Author Topic: Very Heavy Bark Textured Colourful Tumblers help (Read 4953 times)

JC · « **on:** March 19, 2006, 10:54:44 PM »

:? I am getting myself very confused trying to find out the maker of these very heavy tumblers.They weigh just short of 1lb each.(approx 14oz) Whitefirars, Iitala or who? There are 4 ?whiskey tumblers and 4 different colours, Smoke, Orange, blue and Amber. Each measure 3½ inches tall. Thanks for any help anyone can give
Below is a pic of just one
http://au.geocities.com/jettique/retro_whisky_tumbler_3.jpg

Julie

Della · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2006, 11:04:53 PM »

Hi Julie,

I have one in red, but taller.
Maker, Ingridglass, Germany (?)................well mine is anyhow.
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-1303
Really heavy too.

JC · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2006, 11:27:21 PM »

Hi Della That was quick.

Thanks for that.

I was off getting more pics, decided maybe just the one pic wouldn't be enough.So took on of the base and one looking down inside.
http://au.geocities.com/jettique/retro_whisky_tumbler_4.jpg
http://au.geocities.com/jettique/retro_whisky_tumbler_5.jpg

Max · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2006, 12:33:58 AM »

Hi JC

I would definitely put your glasses onto www.whitefriars.com. It's possible they come from the Glacier range, but coloured glasses in that range are as rare as hens teeth and I really don't know much about them.

For instance, I'm not even sure the coloured range was cased* as yours is. But the bark effect on yours does seem to stop short of the upper rim, so it's worth a punt showing them to experts on www.whitefriars.com as I said.

They might want to see the other colours you have... :?:

*cased means has a clear glass 'wrapper' ie it isn't solid red right down to the bottom. :wink:

JC · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2006, 03:35:44 AM »

HI Max, thanks I have done as you suggested.I went round and round circles for awhile trying to work out how to post over there, but think I got it worked out and posted in the correct place.
Julie

JC · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2006, 04:43:42 AM »

Have a look at ths auction of A Whitefriars Catalogue.Pic there with the Decanter looks very much like my tumblers. but I will wait and see what the verdict is over on the Whitefriars site.

Julie
http://cgi.ebay.com/Whitefriars-Glacier-Tableware-leaflet-pdf_W0QQitemZ7398257803QQcategoryZ64877QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Della · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2006, 07:30:06 AM »

Hi Julie,

Yours has a totally different base to mine and the glass on yours is a lot thinner.

Maybe you have found some hens teeth.

JC · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2006, 09:44:58 PM »

OH Della, wouldn't it be lovely if I have

I have one vote, for yes, over on the Whitefriars site.So is looking good at this stage.But I won't get too excited yet, will wait and see.
Julie

robbo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2006, 11:12:15 AM »

Hi Julie,
I don't know if it's a help, but here are some pictures of two clear ones I have.
Side View
Base

There are differences between the two - the texture of the left one in the first photo is much "crisper" than the other. I don't know if there is a particular reason, maybe the mould and/or glass was hotter? :?

Rim width is 82mm, height 92 & 93mm.

Robbo

Lustrousstone · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2006, 11:43:24 AM »

I would vote not Whitefriars, as the interior baseline, i.e., between the red and the clear, is curved but the leaflet shows a straight line as do Robbo's glasses