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Encill, D. P. (2007). Chance expressions. UK: Cortex Design. Added by: biblioadmin (2010-12-22 18:13:55) Last edited by: biblioadmin (2010-12-22 18:24:04) |
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Categories: General (Europe), Glassmakers (Europe), Thematic Glass Keywords: British, Chance Bros., History, Lighthouses, Slumped, Transfer printed, Window glass Creators: Encill Publisher: Cortex Design (UK) |
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The company of Chance Brothers made an impact on Victorian England that can never be underestimated. Originally starting as a manufacturer of ordinary window glass, Chance Brothers became the developer of the world’s most advanced lighthouses, pushing back boundaries to bring unparalleled safety to the world’s shipping lanes. The advances in optical equipment were also unsurpassed and the company developed many new techniques that greatly improved the process of glass production. During the 20th century, the company went on to create some of the world’s most iconic domestic glassware with designs that, even today, are considered modern. This volume, the first of two, details the history and technologies of Chance Brothers from 1824 to 1981 and includes a complete collectors’ catalogue for the entire production of domestic glassware with photographs of every pattern and design. Enter pressed-glass patterns like Orlak, Spiderweb, Britannia, and the ‘slumped glass’ Fiestaware patterns such as Swirl, Calypto, Anemone, and Psychedelic. Many other amazing patterns are featured from some of the foremost designers of the 20th century, including Robert Goodden, Margaret Casson and Michael Harris. 148 pages, full-colour, ISBN Number: 9780954919610 Added by: biblioadmin Last edited by: biblioadmin |