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The Glass Cone
Issue 76: Autumn 2006

Issue 76 Cover Image.

 
Issue 76 Contents:
The following information details content highlights for issue 76 of the Glass Association's publication 'The Glass Cone':
  • British Glass Biennale 2006 – Report & prize-winners.
  • The International Festival Of Glass 2006 – Fully illustrated 3 page report.
  • Peter Rath: Glass ‘Editeur' Extraordinaire – Peter Rath of Lobmeyr & his talks at the IFG.
  • An Aspect Of Social Life In 18th Century Nailsea – an interesting snippet from Patty More's Journals published in 1859.
  • The Exhibitions Of Ronald Stennett-Willson – Ronnie's life & work as reflected through two exhibitions by Graham Cooley.
  • A Unique Glass Discovery – Northwood's Pull-up Machine.
  • Ravenscroft Posset Pot – Simon Cottle reports on the piece in a Sotheby's auction, with detailed background about George Ravenscroft.
  • Pâte(S) De Verre: Amalric Walter & Contemporary – A report on the superb exhibition at Broadfield House featuring the work of Amalric Walter in France, and a fascinating range of modern pâte de verre work from British-based artists and French concerns.
  • Paperweight Corner – Workshop visits: John Deacons in Crieff and Mike Hunter at Twist Glass in Selkirk.
  • Book Reviews:

    • Michael Harris: Mdina Glass & Isle of Wight Studio Glass by Mark Hill.

    • J & L Lobmeyr: Between Tradition and Innovation, Nineteenth Century Glassware from the MAK Collection , edited by Peter Noever with contributions by Ulrike Scholde.
 
 

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