Pressed Glass in Post War Britain by Angela Bowey Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Most customers who appreciate fine crystal understand this. WEBB, THOMAS Kingswinford Cross and Olive When Lindstrand started to work with Kosta, he implemented a more or less uniform way of signing and dating all pieces of work, much like it was the practice at Orrefors. Opaque but with some clarity. Others are engraved with a two-letter code (beginning with an L for Lindstrand), followed by a number. Item Dimensions: Height 3. French Pendalogues, Colin Terris Glass Designer What kind of piece are you identifying? PIER 1 IMPORTS There was no uniform way of signing different pieces or series. Most crystal items are much heavier than regular glass. VintageByElen. 2 Crop & Position. 7: Swedish Glass Factories: Production Catalogues, 1915-1960 by Helmut Ricke, published 1987. Orrefors produced Kraka glass pieces until 1986. Collectors focus on pre-1980 pieces, such as Lundin's Apple vases and Lindstrand's Pearl Diver vase. Get the best deals on Orrefors Glassware & Drinkware. Was $69.95 Save 14%. Schott Zwiesel Gallery of some of the following Schott Zwiesel patterns: Aviemore, An even yellow opaque stone. Here are some of the well-known Crystal Glassware manufacturers from the 18th century to the 19th century: This company ran its business from 1887 to 1986. Chipped glasses can be ground down at some repair shops, however these pieces will have an etched white rim and be considerably shorter than the rest of the pieces. Murano is not a brand name, it is a physical location. There is obvious lining in to formation. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. $59.99 Each. Identify what the main colour in the crystal is. Vibrant to deep blue. Orrefors glassworks was founded in 1898 on the site of an iron works which had been in operation since 1726 in Smaland, south east Sweden. Peachblow Glass by Johanna Billings Tapio, Montecito 1970s designers include Olle Alberius (1971-1973), Gunnar Cyn (1959-1970, 1976- ), Eva Englund (1974-1990), Lars Hellsten (1972-), and Jan Johannson (1969-). Cora Smoke, Remember, there is NO safe amount of lead for the body. Sonata Gold, Wedding Punch Bowl. Concerto, An opaque matte stone. Duo Spring, - Add stone to your collection. Canterbury, Most of his pieces are signed with his name, the year of production and sometimes the name of the engraver. BIRKS CRYSTAL STEMWARE (also carried Val St. Lambert etc) Scandinavian Glass: 1930-2000: Fire and Sea. Cortina, Paper label: Shield, black border, silver ground, ORREFORS / SWEDEN / [wreath with bird in center). The range consisted of crystal stemware, barware, vases, and sculptures and lighting products in crystal. The taut shapes are sophistically combined with cuts in various motifs. It signifies an important institution within Swedish cultural history. "Hadeland" mark. China-Dinnerware. SEARS (also please see specific manufacturers) Allegro, Almost all well-known artists / designers at Orrefors worked in the Ariel technique. If the piece is dated A3, it is from 1937. Another sign is the iconic Orrefors label. Country Rose, Gardenia/Galatee, The Orrefors glassworks was closed in December 2012. URL to this page: Pia, Leslie, and Lorenzo Vigier. Closed Sundays and holidays. TIFFIN Huntington In 1940, the technique got its own numbering system. Briarcliffe, Gardone, Empire, Senator, Nappi, Lotus Clear, Minuet, Cross & Olive CP-0553, John Deacons and the Scottish Glass Paperweight Tradition Fortuna, Worked at Kosta from 1919 until 1924. Hi. Ice, What kind of piece are you identifying? LF Bird figurines starting with the number 1. Desiree, Starting with the Depression, Orrefors produced crystal with a much thicker glass. Please respect our copyright. Orrefors For over 100 years, Orrefors has been a brand synonymous with exquisite crystal, quality and craftsmanship. Ouverture Series, Nicole, Learn more about Selenite >. With Love LC Colora pieces, starting with the number 1. In 1913 it was bought by Johan Eckman, and ran by Albert Ahlin. Made by Orrefors, designed by Sven Palmqvist, pattern number 3497, signed. Learn more about Tiger Eye >, Pink, Black & Gray opaque coloring with hints of tan and white. Orrefors. Nowhere is this philosophy more clearly demonstrated than in Orrefors crystal lamps. Mostly opaque white in color with green lining throughout. Prato, Volterra Some pink. Reference to . Gina, Duett, Wickman, Kerstin and Dag Widman. ROYAL ALBERT Lyric, French Countryside Clear, Has a slight 'shine' finish to it. Orrefors Crystal Eye. However, most production glass is not signed, even if the design comes from a renown designer or artist. One exterior in cubic honey glass and one interior in diamond pattern clear glass. Learn how to pronounce orrefors crystal orrefors crystal Rate the pronunciation difficulty of orrefors crystal 0 /5 Very easy Easy Moderate Difficult Very difficult Pronunciation of orrefors crystal with 1 audio pronunciations 0 rating Record the pronunciation of this word in your own voice and play it to listen to how you have pronounced it. Where there are two sizes on an item, the first is the original size available.) You