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Libbey Glass Record

Libby glass has been an industry leader since the 1880s. Starting in the northeastern United States and making its name known worldwide from Toledo, Ohio, this American product is now produced and sold all over the world.

William L. Libbey bought a Cambridge, Massachusetts, glass works in 1878 and ten years later the family moved its operation to Toledo, where the sand was first quality and there were ample supplies of natural gas to fire its furnaces. The new location also had both railroads and steamships for transportation of raw materials and finished products such as water pitchers.

St first American products were considered less desirable than European imports, although they were perhaps of finer quality because of the superior sand found in the New World and the genius of immigrant cutters and designers. In 1888, the Libbey family moved the works to Toledo, Ohio, to be near both the best sand, or silica, and bountiful supplies of natural gas to fire the furnaces.

In 1893 the world fair, called the World’s Columbian Exposition, was held in Chicago. Although there were exhibits from all the prominent producers in the world, Libbey’s patterns of Columbia and Isabella took the top honors. This name brand was ordered by industrial tycoons, the White House, England’s King Edward VII, and the presidents of many countries.

Collectors prize the early examples of hand-made cut glass, a practice that declined with the turn of the century. After going to mass produced patterns, although many were still hand painted, the company abandoned all handmade items after World War II. It has kept its market dominance, now being the world’s second largest producer of glassware for both private homes and public establishments, home decor, and kitchenware. It distributes its products through many retail and wholesale outlets all over the world, and has manufacturing plants in many countries.

The history of the business side of this giant company is almost as interesting as the products it makes, as it has been acquired once and has assimilated many other companies, as well as their markets. It has maintained its prominence by superior innovation and technology, high quality, and excellent customer service. You can check online to find a lot of information on the company, the products it makes, and the career opportunities it offers.

Collectors value early examples of craftsmanship highly, and many outstanding pieces are in museums and private exhibits. Antique dealers offer hand-made items – some too early to be signed, since the American origin was considered at first to be a handicap – and later, vintage styles can be found in flea markets, antique centers, and auction sites online. For an education and an overview, check online. Many collector clubs have informational websites and photo galleries, and there are many commercial sites that have wonderful photos as well.

Today you can get a set of contemporary drinking glasses, a beautiful condiment server or vase, a water pitchers, or premium baking dishes made by this well-known name. You can find whole sets or single pieces of vintage items – hand-painted tumblers with carousel horses or Christmas wreaths or elegant, gold-rimmed goblets with raised, lacy foliage – on auction sites and in antique shops and emporiums. Libbey glass is good for both display and utility.

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