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Marks assist in determining one or more of the following: Manufacturer However,
Bureau of Land Management (retired) -
Appears in raised glass.
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"IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. The success of . ), moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935, cameo signature'Arsale' or 'Arsall'c 1918 to 1929, Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) makers markings found on historic
Part II:
moulded mark Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. (2/2016)
Kastrupmoulded mark1940-65 From its roots as a small local glazing contractor, James Price Windows has grown steadily in its impressive 68 years existence, to provide an extensive array of replacement window and door solutions. Murano glass artists soon became renowned for their skills in glass design, and had a monopoly on glassware production for several centuries. formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988 More
are in the process of revising these
Schriever, and Bill Lindsey (Part 1 [Issue #369:1-3;
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paper label1930s Historic Bottle Related Links page under Toulouse (1971) for a link to this
clearly identifiable alphabetical letter or letters (like A. located at the links below - for more information on the history and marks of the
Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information
guide for the identification & dating of
21 was originally signed and clearly dated like the example above to avoid confusion with antique glass. (Toulouse 1971).
1918-1938 mark.
Ground pontil in base, fire polished (smoothed at the furnace) top rims.
English spelling,curved American glass container manufacturers
of use as references. "E Gordon" signature for designer Ernest Gordon, on Kosta Boda item. from the late 18th century to the
Barolac is a mark found on a line of frosted glass made by the Czechoslovakian firm of Joseph Inwald, ca. Click on the following links to access these catalogs: 1906
and tables are now (early 2021) considered final although
This
some brief history behind the companies. (6/2010)
Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog
In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown (2/2018)
(6/2016)
Other "G" Marks (12/2015), "G" Factory List
still be a useful "quick" reference source for maker's mark information,
They are usually acid-etched, but those on the top row are also known to have occurred printed in dark enamel colours. Note: The Loetz oval mark shown above should not be confused with the unidentified Czech marks shown below, which contain the additional words 'Made In' clear plastic label(with enamelled signature ofUlrica Hydman Vallien,on an 'Open Mind' series vase)c 1990s 925-1000 . French Makers' Marks Menu A B C D E F G H J L M N O P R S T V Related Pages at 925-1000.com: French Hallmarks World Hallmarks British Hallmarks Explained Dutch Hallmarks German Hallmarks Austrian Hallmarks Swedish Hallmarks Finnish Hallmarks Norwegian Makers David-Andersen Marks Georg Jensen Marks Mexican Silver Marks
Markings Articles
("1" to the right of the diamond O-I mark) at the Oakland, CA. moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935 Marks alone are never a guarantee of age or quality. interpretation of most known makers marks. Fig.
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classic published reference on the subject of maker's markings, as noted above, is the aptly named Bottle
Any iridescent glass shade marked Loetz or Ltz should be suspect unless the seller can provide convincing documentation. by updated web published articles,
Take a look
The first type is high quality iridescent glass with ground pontils with the mark usually appearing in the pontil. manufacture of a bottle, how the bottle
There are all sorts of registration marks to look out for - Many pieces of glass from the middle of the 1800s and newer have registration numbers. The business began making common objects but turned to art glass in 1879 when Johann's grandson Maximilian Von Spaun II took control of the business. Many Fostoria pieces were marked with paper labels such as this one. 1 Brightly colored glass in Art Deco shapes made in Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1938, was exported throughout the world.
"Holmegaard" signature with 1960 date and "PL" monogram for designer Per Lutken. published via other venues - primarily in, which is the official
1922-1925. existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. the publishing of the book, most of which is now or soon to be available on this
Subsequent decades were marked "9" for the 1990s and "0" for 2000 and so on. Floris Meydam1935-50s Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse.
from the late 18th century to the
Many of these items end up for sale in online auctions being represented as Gall with low starting bids. They are usually acid-etched, but those on the top row are also known to have occurred printed in dark enamel colours. The San Francisco Glass Companies (3/2019)
important website section is devoted largely to the published articles of the
Whitall Tatum & Co. - Part II
present day.
Although virtually all of these older
Most marks appear as one line, but it is not uncommon for Czechoslovakia to appear in two lines or to be hyphenated in one line. It is also widely available used on the various
and the Acme Logos, Adams & Company and the other Adams firms, The Strange Case of the Aetna and Arsenal Glass
how useful makers marks can be for the accurate dating of historic bottles.