can utilize free identification services such as. Carlyle, SCHOTT ZWIESEL - INCLUDES CHRISTINENHUTTE Princess Margaret Rose, Unk plain thick stem CP-0607, Topas, RCR (see Royal Crystal Rock) Beaconsfield, Some of the most straightforward designs from this company could cost up to $3500. Overall shine finish. Queen Lace aka 500PK, Thistle, Rondo/Splendid, WALDONIA Ruby Spiral Romance of the Stars, Aventurine - A variety of quartz, also called "Green Quartz". Please see "FAQ" or contact us: Phone: (New number coming soon) INN Montecito The highest percentage of Crystal glasswares color, hardness, sparkle, brilliance, and weight is 24. Looks opaque evenly white in color. ROSENTHAL Rosenthal Gallery of some of the following Rosenthal patterns: Blossom Annisette, Their products are worth more than other brands because of the high quality and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. City & County of San Francisco Super. Free delivery and returns on eBay Plus items for Plus members. Susan In this article, we'll discuss some easy tests to authenticate genuine Steuben and how to detect fake and forged marks. Ellesmere, No reproduction allowed without written permission. Hard shiny surface. Fairly even. Overall even white opaque coloring. Orrefors glass grew into prominence in the early 20th century when glassmakers and artists began to collaborate on innovative art glass pieces. Shades of brown and orange. Lismore, AU $243.79 postage. Light blue gray color that is mostly opaque, but has some clarity. See more ideas about antique knowledge, antique glassware, pottery marks. Global shipping available. Measures 7" H x 5. Windsor You can spot the mark on the bottom of the bowl or the center or rim of the foot or stem of the glass. Cut In Number New Colletion Cut In Number is a collection of three cylinders. Zodiac Tumblers "Strombergshyttan" signature. President, Cabaret, Eight Maids a Milking A matte green and black mixed gabbro stone with a slight shimmer. Made by Orrefors, designed by Berit Johansson, pattern name "Nimbus", labelled and marked. English and Swedish editions. 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Deco Art, In order to date your Orrefors Slipgraal glass, follow this link where you can find all the date codes / serial numbers of the Orrefors Slip graal pieces. Useful searches for finding your favourite glass Aurora Rose, The tiny "seeds", or bubbles the size of a pinpoint, visible when you examine crystal against a strong light, are formed by gases when chemicals unite in the fusing or melting of the raw ingredients. 2: A Decorative Swedish Arts Legacy 1700-1960 by the Nationalmuseum Stockholm, published in 1998. A Swedish orangey red glass bowl. Very opaque in coloring. Light purple color with a shine due to it being a Mica. Illusion, The Crystal Connection can help you to identify your wine glasses, with lots of pictures and tips. Line Gold, Very matte soft stone with lining in gray hues from almost white to black. 1925 marked the beginning of a strong relationship between glass designers and Orrefors. Tulip Balmoral, Park Lane Gold, Sofiero is hand crafted by the most talented glass blowers and cutters in the world. While some marks are etched on the glass, others are molded. If you have any questions about glass that you think we can help with, please ask at the Glass Club Message Board. Composition "G", Illusion Clear. Lotus Blossoms, Get to know our Girl on the Ground, just in time for your weekend shopping! MADE IN ENGLAND Cross and Olive All photos and text on this site are protected by copyright and may not be copied or used. Intermezzo Blue . designer code followed by letter E = cut, frosted glass designer code followed by letter U = uncut, smooth glass designer code followed by letter Z = green iridescent glass designer code followed by Graal-S or S-Graal = Slip-Graal (c) The designer code letter is followed by a pattern number: Connoisseur, Pinstripe, Brands such as Swarovski, Baccarat, and Orrefors began flourishing during this time. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Papyrus, Albert Ahlin was appointed manager. Engraved Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin. The Ritz, Slight variations in crystal ware pieces are actually a confirmation of fine crafting. Medea, Celebration, See FAQ page. Romance II, Shop Prelude Clear Crystal & Glasses by Orrefors at Replacements, Ltd. Georgian, How do you identify Orrefors in Pokemon Crystal? Grosgrain, Julia, After John Ekman of Gothenburg purchased the factory in 1913, production was expanded to include crystal drinking glasses, cut crystal, household accessories, and vases. Maria, Visit the Glass Newsletter Blog Glass Rose bowls by Johanna Billings Silver Jubilee, Most of her designs are signed. May also have flash spots of blue. Aslak, Glass Apothecary Vials by Walt Rigling Other Scandinavian Signatures & Markings: "P. Strom" (Per-Olof Strom) signature on Alsterfors vase. Elegance Azure, Mostly white or light gray with black lines (like lightning) all over. These truly are showstoppers and got snapped up by a lucky client as soon as they hit my showroom! Bonheur, Made by Orrefors, designed by Nils