BRISTOL BLUE HANDMADE GLASS - Silver Tree Crystal Ltdsilvertreecrystal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Bristol-Blue... · 2016-07-06 · Code 05-04-BB Slender Vase UK Price £56.53 Size

Hand Made at Silver Tree Crystal - Somerset UK

BRISTOL BLUE HANDMADE GLASS

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Lets Start With Just a Splash Of HistoryBristol Blue Glass it’s Origins

In 1615, in the face of an increasing demand for a decreasing commodity, the use of wood was forbidden to several industries, including that of glassmaking.

Since Cookworthy imposed no restrictions as to who could purchase from his stock of cobalt it was readily available to glassmakers throughout the country.

During the third quarter if the century the British supply of cobalt from that source appears to have been in the hands of William Cookworthy, a west country porcelain manufacturer and raw materials merchant, who had built up considerable interests in Bristol.

It was, however, the second half of the 18th century that saw the name of Bristol written into the history books on glass. It was during this period that coloured glasses became popular, particularly blue glass, subsequently associated with the expression ‘Bristol blue’.

Another factor for drawing glassmakers to the South West was the availability of raw materials for making glass. Sand, limestone and red lead were all ready available locally, or could if necessary be brought in by boat.

By the 17th century Bristol was already an established trading centre, their mercantile success, built Bristol into one of the most prosperous cities in the land.

Thus, the term ‘Bristol blue’ could equally have arisen from the fact that Bristol was where this colouring agent was purchased.

There was one further important factor, that of Sugar, which was become one of the commodities on which the fortunes of Bristol depended, led to a growth in liquor distilling.

Blue glass was neither confined to this period, nor was it exclusive to Bristol, since the use of cobalt as the means of obtaining this colour had been known to glassmakers for centuries.

The development of coal fired furnaces had already begun, and glassmakers started to move from the forests to those areas where coal was readily available, one such are was Bristol.

By the third quarter of the 17th century ships were sailing to New England, Virginia, Portugal, Spain and Northern European countries, carrying windows glass and ‘English glass bottles’.

This, together with the traditional trade in Wine and the locally produced Beer and Cider, provided markets for the glass bottle manufacturers.

Bristol

Silver Tree

The Makers of this Bristol Blue GlassSilver Tree Crystal - Based in the village of Moorlinch, on the sunny side of the Polden Hill range in the heart of the Somerset Levels, we are a small team of dedicated master crafts people keeping this traditional art not only alive, but commercially thriving.

We’re a small team of highly skilled artisans who design, blow and cut crystal, incorporating traditional techniques into a modern, professional, small-scale production service.

Paul has been a Master Glassmaker for over 12 years. He began his Glassmaking career at the age of 16 learning his trade in Cornwall. During his career he has spent time at Dartington Studio and Gibraltar Crystal.Each year his dexterity and skill at handmade glass has developed and grown in stature. Now his wealth of knowledge is back in the UK.

Master Glassmaker Master Glass-CutterFollowing in his Father & Grandfathers footsteps Jerzy learned the delicate craft of crystal glass cutting at several prestigious glass cutting academies in Poland.Having now gained over 33 years of experience in this highly specialised field, Jerzy has been involved with cutting precision designs on to crystal that has been sold worldwide.

Everything we produce is handmade and starts it’s life in the heart of our furnace. This means that each piece is absolutely unique, lovingly crafted and loaded with personality and individualism.

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Large Hanky Bowl

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Size 26 by 14

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Rose Bowl

UK Price £74.00

Size 18 by 16

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Curved Bowl

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Size 22 by 14

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Small Curved Bowl

UK Price £44.97

Size 11 by 10

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Round Bowl

UK Price £67.64

Size 18 by 13

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Delivery UK between £2.50 to £12.00, Dependent on size, Outside UK then Please Contact for Price



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Blue Bell Bowl

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Size 12 by 9

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Blue Bell Footed Dish

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22 by 13

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Blue Bell Dish

UK Price £44.97

22 by 8

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Blue Bell Footed Bowl

UK Price £50.60

Size 13 by 15

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Plain Squat Pot

UK Price £24.75

9 by 9

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Flared Squat Pot

UK Price £24.75

9 by 8

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Slender Vase

UK Price £56.53

Size 14 by 20

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Small Lily Vase

UK Price £44.58

Size 9 by 22

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Small Waisted Vase

UK Price £44.58

10 by 16

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Large Blue Bell Vase

UK Price £93.64

14 by 26

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Large Wine Goblet

UK Price £47.00

Size 9 by 20

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Chalice

UK Price £40.70

9 by 16

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Victoria Goblet

UK Price £40.56

8 by 15

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Small Short Wine Glass

UK Price £46.40

Size 7 by 15

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Champagne Flute

UK Price £46.40

6 by 21

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Cocktail Glass

UK Price £40.70

12 by 18

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Square Decanter

UK Price £105.64

Size 8.5 by 26

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Club Decanter

UK Price £98.69

10 by 28

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Director Decanter

UK Price £98.69

15 by 29

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Large Flared Tumbler

UK Price £38.10

Size 8 by 11

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Half Pint Tankard

UK Price £41.67

8 by 9

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Pint Tankard

UK Price £48.94

10 by 13

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Shot Glass

UK Price £34.54

6 by 11

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Brandy Glass

UK Price £43.56

9 by 12

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Round Bauble

UK Price £30.23

Size 9 by 9

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Small Elongated Fluted Bauble

UK Price £15.10

5 by 10

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Elongated Fluted Bauble

UK Price £30.23

7 by 14

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Small Round Bauble

UK Price £15.10

Size 4 by 5

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Palm Heart

UK Price £15.10

4 by 5

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Blown Heart Paperweight

UK Price £36.19

10 by 12

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Base Swan

UK Price £12.00

Size 5 by 8

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Tealight Holder

UK Price £45.63

11 by 11

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Flat Paperweight

UK Price £18.00

9 by 3

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Winged Swan

UK Price £21.60

Size 7 by 8

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Apple

UK Price £37.44

9 by 9

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Pear

UK Price £37.44

7 by 11

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BRISTOL BLUE HANDMADE GLASS - Silver Tree Crystal Ltdsilvertreecrystal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Bristol-Blue... · 2016-07-06 · Code 05-04-BB Slender Vase UK Price £56.53 Size