|
Welcome to the Crystal Art
Glass "About Me" Page (Should read "About Us" I suppose)
Crystal Art Glass a partnership of several glass dealers, experts and
collectors. As a lot of people in the Art Glass field, we have shied away from
the internet for many years. Having been born and raised in the days of
paper and pen as well as draughty fairs and exhibitions. However we have now
grasped this new media with renewed enthusiasm.
We have all noted that the availability of good high quality Studio Art Glass
has dropped. Fairs and exhibitions, once brimming with top class items are often
reduced to selling unmarked pieces of dubious or unknown history, A/F lots plus
new items available in high street chain stores. Thank heaven for National Glass
Fairs such as those listed below. They certainly ensure that the real dealers
and collectors can still work together to ensure the survival of our Art.
We feel that the internet and eBid in particular lends itself well to the
provision of reasonably priced high quality items, it really is the future for
us.
This year we have
concentrated our efforts in bringing together a range of an almost
forgotten phenomenon: CAR MASCOTS. These small sculptures were used to decorate
the radiators of expensive cars before the Second World War and to this day
their creative processing allows us to almost smell the era when car production
began to take off. These little sculptures on radiators were an expression of
the owner’s personality, with some owners of a superstitious disposition
considering them to be mascots to protect them against the forces of evil. Times
have changed and we now know all too well that the best protection for a car is
a sensible and restrained driver. Many such drivers are also glass lovers,
people with respect in their souls for this traditional material and all that is
delicate.
We continue to provide an expert service to customers both old and new. Crystal
Art Glass will continue to offer rare and unusual pieces plus good old
favourites. All descriptions are based on our knowledge and experience in the
Art Glass world, however as no one knows everything about our "trade", we invite
corrections or comments.
Thank you for reading "About Me.....sorry "Us"
Our favourite links :
UK Quality Studio Art Exhibitions (You will see some of us at most or all
of these events) Click on the links
for dates and location. If you are interested in Studio Art Glass, Vintage
pieces or Interior Design centrepieces
These fairs are a must do visit !
The National Glass Fair at Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK -
Details
The Cambridge Glass Fair at Chilford Hall, Linton, Cambridgeshire -
Details
The Glass Collectors Fair in Dulwich College, London -
Details
| 
