The Glass Cone
Issue 83: Summer 2008

Issue 83 Cover Image.

Issue 83 Contents:

The following information details content highlights for issue 83 of the Glass Association's publication 'The Glass Cone':

A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy Forever - Leerdam Glass:
An introduction to the variety of Dutch glass produced by the Leerdam glass factory. Article based on the paper given by Job Meihuizen (Curator of the National Glass Museum, Leerdam, at the GA’s European Study Weekend in October 2007)
Hi Sklo Lo Sklo: An interview with Graham Cooley regarding the
"Hi Sklo Lo Sklo" exhibition of Sklo Union glass. Interview by Jeanette Hayhurst.
International Festival Of Glass 2008: News about the Glass Association's involvement with the International Festival of Glass - Including details about the Glass Association's Frank Thrower DVD and limited edition paperweights.

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Blast 2008: Cohesion exhibition report by Ruth Wilcock.
Every Picture Tells a Story: A request for help in relation to a 1740s trumpet goblet with the engraved inscription "THIS FOR THE SECOND FAULT" . Article by Peter Adamson.
Paperweight News: Caithness Glass in Crieff, and miniature paperweights. Article by Richard M Giles.
Blue Vase From The Rock: Article about Gibraltar Crystal. Article by Pat & Roger Ersser.
An Appreciation of Henry Fox: A reflection on the life of the late Henry Fox and his collection of 18th Century glasses. Article by Brian Clarke.
Reading Museum Object Identification (Part 2): An update regarding items of glass from Reading museum, which have been identified with the assistance of Glass Association members.

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