engraved script mark Part III: Illinois Pacific Owens-Illinois Glass Company mark shown above - have a lot of good Society for Historical Archaeology - Archaeology of the Modern World The They were later forced to change the mark which makes the later reissues less of a problem for collectors to identify. French spelling,two-line capitals Siddy Langley, England (established 1988) 1918-1939. machine-made bottle dating page the complete 14 volumes of the "Encyclopedia of Manufacturers Bottle & Glass Makers Markings, (Click "Holmegaard" signature with "MB" monogram for designer Michael Bang. Western Bottle Manufacturing Co. (5/2020) David H. Chambers, Acme Glass Co. The on modern pieces (shown in the illustration at bottom, right) is an international mark which shows that the name 'Lalique' has been registered as a trademark. "Flygsfors" signature, with year date '58. number of sites in the western United States. by using the appropriate "Makers Markings Logo Table" to ascertain which 4-B Typical acid-stamped authentic ca. In those categories where marks are not usually present or evident, the guide gives sources that list manufactures or companies that made particular kinds of objects. internet used book websites (e.g., Amazon, ABE, etc.). ), Loetz Austria Candia Silberiris II Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Glass Vase, ca. Isle of Wight Studio Glass, England (established 1972) and the Acme Logos, Adams & Company and the other Adams firms, The Strange Case of the Aetna and Arsenal Glass Akro Agate crow flying through an "A" markmost pieces are also marked "Made in USA" in raised letters and include a mold number. See the Severn Glass Co. and Southern Glass Co. - Who Used the Fig. (6/2015) All completed and published articles. The Finishing Touch: A Primer on Mouth-blown Bottle Finishing Methods work is a massive treatise on Most Jeannette Glass Company tableware was not marked. (1933-1943) (8/2016) (435) $18.48. American glass container manufacturers (6/2018) Fig. The Packham Firms - Jobbers in Liquor Bottles Tiffany Favrile glass was marked in a number of different ways, including the L.C.T. To quote from David Whitten's website Giles-Clough Glass Co. and Related Companies ("1" to the right of the diamond O-I mark) at the Oakland, CA. These alphabetical section - e.g., Fig. Western Glass Manufacturing Co. (5/2020) The first type is high quality iridescent glass with ground pontils with the mark usually appearing in the pontil. relief- or intaglio-moulded mark Glass Companies (8/2016) Don't confuse this mark with the monogram of Kolo Moser, the glass designer (see separate Kolo Moser listing). Keystone Mason Jars, Part II: Mason Fruit Jar Co. & Keystone Users under his name from 1877 to 1900 (Van Wieren 1995) which more than spans the time that Cream this website. Fig. (manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc), Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corporation, USA (established 1903) "K" initial signature for Paul Kedelv, with (pattern?) relief- or intaglio-moulded mark(with or without "R" or "FRANCE") Marion Fruit Jar & Bottle Co. (9/2017) Earlier uses include acid-stamping and enamel. C C van Asch-van Wijk1929-32 observed 925-1000 . Whitney Glass Works (8/2020) 20th Century Glass was established in 2004 by Wayne Stephens, the current owner. Figs. Kastrupmoulded mark1940-65 Missouri Glass Co. - A Study of Misunderstandings This confusing mark is often erroneously attributed to Boyd's Crystal Art Glass, Inc., which actually uses a B within a diamond marking. (1/2016) The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red. The Diamond Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada Thanks to excellent research by Alfredo Villanueva (see his website for the original photos) it has been established that the marks below were used on pieces (mainly 'Tango' glassware) known to be from the Kralik glassworks, during the 1920s-30s. Most glass marked Czechoslovakia only, however, can rarely be traced to a specific company (see Loetz and Kralik for exceptions). This is a paper label used c. 19071924 by Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company. (8/2016) This appears on a variety of non-iridescent glass mostly in Art Deco shapes and colors. This design was the basis for the so-called propeller mark, Fig. Early pieces may be unmarked. Other "S" Marks (9/2019) sections are complete! 4-A Typical ca. Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. (2/2016) Lindell Glass Co. (7/2017) embossed with C. C. G. C. / No 1. on the base; it is also embossed Chris Lebeau1924-25 It is actually one of the names registered by Loetz, ca. The crow mark was used on glassware from the late '30s through the 1940s. The Moore Family Glass Houses of New Jersey alternative French spelling,straight line Travis Glass Co. (11/2019) linked further down this page. moulded mark1953-75 articles are or will be superseded on bottles made in the The Enigmatic F.G.MFG.Co (4/2017) Hamilton Glass Works - Ontario Loetz" in raised glass. specifically, the marks on this particular bottle indicate it was made in 1941 28 which is made in China. Other "T" Marks (11/2019), "T" Factory List (11/2015) owner of the mark is known, and when more exact dates can be assigned to its Extras or The Milk Route (see References page for the source): A New Twist for Uncapping Old Information about Glass Artifacts Sydenham Glass Co. (9/2019) MARKS ON 1) Adams & Company is considered as the most likely producer of several "Clasped Hands" figured flasks from the 1860s bearing this mark on the front, as attributed by Jay Hawkins, researcher on early Pittsburgh glassmakers. This The Glass Works of the Rylands Family and Hiram Codd (2/2019) The bottom may then be glazed over as a finishing touch, smudging both the stamp and the original maker's mark. Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. Return to the Glassmaking & Glassmakers page. Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. 41 New malachite glass from the Czech Republic and other countries is frequently found with forged Moser marks. Fig. This mark appears as an arched acid stamp. Identifying a clock without makers' marks English, French and German clocks all feature distinct and well documented styles. Around the turn of the 1900 century, spelling of the business name was changed from Ltz to Loetz. 13 & 14 This is the other acid mark attributed to Loetz, ca. This mark was used on open salts, glass shoes, and hats, candy containers, butter dishes, and other items generally made of slag glass, and sometimes with a carnival finish. HERE to jump down this page to the listing of linked Makers Marking Reference Sources/Bibliography page. Forged Marks of Schneider Glass Glass Co. Schneider Glass was a French glass firm founded by brothers Ernest and Charles Schneider. 11 (Joh. The Fahnestock Companies (7/2015) pictures to the left show the base of an 11 oz. Part I: Illinois-Pacific City Glass was in business, producing a certain (as certain as the Fig. Although virtually all of these older See Author reserves the right to update this information as The examples in the this article show the correct versions of many major marks and how to avoid the most common fakes and forgeries. 1919-1933. B. Co. (9/2015) Fairmount Glass Works (7/2015) Lednick Rovne, Slovakia (20th Century) The mark shown was found on a soda fountain glass dating to the 1950s. Some marks - like the The Lorenz Family Glass Companies (including Lorenz & Wightman) Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 1 - History This website provides complete scanned copies "E Gordon" signature for designer Ernest Gordon, on Kosta Boda item. Sowerby embossed peacock factory trademark logo. all the alphabetical "Logo Tables" - PDF The Owens Bottle Co., Part 1 - History acid-etched1896-1906 other marks and symbols of identification found on bottles are datum points in The Diamond Glass Co. of Royersford, Pennsylvania at these sections below which if printed Northern Glass Works and Northern Glass Co. Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 1 - History, Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Part 2 - Logos & Codes, Quartz Glass & Mfg Co. and Its Predecessors, Union Glass Works/Union Glass Co., Kensington, William Walton, Whiteman Brothers, and the Warren Glass Works. (2/2018) Louisville Glass Works (7/2017) Glass makers often left their mark, emblem or logo on the bottom of the vessel, or on its "heel" (the lowest part of the bottle or jar's face). (5/2015) manufacturing company. (8/2020) continue to be listed and available here as previously published "legacy" articles of use as compliments of the NAMBC: Liberty Glass, Lamb Glass, and updates changed five times in eleven years, has helped historical archaeologists date a Any acid-stamped mark with the word Loetz or Ltz is a forgery. relief- or intaglio-moulded mark Libbey Glass Co, USA (established 1888) Pamela Wiggins is a highly regarded antique and collectible costume jewelry expert and appraiser. 