Dartington glass 1970 catalogue very rare this is a seldom seen catalogue by dartington glass from 1970. Looking back it was good to be a part of the beginning of dartington. It is also a warm and insightful biography of this interesting designer. Dartington british midnight grey glass bark texture vase, designed by frank thrower, pattern number ft101. Frank thrower glass information from the glass encyclopedia. The follow up to charles earlier book on british glass 18001914. Dartington british kingfisher blue glass bark texture vase, designed by frank thrower, pattern number ft101. Glass comes out of the charity shop and into the money. See more ideas about glass, crystals and crystal glassware. A detailed illustrated introduction by eve thrower, covering the life, designs and times of frank thrower, and the history of dartington glass. Consisting of the collection of dr graham cooley, the exhibition opened with a special day of lectures, and a the launch of my groundbreaking book, written. See more ideas about glass design, wedgwood and glass. Jul 09, 2006 glass comes out of the charity shop and into the money.
Dartington british glass greek key vase, designed by frank thrower, in rare flame red colour, pattern number ft72. I had never engraved a piece of glass in my life before. Frank thrower was one of the most prolific and successful glass designers of the late 20th century. Staff at dartington were trained by skilled glassblowers from kosta and orrefors. Dartington glass was established in torrington, devon in 1967. Even bigger and thicker, with a full chapter on frank thrower and dartington glass. Very heavy nice shaped stopper small chip on inside see photos.
Frank thrower for dartington glass, blue ugly face vase. Dartington numbers were applied to shapes consecutively, which helps to date them to a period or, in the early years, often a year. From the inception of dartington glass in 1967, he provided the creative and marketing drive that contributed to the companys considerable success. Vintage dartington crystal smoked glass decanter by frank. Credit cards will not be accepted buyers premium 17. Originally designed by frank thrower in 1968, dartington stopped manufacturing their classic decanter range in 1980. Frank thrower s energy and enthusiasm, love of a pint and a game of pool, made it have a party atmosphere with a lot of fun and hard work. A selftaught and selfmade man, he rapidly progressed from. In 1986 the company name was changed to dartington crystal. Description a stunning midnight grey glass vase with moulded stylised flower and sun patterns, made by british firm dartington, and designed by frank thrower in the 1960s, pattern number ft2. Armenia, bermuda, british virgin islands, cayman islands, cuba, republic of, djibouti, dominican. Mid century dartington glass, frank thrower, daisy, flower, sculptural vintage retro art glass ash tray, weighty piece, weighing over 2. The film also has rare footage of glass production, including the making of the ft15 ships decanter at the dartington.
Dartington british kingfisher blue glass daisy vase, designed by frank thrower, pattern number a useful identification guide to vintage collectable british glass by dartington, with picture gallery and information on designers, styles and patterns. You are bidding on a very rare lead crystal clear glass dartington ft16 face vase designed by the great frank thrower and produced for only 3 years from 1967 to 1970. Our range of iconic drinkware includes designs made specifically for whisky, gin, wine and much more. Paperback this book is a great little reference book on frank throwers designs for dartington glass.
Wedgwood bought a 50% share in dartington glass in 1982, and sold the stake to the rockware group in 1989. I use it frequently as an identification resource but also enjoyed reading the life story of frank thrower. Buy dartington crystal exmoor crystal highball glasses, set of 2. It has been that way since exmoor was first designed by dartington crystals frank thrower in the late 1960s. Buy frank thrower in dartington art glass and get the best deals.
With such a high volume of items passing through ebay it is sometimes difficult to keep track of the many interesting auctions. Vintage dartington england daisy glass dishesdessert bowls. Marks and inscriptions 19 d 67 impressed on seal decoration. Wedgwood glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. Oct 15, 2019 frank crook was the manager of barton farm on the dartington estate in the 1920s, and oversaw a revolutionary and perhaps controversial milking experiment. Vintage dartington glass vase candle holder frank thrower. The collection is renowned for its simple and attractively designed glassware.
A modern dartington lead crystal glass bowl hollywood. Frank thrower was one of the most prolific and internationally successful glass designers of the 20th century. Dartington crystal smoke glass vase, greek key pattern. Dartington frank thrower greek key grey glass vase ft58. This book is a great little reference book on frank thrower s designs for dartington glass. Frank thrower was the creator and chief designer of dartington glass one of dartington s most celebrated commercial enterprises. Dartington crystal decanter designed by frank thrower for. Dartington commemorative glass tankard derby,bicentenary,horse racing, dartington frank thrower commemorative glass tankard ft11976us bicent. Please return the book or object within 14 days of receipt using suitable or the original packaging. Contact the seller opens in a new window or tab and request post to your location. These retro style vases have been relaunched from 1978, designed by frank thrower. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Apr 01, 2019 dartington glass looking for dartington glass on ebay. Wedgwood merged with waterford in 1986, and was sold to caithness glass in 1988, being renamed caithness crystal.
