organisations

below are listed some useful organisations for glass collectors.

association for the history of glass

"The Association for the History of Glass Limited (AHG) is an educational charity and company limited by guarantee. Our objectives are to advance public knowledge and interest in the historical, archaeological, aesthetic and technological study of glass for all periods of history and in all parts of the world, together with the problems of conservation and preservation of glass. We publish a Newsletter twice a year and run dayschools and conferences."

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the glass association

"The Glass Association was founded in England in 1983 at the Stourbridge College of Art, and it is a registered charity (no. 326602). The association was established in order to promote the understanding and appreciation of glass and glass-making method: and to generally to increase public interest in the whole subject of glass.

The Glass Association concerns itself with all types of glass, both historical and contemporary, and through its visits, meetings and publications, seeks to cater for a wide range of glass interests. Whether you are a collector of glass, an antique dealers,a museum curator, or you are involved in the making of glass; the Glass Association has something to offer."

The Glass Association produces a number of publications and organises member trips and lectures.

For more information and a chance to view current publications, as well as back issues, visit the stand at the fair or use the link below to visit their web site.

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the glass circle

".................... founded in 1937 by John Maunsell Bacon, the great, great, great grandson of the famous English sculptor John Bacon. ...........................

Today, with nearly four hundred members world-wide, The Glass Circle has changed and adapted to modern circumstances. Membership is open to anybody with a serious interest in collectable glass of any sort, but need not own a collection; evening dress went out at the end of the second world war, as did special invitations and meeting in members houses. But each year the Circle organises a regular programme of eight evening lecture-cum-get-together sessions, covering a wide range of glass interests, with light refreshments, held at a suitable meeting house in London..........."

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the contemporary glass society

"The Contemporary Glass Society was founded in 1997 with the dual objectives of encouraging excellence in glass as a creative medium and helping to develop a greater awareness of Contemporary Glass world-wide.......

Its supporters include collectors, educators, critics, the media, and those working in galleries and museums."

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