Glass Assets – Glass Sellers Archives

Note: PM Peter Rawlinson photographed and recorded the details of the assets of the Glass Sellers of London Livery Company.

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A Jacobite style goblet with spherical bowl

Reference Number: 2.1
Description: A Jacobite style goblet with a spherical bowl
Features:
- engraved with a seven petal rose and two buds
- Moth engraving on the reverse
- Multi-ply air-twist stem and conical foot
Dimensions:
- Height: 20cm
- Width: 11cm
Presented by: Purchased
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1987
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large 18th Century goblet with spherical bowl

Reference Number: 2.2
Description: A large 18th Century goblet with a spherical bowl
Features:
- Multi-ply air-twist stem and conical foot
- Date of construction around 1750
Dimensions:
- Height: 26cm
- Width: 13cm
Presented by: Information not available
Date of Gift/Purchase: Information not available
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A very large goblet with spherical bowl

Reference Number: 2.3
Description: A very large goblet with a spherical bowl, later engraved with a fruiting vine and a monogram with tied leafy surround
Features:
- Stem with a mercurial air twist terminating in a conical foot
- Glass traces back to around 1750
Dimensions:
- Height: 32cm
- Width: 18.2cm
Presented by: Purchased
Date of Gift/Purchase: Information not available
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

An early 19th century rummer with bucket bowl

Reference Number: 2.4
Description: An early 19th-century rummer with a bucket bowl, engraved hops and barley, and initials with a leafy surround
Construction Period: Circa 1830
Features:
- Flat cut facets above a knopped stem and circular foot
Dimensions:
- Height: 20.5cm
- Bowl Diameter: 13.5cm
Presented by: Information not available
Date of Gift/Purchase: Information not available
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A 19th Century large fruit bowl

Reference Number: 2.5
Description: A 19th Century large fruit bowl with double ogee bowl cut with stylised flowers and leaves of strawberry diamonds, small diamonds with flutes
Construction Period: Circa 1840
Features:
- On a diamond cut knop above a triple tiered square base cut on the underside, flute cut rim
Dimensions:
- Height: 26.5cm
- Bowl Width: 25.5cm
Presented by: Information not available
Date of Gift/Purchase: Information not available
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Venetian ornamental Glass Centre Table Piece

Reference Number: 2.7
Description: A Venetian ornamental glass center table piece with a two-tier metal octagonal central stand on four leaf design legs
Features:
- Above each leg, figures with folded arms support the upper tier, made of a metal grape design for holding the circular central glass dish
- Between each leg of the lower tier, four metal curved branches extend, each ending in a metal support for the four circular side small glass bowls
- The surviving pieces are stored in a fitted box
Presented by: Dr. Guilio Salviati
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1893
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A pair of 1960s large Glass Vases

Reference Number: 2.8
Description: A pair of 1960s large glass vases, possibly Swedish, made of amber glass cased in clear and featuring asymmetrical ribs
Dimensions:
- Height: 33.3cm
- Diameter: 24cm
Presented by: Sir Frank Nixon
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1957
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A pair of Royal Brierley heavy circular Glass Ashtrays

Reference Number: 2.12
Description: A pair of Royal Brierley heavy circular glass ashtrays cut with large diamonds and inscribed “Dr.John T Gray Citizen and Glass Seller 1948-1961”, embellished with the Arms of the Co.
Dimensions:
- Diameter: 17cm
Presented by: Simon Gray
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1962
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large Baccarat Glass Candelabrum with prismatic drops

Reference Number: 2.13
Description: A large Baccarat Glass Candelabrum with prismatic drops
Presented by: Sir C George G Hayman
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1962
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large 1960s crystal double handled Loving Cup and Cover

Reference Number: 2.14
Description: A large 1960s crystal double handled Loving Cup and Cover cut with panels of diamonds and engraved with the Glass Sellers’ Company 1664-1964, presented by the Crystal Manufacturers of Great Britain
- (Please note the small chip on the rim of the bowl)
Dimensions:
- Height: 36cm
Presented by: President and Council of The Glass Manufacturers’ Federation
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1963
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

