Glass Cone 83 Summer 2008

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

Order Form For DVD & Limited Edition Paperweigh

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" by Peter Adamson

Paperweight News:  Caithness Glass in Crieff, and miniature paperweights by Richard M Giles

Blue Vase From The Rock: Article about Gibraltar Crystal 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 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.