43-44 Two fantasy forgeries of Moser, Austria, usually acid etched. primary goal of this website - and/or local research in to the user of the Gall died in 1904, and objects produced from that time through 1914 feature a star before the mark. Relationships in Early Fruit Jars, The Baker Brothers and the Baltimore Glass Works, Baker & Cutting and the Firms of Francis Cutting, From Premium Glass Co. To Bartlett-Collins. The nation of Czechoslovakia did not exist until the end of World War I. 2007) Note: The Loetz oval mark shown above should not be confused with the unidentified Czech marks shown below, which contain the additional words 'Made In' acid-etched mark(after Wedgwoodbuy-out)1969-86 Co. (1/2016) Federal Glass Co. (7/2015) MexicanMakersArticle. 11-12 The only two acid-etched marks found on glass attributed to Loetz ca. Knox Glass Bottle Co. (3/2017) 1880-1893)This mark is applied in gold or colored enamel. Stourbridge Glass Co, England (established 1922) (company name changed toTudor Crystal in 1972) acid-etched (trade-name registered 1927, but in use . The date of 1938 was chosen as the cutoff because most glass manufacturing was stopped around that date as World War II loomed and most production stopped until the end of the war. Other "E" Marks (6/2015), "E" Factory List The most common targets of forged marks are enamel decorated pieces and cut tableware. below) - on most major bottle producers in the U. S. and a few 47. Florida Glass Mfg. being reprinted by Blackburn Press; check the These glassware brands are all recognized and respected companies in their industry and offer quality, style, and aesthetic appeal. The following are articles from that publication 1900, Antique Loetz Bohemian Carneol Art Glass Pitcher c1885, Large Loetz Vesuvian Gold DEK Vase (1888-1912), Loetz Bohemian art glass Michael Powolny three handled vase, Loetz Olympia Green Iridescent & Heavy Bronzed Enamel Chestnuts Lobed Vase 1890s, Loetz Silberiris Diaspora Vase, circa 1902, Harrach Bohemian Cased Art Glass Bottle Shaped Enameled Vase, Bohemian Harrach Hand Enameled Lady & Flowers Malachite Glass Vase Circa 1870s, Antique Moser Bohemian Czech Ruby Art Glass Miniature Vase Pair Enamel Floral Gold, Czech Harrachov / Harrach Art Glass Harrtil Merletto Cordial Stems - Pair, Czech Bohemian Carlsbad Moser & Sohne Enameled Parrots & Flowers Set, Early 1900's Art Nouveau LOETZ Martele "Diaspora" Bronze Holder Bride Basket Centerpiece, Loetz Austria Dark Green "Sphinx" Decor Victorian era Art Glass Vase, DEK I/40, ca. vibro-pen engraved1975 quote. (6/2016) (2/2019) - Bill Lockhart (Bottles & Extras, Spring 2006) unlucky for the user of the mark, the period may be reduced to one or two years. Keep your vase turned over and inspect for a stamp that covers up the maker's mark. makers markings found on historic important website section is devoted largely to the published articles of the two part article by Bill Lockhart and Russ Hoenig (retired senior engineer if the maker is known, much company specific research has yet to be done. Other "M" Marks (2/2018), "M" Factory List "Royal Brierley Studio" acid etched marking from 'Studio' range. SEARCHING THIS WEBSITE: Glass Company (Milwaukee, WI.) "Boda, B Vallien" signature for designer Bertil Vallien, with pattern number, on Boda item. of Historical Bottle Collectors. The Hero Glass Firms (6/2016) (5/2016) Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks French Makers' Marks Illustrated - J www . "A" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "B" Table of Contents, "B" Factory List Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s - 1990s Forgeries of Moser marks are frequently applied to new glass as well as genuinely old but unmarked wares of other makers. Glass Co. (1902-1926), Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Marks alone are never a guarantee of age or quality. Schriever, and Bill Lindsey (Part 1 [Issue #369:1-3; later paper label It should not be confused with the R. on pre-1945 pieces, which represents Lalique's first name 'Ren' Other suspected maker's Between the wars, ca. Copyright 2023 Bill Lindsey. Nuttall & Co. (3/2018) Essex Glass Co. (6/2015) "Bottles and Extras" articles - previously published or new diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1952 The following is quoted from the introduction to the book Bottle . Flaccus Bros. - Part 1 (9/2015) Keystone Mason Jars, Part I: John L. Mason & His Companies Sabino, France (established 1919) (US-owned since 1978) moulded mark: diamond-point . wheel-incised (name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) Jun 19, 2015 - Explore Nanna Nancy's board "GLASS MAKER MARKINGS", followed by 265 people on Pinterest. Whitall Tatum & Co. - Part II "Thos Webb, England" Thomas Webb acid etched mark, c. 1966 - 1980. 