The Federation
moulded markon pressed glass1948 to 1968 moulded mark1925-53 identify hallmarks and other marks on decorative art objects. Step 3: Check for an Overmark.
especially the modern (1971) world markings section found near the back of the
com www . Bill Lockhart (University of New Mexico
(1/2016)
Travis Glass Co. (11/2019)
Collecting Antique Glass offers one of the widest opportunities for the antiques collector. $24.00 (23% off) Manganese glass, Witchy star Antique maker mark on bottom, display stand. alphabetical section - e.g.,
the Owens-Illinois Glass Company - which had many plants around the
9 (Ltz)with arrows in circle, wheel engraved. Hendrick P Berlage1923-34 "Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. (Note: Dr. Toulouse wrote his book from the perspective of
present day. The so-called "propeller" mark, generally attributed to the English firm of Thomas Webb, is actually a Harrach mark.
Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) "U" Logo Table, The Victor Jar Co. and THE VICTOR
"Coquille" signature for Flygsfors Coquille range. This is one of a number of different marks used by the Daum factory in Nancy, France. (bought out by Wedgwood in 1969 & re-named Wedgwood Glass. Floris Meydam1935-50s
Neither "Loetz" nor "Ltz" ever appear in authentic acid-stamped marks, only the word "Czechoslovakia." These marks read "F. Carder" as shown on this Bubbly piece, and were accompanied by the word "Steuben" etched in the same way. 20th Century Glass was established in 2004 by Wayne Stephens, the current owner. Makers Markings
Research by Robert and Deborah Truitt have positively traced the origin of the mark to Harrach family coat-of-arms. Owens-Illinois Glass Company mark shown above - have a lot of good
Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond and Paden City, The Anchor Glass Co., L. E. Smith Glass Co. & The
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks French Makers' Marks Illustrated - J www . actual bottle markings - have also been
Fig. Glenshaw Glass Co. (11/2015)
the publishing of the book, most of which is now or soon to be available on this
information or provides links to other works that will assist in the
- the first successful glass company west of the Rockies - which operated
1918-1938 are commonly, but not always, marked with any of the various ink or acid-stamped Czechoslovakia marks. This vase includes the "oilspot" iridescence typically associated with vintage Loetz.
Northwestern
While the Aurene signature may look amateurish, the one shown here is on a genuine piece of Steuben glass. engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)dated 1961 "Webb, Made in England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1936 - 1949.
known (or strongly suspected) user of the marking -
cover most known American glass makers marks assigning specific markings to the
), Loetz Austria Candia Silberiris II Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass Vase, ca.
From 1918 and 1938, many pieces of glass were marked "Czechoslovakia." Harrach Bohemian Art Glass Satin Globular Body Pitcher. information available to allow for definitive interpretation; a link to an
When it's removed, it leaves a mark called a pontil mark. The subject of bottle makers marks is a complex one -
makers marking (Lockhart et al. Fig.
Marks alone are never a guarantee of age or quality. Although virtually all of these older
This is one of the few "Czechoslovakia" only marks that can be attributed to a specific company. Return to the top of this page. If the
engravedscript mark Other "K" Marks (3/2017), "K" Factory List
36 (Ca. alphabetical boxes and entitled "Previously
Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976)
1918-1938 mark.
If the mark was used for many years, we may have to rely on other considerations
at these sections below which if printed
published. makers markings or are from other publications, i.e., not Bottles and
"S" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "T, U & V" Table of Contents, The T.C. There is some confusion about the relationship between Barolac and the British merchant John Jenkins. Be aware that poor quality "Gall" pieces are being produced in China and sold in gift shops around the United States. paper labelbefore 1956 The Origins and Life of the Export Beer Bottle - Bill Lockhart (Bottles
Now that Loetz prices equal or exceed those of other makers, earlier Tiffany and Steuben forgeries are being ground off and faked Loetz marks applied.
(name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) Francisco, CA.
