acid-etched mark(after Wedgwoodbuy-out)1969-86 The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early
Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. initial mark. J & L Lobmeyr, Austria (established 1822) The nation of Czechoslovakia did not exist until the end of World War I. individual tables is located further down this page below the following box or
Loetz, Austria only was used almost exclusively on glass made for export, particularly for sale in the American market.
diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1952 are also all found in the "Periodical &
Joep Nicolas1930s-45 Pieces from the 1960s have the Anchor Hocking wording and logo in addition to the Fire-King Ware mark.
Loogootee Glass Co.
(11/2017)
engraved signature1990 James A Jobling & Co, England (1921 - 1975) makers illustrated catalogs. "M J Sweden" (Mats Jonasson) signature with pattern number. The business went bankrupt during the 1930s and production was severely limited until the end of WW II in 1946. com www .
. moulded mark
This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s.
paper label1956 onwards Part III: Illinois Pacific
The Hero Glass Firms (6/2016)
engraved onopalescent glass1930s Lotz WWE Klostermuehle)paper label only, never engraved.
Earlier uses include acid-stamping and enamel. Josef Inwald, Czechoslovakia (1862 - 1958) Packages of marbles made from 1910 on included this logo on some boxes, but the marbles were not actually marked. the number "2" has been observed on at least one other bottle with the same
$24.00 (23% off) Manganese glass, Witchy star Antique maker mark on bottom, display stand.
Most late milk glass pieces with this mark were indeed produced by Westmoreland during the 1950s and '60s. specifically, the marks on this particular bottle indicate it was made in 1941
47. The IPG Mark - Not Quite - Bill Lockhart (Issue #356:3; June 2010)
N.B. A - Illinois Glass Co. Leerdam, Holland (established 1878) Most were removed through washing and wear, however, so those pieces must be identified by the pattern or etching present on the piece.
Glassmaking & Glassmakers:
The Pierce Glass Factories (12/2018)
historical record is accurate) date range for the production of this bottle to
This is one of the few "Czechoslovakia" only marks that can be attributed to a specific company. City Glass was in business, producing a certain (as certain as the
"IG, 3080" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. one side with PACIFIC / SAN FRANCISCO / GLASS WORK (sic) making it easily clear
Fig 12. You can see many of their marks at the Glass Lovers Glass Database. Part I: Illinois-Pacific
Keene-Marlboro-Street Glassworks (10/2016)
The on modern pieces (shown in the illustration at bottom, right) is an international mark which shows that the name 'Lalique' has been registered as a trademark. which operated from 1888 to 1893, possibly at
Standard Milk Bottle Mfg. 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) acid-etched(on 1930s productions) Symbol Only
Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown
Vaseline Glass Collectors Inc. reports that Mosser made Guernsey's later pieces. number of sites in the western United States. Fig. E.L. HUSTING / MILWAUKEE/ WIS. in a circular body plate (the reverse
21 was originally signed and clearly dated like the example above to avoid confusion with antique glass. Vereinigte Lausitzer, Germany (late 19th C - ?) moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE') Fig.
especially the modern (1971) world markings section found near the back of the
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. Production ceased in 1949, but the company sold off its remaining inventory until 1951 when it officially went out of business.
Rhodes Glass & Bottle Co. (2/2019)
The surface has a highly iridescent "oil spot" surface. other marks and symbols of identification found on bottles are datum points in
42 The new malachite vase above is from the Czech Republic, frequently found with forged Moser marks.
Enameled Floral Design.
Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 2 - Logos & Codes. Lancaster Glass Works (4/2017)
38 & 39 (Since mid-1990s)These two marks have been used since the mid-1990s and are applied by sandblasting. 10 (Spaun)(nephew of Lotz) wheel engraved.
Pamela Wiggins is a highly regarded antique and collectible costume jewelry expert and appraiser. of the
Some glass containers make quite obvious which glass company made the item. Owens-Illinois Glass Company mark shown above - have a lot of good
The bottom may then be glazed over as a finishing touch, smudging both the stamp and the original maker's mark.