3 Royal Brierley Glass Candlesticks on circular feet cut on the underside, and a 4th Candlestick with octagonal foot

Reference Number: 2.15
Description: Three Royal Brierley Glass Candlesticks on circular feet cut on the underside, and a 4th Candlestick with an octagonal foot. All four feature faceted sconces and inverted drip guards, on faceted stems and knops.
Inscriptions: One is engraved with the Arms of the Glass Sellers’ Company and a message: “The Gift of Past Master Lt. Col. R. S. Williams-Thomas”.
Dimensions:
- Height: 28.5cm
Presented by: Lt. Col. R. S. Williams-Thomas
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1964
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large double handled Loving Cup and Cover

Reference Number: 2.16
Description: A large double-handled Loving Cup and Cover finely cut with diamonds. The piece comes with a cover, now missing, which was designed with a spire finial. It is set in a box.
Engravings:
- The Arms of the Company on one side
- “George Ravenscroft, a raven’s head and lead crystal glass 1674 – 1974” on the reverse
Dimensions:
- Height: 27.5cm
- Width: 11cm
Presented by: The Glass Manufacturers’ Federation
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1974
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Stuart Goblet with bucket bowl

Reference Number: 2.17 / 2.32
Description: A Stuart Goblet featuring a bucket bowl and an air twist stem with a circular foot (note: the foot is chipped). This goblet was part of a series designed by Stuart Glass for purchase by members of the Livery to commemorate the Tercentenary of George Ravenscroft’s patent.
Engravings:
- The Arms of the Worshipful Company Glass Sellers 1664
- George Ravenscroft 1674 – 1974
- “Given by V.C. Hender and M. Nathan”
Dimensions:
- Height: 17cm
- Width: 10cm
Presented by: V. C. Hender & M. Nathan
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1974
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A plain glass bowl

Reference Number: 2.19
Description: A plain glass bowl with 11.9cm diameter on top on a 6.5cm base.
Engravings:
- “George Ravenscroft 1632 -1683”, together with an engraved Raven’s head on one side
- “J Lipton-Rosen 25th June 1975 Stuart Crystal” and the signature of “W E C Stuart” on the other side
- “No 5” on the base
Presented by: Barbara Beadman
Date of Gift/Purchase: 2004
Location: Stationers’ Hall

A pair of Stuart Crystal decanters and stoppers

Reference Number: 2.20
Description: A pair of Stuart Crystal decanters and stoppers of squat shape cut with printies. They are housed in a fitted case.
Engravings:
- “H.K.S.Clark. Honorary Clerk 1941 – 1976” on one decanter
- “H.K.S.Clark. Master 1950” on the other decanter
Dimensions:
- Height: 19.5cm
- Base Width: 13cm
Presented by: H. K. S. Clark
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1978? (exact date uncertain)
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A fine Thomas Webb large punch bowl

Reference Number: 2.21
Description: A fine Thomas Webb large punch bowl, hand-engraved by Philip Lawson Johnson. The artwork contains a portrait of King Charles II, the Royal Arms, and floral scrolls imitating a parchment scroll based on the 1664 Charter.
Engravings:
- Portrait of King Charles II
- The Royal Arms
- Floral Scrolls Imitating a Parchment Scroll (based on the 1664 Charter)
- “Presented to the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers by V.C.Hender. Master 1983-1984”
Dimensions:
- Height: 23cm
Presented by: V. Hender
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1984
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large Royal Brierley punch bowl

Reference Number: 2.22
Description: A large Royal Brierley punch bowl engraved by Peter Dreiser 1986. The punch bowl features spiral flutes with a blue glass rim and knop and a clear glass foot.
Engravings:
- The Arms of the Glass Sellers
- A glass blower at work
- An archery target
- A fisherman
- A pheasant flying from a tree
- A crest of a stag
- Dedicatory inscription: “Gift of David Williams Thomas, Master of the Company 1985-86”
Dimensions:
- Height: 26.5cm
- Width: 21cm
Presented by: David Williams Thomas
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1986
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Georgian cut glass bowl