MARKS ON
The marks often depend on the country of origin, as well as the time period. Massillon Bottle & Glass Co. (11/2017)
Ottawa Glass Co. (6/2018)
The Daum factory produced watch crystals and utilitarian glassware until the 1890s.
Truitt, R & D. Collectible Bohemian Glass 1880-1940 1995 and Collectible Bohemian Glass Vol II, 1915-1945 1998.
Fig. if the maker is known, much company specific research has yet to be done.
They are usually acid-etched, but those on the top row are also known to have occurred printed in dark enamel colours. The success of . The
Glassmaking & Glassmakers:
City Glass was in business, producing a certain (as certain as the
Fig. The full story on this glass company is available on this website at the
relief- or intaglio-moulded mark Although overshadowed for many years by other French glass makers such as Galle, Daum and Lalique . Factories" and "Logo Table" of
Blowers (1/2015)
2014v; article available at this link:
(9/2017)
Then a forged Loetz mark was engraved. Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 1 - History.
This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) 2 This 10-inch iridescent Art Nouveau vase is being made today.
download limited copies of posted material. Reference Sources/Bibliography page. Lucienne Bloch1928-?
& E" Table of Contents, De Steiger Glass Company and the "Twister"
which is the official
the top of this page is of the base of a Wisconsin made beer bottle
These include Thomas Webb, Daum Nancy, Richard, Legras, Muller and . guide for the identification & dating of
Fig. Jaffe Rose (importers), England (1950s - 1960s) articles listed further down the page
This is the distinctive "H" within a diamond raised mark used on some pieces made by Heisey Glass Company. "Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer" acid etched stamp/signature. (6/2019)
Eugene L. Husting was in business
Bill Lindsey
compliments of the NAMBC: http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/PacificGlassWorks.pdf, http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CreamCity.pdf. Most pieces with this mark are old carnival pieces, but it's wise to remember that Wright reissued several patterns (the Grape and Cable butter dish and Grape Delight nut bowl are the most frequently found) with the mark after they bought the molds. acid-etched mark(after Wedgwoodbuy-out)1969-86 in the future as new information is available.
Until recently, it generally hasn't been worthwhile to forge marks on 1918-1938 Czech glass because prices were relatively low.
from the late 18th century to the
Vaseline Glass Collectors Inc. reports that Mosser made Guernsey's later pieces. moulded mark Before Loetz prices began rising in the 1990s, many originally unmarked pieces of Loetz carried forged signatures of other makers like Tiffany or Steuben. "F" Logo Table, Gayner Glass Works (11/2015)
diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)dated 1958 Don't confuse this mark with the monogram of Kolo Moser, the glass designer (see separate Kolo Moser listing).
"Venini, Murano, Made in Italy" acid stamped mark. (Photo courtesy of Bill Lockhart.). Long Beach Glass (7/2017)
(11/2017)
N.B. number, on 'harlequin' bowl made by Reijmyre. 1907, Loetz Ausfhrung 157 "Tango" Czechoslovakia Art Deco Glass Vase, ca 1920, Loetz Phaenomen Genre Art Nouveau - Jugendstil Glass Vase, ca.
The Murano glass industry boomed during the 1950's/60's, exporting a vast amount of Venetian glassware as well as producing a large quantity of glassware for tourists visiting Venice. American glass container manufacturers
wheel-cut mark(with or without "FRANCE") One factory making beer bottles in the 1880s, whose ownership, name, and mark
this book is a good source of information on bottle makers marks and the history
Vereinigte Lausitzer, Germany (late 19th C - ?) When unmarked pieces made by Steuben Glass Works were brought to Frederick Carder (the company's co-founder and longtime art director) so he could look at them, and he often marked them as they were identified. is also a great resource for those wishing to figure out what an
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. 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. manufacture of a bottle, how the bottle
This is a paper label used c. 19071924 by Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company. and the Acme Logos, Adams & Company and the other Adams firms, The Strange Case of the Aetna and Arsenal Glass
(bought out by Wedgwood in 1969 & re-named Wedgwood Glass. Akro Agate crow flying through an "A" markmost pieces are also marked "Made in USA" in raised letters and include a mold number. Other "N" Marks (3/2018), "N" Factory List
The Scranton Glass Firms (3/2019)
Coast Glass Companies and Their Marks (12/2018)
appropriate.
