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Ravenhead Glass was a glassworks near Ravenhead Colliery, Lancashire, North West England. It was founded in 1850 by Frances Dixon and John Merson after a move from their earlier (1842) factory at Thatto Heath near St Helens. In 1852, this factory was sold to the Pilkington Brothers and Frances Dixon then acquired a 13-acre (53,000 m2) site at Ravenhead, building a new gas-powered glassworks.
In 1913 the company merged with five other glass manufacturers, forming UGB (United Glass Bottle Manufacturers Limited).
Until 1931 these companies were primarily bottle makers but they branched out into domestic tableware in the 1930s making bowls, jugs and drinking glasses, many of these showing Art Deco influences.
From 1947, Alexander Hardie Williamson (1907–1994) was employed as consultant designer and during the 27 years he was with the company, he created over 1700 designs. Some of these were produced in their millions for public houses and restaurants and included the Paris goblet, the Nonik beer mug and the Babycham-style Champagne glass.
Turns out they were under investigation for Fraud in 2002, a year after they went into administration.
Ravenhead Company Limited | Press room | SFO - Serious Fraud Office
Once again, I hope you all enjoy the photies!
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
Ravenhead Glass Factory by Danny Ryder, on Flickr
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In 1913 the company merged with five other glass manufacturers, forming UGB (United Glass Bottle Manufacturers Limited).
Until 1931 these companies were primarily bottle makers but they branched out into domestic tableware in the 1930s making bowls, jugs and drinking glasses, many of these showing Art Deco influences.
From 1947, Alexander Hardie Williamson (1907–1994) was employed as consultant designer and during the 27 years he was with the company, he created over 1700 designs. Some of these were produced in their millions for public houses and restaurants and included the Paris goblet, the Nonik beer mug and the Babycham-style Champagne glass.
Turns out they were under investigation for Fraud in 2002, a year after they went into administration.
Ravenhead Company Limited | Press room | SFO - Serious Fraud Office
Once again, I hope you all enjoy the photies!
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