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How can you tell a genuine Whitefriars vase?

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How can you tell a genuine Whitefriars vase?
To tell a genuine Whitefriars vase apart from replicas, familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the type of vase that you have. Whitefriars is famous for producing ribbon-trailed, wave-ribbed, bubbled, cased, knobby and textured glass vases. Each type has its own defining features, and by learning about them through trusted online resources, you can evaluate your piece. For example, certain styles of ribbon-trailed and wave-ribbed vases were only available in ruby, so a piece in amethyst or sea green would likely not be authentic. Because many convincing replicas are on the market, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the authentication process. Shop an assortment of Whitefriars vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Blue Drunken Bricklayer Vase by Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars Glass
By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This sculptural vase was designed by Geoffrey Baxter and manufactured Whitefriars Glass. Whitefriars Glass was a London-based English glassmaker and stained-glass window manufacture...
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Vintage 1960s English Vases

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Glass

Whitefriars Geoffrey Baxter Ruby-Red Glass Dishes, Model 9099, 1960s
By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars
Located in Glasgow, GB
A matching pair of decorative ruby-red glass dishes, crafted in 1960s Britain by the esteemed English glassmakers Whitefriars. Both dishes are the m...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Glass

Mid-Century Red Glass Vase, Model 9381, Wave Pattern by Whitefriars c.1950s
By Whitefriars
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare variation of mid-century British art glass, this ruby red glass vase was made by Whitefriars Glass, England, circa 1950s. Blown in their signature deep red glass, the piece ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars Glass Deep Bowl with Applied Spots, 1969
By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Midcentury Modern studio art glass centerpiece bowl features textured oval green glass spots on kingfisher blue glass background. It is listed on Whitefriars website as Deep...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Whitefriars Indigo Mobile Phone Glass Vase by Geoffrey Baxter
By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful glass vase by Geoffrey Baxter is sculptural and unique. The unique slab shape, with a textured front surface alludes to a variety of forms that are organic and modern....
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Whitefriars Mid-Century Controlled Bubble Amber Glass Vase
By Whitefriars
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made mid-century amber glass vase with controlled bubble patterning by renowned British glass makers Whitefriars. The heavily made hand blown art glass vase stan...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

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