North Baltimore Bottle Glass Co. (3/2018)
Forged Marks of Schneider Glass Glass Co. Schneider Glass was a French glass firm founded by brothers Ernest and Charles Schneider. Standard Glass Companies (6/2019)
Some marks - like the
Federal Glass Co. (7/2015)
Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co.
specifically, the marks on this particular bottle indicate it was made in 1941
(9/2016)
9 (Ltz)with arrows in circle, wheel engraved. "Caithness, Scotland" acid etched mark on "Goldrush" paperweight.
internet used book websites (e.g., Amazon, ABE, etc.). Copyright 2023 Bill Lindsey. The
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the subject is important to refining the estimated date range for the
We use this to improve our products, services and user experience. The L. G. CO. Mark (Again) - Bill Lockhart (Issue #290:2; December 2004)
Published Makers Markings Articles") are those
United Glass Bottle Manufacturers, Ltd.
"IG, 3080" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. These new products are frequently offered with forged marks of 19th and early 20th century makers. The on modern pieces (shown in the illustration at bottom, right) is an international mark which shows that the name 'Lalique' has been registered as a trademark. See more ideas about glass, vintage glassware, antique glass. AnthoniusJohannes van Kootenc 1930- Bottle Research Group
), Loetz Austria Candia Silberiris II Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass Vase, ca. Far more iridescent Loetz was originally unmarked than iridescent glass made by Tiffany or Steuben.
1714, still in operation today. Modern. If notknown and the marking is either a
Other "O" Marks (10/2018), "O" Factory List
engravedscript mark
- the first successful glass company west of the Rockies - which operated
Vaseline Glass Collectors Inc. reports that Mosser made Guernsey's later pieces. 49, mistakenly attributed for many years to Thomas Webb of England. Rabbit Trails: The Twisted Path to Bottle Identification
His monogram, below, appears on some designs he made for Loetz, as well as independent work made from his designs at other firms.
1890, Vintage Czech Harrach Art Glass Harrtil Merletto Wine Glasses Set of 4, Loetz-like Art Glass Vase with Sweet Hand-painted Blossoms Decoration, Antique Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral & Gold Blue Satin Glass Ewer A, Early Loetz Iridescent Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vase Gold - circa 1910, Austria, Harrach Bohemian Art Nouveau Engraved Iris & Gold Goblet Circa 1900-1910, DAGOBERT PECHE - LOETZ - Cased Glass Vase with Enamel Decoration - Czech Republic - Circa 1915, Austrian Art Nouveau Signed Loetz Glass Iridescent Green Vase, Harrach Bohemian Enameled Floral Pink & White Cased Glass & Silverplate Jar, Bohemian Harrach Japonesque Enameled Floral Raised Gold Burmese Style Vase, Circa 1890 Loetz Jugendstil Bowl In Metal Armature, Bohemian Harrach / Josef Riedel Hand Enameled Bird & Gold Blue Cased Glass Vase, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Inverted Thumbprint Blue & Amber Ewer, Antique Harrach Bohemian Chinoiserie Figural Glass Bowl c1872, Circa 1900 Monumental Loetz Diaspora Vase, A large antique Art Nouveau Art Glass carved Vase Loetz / Kralik C.1900-20.
modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces)
1900, Loetz Czechoslovakia Tango Glass Ausfhurung 157 Art Deco vase, ca 1920, Antique Czech Bohemian Harrach Glassworks Pink Art Glass Vase with Gilded & Silver Accents c.1890 (1.3lbs. Not all Northwoodcarnival glasswill be marked.
Most Jeannette Glass Company tableware was not marked. The Moser marks shown below are only some of the many marks the company used. Vereinigte Lausitzer, Germany (late 19th C - ?)
It's best to buy these pieces from a reputable, knowledgeable dealer who will stand behind his or her merchandise when investing large sums in these wares. Fig. When it's removed, it leaves a mark called a pontil mark. Established in 1947. Laurens Glass Works (4/2017)
typically also includes
Mark (11/2020)
S.G.Co.
Strathearn embossed factory mark of "leaping salmon" logo. It was used on a variety of different types of glassware.
Z Logos (11/2020), "W, X, Y & Z" Factory List
Guernsey also used a capital B mark in addition to this one. Lalique, France (established 1909) The Packham Firms - Jobbers in Liquor Bottles
The following are articles from that publication
Keene-Marlboro-Street Glassworks (10/2016)
paper labelbefore 1956 enamelled,acid-incisedmark The Perfection Glass Co. - Separating Tableware and the
Question #11 for more information on this bottle. Fig.
15 & 16Cameo glass sold under the Loetz name was usually marked Loetz in raised script like these typical examples, ca. The mark on the left has also been reported in diamond-tip script. 2018x). "P" Logo Table, Quartz Glass & Mfg Co. and Its Predecessors (2/2019)
Legras & Cie, France (1864 - 1914)
Don't confuse this mark with the monogram of Kolo Moser, the glass designer (see separate Kolo Moser listing). It is unclear exactly when this Imperial mark was first found on glass, but its use ceased after the late 1920s.
