Regardless of the truth that is now known, the name has stuck, and this style of glassware is still defined as mary gregory glass. Assorted black and white and color photos, many full page. 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. 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. Victorian hand blown mary gregory decorated stem v.
A small sampling of items from the richard hurst lifetime estate collection. 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. There is a myth that mary gregory miss was an old lady who painted the children she longed for but never had. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It seems to lingeralthough it is probably not true. Get the best deals on mary gregory in antique glass vases when you shop the largest online selection at. 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.
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. One of the most enduring legends of american glassware is the story of mary gregory. By using the information on these pages, the reader will quickly be able to assess the quality and ultimately the value of. This book informs the reader what constitutes mary gregory glass that is considered excellent and what is considered ordinary. Mary gregory glassware 1880 1990, revised updated to. Mary gregory glass identification guide glass encyclopaedia. 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.
See more ideas about fenton glass, glass art and glass company. Fenton glass, the 1990s decade by james measell pages 119 and 190. In new york, the jeanette glass company produced mary gregory pieces too. Cheap mary gregory style reproductions real or repro. She believes they are perfect for capturing elements from nature and scenes from her country home. According to the authors of many books now available, mary gregory. Robert truitt is the author of the book mary gregory glassware. Mary gregory ruby glass vases red glass, glass vase, books to.
Glassware in the style of mary gregory continued after her tenure at the boston and sandwich glass factory from 1880 to 1884. 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. 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. Unfollow mary gregory glassware to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Olive green glass is nicely decorated with thick, good quality white enamel. Fenton mary gregory cranberry at replacements, ltd. Victorian hand blown mary gregory decorated stem large lidded cranberry mary gregory painted glass jar girl trees collectable. Westmoreland glass, the popular years pages 224 to 227 by lorraine kovar. Vintage mary gregory glass id guide book 18801990 ebay. The mary gregory legend is one of many in the antique collectors world. See todays mary gregory glass for sale, best offer and auction.
Mary gregory 18561908 was an american artist known for her decoration of glass products. Mary gregory style glass vase ewer cobalt blue vintage ca. Westmoreland mary gregory black at replacements, ltd. 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. 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. Bloody mary cocktail glassware red barware w recipe set of 6 glass tumblers. Mary gregory original painting white church with pink. Mary gregory designs originated in europe sometime before 1880 and were introduced to the united states in the late 19thearly 20th century. New mary gregory glass made after the second world war all over the world, and still made today. Glassworks auctions have regular barber bottle sales. History of mary gregory glass antique coloured colored.
It was named for mary gregory, an employee in the decorating department of the boston and sandwich glass company in sandwich, mass. Mary gregory large marigold vase with irridescent luster and beautiful design. Jun 10, 2018 mary gregory 18561908 was an american glass painter at the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vintage cranberry ruffled vase mary gregory girl with bird. Mary gregory glassware, 18801990, 2nd edition truitt, robert and deborah. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and. Bohemian czech pair art glass vases 6 cleartocranberry mary gregory enameled figures c 1900. New listingantique mary gregory vaseline glass tumbler 4 height, hand painted lady. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
True red and scarce barber bottle forms also bring better prices. She take great delight in the natural world from a butterfly wing to a vast landscape and everything in between we live in a. Gregory worked for boston and sandwich from 1880 to 1884. 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. The book resulted from the cooperation of several museums in the czech republic and the descendents of families involved in the glass industry. Fenton, mary gregory cranberry at replacements, ltd. Westmoreland, mary gregory black replacements, ltd. 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 gregory glass shown below is our current range of vases, bowls and other decorative vintage collectable glassware in the mary gregory style, mostly made in czechoslovakia. The fenton art glass company produced pieces with painted cameo decorations in. Historically, when new information on a specific antique becomes available, prices for that antique rise.
For further more detailed reading on this subject, we suggest you obtain the following books. Mary gregory glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Mary gregory pitcher 6 glasses vintage lemonade set water pitcher hand blown painted glass drink ware barware bar decor display decodazefinevintage 4. Mar 5, 20 examples of mary gregory work mary gregory 18561908 was an american glass painter at the boston and sandwich glass company in cape cod, massachusetts who helped popularize glasspainting. They only show limited pictures of mary gregory glass,and a pricelist that seems outdated compared to prices on ebay today.
Click on any book cover or title to read more about a particular. It originates from the myth that a lady in usa named mary gregory painted scenes of children on thousands of items of glassware. Mary gregory glass for sale in uk view 28 bargains. 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. It originates from the myth that a lady in usa named mary gregory painted scenes of. This book is designed to teach how to evaluate mary gregory glassware. 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. Mary gegory blue glass vase featuring etched boy and girl by a river. The trees and foliage often have a typical feathered style, the figure is oddly old.
Reference hardbound book 6th edition elegant glassware depression era by gene florence. Mary gregory glassware 1880 1990, revised updated to 2008. First, they establish once and for all that mary gregory is another marketdriven legend, just as powolny vasses. Edit my site artist websites crafted by faso mobile site iphone site regular site. Collectible glassware book 40s 50s 60s by gene florence illustrated guide 1992. We know that mary gregory was an american woman who lived from 18561908 and from about 1885 she and her sister worked for the. 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. Second, they provide quite a concise and illuminating overview of the complex relationships between czech glass makers, decorators and exporters. It is now known that this style of glass originated from bohemia, not america. Mary gregory news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2017 learn how and when to remove this template. 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. Restoration of a mary gregory glassware item is recommended, but only if there is noticeable damage. They only show limited pictures of mary gregory glass,and a pricelist that seems outdated compared to prices.
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