Author Topic: 3 Pieces Of Amber Davidson-esque Glass - Belgian? Stolzle (Read 4967 times)

Pinkspoons · « **on:** December 08, 2005, 02:25:46 PM »

I'm sure I recall this kind of pattern on glass refered to as 'Pylon', but correct me if I'm wrong!

I've seen similar patterns on Davidson glass I've owned in the past, but I don't know where this partial set hails from...

paradisetrader · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:43:23 PM »

If I remember correctly "Pylons" is what the Aussie's call a very similar pattern by Crown Crystal.
I think your is the Davidson version altho I can't seem to find it here http://www.cloudglass.com/History.htm

I have a note that it's pattern no.535. Hopefully others can confirm.

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:48:25 PM »

I had a patt 535 fruitbowl, and it was VERY similar, but not the same unfortunately.

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2005, 07:34:39 PM »

Patt 535:

Actually, I think my father has some of the Aussie ones... I bought this amber glass for him, as pressed glass is more his thing than mine.

Anne · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2005, 02:01:20 AM »

These folks reckon Davidson - see catalogue ref on the page also: http://www.whitefriars.com/glass/whitefriars/391

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2005, 10:00:35 AM »

I'm more inclined to believe the people thinking it's Czech... but it feels more 1960's than 1930's (to me, anyway).

The Davidson 535 is a different shape and has feet... Unless Davidson gave pattern numbers to a very broad variation on a theme. I really can't claim to know.

But thank you for the link.

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2005, 11:03:34 AM »

It is a cloud glass bowl, yes. Well, vaguely!

But I took photos of a 535 plate and an amber plate for side by side comparison. The Davidson edges are much sharper, the decoration more pronounced... and it has feet.

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2005, 11:21:12 AM »

Ooh, have just spotted glue traces of the amber glasses' original label... It's hard to photograph, though. so I outlined the trace in black and then redrew the bits I can make out. There are two lines of text under the 'ME' bit, but I can't make them out.

Edit:

Have also just taken a look at the metal handle & spoon on the small bowl in the group photograph - it is stamped 'Made In England'... that's if it belongs with the bowl!

David E · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2006, 04:11:54 PM »

I think the metalwork was made by James Clarke & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent. Made in England does suggest the glass is British unless it was added on afterwards by the importer.

Didn't Sowerby make glassware in this style? Adam D might be able to help.

Adam · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2006, 02:37:18 PM »

David - The pattern is vaguely familiar to me but I can't remember why and I don't think I ever had anything to do with making it.

Sorry! Adam D.