Exhibitions
We do not
have a specific exhibition currently, and the exhibition
space is taken with Greatest Hits of 18th, 19th
and 20th century glass.
• Previous Exhibitions
Our first exhibition, held in 2006, showcased The Glass
Salt Cellar 1720-1980, featuring 250 examples drawn
from Andy’s collection amassed over 30 years, together with
others drawn from various private collections.
The 20th Century Decanter, Autumn 2006, comprised
around 300 pieces from the world’s major glassworks of the
20th century. These included Baccarat [France]; Orrefors,
Kosta, Boda and Äfors, [Sweden]; Riihimäki, Iittala and
Nuutäjarvi [Finland]; Blenko and Steuben [US]; and numerous
British glassworks, including Whitefriars, Stuart, Webb and
Webb Corbett, Dartington, Kings Lynn/Wedgwood and Edinburgh
Crystal.
Scandinavian Glass, May-July 2007, focused on the
fastest-rising area of interest amongst collectors, and
follows on the heels of the publication of my book,
20th Century Glass, published by Miller’s last
year. This highlighted,
some of the first time in accessible English-language
literature, the output of the Finnish designers Tapio
Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva [both Iittala] and Kaj Franck
[Nuutäjarvi], and Nanny Still, Helena Tynell and Tamara
Aladlin, for Riihimäki. Demand for their work has risen
strongly, probably as a result of the book. All were
featured in the exhibition.
Exceptionally, our most recent exhibition dealt with
ceramics: The Potteries of Rye; A Heritage
Harvested. Curated by the London-based 20th century
specialist dealer Gary Grant, the exhibition focused not
only on Rye Pottery, but the output of the Cinque Ports,
Monastery, David Sharp and Denis Townsend/Iden potteries,
with representative pieces by Chris O'Donahue and Leo
Bonasera.
See a double-page spread on the potteries of Rye in the
August issue of BBC Homes & Antiques magazine
for background information.