Reference Number: 2.23
Description: A Georgian cut glass bowl decorated in a hobnail and diamond cut style. The design includes a faceted knopped stem on a square star-cut base. Note: There is a chip on the foot.
Dimensions:
- Overall height: 24.5cm
- Diameter: 22cm
Presented by: Michael Wallis
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1988
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A pair of Royal Brierley silver plated and cut glass Claret Jugs

Reference Number: 2.24
Description: A pair of Royal Brierley silver plated and cut glass Claret Jugs of tapering form, featuring diamond cut decoration and plated mounts with hinged covers.
Engravings:
- The Arms of The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers
- Inscription: “R.F.B.Marshall Master 1988/89”
Dimensions:
- Height: 24cm
Packaging: Two separate red boxes
Presented by: R. F. B. Marshall
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1989
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A glass sculpture by Amanda Brisbane

Reference Number: 2.25
Description: A glass sculpture by Amanda Brisbane, winner of the GS Art & Craft Award 1989. The “Wing Series” piece is made of rose-tinted glass, simulating butterfly wings with molded leaf scrolls and a “sanded” effect. It is also featured on the GS Brochure cover.
Dimensions: Now in two pieces, 48cm and 40cm long
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1989
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

An octagonal glass dish

Reference Number: 2.26
Description: An octagonal glass dish, possibly by Val.St. Lambert.
Engravings:
- The Arms of the Glass Sellers
- Signature: “Jenni 87”
Dimensions:
- Width: 19cm
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1987
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A clear glass deep bowl chalice

Reference Number: 2.27
Description: A clear glass deep bowl chalice, engraved by David Pilkington, the winner of the 1991 Glass Engravers Trophy. The chalice is signed and dated 1992.
Engravings:
- “Cries of London”
- The spires of four churches: St James Garlickhythe, St Peter Cornhill, St Botolph without the Bishops Gate, and St Michael Paternoster Royal,
- All this is elegantly positioned on a black cushion knop and clear circular foot
Dimensions:
- Height: 21cm
- Width: 18.5cm
Presented by: M. Nathan
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1992
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Glass Paperweight in Bristol Cobalt Blue glass

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Reference Number: 2.28
Description: A glass paperweight made of Bristol Cobalt Blue glass, shaped like an upturned mushroom.
Dimensions:
- Height: 12cm
- Width: 8.5cm
Presented by: Estate of Liveryman David Rees
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1994
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A St. Louis paperweight vase

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Reference Number: 2.29
Description: A St. Louis paperweight vase featuring a base with two concentric rows of colored canes set on a scrambled latticinio ground. One cane has the initials “SL” and the date 1977. The vase is surmounted by a small campana rose with deep rose bubbles drawn up into spirals. The vase was found to be broken in 2017.
Presented by: Estate of Liveryman David Rees
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1994
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large coloured glass Jug

Reference Number: 2.30
Description: A large colored glass jug titled “Vase with Tail”, created by The Glasshouse in London. The lime green body of the piece features black “splashes”, along with a blue rim and an upwardly curved handle with a rose tip. The piece is signed CW 3668.
Dimensions:
- Width: 33.5cm
- Height: 38cm including finial
Presented by: John Horne
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1994
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large cut-glass Goblet

Reference Number: 2.31
Description: A large cut-glass goblet, copper wheel engraved with the Arms & Supporters of Dudley Metropolitan Borough. The goblet is designed with a triple collared stem and heavy circular foot cut on the underside.
Dimensions:
- Height: 27cm
- Width: 13.5cm
Engravings:
- The Arms & Supporters of Dudley Metropolitan Borough
Presented by: The Mayor of Dudley
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1995
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Goblet wheel