Holmegaard (est 1825) & Kastrup (est 1847) merged in 1965, Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. (2/2016)
Early pieces may be unmarked. The vast majority of items with this forged mark are inexpensive pressed wares, particularly modern versions of malachite, a jade-green colored glass. 43-44 Two fantasy forgeries of Moser, Austria, usually acid etched. engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)post-War cover most known American glass makers marks assigning specific markings to the
Fig. (5/2015)
(Note: Search results for this website will be just below the
The DGCO Logos and the Glass Companies that Used Them
925-1000 .
(name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) Check the bottom of the glass for a pontil mark, which Fenton doesn't have. 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. All the above articles
engravedscript mark Fig. - Bill Lockhart (Bottles & Extras, Spring 2006)
wheel-cut mark(with or without "FRANCE")
Although the name Kralik does not appear on its glass, the company used a very distinctive "Czechoslovakia" mark, ca. Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co.
The Glass Works of the Rylands Family and Hiram Codd (2/2019)
The Bottles of William McLaughlin 11/2017)
by clicking on the following link to "jump" to that section: (As an alternative, consult the Glass
The
Other "O" Marks (10/2018), "O" Factory List
Final copies of
articles listed further down the page
Makers Markings, The Glass Factories and Bottles of Alexander and
Note: The Loetz oval mark shown above should not be confused with the unidentified Czech marks shown below, which contain the additional words 'Made In' stylised'flame' trademark Fig.
present day. Hart Glass Mfg. Ludwig Moser founded several glass decorating studios in the middle of the 19th century and a glass factory in the early 1890s.
Essex Glass Co. (6/2015)
download limited copies of posted material. of Historical Bottle Collectors
acid-etched The marks often depend on the country of origin, as well as the time period. Dixie Glass Co. (3/2015)
The far simpler shades made ca. It was founded in 1815 and made high quality art glass through 1933. acid-etched
information has been uncovered and older inaccurate information refined since
Published Makers Markings Articles") are those
Eugene L. Husting was in business
), moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935, cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929, Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) Fig.
3 Raised molded Barolac mark on the base of an opalescent vase. (6/2018)
Hamilton Glass Works - Ontario
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. Fig. All
French spelling,straight line cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929 (bought out by Wedgwood in 1969 & re-named Wedgwood Glass. Between the wars, ca.
of use as references. "IG, 3080" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. (6/2015)
name for the organization, and is currently the name of the NAMBC's monthly
Many of these items end up for sale in online auctions being represented as Gall with low starting bids. (2/2018)
Kosta, Sweden (1742 - 1976)
Fig. N.B. vibro-penengraved1997
Fig. Jean Luce, France (1920s - 1930s) between 1888 and 1893.
Many Fostoria pieces were marked with paper labels such as this one. Wedgwood, for example, has been around since the late 1700s and the brand marks have undergone variations over the centuries. 2014v; article available at this link:
21 New art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style. Bill Lockhart (The Soda Fizz - Jan/Feb 2005)
(name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983), J & L Lobmeyr, Austria (established 1822), wheel-incised(designed byMax von Spaun)after 1870, in gilt on base(design byMilla Weltmann)c 1914, mark acid-etched,name wheel-incised(either Loetz, Spaun or Austria), partialpaper label on Loetz'Marmorierte' vase(red on white)- probably French retailer, Note: The Loetz oval mark shown above should not be confused with the unidentified Czech marks shown below, which contain the additional words 'Made In', . carry on to manufacturers' labels & marks (M).
1907, Loetz Ausfhrung 157 "Tango" Czechoslovakia Art Deco Glass Vase, ca 1920, Loetz Phaenomen Genre Art Nouveau - Jugendstil Glass Vase, ca. (bought out by Wedgwood in 1969 & re-named Wedgwood Glass. The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red.
