Mary gregory 18561908 was an american artist known for her decoration of glass products at the boston and sandwich glass company in cape cod, massachusetts. Fenton glass, the 1990s decade by james measell pages 119 and 190. Click on any book cover or title to read more about a particular. This book is designed to teach how to evaluate mary gregory glassware. Cheap mary gregory style reproductions real or repro. Mary gregory glassware items that are sold as a complete set such as a pitcher along with a matching tumblers or cordials are considered to be the most rare and valuable among collectors. It was named for mary gregory, an employee in the decorating department of the boston and sandwich glass company in sandwich, mass. Victorian hand blown mary gregory decorated stem large lidded cranberry mary gregory painted glass jar girl trees collectable. Here are some books which include mary gregory glass that you may find helpful. Crystalex was the name of the governmentcontrolled glass industry in czechoslovakia controlled by the communists up until the early 1990s. Mary gegory blue glass vase featuring etched boy and girl by a river.
The distinguishing feature of mary gregory glass is the stylized white enamel painting usually of a child in an outdoor setting, playing with such things as butterfly nets, bubbles, fishing rods, or hoops. Mary gregory glassware, 18801990, 2nd edition truitt, robert and deborah. New listingantique mary gregory vaseline glass tumbler 4 height, hand painted lady. Mary gregory glassware 1880 1990, revised updated to 2008. It has not been confirmed that mary gregory existed but the collectible glassware called mary gregory is amassed by many collectors in many forms such as pitchers, lemonade sets, glasses, etc. Unfollow mary gregory glassware to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mary gregory 18561908 was an american artist known for her decoration of glass products. Mary gregory designs originated in europe sometime before 1880 and were introduced to the united states in the late 19thearly 20th century. They only show limited pictures of mary gregory glass,and a pricelist that seems outdated compared to prices. We know that mary gregory was an american woman who lived from 18561908 and from about 1885 she and her sister worked for the. Edit my site artist websites crafted by faso mobile site iphone site regular site.
By using the information on these pages, the reader will quickly be able to assess the quality and ultimately the value of any piece of mary gregory glassware encountered. In the case of mary gregory glassware, i feel the opposite may be trueat least for items near the bottom of the scale in quality and for items made since 1945. New mary gregory glass made after the second world war all over the world, and still made today. Mary gregory news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2017 learn how and when to remove this template. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mary gregory glassware 1880 1990, revised updated to. Glassware in the style of mary gregory continued after her tenure at the boston and sandwich glass factory from 1880 to 1884. Mary gregory ruby glass vases red glass, glass vase, books to.
Fenton mary gregory cranberry at replacements, ltd. One of the most enduring legends of american glassware is the story of mary gregory. Reference hardbound book 6th edition elegant glassware depression era by gene florence. Olive green glass is nicely decorated with thick, good quality white enamel. Mary gregory glass was also produced in england and italy in the 19th century, and because of its popularity, its manufacture is known to have been resumed at times in the 20th century, in at least the united states, in terms of market pricing, the simple rule is the larger the piece the more expensive. It seems to lingeralthough it is probably not true. See todays mary gregory glass for sale, best offer and auction. The fenton art glass company produced pieces with painted cameo decorations in. The mary gregory legend is one of many in the antique collectors world. The trees and foliage often have a typical feathered style, the figure is oddly old. Mary gregory did actually live in america, and worked for the boston and sandwich glass company during the 1880s, but she painted landscapes, not children. Westmoreland mary gregory black at replacements, ltd.
Mary gregory original painting white church with pink. Assorted black and white and color photos, many full page. Westmoreland glass, the popular years pages 224 to 227 by lorraine kovar. They only show limited pictures of mary gregory glass,and a pricelist that seems outdated compared to prices on ebay today. There is a myth that mary gregory miss was an old lady who painted the children she longed for but never had. Victorian hand blown mary gregory decorated stem v. Mary gregory glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Bohemian czech pair art glass vases 6 cleartocranberry mary gregory enameled figures c 1900. History of mary gregory glass antique coloured colored. For further more detailed reading on this subject, we suggest you obtain the following books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert truitt is the author of the book mary gregory glassware.
It originates from the myth that a lady in usa named mary gregory painted scenes of. Bowey in the glass encyclopedia describes the distinguishing features of mary gregory glass as stylised white enamel painting usually of a child in an outdoor setting, playing with such things as butterfly nets, bubbles, fishing rods, or hoops. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. It is now known that this style of glass originated from bohemia, not america. First, they establish once and for all that mary gregory is another marketdriven legend, just as powolny vasses. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Historically, when new information on a specific antique becomes available, prices for that antique rise.
Mary gregory glass identification guide glass encyclopaedia. Mary gregory glass, variety of glass produced in the united states toward the end of the 19th century in imitation of the then popular english cameo glass. By using the information on these pages, the reader will quickly be able to assess the quality and ultimately the value of. True red and scarce barber bottle forms also bring better prices. Mary gregory glass for sale in uk view 28 bargains. Vintage mary gregory glass id guide book 18801990 ebay. It originates from the myth that a lady in usa named mary gregory painted scenes of children on thousands of items of glassware. Second, they provide quite a concise and illuminating overview of the complex relationships between czech glass makers, decorators and exporters. See more ideas about fenton glass, glass art and glass company. Fenton, mary gregory cranberry at replacements, ltd. Mary gregory large marigold vase with irridescent luster and beautiful design. According to the authors of many books now available, mary gregory. She was particularly well known for her paintings of victorian era children, and such artwork has been referred to as mary gregory since the 1920s.
Collectible glassware book 40s 50s 60s by gene florence illustrated guide 1992. A water jug and glass which i think might be by a pair of mary gregory green glass bulb vases, decorated with winged cherubs, slight chip on one of the vases and can be seen clearly on photos. It is not intended to be a typical glass reference and identification book. The term mary gregory indicates a style of glass rather than a manufacturer. Mary gregory pitcher 6 glasses vintage lemonade set water pitcher hand blown painted glass drink ware barware bar decor display decodazefinevintage 4. Glassworks auctions have regular barber bottle sales. Restoration of a mary gregory glassware item is recommended, but only if there is noticeable damage. This book informs the reader what constitutes mary gregory glass that is considered excellent and what is considered ordinary.
The book resulted from the cooperation of several museums in the czech republic and the descendents of families involved in the glass industry. Westmoreland, mary gregory black replacements, ltd. In new york, the jeanette glass company produced mary gregory pieces too. She take great delight in the natural world from a butterfly wing to a vast landscape and everything in between we live in a. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and. She believes they are perfect for capturing elements from nature and scenes from her country home. A small sampling of items from the richard hurst lifetime estate collection. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Regardless of the truth that is now known, the name has stuck, and this style of glassware is still defined as mary gregory glass. Bloody mary cocktail glassware red barware w recipe set of 6 glass tumblers. Get the best deals on mary gregory in antique glass vases when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage cranberry ruffled vase mary gregory girl with bird.
969 1217 345 1079 314 897 1453 1048 310 1491 862 828 1545 1529 499 295 287 994 399 62 401 1065 1245 346 245 979 1293 1148 1123 1403 1250 1042 96