Antique
Cranberry Glass
The glass
which became known today as cranberry was
probably first produced in Bohemia in the
early 18th century, of course at that time
it was not known as such but, more correctly
as a type of ruby glass. This delicate and
much loved colour of glass is made with
a thin layer of ruby over or inside a thicker
layer of clear. |
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The heyday
of Cranberry glass making was from 1870
- 1930 by which time it was produced in
England, France, Belgium, Bavaria, Bohemia
as well as the U.S.A.
The glassworks
of America were mainly in New England, this
just happens to be where cranberries are
grown, so then, just as now, never short
of a good idea when it comes to marketing
names, the term Cranberry Glass was coined
and it does describe its beautiful colour
so very well.
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Some of
the prettiest and most popularly collected
pieces today were however produced in the
Stourbridge area of the Black Country here
in England, made in small backyard factories
and major glassworks such as Thos. Webb,
Stuart, Richardsons, Stevens & Williams.
From all
these makers and many more, including numerous
continental factories, comes the antique
cranberry glass that we sell. We always
have over 200 pieces for sale, but our glass
collectors' weeks in June and November bring
a phenomenal variety unequalled world wide
for range and quality. With prices starting
from £20 up to £1,000 there
will be something for everyone, a must if
you love Cranberry Glass.
If you
can't wait,
why not drop in and see for
yourself ?
or contact us
with your specific requirements.
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