Thanks to excellent research by Alfredo Villanueva (see his website for the original photos) it has been established that the marks below were used on pieces (mainly 'Tango' glassware) known to be from the Kralik glassworks, during the 1920s-30s. makers marking (Lockhart et al. The Richard mark above is on the new 6-inch cameo glass reproduction in Fig. After the war, the company resumed production and remains in production today. Since late summer 1999, however, marks from other well known original cameo glass manufacturers have been appearing on reproductions of both French and English cameo glass. The E. G. CO. and E. G. Co. Figs. which is the official
wheel-engraved Other "W" Marks (11/2020)
Some pieces are marked only "AURENE" rather than "STEUBEN AURENE."
Coast Co. (1930-1933) and Owens-Illinois Pacific Coast Co.
$24.00 (23% off) Manganese glass, Witchy star Antique maker mark on bottom, display stand. Most late milk glass pieces with this mark were indeed produced by Westmoreland during the 1950s and '60s. Fig. Other "U" Marks (12/2019), "U" Factory List
West Coast Glass Co. (5/2020)
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s (9/2015)
Newark Star and the Everett Factory
Figs. Knox Glass Bottle Co. (3/2017)
this website.
Fig. publication of the
Holmegaardpaper label1930s Brockway Machine Bottle Co. and the Brockway Glass
by using the appropriate "Makers Markings Logo Table" to ascertain which
primary goal of this website - and/or local research in to the user of the
Western Bottle Manufacturing Co. (5/2020)
moulded mark Pieces were made using old molds Bennett owned (some of themwere first used by Cambridge Glass). "K" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "L" Table of Contents, Lamb Glass Co. (4/2017)
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bottle, if that fact is known via embossing or labeling.)
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This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. Fig.
stencilled sand-blasted mark through "Z" manufacturers articles are
alphabetical section - e.g.,
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by updated web published articles,
Collecting Antique Glass offers one of the widest opportunities for the antiques collector. paper label Loetz, Bohemia (1851 - 1939)
Fig.
diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)c 1961 (6/2016)
Seattle Glass Company (6/2019)
Marion Flint Glass Co. (9/2017)
"Preface/Introduction & Table of
This is one of the few "Czechoslovakia" only marks that can be attributed to a specific company. The image at
publication of the, The Federation
Shown below are signatures and marks found on glassware from various countries.
company logo
This vase includes the "oilspot" iridescence typically associated with vintage Loetz.
Most pieces produced toward the end of the 1920s through 1931 had a hand-engraved mark reading "Durand" sometimes accompanied by a shape number, such as the one shown above. Fig. was made to some extent, and for the determination of origin (website "goals" #1, #3, and #4
20th Century Glass was established in 2004 by Wayne Stephens, the current owner. Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co.
An overmark is precisely that; a mark placed over the original maker's mark. all the alphabetical "Logo Tables" - PDF
41 New malachite glass from the Czech Republic and other countries is frequently found with forged Moser marks. "Orrefors" signature, with pattern number including "PU" code for designer Sven Palmqvist. Symbol Only
FAQ #21. Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 1 - History
Before Loetz prices began rising in the 1990s, many originally unmarked pieces of Loetz carried forged signatures of other makers like Tiffany or Steuben. They were later forced to change the mark which makes the later reissues less of a problem for collectors to identify. (11/2017)
Around the turn of the 1900 century, spelling of the business name was changed from Ltz to Loetz. The following link will take one to David Whitten's exceptional webpages that
plant ("20"
Davidson embossed lion & crown factory trademark logo. Sydenham Glass Co. (9/2019)
"Austria" never appeared in any registered Moser mark. The
Libbey Glass Co, USA (established 1888) quest to find bottle dating "truth." 1911-1938)Monogram of the letters LMK (Ludwig Moser, Karlsbad) in raised glass. (2/2018)
"M J Sweden" (Mats Jonasson) signature with pattern number.
"T" Logo Table, Union Glass Works/Union Glass Co., Kensington
Exact appearance varies. sections are complete! associated glass makers that used them,
published via other venues - primarily in
wheel-incised
1919-1933. articles listed further down the page
in gilt on base(design byMilla Weltmann)c 1914 Jeannette also used a "J" in a triangle or a "J" standing alone as their mark on occasion. (10/2016)
(8/2020)
alphabetical boxes and entitled "Previously
Whitten's site
Hamilton Family Glass Companies
Fig.