30 (Ca. A - Illinois Glass Co. Many Fostoria pieces were marked with paper labels such as this one. Fenton used this oval mark beginning in 1970 and later added the "8" to denote the 1980s. The Murano glass industry boomed during the 1950's/60's, exporting a vast amount of Venetian glassware as well as producing a large quantity of glassware for tourists visiting Venice. impressed'flame' seal Figs. This type of acid etched mark was used during the 1970s on many Navarre pieces, according to "Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s,and 60s" by Gene Florence. (9/2017) manufacture of a bottle, how the bottle It's best to buy these pieces from a reputable, knowledgeable dealer who will stand behind his or her merchandise when investing large sums in these wares. Wedgwood, for example, has been around since the late 1700s and the brand marks have undergone variations over the centuries. We don't hire subcontractors to do the job. Other Important Southern Potteries and Potters Other well-known Southern potteries include Brown's Pottery (c. 1924-present), Cole. in order to date the piece within the mark's span of years. (10/2018) Keene-Marlboro-Street Glassworks (10/2016) Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) tables of the actual markings, the In order to make full use of this comprehensive information, "Pertti Santalahti" signature (designer for Humppila). Ottawa Glass Co. (6/2018) Not all Northwoodcarnival glasswill be marked. moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935 Fig. Massillon Bottle & Glass Co. (11/2017) Most pieces with this mark are old carnival pieces, but it's wise to remember that Wright reissued several patterns (the Grape and Cable butter dish and Grape Delight nut bowl are the most frequently found) with the mark after they bought the molds. 1946)Used continously since the end of WW II as an acid stamp. articles listed further down the page The other glass found with the oval mark is on a line Loetz called Tango. entirety below. "H" Logo Table, Ihmsen - "(Toulouse's)book is the best reference work ever engravedscript mark (3/2019) moulded mark The actual manufacturer of glass began in the Middle East more than 3,500 years ago, with the earliest known production of glass recorded in the UK around 1226. Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) CoastalGirlDecor. newsletter. Shown below are signatures and marks found on glassware from various countries. King's Lynn factory finally closed in 1992), acid-etched mark(after Wedgwoodbuy-out)1969-86, metallic label(black on gold)(design by Ellis Bergh)c 1930s - 50s, Kosta Boda, Sweden (established 1976) Pacific Glass Works (12/2018) moulded markon pressed glass1948 to 1968 Published in 1971, It is also widely available used on the various formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988 American glass container manufacturers Symbols Article, Mexican Marks Table 1920 Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog The country was formed in 1918 from Slovakia, Bohemia and Moravia. The Bottles of William McLaughlin 11/2017) Holmegaardpaper label1930s "T" Logo Table, Union Glass Works/Union Glass Co., Kensington mark used byLouis Comfort Tiffany on a variety of Favrile glass pieces. This bottle was certainly made by the Cream City wheel-incisedafter 1891 Fig. Fig. following link: Fig. Analytical cookies collect data anonymously, about how visitors use our site and how it performs. Root Glass Co. (2/2019) Marks assist in determining one or more of the following: Manufacturer Figs. The Mysterious Letter S (9/2019), "S" Factory List appropriate. Other Scandinavian Signatures & Markings: "P. Strom" (Per-Olof Strom) signature on Alsterfors vase. All rights reserved. back to top of page, Iittala, Finland (established 1881) The person using this mark sells primarily through online auctions. Other "Q" Marks (2/2019), "Q" Factory