British Glass 2

The 'Psychedelic' pattern was designed by Peter Tysoe in the late 1960s and in production in 1970.  Although this wasn't popular at the time it has since become one of the most sought after handkerchief vase patterns and is highly collectable today - shown here in the fabulous bright orange and white colourway.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  4in/10cm   Weight  220g

(08/50 + 42.50)

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The 'Psychedelic' pattern was designed by Peter Tysoe in the late 1960s and in production in 1970.  Although this wasn't popular at the time it has since become one of the most sought after handkerchief vase patterns and is highly collectable today - shown here in the even rarer black and white colourway.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  4in/10cm   Weight  220g

CONDITION:  Apart from a small oyster chip to the rim in one place, which has been reflected in the price, it is in nice clean condition and displays well.

(08/30)

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'Cordon' is probably one of the most common hankie vase patterns in production from the early 1960s to the early 1980s, however, this particular colourway of vibrant orange and white is so funky we couldn't resist it!  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  4in/10cm   Weight  230g

CONDITION:  Good original condition - there are some small dinks to the edge and some significant base wear - this has been reflected in the price.

(08/12)

SOLD

This is a particularly attractive hankie vase from Chance Glass's 1970 'Tinted Series' and in the fabulous hammered amber colourway.  Chance Glass hankie vases are becoming increasingly collectable - some of the rarer patterns currently fetching surprisingly high prices at auction.  This is a relatively unusual one (much more so than many of the screen-printed types) and looks brilliant on display.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  4in/10cm   Weight  265g approx.

(08/25)

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The 'Calypto' pattern of stylised eucalyptus leaves and flowers was designed in 1959 by the legendary and illustrious late Michael Harris (of Mdina and Isle of Wight glass fame).  Here we have a large water or lemonade jug decorated in the 'Calypto' pattern and with a gorgeous thick gold rim and a polished base pontil.  A wonderful early example of the work of Michael Harris.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  9in/22.5cm   Weight  700g

(08/40)

This is a gorgeous purple glass paperweight from Caithness Glass who are, quite rightly, famed for their amazing and highly collectable paperweights as well as their other glassware.  This has a flat 'window' showing a central bubble surrounded by purple, green and white swirls and was designed by Helen MacDonald - this particular design called 'Vortice' came in various other colours and was retired in 1999.  It has a flat base to sit on which is etched with 'V1430 Caithness Vortice Scotland'.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:   Diameter  3.5in/9cm   Weight   706g

(07/38.25)

Dating from 1972 (pattern no: 9788) here is a beautiful streaky purple and blue glass Geoffrey Baxter designed vase.  The colours and swirls in the glass are amazing (shown in detail in the extra photographs) this is an extremely attractive and decorative piece of retro/vintage glass from the highly collectable and sought after English glassworks, Whitefriars.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:   Height 6.75in/17cm    Weight 1104g

(08/150)

One for the collector - a boxed set of six original 'Vista' whisky tumblers by Ravenhead Glass dating from the 1970's or thereabouts.  Still in their original packaging - they're chunky, masculine and very, very retro!

SIZE:  Box Size  9in/22.5cm x 6in/15cm     Glasses: Height  3in/7.5cm   Rim  2.75in/7cm    Weight  1406g

(07/25)

Designed by the legendary Annette Meech here is an amazing boxed set of six original 'Apollo' schnapps/port/sherry glasses from Ravenhead Glass and dating from the early 1970's or thereabouts.  They're a brilliant space-age inspired design (pictured on the front of the box) and are made from a shiny clear glass.  Still in their original packaging - they're chunky, masculine and very, very collectable!

SIZE:  Box  7.25in/18.5cm (square)   Glasses Height  2.75in/7cm    Weight  380g

(07/20)

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We particularly like these Domhnall O'Broin designs for Caithness - the shape of these have such a groovy space-aged shape and the smoked glass of the bowl is so typical of the late 1960's.  Thickly encased in clear glass (the base is 1in/2.5cm thick) it's quite a large size (we also have a smaller version) and is a heavy item which looks fantastic on display, particularly in contemporary interiors where it looks very much at home!  This is unsigned but unmistakeably O'Broin for Caithness.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  5.25in/13cm    Rim Diameter  3.5in/9cm   Weight  834g

(08/18-BB)

This is a fabulous piece of retro Chance Glass dating from circa 1962 - a large 7 inch black check/grid hankie vase.  Chance Glass hankie vases are becoming increasingly collectable - this one is not only a rare pattern and colour but it's in great undamaged condition.  Brilliant!  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  7in/18cm   Weight  650g

(07/150)

This yet another fabulous piece of retro Chance Glass - a large 7 inch hankie vase in 24oz rolled plate, small Flemish textured glass in green with irregular folds.  Chance Glass hankie vases are becoming increasingly collectable - some of the rarer patterns currently fetching surprisingly high prices at auction.  This is relatively unusual (more so than many of the screen-printed types) and looks brilliant on display.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  7in/18cm   Weight  756g

This type of Chance glass is fabulously funky and is, in our opinion, amongst the best designs that Chance produced during the 1970s - they would have been hugely fashionable at the time.  This particular dish is oblong in shape with a curved and gilded rim and with their psychedelic flowery 'Canterbury' pattern screenprinted on the reverse in orange - it matches a circular plate we also have for sale.  We think these are brilliant, this is a scarce Chance pattern and a must for any serious retro and/or Chance glass collector.  Please see all photographs for alternative views or close-ups.

