Topic: jESSE RUST & CO OF LAMBETH AND BATTERSEA

[INOLEUKOTHEA]

I am researching the history of this well known firm of glass and vitreous mosaic manufacturers in London. (c.1860-1930) I can find no reference to them under London glassworks. They supplied unique glass for stained glass windows in churches (St Catherine Hoarwithy) and cathedrals and later sold a patented glass mosaic that can still be seen in prestigious sites in London, eg the V&A museum, and the UK. Rust glass was known to major architects and designers of the 19th century.

Has anyone any information on Rust's methods of production of his unique streaky glass?

[KevinH]

Hi Inoleukothea, welcome to the Board.

I have removed your duplicate post in the Glass forum as it can get confusing if replies are added to more than one source thread. Since the subject is about a known British glass works, I have left this thread in the British & Irish forum.

Hopefully somebody will respond soon but it could easily take a while.

[INOLEUKOTHEA]

Hi Kevin,  thanks. I wasn't sure what I was doing yesterday - all a bit confusing. I'm hopin to get a reply at some time.....