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James Powell And Sons

Set of Seven Glass Finger Bowls, by James Powell

Set of Seven Glass Finger Bowls, by James Powell

Located in London, GB

See Evans, Wendy, Ross, Catherine and Werner, Alex 'Whitefriars Glass: James Powell and Sons of London', p. 263, plate 384, item 1.

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Early 20th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Part Table Service of Glasses, Attributed to James Powell

Part Table Service of Glasses, Attributed to James Powell

Located in London, GB

See Dennis, Richard 'Whitefriars Glass, The Art of James Powell and Sons', p. 59, illus. 151.

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Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Nouveau Wall Sconces
Pair of Art Nouveau Wall Sconces

Pair of Art Nouveau Wall Sconces

Located in NANTES, FR

He was manager and chief glassmaker of James Powell and Sons from 1875 to 1919. He is best known for his innovations in the production of vessel glass, his contributions of new, medi...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

James Powell Green Glass Vase
James Powell Green Glass Vase

James Powell Green Glass Vase

Located in London, GB

Green Glass Vase James Powell & Sons. Whitefriars glass. Nice example of a “Bubble” glass vase in vibrant green.

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Vintage 1950s English Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Original vaseline glass or uranium glass Vase James Powell   Whitefriars
Original vaseline glass or uranium glass Vase James Powell   Whitefriars

Original vaseline glass or uranium glass Vase James Powell Whitefriars

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Fine vaseline or uranium glass vase attributed to James Powell & Sons Whitefriars London circa 1895.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by James Powell, UK, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by James Powell, UK, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by James Powell, UK, 1960s

Located in London, GB

Beautiful heavy handblown vase by James Powell for Whitefriars. Minor surface scratches.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Arts and Crafts Glass and Wrought Iron Floor Vase on Stand

Arts and Crafts Glass and Wrought Iron Floor Vase on Stand

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts glass and wrought iron floor vase on stand, the green tinted Vaseline trumpet with a waved rim, attributed to James Powell of Whitefriars, the Stand with scrolls a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts W.A.S Benson / Powell Glass Plafonnier Light. C.1900
Antique Arts & Crafts W.A.S Benson / Powell Glass Plafonnier Light. C.1900

Antique Arts & Crafts W.A.S Benson / Powell Glass Plafonnier Light. C.1900

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

Complete with its original frosted and textured conical glass bowl made by James Powell & Sons / Whitefriars Glass - the best glass maker of the period.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vaseline glass Vases
Pair of Vaseline glass Vases

Pair of Vaseline glass Vases

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Stylish pair of vaseline or uranium glass vases attributed to James Powell & Sons Whitefriars London circa 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Glass

Large English Arts & Crafts Vaseline Ceiling Light with Brass Rim & Brass Hanger
Large English Arts & Crafts Vaseline Ceiling Light with Brass Rim & Brass Hanger

Large English Arts & Crafts Vaseline Ceiling Light with Brass Rim & Brass Hanger

Located in London, GB

Large English Arts & Crafts Vaseline ceiling light with floral details, a brass rim to the edge & a brass hanger.

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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Sterling Silver & Glass Ice Bucket with Tongs, London, 1988
Modernist Sterling Silver & Glass Ice Bucket with Tongs, London, 1988

Modernist Sterling Silver & Glass Ice Bucket with Tongs, London, 1988

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1988, this sterling silver and glass ice bucket was made by James W. Powell. The cylindrical glass body is topped with a broad silver mount, shaped in a jagge...

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Vintage 1980s English Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman

By Sir William Blake Richmond

Located in London, GB

Paul's Cathedral and in his collaboration with James Powell and Sons, glass makers. This new material expanded the glassmaker's palette and was favored by artists of the Arts and Cra...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Young Lady in a Yellow Dress - British Victorian art oil painting
Portrait of a Young Lady in a Yellow Dress - British Victorian art oil painting

Portrait of a Young Lady in a Yellow Dress - British Victorian art oil painting

By Sir William Blake Richmond

Located in Hagley, England

Richmond was influential in the early stages of the Arts and Crafts Movement in his selection of bold colours and materials for the Cathedral mosaics and in his collaboration with Ja...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Decanter, by Harry Powell, 1902
Decanter, by Harry Powell, 1902

Decanter, by Harry Powell, 1902

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H 11.42 in Dm 4.53 in

Decanter, by Harry Powell, 1902

Located in Paris, FR

Decanter by Powell of Whitefriars from The Birkenhead Collection, made in sea green glass and silvered metal.