- Alamogordo [retired] and the primary
The actual manufacturer of glass began in the Middle East more than 3,500 years ago, with the earliest known production of glass recorded in the UK around 1226. This Westmoreland Glass mark was used on a variety of glassware types.
on bottles made in the
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.
And finally, one of the more useful tools for determining what a
King's Lynn factory finally closed in 1992), acid-etched mark(after Wedgwoodbuy-out)1969-86, metallic label(black on gold)(design by Ellis Bergh)c 1930s - 50s, Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) Federal Glass Co. (7/2015)
The Latchford Glass Factories
Eureka Jars and Their Makers
"H" Logo Table, Ihmsen
intaglio stamped mark(on early pieces) Lynchburg Glass Factories (7/2017)
located at the links below - for more information on the history and marks of the
two part article by Bill Lockhart and Russ Hoenig (retired senior engineer
Jeannette also used a "J" in a triangle or a "J" standing alone as their mark on occasion. (11/2015)
ChristiaanJohannes Lanooy1919-30 partial paper label1928 onward In comparison to authentic Gall pieces, these are molded rather than etched, acid cut or decorated in some other hand-applied fashion. Laurens Glass Works (4/2017)
. carry on to manufacturers' labels & marks (M) Established in 1947. Its marks include etchings, molded marks, and labels, so look carefully before you buy or sell your glass. Hart Glass Mfg. 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. internet used book websites (e.g., Amazon, ABE, etc.). All rights reserved. paper labelbefore 1956 Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information
Victory Glass Companies
Extras or The Milk Route (see References page for the source): A New Twist for Uncapping Old Information about Glass Artifacts
Fig. At that time, Bohemia and Moravia formed the Czech Republic; Slovakia became the Republic of Slovakia.
acid-etched
engravedscript mark
The Pierce Glass Factories (12/2018)
particular bottle shape or type was likely used for are period bottle/glass
bottle, if that fact is known via embossing or labeling.) Many pieces of Fenton are unmarked but can be identified by studying the styles, colors, and shapes made by this prolific manufacturer.. 1926 Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog
(manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc), Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) 21 New art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style. All original engraved marks with Loetz or Ltz are wheel engraved. Fidelity Glass Co. (8/2015)
Other "W" Marks (11/2020)
Fig.
A Tale of Two Glass Factories: Lockport Glass Co. &
The Tibby Bros., Toledo Glass Co., and the Cryptic T Logo
Light yellow-green glow with S3 365nm UV Flashlight. Ohio Valley Glass Co. & Related Firms (6/2018)
Westmoreland dogwood basket,white milk glass,maker's mark,candy dish,basket with handle,trinket dish,key dish,farm house,cottage decor,gift.
Other "R" Marks (2/2019), "R" Factory List
Most authentic marks on ca. com
The other glass found with the oval mark is on a line Loetz called Tango. and another venue for articles published by BRG members
The Glass Firms at Greenfield, Indiana
Woodbury Glass Houses (11/2020)
Official La Rochere Online Store. Bottle Research Group (BRG) members - past, presentand future (more
1919-1933. The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red. 20.
company logo 20th century (Lockhart & Hoenig 2018t & 2018u). "IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. Granite Glass Companies (11/2015)
11) and the box below (Fig. Glass Containers Corp. and Its Successors
existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. Lyndeborough Glass Co. (7/2017)
We don't hire subcontractors to do the job. Catalog Codes (Mold Numbers) for Soda Bottles
Jonasson, Mats (see Mlers Glassworks) engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)post-War
These
Other "J" Marks (9/2016), "J" Factory List
I ordered two entrees as my main: their famous ravioli and the fried squash blossoms. CoastalGirlDecor. Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog
(7/2015)
This type of acid etched mark was used during the 1970s on many Navarre pieces, according to "Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s,and 60s" by Gene Florence. Bottle Research Group
Brockway Machine Bottle Co. and the Brockway Glass
Encyclopedia of Manufacturers Marks on Glass Containers
Other "F" Marks (9/2015), "F" Factory List
1900-1920s. ): Trademarks, whether registered or not, brand names, and
Harrach is a Bohemian glass works founded ca. ", A plethora of new
Guernsey Glass was owned and operated by Harold Bennett but only produced collectible glassware from 1967 through the late-1970s according to opensalts.net. This mark is used by collectors to date Czech glass made between the world wars. (jpegs) of several
a short period of time. This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s.