1901, signed Loetz Austria, Moser Harrach Bohemian Raised Enamel Floral & Heavy Gold Quatrefoil Tea Cup, Loetz Austria Jugendstil Art Nouveau Glass Vase, Moser Harrach Bohemian Enameled & Raised Cobalt Floral Blue Demitasse Cup & Saucer, Moser Harrach Bohemian Enameled Children Wheat Cranberry Glass Large Jewelry Box, Moser Harrach Bohemian Enameled Wild Roses Butterflies Platinum Gold Green Ewer, Big Early 1900's Loetz Iridescent Bohemian Art Glass Centerpiece Mantle Vase, Loetz Iridescent Art Glass Ribbed Vase - c. 1890-1900, Art Nouveau Loetz Moser Enameled Opaline Glass Vase c1880s, Loetz Diaspora Art Glass Vase - Jugendstil Period - c. 1900, Loetz cobalt blue iridescent waves vase pinched sides, 17" Antique Loetz Pink Opaline Art Glass Vase with Moser Decorations, Loetz Bohemian art glass signed vase applied blue rosettes, Loetz Bohemian art glass Michael Powolny bowl, MICHAEL POWOLNY - LOETZ - Bohemian Red Tango Glass Vase - Czech Republic - Early 20th Century, Antique Loetz or Harrach Rainbow Satin Glass Mounted Vase c1880, Art Glass Shade Iridescent Snake Skin by Loetz, Loetz Braun Metallin Optisch, Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass VAse ca.
1900, Antique Loetz Bohemian Carneol Art Glass Pitcher c1885, Large Loetz Vesuvian Gold DEK Vase (1888-1912), Loetz Bohemian art glass Michael Powolny three handled vase, Loetz Olympia Green Iridescent & Heavy Bronzed Enamel Chestnuts Lobed Vase 1890s, Loetz Silberiris Diaspora Vase, circa 1902, Harrach Bohemian Cased Art Glass Bottle Shaped Enameled Vase, Bohemian Harrach Hand Enameled Lady & Flowers Malachite Glass Vase Circa 1870s, Antique Moser Bohemian Czech Ruby Art Glass Miniature Vase Pair Enamel Floral Gold, Czech Harrachov / Harrach Art Glass Harrtil Merletto Cordial Stems - Pair, Czech Bohemian Carlsbad Moser & Sohne Enameled Parrots & Flowers Set, Early 1900's Art Nouveau LOETZ Martele "Diaspora" Bronze Holder Bride Basket Centerpiece, Loetz Austria Dark Green "Sphinx" Decor Victorian era Art Glass Vase, DEK I/40, ca. According to French Creek Farmhouse, the . The species in the logo is sometimes mistaken for an eagle or another type of bird since it is often poorly molded into the glass and can be hard to read. never before re-printed bottle makers catalogs covering a wide array of bottle
Most authentic marks on ca. Check the bottom of the glass for a pontil mark, which Fenton doesn't have. Peerless Glass Co. (12/2018)
The crow mark was used on glassware from the late '30s through the 1940s. Homepage). We don't hire subcontractors to do the job. final top-of-the-page Google paid ads.). (4/2017)
Made in Czechoslovakia, ca. (manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc), Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) Lucienne Bloch1928-? The unmarked items are recognized as Federal pieces through pattern identification. 1922-1925. the top of this page is of the base of a Wisconsin made beer bottle
completed and published articles.
1903-1990 Burgun Schverer France mark Cambridge Glass Company Trademarks, Labels & Logos To contribute images or clarify, contact Glass Lovers Glass Database Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut unregistered mark (c in triangle) 1902-1954 Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut mark Near over Cut 1904-1920 Cambridge Glass Co. Nearcut / Near-cut Mark 1904-1920 CAGJ is the mark of Chicago Art Glass Jewel. 925-1000 .
This list of French glassware brands is in no particular order or preference. Louisville Glass Works (7/2017)
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makers mark stands for on a bottle they may have and an approximate date range. Although overshadowed for many years by other French glass makers such as Galle, Daum and Lalique . The years drop away as you drive into Saint-Louis-ls-Bitche.
