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GlAss Time Museum And Shop
Glass in Far North

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Paihia Mall. Paihia.. Far North, Northland.
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Above New Zealand glass made by Crown Crystal Glassworks, Christchurch Author Angela Bowey grateful thanks to Bruce Whitnall Pauline Farrell . By this time whaling fleets and sealers ships crowded the ports of the North and the town of Kororareka now Russell was known as the hell hole of the Pacific due its its taverns and brothels lining the waterfront. In the mid 19th century New Zealand was a wild and war torn country, with all its manufactured goods coming by sea, mostly from England. Beer was brewed locally all over the country by the middle of the 19th century, and these breweries re used the bottles from English beer. As they grew and wanted to establish a brand image, New Zealand breweries required bottles with their own names and these too were imported from England.
By 1902 there was a desperate shortage of bottles in New Zealand and Parliament took action in 1903 by putting bottles on the free import list. No longer restricted to buying from Britain, bottles and glassware poured into New Zealand from all over the world. No further interest was shown in setting up a glassworks in New Zealand until the 1920's, when the Australian Glass Manufacturers Company, who were exporting masses of bottles to New Zealand, saw an opportunity. In 1950 the same company set up Crown Crystal Glass in Christchurch to make tableware.
The third edition has recently been published with a huge amount of information. It comprises an interesting economic and social history of 19th century company failures, the bottle works in Penrose, the story of Crown Crystal Glass, and the small studio workshops and glass artists. There is no doubt that today's New Zealand studio artists produce glass comparable to the best in the world. New Zealand Glass history is featured in the author's book about New Zealand Glass.
NOW available this is the new second edition of this book and it covers the fascinating history of glass in New Zealand, the story of Crown Crystal Glass, NZ bottles and an overview of contemporary New Zealand glass artists. INFORMATION about Bagley Glass! The 3rd Edition revised is now available and has received a rave response more information, more and better pictures, new items identified as Bagley for the first time, a helpful index, and more compehensive coverage and even better news the price is lower! This book is a truly comprehensive guide to help you identify Bagley Glass. If you have any questions about glass that you think we can help with, please ask at the Glass Club Message Board

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