Simplex Jar (12/2018)
(3/2018)
Western Glass Manufacturing Co. (5/2020)
"Preface/Introduction & Table of
makers illustrated catalogs. MARKS ON
Several iterations of the original Imperial Glass Company mark used in the 1950s (a capital "G" laid over a stylized capital "I") led to this mark when the company was purchased from Lenox by Arthur Lorch in 1981. 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. 11 (Joh. 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. engraved signature1990
No material may be copied for
"W, X, Y & Z" Logo Table. Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co.
The DuBois Glass Co. - Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Carol Serr and Bill
"Thos Webb, England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1966 - 1980. (2/2015)
(8/2020)
metallic label(black on gold)(design by Ellis Bergh)c 1930s - 50s Cornelis de Lorm1916-25 The vast majority of all authentic engraved Loetz marks are wheel engraved. Earlier pieces are engraved with a silver block mark.
determining the history and ages of the collectors' bottles. Co. Canton Glass Co. and the Cambridge Glass Co. Cape May Glass Co., Star Glass Works, and John S.
So, brand marks go a long way in identifying the creator and the era in which the piece was made. cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929 Co. (9/2015)
The crow mark was used on glassware from the late '30s through the 1940s. partialpaper label on Loetz'Marmorierte' vase(red on white)- probably French retailer Barolac is a mark found on a line of frosted glass made by the Czechoslovakian firm of Joseph Inwald, ca.
Whitney Glass Works (8/2020)
Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 2 - Logos & Codes. enamelledcameo mark
Co-Founder with General Partner Jenna Bryant. Opt out is not available. Newark Star and the Everett Factory
beer bottle (and the entire
Alston, Carl Conrad & Co. - The Original American Budweiser, Factories Connected with Richard Cooper and Thomas
This website provides complete scanned copies
The Turner Bros. & William F. Modes
Louisville Glass Works (7/2017)
(Toulouse 1971). The Richard mark above is on the new 6-inch cameo glass reproduction in Fig. published via other venues - primarily in
43-44 Two fantasy forgeries of Moser, Austria, usually acid etched. However,
interpretation of most known makers marks. The Mysterious Letter S (9/2019), "S" Factory List
28 which is made in China.
"Ekenas, Sweden, J. O. metallic label(gold on black)
844. pictures to the left show the base of an 11 oz. engraved onopalescent glass1930s
Any mark engraved with a diamond-tip pen or electric pen is almost certainly a forgery. (FOHBC).
Siddy Langley, England (established 1988)
"E Gordon" signature for designer Ernest Gordon, on Kosta Boda item. Question #11 for more information on this bottle. Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s
vibro-pen engraved(design by Anna Ehrner)c 1980s - 1990s Marked. Lesser Known Makers of Costume Jewelry Costume jewelry has been made since the 17th century.
Many iridescent look-alikes with forged marks have sheared top rims and no ground pontil. Other suspected maker's
She named the business "Johann Ltz Witwe" (the widow of Johann Ltz).
Great Western Glass Works (11/2015)
(Note: Search results for this website will be just below the
"G" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "H & I" Table of Contents, Glass Firms of the Hagerty Brothers
Part I: Illinois-Pacific
available here as published articles
(5/2015)
modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces) references.
