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  August 2007 - Issue 81 - Glass  
 

 

CARNIVAL GLASS By Margaret G Powling.

'Iridescence fascinates.Think of the lustrous sheen of mother of pearl (otherwise known as nacre); think of lusterware pottery (the result of metal oxide in the glaze); think of the vibrant blue of a butterfly’s wing (the colour produced by what scientists refer to as ‘multiple slit interference’ but which, you will be relieved to learn, I am not going to attempt to explain here)...'

 

 

This year is the 60th anniversary of the launch of Miss Dior so what better time to look at the history of glass PERFUME BOTTLES? By Margaret G Powling.

'Feathered and furred, web-toed and hoofed, long tailed and snub muzzled, the multitude of animal figures that poured out in an exuberance of creativity from the Austrian bronze workshops from the 1850s onwards would have had Noah scratching his head as he puzzled how to fit them all into his ark...'

 

 

 

 

Stuart and Linda Smithson are so passionate about Frank Thrower’s DARTINGTON GLASS that they made it a family affair and together published their own book .

'In some people inspiration is a mere trickle, in others a raging torrent. Dartington glass designer Frank Thrower’s fertile mind teemed with ideas – strong bold designs with pure flowing lines, glass patterned with classical Greek keys or flamboyant daisies, ingenious dual purpose items that magically transformed, elegant shapes, and dazzling modernistic forms. It was this seemingly limitless imagination combined with an eye for beauty and originality that made Thrower probably the best post-war English glass designer...'

 

 

Exploring CORNWALL; On the antiques trail with Karyn Sparks.

'If you're looking to combine a summer break with a little antiques hunting, look no further than the treasures of Cornwall. The county offers visitors an endless supply of historical sites and beautiful scenery, steeped in tradition, and the perfect setting for an antique shop in a charming seaside town ...'

 

 

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