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Diana Newnes, glass engraver - information

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chilternhills:
Isle of Wight Glass Museum recently bought a piece of engraved glass by Diana Newnes for the collection since I was informed that she was based on the Isle of Wight, at least in the mid 1970s. I hadn't heard of Diana before and would like to share what I have found out about her as well as post some pictures of the item. There is very little available online that I could find and nothing is here on GMB. Perhaps someone here will know more.

There was a paragraph about an exhibition of Diana's work at Broadfield House in 1984 in The Glass Cone No.2 June 1984 p.6.


--- Quote ---Graven Glass

From the 22nd of May until the 24th of June an exhibition of engraved glass by Diana Newnes will be held at Broadheld House Glass Museum. An illustrated folder about Diana's engraving with advice on commissioned designs is available from the museum priced £1.50 incl. p&p. Diana Newnes trained as an artist in watercolours and pastels and pursued a career for several years in graphic design and magazine layout as an Art Editor in publishing. In 1963 Harold Gordon inspired her in the art of copper-wheel engraving and by
1965 she established a small studio and continued to develop her own highly personalised skills and style. In 1983 she took a sabbatical year to expand her expertise in hot glass and explore further uses of glass decoration especially architectural stained and engraved glass.

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The Glass Bibliography (https://www.glass-study.org) includes a brief abstract of the exhibition catalogue.


--- Quote ---Newnes, D. (1984). Graven Images by Diana Newnes for Gifts & Presentations. UK: Author's Edition. 

Abstract
Diana Newnes designs have been exhibited at Asprey, Baccarat, Orrefors and others. Published in association with the Broadfield House Glass Museum. Folder, 18 loose leaves b/w.

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That is all I know at the moment.

The ashtray was made in 1977 for the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Only two of these ashtrays were made to commission, one for the person from whom I bought it and the other was made for her sister. It measures 15.8 cm across x 3.7 cm high. The engraving is nicely done, with plenty of fine detail.

Anton

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