Reference Number: 2.33
Description: A goblet wheel engraved by Peter Dreiser in 1985. The rounded bucket bowl is engraved with a depiction of St Paul’s, the river, and the bridge from the hall with clouds above, all set on a short stem and circular foot. The Goblet also contains a dedicatory inscription to Alan Stuart Miller J.P., Master from 1994 – 1995.
Engravings:
- A view of St Paul’s, the river, and the bridge from the hall with clouds above.
- A dedicatory inscription to Alan Stuart Miller J.P., Master from 1994-1995.
Presented by: A. S. Miller
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1995
Location: Guildhall

A Commemorative Goblet with bucket bowl

Reference Number: 2.34
Description: A Commemorative Goblet with a bucket bowl, engraved to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. The engraving depicts the crown and the date, flanked by flags with the lion and the unicorn. Musical instruments and the National Anthem are also a part of the engraving. The goblet sits on a cusp knopped stem and has a circular foot. It is a creation by Jo Birrell.
Dimensions:
- Height: 21cm
- Width: 12.5cm
Engravings:
- The crown and the date, flanked by flags with the lion and the unicorn
- Musical instruments and the National Anthem
Presented by: Howard Phillips
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1996
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Whitefriars Paperweight in ruby glass

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Reference Number: 2.35
Description: A Whitefriars paperweight made of ruby glass. The paperweight is housed in a blue box that features a design of air bubbles.
Engravings:
- “Given by John G Thorpe”
Presented by: John G Thorpe
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1996
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large Royal Brierley cut glass goblet

Reference Number: 2.36
Description: A large Royal Brierley cut glass goblet. The bowl is adorned with hobnail diamonds and features three plain oval panels. The goblet is set on an hexagonal stem with notched ribs and has a base star cut on the underside.
Dimensions:
- Height: 26.5cm
- Width: 12cm
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1997
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Glass Lectern

Reference Number: 2.37
Description: A glass lectern that is quite heavy and hence stored in a blue box on the floor. The front of the lectern is engraved with W.Co of Glass Sellers Arms.
Dimensions
- Width: 26.7cm
- Depth: 38cm
- Height: Varies between 30.5cm to 40.5cm
Engravings: W.Co of Glass Sellers Arms
Presented by: H. D. P. Becker
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1998
Location: Stationers’ Hall

A Vase created by Belle Walker

Reference Number: 2.38
Description: A vase created by Belle Walker (Glass Seller 25.9.2003) and engraved by Chris Ainslee, featuring a dark blue trail around.
Dimensions
- Height: 33.5cm
- Width across top: 9cm
Presented by: Robin Long
Date of Gift/Purchase: 2001
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A large pink glass hat with curved up brims

Reference Number: 2.39
Description: A large pink glass hat with curved up brims and engraved lines.
Dimensions
- Height: 22cm
- Width: Varies between 24.5cm to 26cm
Engravings
- “Tina Kalliri – IGC – 2007/08. Thank you very kindly for your funding!”
- “Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London”
Presented by: Tina Kalliri
Date of Gift/Purchase: 2008
Location: Stationers’ Hall

A large cut glass punch bowl

Reference Number: 2.40
Description: A large cut glass punch bowl with hobnail and fan cut decoration, knopped stem on circular foot.
Dimensions
- Height: 29.5cm
- Bowl width: 28.5cm
Engravings: “Presented to the Company by the Master 2008/9 Robin Arculus MA.FCA.”
Presented by: Robin Arculus
Date of Gift/Purchase: 2009
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

An Art glass amber vase of tapered form

Reference Number: 2.41
Description: An Art glass amber vase of tapered form, with three blue knops and ruby knop, on a blue base.
Dimensions: Overall height 23.5cm
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: Unknown
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Georgian Wine glass

Reference Number: 2.42
Description: A Georgian Wine glass with dimpled conical bowl, double air-twist stem on splayed and folded foot.
Dimensions: Overall height 15cm
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: Unknown
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A glass paperweight ashtray

Reference Number: 2.43
Description: A glass paperweight ashtray with coloured cane decoration, dated 1978. It is stored in a box.
Dimensions: Diameter 11.5cm
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: Unknown
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A Whitefriars cut glass decanter with paperweight stopper