The Glass Works of the Rylands Family and Hiram Codd (2/2019)
following link:
7 Original Loetz art glass vase in organic form. Massillon Bottle & Glass Co. (11/2017)
acid-etched(on late productions)
"H" Logo Table, Ihmsen
(name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) identify hallmarks and other marks on decorative art objects. CoastalGirlDecor. moulded mark When the
Wheaton Companies (11/2019)
Stourbridge Glass Co, England (established 1922) (company name changed toTudor Crystal in 1972) acid-etched (trade-name registered 1927, but in use . Glass Co. (3/2018)
The
Ottawa Glass Co. (6/2018)
Fig. 1920-1938. Lesser Known Makers of Costume Jewelry Costume jewelry has been made since the 17th century. 'Mont Joye'gilt orenamelled out (well over 6000 pages!) Later Smalley Companies (6/2019)
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engravedscript mark Real Or Repro is an industry resource powered by, Loetz Phaenomen Genre 1/844 Glass Vase, ca. relief- or intaglio-moulded mark Weeks & Gilson and the South Stoddard Glass Co. American Glass Works, Ltd. & American Glass Works, Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond (VA )& Paden City (WV), The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors. Fig. of Historical Bottle Collectors
metallic label(purple on gold)
paper label
Marks on Loetz cameo may also include the mark of a glass designer.
Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 1 - History.
the Owens-Illinois Glass Company - which had many plants around the
for the American Bottle Company) or a distinct logo or symbol, a user
Westmoreland dogwood basket,white milk glass,maker's mark,candy dish,basket with handle,trinket dish,key dish,farm house,cottage decor,gift. Makers Markings
(5/2020)
are also all found in the "Periodical &
Weeks & Gilson and the South Stoddard Glass Co.
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IGCo. from the 1870s through the 1910s until National Prohibition and is an example of
1919-1933. Production ceased in 1949, but the company sold off its remaining inventory until 1951 when it officially went out of business. Loetz, Austria only was used almost exclusively on glass made for export, particularly for sale in the American market. IGCo. (12/2019)
relief- or intaglio-moulded mark(with or without "R" or "FRANCE") Questions? Bottle Research Group (BRG) members - past, presentand future (more
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This is themark of Emile Galls workshop operating in Nancy, France.
18 Loetz cameo made expressly for the American market is marked "Ca. Fig. enamelled,acid-incisedmark Kolo Moser was an Austrian glass designer who worked for Loetz, Kralik and Egermann. Co. (1/2016)
"V" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "W, X, Y, & Z" Table of Contents, William Walton, Whiteman Brothers, and the Warren Glass Works
It should not be confused with the R. on pre-1945 pieces, which represents Lalique's first name 'Ren' The classic published reference on the subject of maker's markings, as noted above, is the aptly named Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse. Merged with Waterford in 1986, company sold to Caithness Glass in 1988. historical record is accurate) date range for the production of this bottle to
Glass Co. (1902-1926) (8/2016)
Until recently, it generally hasn't been worthwhile to forge marks on 1918-1938 Czech glass because prices were relatively low. Illinois Glass Company (8/2016)
1919-1939 known at this time, are the oval above (Fig. makers illustrated catalogs.
Shop the complete La Rochere collection of French glassware designed with modern elegance. 19, and Veles, Fig.
The type of glass, the material of the dial - whether paper, ceramic, or tin - or the casing (note: plywood was not used on clocks until 1905) can all help a collector narrow in on who made their clock and where appropriate. English spelling,curved capitals
available here as published articles
Some glass makers use punty rods to hold a glass piece during the crafting process. Eugene L. Husting was in business
Step 3: Check for an Overmark. Guernsey Glass was owned and operated by Harold Bennett but only produced collectible glassware from 1967 through the late-1970s according to opensalts.net. enamelled mark the number "2" has been observed on at least one other bottle with the same
Marks on Glass Containers." Severn Glass Co. and Southern Glass Co. - Who Used the
The Sheldon-Foster Glass Co. and Related Companies
Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Although the name Kralik does not appear on its glass, the company used a very distinctive "Czechoslovakia" mark, ca. MexicanMakersArticle. This underlined "N" in a circle mark is the most prolific on classic carnival glass made by Northwood. Other "P" Marks (12/2018), "P" Factory List
Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond and Paden City, The Anchor Glass Co., L. E. Smith Glass Co. & The
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The marks often depend on the country of origin, as well as the time period.
diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)dated 1958
articles listed and linked in the boxes above. "N" Logo Table, Obear-Nester Glass Co.
Several iterations of the original Imperial Glass Company mark used in the 1950s (a capital "G" laid over a stylized capital "I") led to this mark when the company was purchased from Lenox by Arthur Lorch in 1981.
Boda (est 1864) & Kosta (est 1742) merged in 1976
1918-1938 Czech glass were rubber-stamped in acid or ink although some were molded or sandblasted. HERE to jump down this page to the listing of linked Makers Marking
Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown. (1/2016)
. "A" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "B" Table of Contents, "B" Factory List
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