Run by Philip Grenyer and based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in north-east England, Glasscraft creates incredibly fine real glass vases, decanters and glasses. They specialise in cranberry-coloured glass but fortunately, for those of us who prefer a more neutral palette, they have lots of clear glass as well. Take your pick from punch-bowls, vases, decanters and even more unusual items like goldfish bowls (complete with fish) or jars of leeches. Philip’s expertise comes from his training as a scientific glassblower, working in London and Switzerland, when he made full-size delicate items like test-tubes and coils. However, since his mid-20s he has specialised in the miniature side of things. He used to run a shop with Ray Storey (of Storey’s Lighting), and now sells through fairs, such as Miniatura and Kensington, and is stocked by several miniatures dealers in the USA.
Here are the works by Glasscraft in the Quartermaine Hall collection so far:
Jug of Milk
Glass jug of fresh milk for the kitchen by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.175)
Georgian Decanter
Elegant glass decanter to grace the dinner table, by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.173)
Ribbed Wine Glasses (Set of Six)
Set of six lovely wine glasses made by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.075.1-6)
Ribbed Decanter
Elegant ribbed glass decanter for the dinner table, by Phil Grenyer of Glasscraft (2022.074)
Plain Decanter
A simple but elegant decanter made of real glass by Glasscraft (2022.015)
Plain Wine Glasses (Set of Four)
Set of four plain wine glasses made from real glass by Glasscraft (2022.016.1-4)
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