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*NEW* Visit (3 Feb): Smethwick Heritage Centre, Chance Glass
David E:
--- Quote from: Bernard C ---David — I am interested in all aspects of glass as a material. I don't think you can hope to appreciate its unique qualities if you restrict yourself to any one particular use or glassmaking process.
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Bernard, I'm also interested in all aspects of glass, and I soak up as much glass information like a sponge. Unfortunately my brain, like a sponge, has got very sodden lately and simply can't take anymore! :wink:
However, on a related subject, did you see my other posting? See:
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,2700.0.html
Some books that I'm sure would be of interest.
Anne:
Glad it was of interest David. Also the related links you found. I'll add these to Glassoholic for future reference as well. :) PS I hadn't noticed the proximity of post 1000 - I'm one closer now! :wink: (Do I get a badge when I go past 1000???) :lol:
David E:
--- Quote from: "Anne" ---Glad it was of interest David. Also the related links you found. I'll add these to Glassoholic for future reference as well. :) PS I hadn't noticed the proximity of post 1000 - I'm one closer now! :wink: (Do I get a badge when I go past 1000???) :lol:
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Well, both you and Leni have passed that magical number now! You both get a Golden Cornflake :)
The links I provided were direct to the books which, of course, will be redundant when PostSscript Books have sold out. As an idea though, your links library could contain common searches for glass books from the more popular online book sellers.
For example:
http://www.psbooks.co.uk/Title.asp?Title=glass&pg=Title+Search&ur=Search.asp?fld=Title
... calls up all their 'glass' books, although there will obviously be references to titles that are not required (like "The Glass Enclosure" on jazz legend, Bud Powell? Uh?), but at least it would provide an instant link to possible favourite searches.
Just a thought.
Anne:
Interesting thought David, thanks. I'll check this out and see what I can do. :)
I have already starting listing individual titles based on suggestions and mentions here on the board. If anyone has any other titles to add then please let me know and I'll add those too (my e-mail address is added in Profileso you should see an e-mail button below my posts now). I still have the CD Books (such as Glen's Sowerby ones) to add as well, plus another raft of book links found in various places.
Anne E.B.:
David - if you are there :lol: Did you see anything like this vase at the Smethwick Heritage Centre? I know from your comments following your visit, that Chance Bros. made prism glass for lighthouses and also produced household items during WW2. I bought this vase today because it fascinated me. It looks like a prism - very much like one seen in a lighthouse. It also has "CELERY" etched on it. I meant to take a pic. of it in sunlight because it looks great - refracting light, so the pic. here isn't the best.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/prism003.jpg
Regards - Anne E.B. :wink:
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