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Bark" Tangerine orange. England, 1960s.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Bark" Tangerine orange. England, 1960s.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Bark" Tangerine orange. England, 1960s.

By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

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Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Coffin" vase aubergine. England, 1960s.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Coffin" vase aubergine. England, 1960s.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Coffin" vase aubergine. England, 1960s.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

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Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Aztec" Tangerine orange. England, 1960s.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Aztec" Tangerine orange. England, 1960s.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Aztec" Tangerine orange. England, 1960s.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, Tangerine.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, Tangerine.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, Tangerine.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

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Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Ruby Bark" vase.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Ruby Bark" vase.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Ruby Bark" vase.

By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Mobile phone" vase. England, 1970s.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Mobile phone" vase. England, 1970s.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Mobile phone" vase. England, 1970s.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

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Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Volcano" vase, Tangerine.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Volcano" vase, Tangerine.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Volcano" vase, Tangerine.

By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

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Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, kingfisher Blue.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, kingfisher Blue.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, kingfisher Blue.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, Pewter colour.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, Pewter colour.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Bark" vase, Pewter colour.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Nailhead" vase, Pewter colour.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Nailhead" vase, Pewter colour.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Nailhead" vase, Pewter colour.

By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

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Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

Powell Arts & Crafts Blue Opal Glass Vase in W A S Benson Stand
Powell Arts & Crafts Blue Opal Glass Vase in W A S Benson Stand

Powell Arts & Crafts Blue Opal Glass Vase in W A S Benson Stand

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

A superb Arts & Crafts blue opal urn glass vase by James Powell of London in a bronze and copper stand by W A S Benson circa 1888. The glass urn is decorated with a diamond pattern, ...

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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Bronze

Was Benson And James Powell Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp
Was Benson And James Powell Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp

Was Benson And James Powell Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau pendant light in brass and copper by WAS Benson with an opalescent uraline tulip by James Powell. In perfect condition, electrified. Height: 60cm adjustable Tulip height...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Vaseline Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Vaseline Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900

Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Vaseline Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900

Located in London, GB

A beautiful arts & crafts period vaseline pendant light. c.1900 Very likely made by one of the finest glass-makers of the period - James Powell & Son / Whitefriars Glass. O...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

James Powell Art Nouveau Green Trailed Glass Decanter, 1900
James Powell Art Nouveau Green Trailed Glass Decanter, 1900

James Powell Art Nouveau Green Trailed Glass Decanter, 1900

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Art Nouveau glass decanter of tall cylindrical shape with a twist design to the body with raised ribbing set between green trailing. The decanter has a narrow pinched top w...

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20th Century British Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Glass

James Powell & Sons for Whitefriars Straw Opal Glass Twist Stem Vase or Goblet
James Powell & Sons for Whitefriars Straw Opal Glass Twist Stem Vase or Goblet

James Powell & Sons for Whitefriars Straw Opal Glass Twist Stem Vase or Goblet

By Whitefriars, Tiffany & Co., Frederick Carder Steuben, Stourbridge England

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Victorian era glass vase or wine stem. By Harry Powell for James Powell & Sons, Whitefriars. Circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier

WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier

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H 28.35 in Dm 23.63 in

WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Art nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Arts & Crafts Iron Lantern with Original Swirling Vaseline/Uranium Glass shade.
Arts & Crafts Iron Lantern with Original Swirling Vaseline/Uranium Glass shade.

Arts & Crafts Iron Lantern with Original Swirling Vaseline/Uranium Glass shade.

Located in London, GB

James Powell. Attributed. An Arts and Crafts iron lantern retaining the Original Swirling Vaseline/Uranium Glass shade. Measures: Height 17", height with chain and ceiling rose 24", ...