Landberg, pattern number N3024, signed and labelled. Manhattan, Vintage Orrefors Crystal Stella Candlesticks. Explore over 425 Million sold for prices with item details and images. Diana, Learn more about Moonstone >, Clear to smoky quartz with tan, gold or brown rutile lines that shine. Not all the lamps still have a label, but if you find one, it is the real deal! It signifies an important institution within Swedish cultural history. Cameo, Cardinal, In the 1986 Kosta Book of Glas, the following coding system is mentioned. Charlotte Street White, Some of the Phillips pattern names and pictures are tentative: Revue, Regardless of your reasons, if you want to establish the worth of Crystal glassware, you need to find out the manufacturer, its level of rarity among other factors. It has the number AN 64705 12. It is made using thick, durable glass and what sets it apart from ordinary decanters is its curved shape. Carrara, ORREFORS Fantasy, If you want to return, click the back button on your browser. 20th Century Glass was established in 2004 by Wayne Stephens, the current owner. These sleek, elegant lamps are the jewelry of a room. How can I unstick a decanter stopper?Try this: run water that is comfortably warm to your hands on the neck and top of the decanter, or pour warm vegetable oil around the stopper to loosen it. This difference with Orrefors in the way items are signed and dated can be explained by the different approaches and types of partnerships that the two glassworks had with their artists. IITTALA Arkipelago, Twist it slowly in front of the light source. Sometimes the model or serial number is not mentioned at all. A set of three Swedish white cased glass candle holders / votives. Cross & Olive CP-0067B, Kipling, Monaco, We have all the date codes and serial numbers that enable you to date your Orrefors Kraka piece. Belvedere, NORITAKE Golden Lily Orrefors Precious Fat/platter Sweden Cut Crystal Design by Malin Lindahl. They introduced figure engraving. Glass designers who have worked at Orrefors over the years include Sven Palmqvist, Nils Landberg, Vicke Lindstrand, Ingeborg Lundin, and Gunnar Cyren. As a result of the heavy taxation, most British manufacturers moved to Ireland to escape paying overpriced taxes, and thats how Ireland became the headquarter of Crystal glassware. Making of a Gold Ruby Glass Vase at Gibraltar Ultima Thule with feet, Deep greens and yellows. King Richard, In later years, Kosta is often added as well as the year of production to more important pieces. Gala (see Arabesque), Pinwheel, Household accessories and holiday edition pieces have little collector interest. Victoria Etched Kusa, You can tap the 'learn more about' link on some crystals for an in-depth description and photos to help with your crystal identification! ORREFORS CRYSTAL FROG PAPERWEIGHT Sweden, 20th century. Check the weight of your item in question. He usually signed O or in rarer cases Ollers. Moderate. Maitre, Here are a few ways to know the marks of this prominent glassware: Crystal Glassware Manufacturer Marks A wide array of Crystal glassware has markings. The mark might be a logo, coded numbers, letters, a word, or an initial. Overall green color. Dawn, The Orrefors Crystal Decanter has several benefits that make it an excellent choice for showing off your wine. Arts and Crafts Glass Rose CP-1004 1. Pinwheel CP-0123, Orrefors is part of the province Smland and the area known as Kingdom of Crystal (Swedish: Glasriket, The glass realm). Blarney, A Swedish green glass bowl. Art Glass by Peter Viesnik Simple and timeless, but with brilliance and care, in classic Rman aesthetics. Also, was the bowl hand cut, blown glass, etc. MissVintageViking. Tarantella, Marguerite (unconfirmed), She also suggests doing a quick sound test. WorthPoint is the largest resource online for identifying, researching and valuing antiques. Buckingham, Donegal, In 2005, New Wave Group purchased Orrefors Kosta Boda. Linear Cobalt, Lucca, Made by Orrefors, designed by Lena Bergstrom, pattern name "Delight". Made in Germany. NIB Orrefors Sweden Raspberry Tea Light Holder New with Box Crystal Candle Holder. These pieces are clearly marked with BH and the model number. Tyrone, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, Great Discoveries: Antique Pharmacy Items Found Amid Renovation, Great Discoveries: Antique Bottle, Message Found Beneath Floor in Scotland, The Best of Modern Swedish Art Glass: Orrefors and Kosta, 1930-1970, Scandinavian Glass: 1930-2000: Smoke and Ice, Scandinavian Glass: 1930-2000: Fire and Sea, Orrefors: A Century of Swedish Glassmaking. GLENDALE (see Phillips) Inverness aka Thistle aka Wheat Serenata, Pippi, . Notable exception is Elis Berg, who worked for Kosta from 1929 to 1950. There are also some great crystal books that might be able to help you out. Below are some great links we have discovered on the web that can help you identify glassware makers. Linear Smoke, Swirline Cobalt, The Slip Graal technique was developed in the late 1930s. CGC-21-592209 . Sven Palmqvist (1928-1971) designed the patterns Kraka and Ravenna in the 1940s and Fuga in the 1950s. 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