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The Sparkle of Cambridge Glass |
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Written by Alan Jaffe
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In the first half of the last century, an elegant table setting in Middle America was defined by its glassware. And in many homes, that meant a set, or at least a piece, of Cambridge Glass.
Characterized by its variety of colors, etched patterns, nude figurals and, above all, its quality, Cambridge remains highly desirable glassware 50 years after the company produced its last pieces. Many of its admirers belong to the National Cambridge Collectors, which operates the National Museum of Cambridge Glass not far from where the factory stood in Cambridge, Ohio.
On May 3 and 4, probably the largest auction consisting solely of Cambridge Glass will be offered by Hewlett’s Auctions. About 1,900 pieces of Cambridge are expected to bring in more than $50,000.
Read the complete story in the April 2008 issue of Style Century Magazine. Click here to read this issue. |
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Written by Catherine Saunders-Watson
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European quality, crafted in the hills of West Virginia
As long as there has been art glass, there has been the assumption that the finest examples originated in Europe. Granted, Scandinavian, British and Continental glassworks have earned their reputations as leaders in their field. There’s no denying the design quality of most European art glass; it’s obvious to the eye, whether it's a contemporary Orrefors vase by Edward Hald or an antique perfume flacon by Lalique.
But even the most skeptical glass snob could experience a change of heart regarding glass supremacy, once exposed to the vibrant colors and wonderfully original designs produced by Blenko.
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Written by Eileen Smith
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Turning on to Tiffany lamps
In 1900, electricity was in the air – and making its way into American homes.
For Louis Comfort Tiffany, it was a splendid time to make lamps.
Artist, interior decorator and scion of the Tiffany & Co. jewelry empire, he embraced a revitalized medium, creating his own “jewels” from stained glass in sparkling, vibrant colors and patterns that reflected his love of nature.
“Tiffany came up with formulas to create dappling in the glass so that it doesn’t have to be painted,” said Jennifer Thalheimer, collection manager at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Art in Winter Park, Fla., home to the nation’s largest array of Tiffany glass. “He was a great experimenter who mingled colors to create wonderful effects.”
Read the complete story in the February 2008 issue of Style Century Magazine.
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Written by Heidi Lux
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A passion for collecting evolved into a family business for auctioneer and art glass specialist Dr. Jürgen Fischer
Believe it or not, sometimes great collectors get their start in a barnyard. At least that’s the way it happened to Dr. Jürgen Fischer, founder and director of Auktionshaus Dr. Fischer in Heilbronn, Germany. |
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