In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown, alternative French spelling,straight line, Lalique, France (established 1909) the Owens-Illinois Glass Company - which had many plants around the
formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988, diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1952, diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1955, diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)dated 1958, diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961, Josef Inwald, Czechoslovakia (1862 - 1958), Isle of Wight Studio Glass, England (established 1972), Jaffe Rose (importers), England (1950s - 1960s), James A Jobling & Co, England (1921 - 1975), moulded mark on jugwith RD No 724094(registered 20th September 1926), Jonasson, Mats (see Mlers Glassworks)
Poughkeepsie Glass Works (12/2018)
Cornelis de Lorm1916-25 being reprinted by Blackburn Press; check the
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She co-founded the Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global educational website. The following link will take one to David Whitten's exceptional webpages that
(founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993)
(10/2018)
Why not 1931 or 1951? Legras & Cie, France (1864 - 1914) 7 Original Loetz art glass vase in organic form. French spelling,curved capitals Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) This alphabetical grouping of
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. 28-29 Richard is so firmly regarded as a French cameo glass maker, it is among the mass-produced cameo glass fakes commonly found in today's market. logo onpaper label1925-28 Henry W. Putnam and the Lightning Fastener
6 This arched acid-stamped mark is attributed to Wilhem Kralik Shne, ca. GLASS CONTAINERS".
Other "J" Marks (9/2016), "J" Factory List
moulded mark Ellenville Glass Works (6/2015)
acid-etched c 1920son 'Tango' glassware manufacture of a bottle, how the bottle
The E. G. CO. and E. G. Co. Fenton uses snap rings, so most of their pieces will not have a pontil mark. "C" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "D
Swindell Brothers, Baltimore, Maryland (9/2019)
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. This is themark of Emile Galls workshop operating in Nancy, France. The following are articles from that publication
These glassware brands are all recognized and respected companies in their industry and offer quality, style, and aesthetic appeal. The Scranton Glass Firms (3/2019)
Until recently, it generally hasn't been worthwhile to forge marks on 1918-1938 Czech glass because prices were relatively low. 41 New malachite glass from the Czech Republic and other countries is frequently found with forged Moser marks. The success of .
The oval Loetz acid marks generally appear on only two types of glass. Mark (11/2020)
metallic label,gold on black 23-B Close-up view of the faked mark. The Glass Firms at Greenfield, Indiana
existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. Hygeia Glass Corp. and the Hygeia Nursing Bottles
Tygart Valley Glass Co. (11/2019)
Moser designs have spanned many different styles of decorating including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism. (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) -Appendix
Fig. guide for the identification & dating of
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Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 1 - History
Other "H" Marks (6/2016), "H" Factory List
First, no original Loetz mark which included the word "Loetz" or "Ltz" was acid stamped.
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 Co. (1/2016)
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Boda (est 1864) & Kosta (est 1742) merged in 1976 Forged propeller marks applied to pieces which are offered as Webb, are fairly common.
Fig. Choose drinking glasses, carafes and dinnerware for everyday use or casual entertaining, including the best-selling Bee collection. When used in
925-1000 . This
Most glass marked Czechoslovakia only, however, can rarely be traced to a specific company (see Loetz and Kralik for exceptions). Be sure to familiarize yourself with what is known as a "Devil's Tail" mark.
Other "U" Marks (12/2019), "U" Factory List
formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988 Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks French Makers' Marks Illustrated - J www .
IGCo. transfer(white 'i' onred circle)
Liberty Glass Co. and Related Companies (4/2017)
& Extras, May/June
William McCully & Co. (11/2020)
Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown.
Libbey Glass Co, USA (established 1888) one has to know what mark or marks were used by what glass or bottle
moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935
The Dominion Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada
Any iridescent glass shade marked Loetz or Ltz should be suspect unless the seller can provide convincing documentation. alternative French spelling,straight line
"TS" initials signature for designer Timo Sarpaneva, on Iittala item. Millville Bottle Works (11/2017)
24 Two fakes now in the market appearing as acid-stamped marks. http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CreamCity.pdf). 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.
Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co.
for the American Bottle Company) or a distinct logo or symbol, a user
925-1000 . to the left of the makers mark).
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