This type of Chance glass is fabulously funky and is, in our opinion, amongst the best designs that Chance produced during the 1970s - they would have been hugely fashionable at the time.  This particular dish is round in shape with a fluted and gilded rim and with their psychedelic flowery 'Canterbury' pattern screenprinted on the reverse in orange - it looks brilliant on display.  We think these are great, this is a scarce Chance pattern and a must for any serious retro and/or Chance glass collector.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

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Here is the colourless/clear glass 'Marguerite' vase designed in 1979 for Dartington Glass by the legendary designer Frank Thrower.  In a square shape decorated with flowers in relief to each side,  these came in various sizes and colours and this is one of the largest.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  7.25in/18.5cm     Weight  614g

(08/29.75)

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Designed by Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars here is a gorgeous elephant's foot vase with five lobes to the base made from ruby red glass with a thick casing of clear - pattern no: 9728.  This is a vibrant piece of retro glass that would grace any Whitefriars collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:   Height 7in/18cm    Weight 645g

(08/40)

This is a great item with a racy provenance!  Designed in 1969 by Frank Thrower for Dartington Glass the raised surface design of what look at first glance like daisy type flowers is actually based on the human nipple - hence the name 'Nipple Vase' and it was considered a highly controversial and x-rated item at the time.  It's mould blown and in their beautiful Kingfisher Blue glass colourway - this is the larger size (pattern no: FT95).  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  5.75in/14.5cm     Weight  416g

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Offered for sale here is this fantastic steel blue vase designed by Ronald Stennett-Willson in 1960 for Lemington Glass (Newcastle).  This shape was also later produced by Wedgwood/Kings Lynn with a very slight alteration to the shape and in different colours.  This particular vase is rare and an early piece of Stennett-Willson design - a beautiful piece of retro art glass and a must for any admirer of Ronald Stennett-Willson's work.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 9in/22cm   Width 8in/21cm   Weight 2400g

(08/200-AGF)

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These are very attractive retro items, here's an Old Hall stainless steel base from their 'Lifespan' range topped off with a ruby glass shade.  It is often stated that the shades are Whitefriars soda glass designed by Geoffrey Baxter - but this hasn't been positively confirmed and is doubted by some.  Made to house a tealight - these come in various heights and shade colours.  Really decorative and iconic items.  Marked with the 'Old Hall' stamp to the base of the stand.  See all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  11.5in/28.5cm    Weight  215g

(08/30)

Designed in the late 1960's by the legendary Ronald Stennett-Willson and manufactured by Wedgwood is this brilliant 'Sheringham' two disk glass candlestick.  These come in various different colours - and numbers of disks and this is in a beautifully vibrant amethyst colour that looks amazing near a light source.  These candlesticks look fab on display and are becoming highly collectable.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 5in/13cm   Weight 278g

(07/55)

SOLD

Designed in the late 1960's by the legendary Ronald Stennett-Willson and manufactured by Wedgwood is this brilliant 'Sheringham' single disk glass candlestick.  These come in various different colours - and numbers of disks and this is in a beautifully vibrant amber colour that looks amazing near a light source.  These candlesticks look fab on display and are becoming highly collectable.  Etched with 'Wedgwood' to the base.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 4in/10cm   Weight 306g

(08/45)

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Designed in the late 1960's by the legendary Ronald Stennett-Willson and manufactured by Wedgwood is this brilliant 'Sheringham' single disk glass candlestick.  These come in various different colours - and numbers of disks - but this blue/teal is one of our favourite colours - it's a very rich hue and looks amazing near a light source.  These candlesticks look fab on display and are becoming highly collectable.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 4in/10cm   Weight 240g

(08/25)

SOLD

Designed in the late 1960's by the legendary Ronald Stennett-Willson and manufactured by Wedgwood is this brilliant 'Sheringham' three disk glass candlestick.  These come in various different colours - and numbers of disks - but this blue/teal is one of our favourite colours - it's a very rich hue and looks amazing near a light source.  These candlesticks look fab on display and are becoming highly collectable.  Etched 'Wedgwood' to the base.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 6in/15cm   Weight 346g

(07/63.75)

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Dating from the 1970's or thereabouts and manufactured by Wedgwood is this gorgeous pale blue glass tankard, in the original box and with it's original paper label which says 'Wedgwood CRYSTAL'.  This is an extremely good quality, large glass tankard which, having been kept unused in it's box all these years, is also in amazing original condition - an attractive and chunky piece of retro Wedgwood.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Box Size  8in/20cm x 5.75in/14.5cm    Glass: Height 3.25in/8cm   Rim Diameter 4in/10cm   Weight (including box) 886g

(08/35)

SOLD

Designed in the early 1960's for Whitefriars by Geoffrey Baxter this is a lovely bowl made from green glass with a thick casing of clear crystal - pattern no: 9517.  It takes a square form with slightly raised corners and the base bears the Whitefriars ground down pontil.  This is a quality piece of retro English glass in a groovy colour that displays beautifully.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Corner to Corner  5.5in/14cm    Weight 665g

(08/25)

This type of Chance glass is fabulously funky and is, in our opinion, amongst the best designs that Chance produced during the 1970s - they would have been hugely fashionable at the time.  This particular dish is oblong in shape with a curved and gilded rim and with their psychedelic flowery 'Canterbury' pattern screenprinted on the reverse in turquoise. We think these are brilliant, this is a scarce Chance pattern and a must for any serious retro and/or Chance glass collector.  Please see all photographs for alternative views or close-ups.

SIZE:  Length 13.5in/33cm   Width 5.25in/13cm   Weight 310g

This type of Chance glass is fabulously funky and is, in our opinion, amongst the best designs that Chance produced during the 1970s - they would have been hugely fashionable at the time.  This particular dish is round in shape with a fluted and gilded rim and with their trippy, psychedelic 'Lotus' pattern screenprinted on the reverse in turquoise.  We think these are brilliant, this is a very scarce Chance pattern and a must for any serious retro and/or Chance glass collector.  Please see all photographs for alternative views or close-ups.