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  1. L

    NEW BOOK: Chance Reflections (and it’s free)

    I am pleased to announce that the first volume of Chance Reflections, covering the period from c.1500 to 1836, is now available to download, absolutely free of charge. No catches, except that each page is watermarked. I may review this later. Please go to www.chancebrothers.uk (without the .co)...
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    Aston Glass Works (circa 1810)

    Here are two remarkable pictures of the Aston Flint Glass Works as seen about 1810. The proprietors were Brueton and William Gibbins, members of a large and prosperous Birmingham Quaker family. [Source: Emma Gibbins (editor). Records of the Gibbins Family. Birmingham: by Cornish Brothers, 1911.]
  3. J

    George P Tye Glass

    I'm trying to find out more about Tye glass. George P Tye patented a hyacinth vase about 1850 which is stamped "St Charles St, Birmingham". It's proving difficult to find anything more about this company and visionary glass manufacturer. Any information anyone can provide or just suggestions of...
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