The Glass Cone
Issue 88: Autumn 2009

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| The following information details content highlights for issue 88 of the Glass Association's publication 'The Glass Cone'.
This is a bumper 32 page issue with a special feature on Broadfield House Glass Museum.
- Dish of 1000 Flowers
A sensational Roman dish unearthed in London.
- Dan Klein - An Appreciation
- Modern & Contemporary Glass Sale
A report on the first Bonhams Modern & Contemporary Glass Sale.
- The Field Cup
Another sensation – this time mediaeval.
- Spirits in Glass
The story of containers and measures for whisky and other drinks, by Brian Brooks.
- The Broadfield House Museum and its Collections:
- The Glass Museum - How and why it came to Broadfield House
- ‘A More Than European Reputation’ - Broadfield House Glass Museum and the British Glass Industry.
- Glassmaker’s Corner: Resident artist Allister Malcolm and the Wednesbury Cone.
- Friends of Broadfield House.
- Daum Explained
Part II of Mike Moir’s overview of the works of this famous glassmaking manufacturer.
- Fairy Lights
The fascinating story of a Victorian specialty, by Graham and Helen Pullen.
- Paperweight Corner
General news from Richard Giles.
- Glass Association Event Reports
- Cut Glass from mid-C20, at Clevedon.
- Roman Glassmakers (Mark Hill & David Taylor), & Glass Engraving (Patricia Hilton-Robinson).
- Arts & Crafts Glass by Nigel Benson at Blackwell Arts Centre.
- The Garton Collection at the Museum of London.
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