List partialpaper label on Loetz'Marmorierte' vase(red on white)- probably French retailer The Thomas Wightman Glass Companies So, brand marks go a long way in identifying the creator and the era in which the piece was made. Bottle Research Group 1911 Lalique exhibits for the first time at the Salon de la Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 2 - Logos & Codes. The Perfection Glass Co. - Separating Tableware and the Illinois Glass Company (8/2016) Portland Glass Co. (12/2018) diamond-point engraved(design by Timo Sarpaneva)dated 1958 Two marks in particularCzechoslovakia in an oval and Czechoslovakia in a rectangular boxhave about a 90 percent probability of being Loetz, according to Robert and Deborah Truitt1. a short period of time. This The Glass Firms at Greenfield, Indiana "F" Logo Table, Gayner Glass Works (11/2015) 1919-1933. Lindshammar, Sweden (20th Century) Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 1 - History. No material may be copied for Symbol Only The Origins and Life of the Export Beer Bottle - Bill Lockhart (Bottles engraved signature1990 Fig. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. The Pierce Glass Factories (12/2018) GLASS CONTAINERS". The L. G. CO. Mark (Again) - Bill Lockhart (Issue #290:2; December 2004) 925-1000 . to the left of the makers mark). This is one of the few "Czechoslovakia" only marks that can be attributed to a specific company. French spelling,curved capitals We made a reservation for Shiro for my parents anniversary! Fig. Logos Unrelated to the Illinois Glass Co. Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Flaccus Bros. - Part 2 (9/2015) Figs. The Owens Bottle Co., Part 2 - Dating Logos & Codes While the Aurene signature may look amateurish, the one shown here is on a genuine piece of Steuben glass. & Extras, May/June This particular label was found on Fostoria Coin Glass, which was produced from the 1960s through 1986. the subject is important to refining the estimated date range for the moulded markon pressed glass1936 to 1947 We also have an in-depth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures. Moser designs have spanned many different styles of decorating including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism. At that time, Bohemia and Moravia formed the Czech Republic; Slovakia became the Republic of Slovakia. This particular mark was used through the 1950s. Iittala, Finland (established 1881) Fig. enamelledcameo mark engravedscript mark ): Trademarks, whether registered or not, brand names, and Kings Lynn Glass, England (1967 - 1969) It takes at least 10 years for Saint-Louis Cristallerie glassmakers to master their mtier. Merged with Waterford in 1986, company sold to Caithness Glass in 1988. known (or strongly suspected) user of the marking - (Website author's Until recently, it generally hasn't been worthwhile to forge marks on 1918-1938 Czech glass because prices were relatively low. Neither "Loetz" nor "Ltz" ever appear in authentic acid-stamped marks, only the word "Czechoslovakia." (3/2020) Or 1857. Other pieces are simply marked Czechoslovakia in molded block letters. which may be of interest to site users. Co. (1/2017) Questions? Karlovy Vary is Czech for Karlsbad. Some glass makers use punty rods to hold a glass piece during the crafting process. This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. Historic Bottle Related Links page under Toulouse (1971) for a link to this Mention "Czech glass" today and most collectors automatically think of the bright colors and Art Deco shapes made between 1918 and 1938. Take a look The various categories which make up the field of decorative arts are diverse in form and function, the top of this page is of the base of a Wisconsin made beer bottle William Franzen & Son (8/2020) "Coquille" signature for Flygsfors Coquille range. The Jeannette Glass Companyhas a"J" in a square mark that is reversed so it can be viewed through the bottom of the glass when looking inside. http://www.glassbottlemarks.com), "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MANUFACTURERS The Truitts have documented examples of the mark on various Harrach pieces as well as printed uses of the mark such as the label shown here. If notknown and the marking is either a All of the "A" 49, mistakenly attributed for many years to Thomas Webb of England. Official La Rochere Online Store. Milk Bottle Production at the Knox Glass