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The Glass Cone
Issue 88: Autumn 2009

Issue 88 Cover Image.

 
Issue 88 Contents:
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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