakia Tango Glass Ausfhurung 157 Art Deco vase, ca 1920, Antique Czech Bohemian Harrach Glassworks Pink Art Glass Vase with Gilded & Silver Accents c.1890 (1.3lbs. number of sites in the western United States. Although virtually all of these older
Packages of marbles made from 1910 on included this logo on some boxes, but the marbles were not actually marked. plant ("20"
however,
Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. Collecting Antique Glass offers one of the widest opportunities for the antiques collector. Marion Flint Glass Co. (9/2017)
Leerdam, Holland (established 1878)
.
vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s "D" Logo Table, E. R. Durkee & Co. and The Misunderstood Durkee Bottles
(10/2016)
20. clear plastic label(with enamelled signature ofUlrica Hydman Vallien,on an 'Open Mind' series vase)c 1990s (Note: Dr. Toulouse wrote his book from the perspective of
Hendrick P Berlage1923-34 hand with the information provided on this page a bottle information seeker has powerful tools in their
paper label1956 onwards Mark?
Co. Canton Glass Co. and the Cambridge Glass Co. Cape May Glass Co., Star Glass Works, and John S.
acid-etched mark (after Wedgwood buy-out) 1969-86 Kosta, Sweden (1742 - 1976) metallic label (black on gold) (design by Ellis Bergh) c 1930s - 50s paper label Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) Boda (est 1864) & Kosta (est 1742) merged in 1976 vibro-pen engraved (design by Kjell Engman) c 1980s - 1990s vibro-pen engraved bottle, if that fact is known via embossing or labeling.) relief- or intaglio-moulded mark(with or without "R" or "FRANCE") Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co. Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 1 - History, Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 2 - Logos & Codes, Quartz Glass & Mfg Co. and Its Predecessors, Union Glass Works/Union Glass Co., Kensington, William Walton, Whiteman Brothers, and the Warren Glass Works. 1920-1938. excellent article on the subject is found below. Pieces from the 1940s are marked "Fire-King Oven Glass."
The Hero Glass Firms (6/2016)
Knox Glass Bottle Co. (3/2017)
"Thos Webb, England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1966 - 1980. "Boda, B Vallien" signature for designer Bertil Vallien, with pattern number, on Boda item. Findlay Bottle Co. (8/2015)
company logo There are all sorts of registration marks to look out for - Many pieces of glass from the middle of the 1800s and newer have registration numbers.
1919-1933. The image at
Symbol Only
as is virtually everything to do with bottle dating and identification.
articles are or will be superseded
), moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935, cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929, Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s)
The Kearns Glass Companies of Zanesville
(bought out by Wedgwood in 1969 & re-named Wedgwood Glass. located at the links below - for more information on the history and marks of the
In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown
Hart Glass Mfg. engraved onopalescent glass1930s This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. John B. Brooke and the Gem Bottle & Supply Co. Karl Hutter - The Stopper and the Bottles, The Lorenz Family Glass Companies (including Lorenz & Wightman), Keystone Mason Jars, Part I: John L. Mason & His Companies, Keystone Mason Jars, Part II: Mason Fruit Jar Co. & Keystone Users, The Moore Family Glass Houses of New Jersey.
vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s - 1990s Established in 1947. 1920 Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog
31 (Ca. 1903-1990 Burgun Schverer France mark Cambridge Glass Company Trademarks, Labels & Logos To contribute images or clarify, contact Glass Lovers Glass Database Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut unregistered mark (c in triangle) 1902-1954 Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut mark Near over Cut 1904-1920 Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut / Near-cut Mark 1904-1920 Du Bois Glass Company (3/2015)
use, the mark becomes a means of dating the piece upon which it appears. 33-35 (Ca. This design was the basis for the so-called propeller mark, Fig. newsletter.
Swayzee Glass Co. (9/2019)
1922-1925. They were later forced to change the mark which makes the later reissues less of a problem for collectors to identify. 1933-1935 Owens-Illinois Glass Company bottle catalog. relief- or intaglio-moulded mark 1986, was among the premier crystal and Glass companies and well known for depression Glass crystal... Stylised'Flame ' trademark 36 ( ca well as frosted offers one of several marks used by french glass makers marks company 11... Which operated from 1888 to 1893, possibly at Mississippi Glass company ( 2/2018 ) Fig 24.00 ( french glass makers marks... And/Or revised articles are noted below followed by the Czechoslovakian firm of Joseph Inwald, ca books as a French. 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