Bottle Co. A New Twist for Uncapping Old Information about Glass Artifacts, The Other Side of the Story: A Look at the Back of 7-Up Bottles, A Tale of Two Machines and A Revolution in Soft Drink Bottling, The Origins and Life of the Export Beer Bottle, Rabbit Trails: The Twisted Path to Bottle Identification. Other "H" Marks (6/2016), "H" Factory List Far more iridescent Loetz was originally unmarked than iridescent glass made by Tiffany or Steuben. "Marks can also date the piece," Slavid says. Although virtually all of these older ), Bohemian Moser Karlsbad Amber Glass and Oroplastic Fipop Series Vase, Antique Czech Bohemian Moser Glass Co. Cranberry Glass Goblet with Ribbed Hollow Stem c.1910 (7.2oz), Bohemian Harrach Hand Painted Lady & Children Custard Opaline 15 Inch Vase C1860, Bohemian Moser Cased and Enamel Glass Cabinet Vase, Antique Austrian-Czech Bohemian Moser Glass Co. Black Vase c.1900 (5.5oz), Bohemian Moser Amethyst Intaglio Engraved Floral & Cut Wine Glass C.1900-1910, Small Bohemian Moser Blown Glass Amber Globe Vase, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Scrollwork Medieval Knight 12 Inch Glass Vase, Harrach Bohemian Enameled Pink Blue & Yellow Moroccan Ware Glass Vase C. 1880s, Bohemian Moser Style Cranberry Glass Vase, Hand Enameled with Gild Highlights, Bohemian Moser Type Raised Gold Scrollwork & Beaded Glass Trinket / Small Dish, Pair Loetz Emerald Green Posy Vases 4 3/4". acid-etchedc 1920s -30s In the case of the curved marks, the curvature may vary from that shown 20 Figs. This Westmoreland Glass mark was used on a variety of glassware types. Blowers (1/2015) Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown. section. marks have not even been accurately assigned to a particular glassmaker and even Lyndeborough Glass Co. (7/2017) 1916-1917 Kearns-Gorsuch Bottle Co. catalog The Dean and Foster Companies (1/2015) "Ekenas, Sweden, J O Lake" signature by designer John-Orwar Lake, with pattern number. (Photo courtesy of Bill Lockhart.). name for the organization, and is currently the name of the NAMBC's monthly But that time period and those pieces represent only a fraction of the centuries-long tradition of glass making in Eastern Europe. Opaque bits of glass are worked into an internally swirled glass body. Authentic Gall pieces sell for thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars. When unmarked pieces made by Steuben Glass Works were brought to Frederick Carder (the company's co-founder and longtime art director) so he could look at them, and he often marked them as they were identified. Graham Glass Co. (11/2015) that the jar was manufactured by the Pacific Glass Works of San "G" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "H & I" Table of Contents, Glass Firms of the Hagerty Brothers Many products and glass making techniques from this region have changed little over the years. metallic label(gold on cream) available here as published articles After the war, the company resumed production and remains in production today. "E" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "F & G" Table of Contents, F. E. Reed and the Rochester Glass Works (7/2015) wheel-engraved The Olean Glass Co. (6/2018) Be aware that poor quality "Gall" pieces are being produced in China and sold in gift shops around the United States. Aurene is one of the most popular styles made by Steuben Glass Works. 7 Original Loetz art glass vase in organic form. Glass Factory Marks on Bottles Website 5-B A number of pieces of Czech glass from 1918-1938 are marked with the French and German spelling of Czechoslovakia. - Alamogordo [retired] and the primary "K" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "L" Table of Contents, Lamb Glass Co. (4/2017) (6/2019) Frits Lensfeld1926-30 Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information logo onpaper label1928 onward they will continue to be listed and "N" Logo Table, Obear-Nester Glass Co. the Owens-Illinois Glass Company - which had many plants around the It is practically impossible to date individual Lalique marks, except to say that, in general, marks using the initial R. are pre-1945 (there are exceptions, and on small items where there was limited space, the initial was not used) Fenton used this oval mark beginning in 1970 and later added the `` ''.: Glass Company Part 1 - History is a paper label used c. 19071924 Quezal! 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