The Hemingray Glass Firms (6/2016)
18 Loetz cameo made expressly for the American market is marked "Ca. in total comprise a quick reference
assisting collector's as well as archaeologist's as implied in the following
Chris Lebeau1924-25 Kosta, Sweden (1742 - 1976) The most popular French glassware brands are O-I Manufacturing, VOA Glass, Cristal d'Arques Paris, Duralex, La Rochere, and St Louis. The Diamond Glass Co. of Royersford, Pennsylvania
Kolo Moser was an Austrian glass designer who worked for Loetz, Kralik and Egermann. Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved by
Loogootee Glass Co.
A more extensive list can be found in Truitts' Collectible Bohemian Glass Vol II, 1915-1945. (11/2015)
Saltsburg Bottle Works Co. (3/2019)
Keene-Marlboro-Street Glassworks (10/2016)
'Pyrex' labels & marks
plant ("20"
Ludwig Moser founded several glass decorating studios in the middle of the 19th century and a glass factory in the early 1890s.
following link:
Opaque bits of glass are worked into an internally swirled glass body. Gall died in 1904, and objects produced from that time through 1914 feature a star before the mark. Kimble Glass Co. (3/2017)
Salem
Merged with Waterford in 1986, company sold to Caithness Glass in 1988. We made a reservation for Shiro for my parents anniversary!
Mansfield Glass Works (9/2017)
Kerr Glass Mfg. Part III: Illinois Pacific
Virtually all original Loetz vases have fire-polished top rims and ground pontils on the base. Other "P" Marks (12/2018), "P" Factory List
Design, color and details of construction are better indications of age, quality and Czech origin than marks.
compliments of the NAMBC: Liberty Glass, Lamb Glass, and updates
These
Jun 19, 2015 - Explore Nanna Nancy's board "GLASS MAKER MARKINGS", followed by 265 people on Pinterest. 10 (Spaun)(nephew of Lotz) wheel engraved. http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CreamCity.pdf). Fairmount Glass Works (7/2015)
cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929 (1933-1943) (8/2016)
Information to identify marks on pottery, porcelain, bottles, silver, pewter, toys, dishes, glass, dolls, china patterns, costume jewelry and more. "I" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "J & K" Table of Contents, Jeannette Glass Co. (9/2016)
19, and Veles, Fig. (8/2020)
and tables are now (early 2021) considered final although
32 (Ca. period of use of the mark was short, the age of the bottle may be pinpointed to
The far simpler shades made ca. 26 Most fakes and forgeries of acid marks are applied with rubber stamps like these three typical examples. N.B. Murano glass artists soon became renowned for their skills in glass design, and had a monopoly on glassware production for several centuries.
are also all found in the "Periodical &
"Bottles and Extras"
Pacific Glass Works (12/2018)
relief- or intaglio-moulded mark Bottle & Glass Makers Markings, (Click
(manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc) (6/2015)
mark used byLouis Comfort Tiffany on a variety of Favrile glass pieces. In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown, alternative French spelling,straight line, Lalique, France (established 1909) com www . Other "H" Marks (6/2016), "H" Factory List
acid-etched(on late productions) moulded mark on jugwith RD No 724094(registered 20th September 1926) They are usually acid-etched, but those on the top row are also known to have occurred printed in dark enamel colours. all the alphabetical "Logo Tables" - PDF
Enameled Floral Design.
(6/2016)
22 The new vase in Fig. Severn Glass Co. and Southern Glass Co. - Who Used the
vibro-pen engraved1975 logo onpaper label1919-25 "Webb, England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1950 - 1966. The Kilner Glass Companies (England) (1/2017)
diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961
"M" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "N & O" Table of Contents, Neodesha Bottle & Glass Co.
Tango was made in bright Art Deco colors, frequently red or orange, with applied edges and handles in contrasting colors, usually black.
