BARK VASES

These must be the most misdescribed vases of all.  Almost anything with a "bark like" texture is described as Whitefriars

Above this text is a photo of the standard Whitefriars bark vases  As these vases were mould blown, then the sizes rarely differ significantly.
Left to right:  Pat. No: 9689 6 " tall, diameter 2.75" / Pat. No: 9690 7.5" tall, diameter 3.25" / Pat. No: 9691 9" tall 4" diameter.

 Above  is Pat. No: 9734, a bark vase with a fluted base.  This measures 10.5 inches and was made just for a few months only in 1969.

Below are photos of some vases seen on ebay or elsewhere which are often described as Whitefriars.  Unless tagged with the makers name, actual maker is unknown.

Ravenhead Vase © David Fletcher

   Red vase by Ingridglas.

George Davidson & Co was taken over by Abrahams & Co in 1966. In late 1968 it was named Brama Team Glassworks and the ‘Luna’ range was produced from 1971. Photo and words  © Steve Rayner.

Above a genuine Whitefriars bowl Pat.  No: 9687 c. 1972

 

This is the view of the bases of two Ruby vases.  On the right - not Whitefriars and on the left - Whitefriars, below the full profile

This was new stock sold by the British Heart Foundation charity shops a few years ago.  They come in several sizes and colours.  It's an ebay favourite for being described as Whitefriars.

                                                                                Oberglas Austria                  

 

I have been told these are by Davidson, but I am not sure, only thing I am sure about is that they are not Whitefriars.