Reference Number: 2.44
Description: A Whitefriars cut glass decanter with paperweight stopper, diamond cut decoration, and star cut foot.
Dimensions: Overall height 25.5cm
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: Unknown
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

The Glass Sellers’ 350th Anniversary Salt of traditional glass cone form

Reference Number: 2.45
Description: The Glass Sellers’ 350th Anniversary Salt of traditional glass cone form, with a yellow glass overlay by Porter Morgan Glass of Cornwall.
Engraving: Engraved by Katharine Coleman MBE (Winner of the Glass Seller Trophy 1986) with the flames of the furnace, the sun, and the arms of the Company.
Case: Brown leather carrying case with the Company’s Crest.
Top: 12.6cm circular top with a 5.7cm recessed bowl to hold salt.
Spoon: Horn spoon included.
Cone: Hollow glass cone tapers from a 13cm base to 4.5cm.
Additional Engraving:
- One side: The new Coat of Arms and “1664 – 350 – 2014. The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers”.
- Other side: “Presented By Past Master Michael & Mrs. Jenny Nathan”.
Dimensions:
- Height: 29cm
- Top of Cone Taper: 24cm
Presented by: P.M. M. Nathan and J. Nathan
Date of Gift/Purchase: 2014
Location: Stationers’ Hall

A Sea Green 3 Serpent Vase

Reference Number: 2.46
Description: A Sea Green 3 Serpent Vase
Manufacturer: A James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd.
Year: Circa 1913
Designer: Harry Powell
Engravings: The vase is etched with the Arms of the Glass Sellers 1913, celebrating their 250th Anniversary.
Dimensions:
- The vase is 21.5cm high.
- The base rim is 7cm wide, curving up & in from 6.5 to 5.75cm.
- The angled serpents are contained within the base rim and a further rim 5cm above.
Presented by: P.M. V. & J. Emms
Date of Gift/Purchase: 2014
Location: Stationers’ Hall

14 Bristol Blue wine glasses

Reference Number: 2.47
Item: Box of 14 Bristol Blue wine glasses
Engraving: The glasses feature The Glass Sellers’ Crest & the name Robert Marshall, Master 1989, on the bowls.
Dimensions:
- Height: 17cm.
- Bowl width: 8.5cm.
Note: Mansion House Gifts
Presented by: Robert Marshall
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1989
Location: Glaziers’ Hall.

29 Plain wine glasses

Reference Number: 2.48
Item: Box of 29 Plain wine glasses
Engraving: The Glass Sellers’ Crest & the name Michael Wallis, Master 1988, on the bowls.
Dimensions:
- Height: 17cm
- Bowl width: 8.5cm
Note: Mansion House Gifts
Presented by: Michael Wallis
Date of Gift/Purchase: 1988
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

17 Paperweights

Reference Number: 2.49
Item: 17 Paperweights
Note: Mansion House Gifts
Presented by: P. M. Prof. John Whiteman
Date of Gift/Purchase: 2004
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

Royal Brierley small crystal glass posy vases

Reference Number: 2.50
Item: Box of 4 Royal Brierley small crystal glass posy vases
Pattern: Honeysuckle pattern, shaped with a flared top
Dimensions:
- Height: 8cm
- Width: 6cm
Note: Mansion House Gifts
Presented by: Unknown
Date of Gift/Purchase: Unknown
Location: Glaziers’ Hall

A pair of handmade Dartington crystal decanters with steel neck collar

Reference Number: 2.52
Item: A pair of handmade Dartington crystal decanters
Features:
- Steel neck collar
- Engraved in black on one side with the Company’s Coat of Arms
- Engraved on the other side with “Presented by Past Master Gwenllian Rhys, December 2018”
- Bubbled stopper
Use: Presented for the use of the Master and Immediate Past Master at the Installation Dinner
Dimensions:
- Height: 33cm
- Capacity: 75cl
Note: Stationers’ Hall
Presented by: P.M. Gwenllian Rhys
Date of Gift/Purchase: December 2018
Location: Glaziers’ Hall.