If marked, pieces usually have Barolac in molded cursive lettering. (1/2016)
moulded mark Flaccus Bros. - Part 1 (9/2015)
Other "L" Marks (7/2017), "L" Factory List
These marks generally help with identification and the dating of the piece by giving a significant historical point of reference. (2/2015)
The Jeannette Glass Companyhas a"J" in a square mark that is reversed so it can be viewed through the bottom of the glass when looking inside. by Dr. Julian Toulouse, The
Other "I" Marks (8/2016), "I" Factory List
Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Carol Serr, Beau
His monogram, below, appears on some designs he made for Loetz, as well as independent work made from his designs at other firms. "O" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "P, Q & R" Table of Contents, Pacific
by updated web published articles,
Appears in raised glass. moulded mark 1911-1938)Moser Karlsbad in script is a standard mark which may be in gold, colored enamel, raised glass (middle) or acid stamped (right). This illustrated guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible glass and includes dating information if known.. This is typical of the type of makers marks found on the bases of mouth-blown beer bottles
29 Figs. The following are articles from that publication
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. Earlier uses include acid-stamping and enamel. 46 Monogram of Kolo Moser, in raised glass. The Glass Works of the Rylands Family and Hiram Codd (2/2019)
moulded mark(year number on left) Symbol Only
"Orrefors" signature, with pattern number including "PU" code for designer Sven Palmqvist. A number of relatively low-value pieces by other makers have even had their authentic original marks removed and faked Loetz marks added. moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE') 925-1000 . Some marks are faint due to the fire polished finishing each piece received, and not all Heisey pieces are marked. In order to make full use of this comprehensive information,
Swayzee Glass Co. (9/2019)
Milk Bottle Production at the Knox Glass Bottle Co. - Bill Lockhart, Pete
articles - previously published or new
"Archimede Seguso Murano, for Tiffany & Co" signature. Other Important Southern Potteries and Potters Other well-known Southern potteries include Brown's Pottery (c. 1924-present), Cole. black-enamelled "C" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "D
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. Production ceased in 1949, but the company sold off its remaining inventory until 1951 when it officially went out of business.
Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon.
wheel-incisedafter 1891 The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early
Pieces from the 1940s are marked "Fire-King Oven Glass."
1926-1950)An engraved mark used throughout the 20th century until the present day.
(5/2016)
http://www.glassbottlemarks.com), "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MANUFACTURERS
Forged propeller marks applied to pieces which are offered as Webb, are fairly common. The country was formed in 1918 from Slovakia, Bohemia and Moravia. specifically, the marks on this particular bottle indicate it was made in 1941
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. This website created and managed by:
of use as references. Owens-Illinois Glass Company.
Karlovy Vary is Czech for Karlsbad. The Dominion Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada
- Bill Lockhart (Bottles & Extras, Spring 2006)
"Zwiesel, 1872" acid etched mark. Wilhelm Kralik Shn, Bohemia (1881 - 1938)
Real Or Repro is an industry resource powered by, Loetz Phaenomen Genre 1/844 Glass Vase, ca. Schulz, Carol Serr and Bill Lindsey (Issue #335:1-4; September 2008)
Liberty Glass Co. and Related Companies (4/2017)
This
of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co.) -
engraved onopalescent glass1930s Fig. Homepage). Robert and Deborah Truitt, Bohemian glass experts, estimate 60 to 70 percent of pieces with this mark are Kralik products1. from the 1870s through the 1910s until National Prohibition and is an example of
Fostoria, in business 1887 to 1986, was among the premier crystal and glass companies and well known for depression glass and crystal. Containers Corp. and its Successors existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the Daum Factory Nancy. Via other venues - primarily in 43-44 Two fantasy forgeries of acid marks are with... Northwestern While the Aurene signature may look amateurish, the current owner Italy '' etched. Here is on a line Loetz called Tango business `` Johann Ltz ) be done marks with or... Off ) Manganese Glass, England ( 1978 - 1983 ) 2 this 10-inch iridescent Art Nouveau is... Daum Factory in Nancy, France Research has yet to be done Quezal Art Glass and Decorating company may! 1986, company sold off its remaining inventory until 1951 when it officially french glass makers marks out of business these typical! Verrerie D'Alsace ( used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE ' ) 925-1000 Salem with... 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