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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Whitefriars Vintage Vibrant Red Glass Vase by Barnaby Marriott Powel, C. 1940
Whitefriars Vintage Vibrant Red Glass Vase by Barnaby Marriott Powel, C. 1940

Whitefriars Vintage Vibrant Red Glass Vase by Barnaby Marriott Powel, C. 1940

By Whitefriars

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern vase by Barnaby Marriott Powell for British / English glass manufacturer Whitefriars glass, circa 1938. This beautiful bright ruby red wave ribbed vase w...

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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., Pewter and Glass Decanter
Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., Pewter and Glass Decanter

Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., Pewter and Glass Decanter

By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox

Located in Kent, GB

A decanter with Pewter collar incorporating Honesty decoration, designed by Archibald Knox and retailed by Liberty & Co. The glass by James Powell and Sons of Whitefriars. Literatur...

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Pewter

Yellow Jug by Powell and Sons
Yellow Jug by Powell and Sons

Yellow Jug by Powell and Sons

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H 11.03 in Dm 5.12 in

Yellow Jug by Powell and Sons

Located in London, GB

Yellow jug by Powell and Sons, England, 1900.

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Antique 19th Century British Pitchers

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Coffin" vase, Pewter colour.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Coffin" vase, Pewter colour.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Coffin" vase, Pewter colour.

By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Coffin" vase, kingfisher Blue.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Coffin" vase, kingfisher Blue.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Coffin" vase, kingfisher Blue.

By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Aztec" vase, Ruby.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Aztec" vase, Ruby.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. "Aztec" vase, Ruby.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1970s. "Zigzag" vase, kingfisher Blue.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1970s. "Zigzag" vase, kingfisher Blue.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1970s. "Zigzag" vase, kingfisher Blue.

By Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Vases

Materials

Glass

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. Pyramid’ vase, Tangerine.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. Pyramid’ vase, Tangerine.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; England, 1960s. Pyramid’ vase, Tangerine.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the 17th century, founded by James Powell and Sons. It was not until 1834 that the manufacture acquired its iconic name.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Design Pendant Light
Mid-Century Modern Design Pendant Light

Mid-Century Modern Design Pendant Light

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H 36.62 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Mid-Century Modern Design Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century design. Three-tier pendant light with amber glass shades by James Powell for Whitefriers glass. Measures: H W D 93 cm, 22 cm, 22 cm. British, circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pre-Raphaelite Stained Glass Windows
Pair of Pre-Raphaelite Stained Glass Windows

Pair of Pre-Raphaelite Stained Glass Windows

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

The two windows were made by James Powell & Sons, Ltd. — formerly Whitefriars Glass, founded c. 1680.

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20th Century American Pre-Raphaelite Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Set of Eight English Gilt Crystal Glass Goblets, circa 1910
Set of Eight English Gilt Crystal Glass Goblets, circa 1910

Set of Eight English Gilt Crystal Glass Goblets, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A very fine set of large English crystal glass goblets with beautiful gilt vine and grape decoration. Bearing the crest of Lt Col Solomon Barnato Joel and probably made by James Powe...

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Vintage 1910s British Glass

Pair of English Crystal Glass Bowls with Gilt Decoration c.1910
Pair of English Crystal Glass Bowls with Gilt Decoration c.1910

Pair of English Crystal Glass Bowls with Gilt Decoration c.1910

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of English crystal glass salad bowls with gilt decoration depicting vines and grapes with a gilt edge. Bearing the crest of Lt Col Solomon Barnato Joel, probably made by ...

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Vintage 1910s British Serving Bowls

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Mobile phone" vase Aubergine. England, 1970s.
GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Mobile phone" vase Aubergine. England, 1970s.

GEOFFREY BAXTER for Whitefriars; "Mobile phone" vase Aubergine. England, 1970s.

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in MADRID, ES

The history of the Whitefriars Glass Company dates back to the seventeenth century, founded by James Powell and Sons, it is not until 1834, when the manufacture acquires its iconic n...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Vases

Materials

Glass

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