Category Archives: Bowls

Hilltown Glass Works site in Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1753-1784

Hilltown Glass Works site in Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1753-1784 by Stephen Atkinson 04 October 2013 The land in Hilltown was mostly taken up by 1720, and was chiefly owned by James Logan, Jeremiah Langhorne, Henry Paxson, probably of Solebury, William Thomas, … Continue reading

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The Providence Flint Glass Company 1831-1834

The Providence Flint Glass Company 1831-1834 by Stephen Atkinson 01 October 2013 This short lived company was established in 1831 on land owned by the Dyer family of Providence, Rhode Island. On January 12th 1831, the company was incorporated by … Continue reading

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Art Glass from the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection

If you hurry quick, you can catch the ending tonight of Heckler Auction 102 where you will find a gorgeous assembly of art glass from the Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection. I was able to see some of these pieces … Continue reading

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Bowls of Color at the end of Autumn

“I was taking pics and this came down and landed in the bowl…” RICK CIRALLI Posting some refreshingly different utilitarian bowls in a variety of autumn colors. Kudos to Rick Ciralli, his passion for glass and for sharing these wonderful … Continue reading

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Some Early American Glass Bowls

The group over at Early American Glass Collectors on facebook have been posting and commenting on some gorgeous early American bowls from the primarily New England glass houses. These are wonderful pieces. So simple and clean. I can not help … Continue reading

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