Your refund will follow no later than three days after we receive. Make offer dartington square glass vase candle holder midnight grey frank thrower ft60 3 boxed dartington exmoor tot glass glasses frank thrower iconic design. Dartington crystal decanter designed by frank thrower for dartington glass in 1968. Highball glasses free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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Tankard, britain, devon torrington, designed by frank thrower, for dartington glass, 1967. The first twenty years, 1967 to 1987 by linda and stuart smithson has everything in it that frank thrower and a few others beside during that period designed for dartington and is often found on ebay direct from the authors at a good price. Dartington glass was founded in 1966 in devon, england, by the dartington hall trust. Frank throwers rare dartington glass jar mark hill. Dartington glass collectors piece by frank thrower candle holder in general auction24 jun 17 by harrisons auction centre. Unfollow dartington glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dartington glass candle holdervase by frank thrower. I also offer paypal payments and pay on pickup if you are local and pick the item up from me. A major retrospective exhibition of frank thrower s legendary designs for dartington glass was held from 2nd 30th june 2006 at the plough arts centre, great torrington in devon. This one doesnt even appear in the book frank thrower and dartington glass book by eve thrower and mark hill. Its shown in the very first, handdrawn catalogue, and is numbered ft18. Frank crook was the manager of barton farm on the dartington estate in the 1920s, and oversaw a revolutionary and perhaps controversial milking experiment. Situated in rye on the sussex coast, glass etc sells a broad range of lighting. Most items of glassware here have been significantly reduced from their originally listed price, and all have a further 15% reduction, so please have a browse, and maybe grab a bargain.
Dartington glass the first twenty years 1967 1987, identification guide book. Aug 21, 2017 dartington glass candle holdervase by frank thrower. These designs have an enduring appeal which will be admired and appreciated every time they are used. The glass making factory was intended to be a solution this problem, conceived as a centre of employment giving local people a reason to stay in the area.
Vintage smoked crystal glass squat shaped decanter. Frank thrower in dartington art glass for sale ebay. A major retrospective exhibition of frank thrower s legendary designs for dartington glass was held in summer 2006. As sole designer for almost 20 years, he produced over 700 innovative and popular designs. Rare dartington glass ft16 face vase by frank thrower. Dartington, which now has 110 employees, celebrates its 40th anniversary. See more ideas about glass, glass design and glass molds.
All a b c d e f g h j k l m n o p r s t v w unknown. Apr 28, 2020 clear drinking glass, the rounder service, designed by frank thrower for dartington glass ltd, c. Eskil vilhemson from a swedish glass company was brought in as managing director along with a team of scandinavian glass blowers. This article is within the scope of wikiproject glass.
Vintage retro 1960s frank thrower dartington glass centrepiece fruit. Dartington glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the dartington crystal article. Frank thrower was chief designer and codirector, and made over 500 designs for dartington during his 20 years at the company. Item description pages each with a caption and footnote, including markings, size and pertinent information relating to the object shown above. Dartington frank thrower glass marguerite vase ft228 boxed. Frank thrower was the creator and chief designer of dartington glass. Handmade at dartington glass in torrington, north devon, england designed by frank thrower vintage 1970s original box perfect condition never used 5 12 high sculptural dining chairs. Consisting of the collection of dr graham cooley, the exhibition opened with a special day of lectures, and a the launch of my groundbreaking book. In the mid 1960s, when dartington hall was looking at the possibilities of starting a rural industry in north devon, they consulted euan cooperwillis, the founder of portmeirion pottery, whose children were at dartington hall school.
It was designed in 1967 by frank thrower, cofounder and sole designer at dartington glass until his untimely death in 1987. Frank thrower and dartington glass the arts society. On the recommendation of frank thrower, a potter and amateur glassware designer, the trust recruited eskil vilhemson, a swedish glass manufacturer, to be the companys managing director. Dartington glass shown below is our current range of vases, bowls and other decorative vintage collectable british glassware by dartington of england.
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Make offer dartington crystal glass clear heart paperweight frank thrower made in england dartington art glass lily paperweight by capredoni6cm tall eur 11. During this time, frank thrower, designer at dartington, created several designs for wedgwood, including the brutus range. Dartington crystals most famous products date back to the 1970s, frank thrower s scandinavian influenced designs such as sharon, exmoor, and dimple set dartington out from the others who concentrated on the now seemingly old fashioned cut crystal styles. Frank thrower remained as chief designer of dartington glass until his death in. In the mid 1960s, when dartington hall was looking at the possibilities of starting a rural industry in north devon, they consulted euan cooperwillis, the founder of portmeirion pottery, whose children were at dartington hall school euan put the trustees in touch with frank thrower who was working for portmeirion and.
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