Whitefriars was founded in 1680, near Temple in the City of London, England, by William Davies. Whitefriars comes from Carmelite Fathers, whose monastery once occupied the site. They produced tableware, paperweights, vases and much more. Some of the most popular colors used was blue, green, amber and amethyst.
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In 1834, James Powell bought the company and operated under the name Powell & Sons. Most collectors however referred to the glass made as Whitefriars, the name officially adopted in 1962.
During the late 1800’s, they designed Art Nouveau style glass.
In 1923, Whitefriars Glass moved their operations to Wealdstone, Middlesex.
Geoffery Baxter joined the company in 1954, creating Scandinavian-inspired pieces. Around that same time, James Hogan, Peter Wheeler and William Wilson joined the company as well. Starting in 1967, they created the “Textured” range, one of the most sought after ranges by collectors. “Drunken Bricklayer” and “Banjo” are two of the most popular designs of that era.
Whitefriars closed down in 1980.
Whitefriars Glass Marks
Whitefriars
Whitefriars Glass Patterns, Designs, Ranges
Aztec
Bamboo
Banjo
Basketweave Slab
Cucumber
Drunken Bricklayer
Hobnail
Hoop
Knobbly
Minoan
Nuts & Bolts
Old Gold
Pyramid
Studio
Sunspot
Textured
Triangle
Popular Whitefriars Glass
Bowls
Crystal
Decanters
Jugs
Paperweights
Vases – banjo vase, bark vase, bud vase, coffin vase, guitar vase, tumbler vase, tv vase
Whitefriars Glass Artists And Designers
Barnaby Powell
Geoffery Baxter
Harry Powell
James Hogan
Marriott Powell
Peter Wheeler
William Wilson
Whitefriars Glass Value, Price Guide
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Whitefriars Glassworks Kingfisher Blue Textured Coffin Vase by Geoffrey Baxter
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$175.00
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Whitefriars 9850? Pink Yellow White Art Glass Abstract Paperweight Has Sticker!
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$79.00
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Rare LARGE Whitefriars Glass 9" bark vase – 9691 Meadow Green – Geoffrey Baxter
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$327.69
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2 Whitefriars Glacier Ice Textured Pattern Ashtrays Dresser Tray Candle Holders
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$39.99
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1974 WHITEFRIARS Concentric Millefiori Faceted Art Glass CYLINDER Paperweight
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$245.00
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Whitefriars Limited Edition Millefiori Paperweight Bicentennial #580 / 750 Read
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$149.56
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LTD ED Whitefriars Caithness Glass Scarlet Bouquet Upright Faceted Paperweight
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$245.00
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WHITEFRIARS England LIBERTY BELL Millefiori Faceted Art Glass Paperweight Ltd Ed
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$175.00
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Whitefriars Crystal Art Deco Candlestick Holders circa 1930's EXCELLENT
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$140.00
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Whitefriars Glass 1972 Paperweight Signature Cane 3.3"
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$135.00
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Whitefriars “Glacier” Whiskey Glasses Set by Geoffrey Baxter Vintage 60s-70s
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$249.99
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WHITEFRIARS GLASS Geoffrey Baxter Mobile Phone Vase, Cinnamon, Circa 1966
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$299.00
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Vintage Glacier Highball Tumbler Textured Whitefriars Style 1960s 5.5" Set of 6
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$54.00
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MCM Whitefriars Glass – Coffin Vase – Geoffrey Baxter Textured Range 1967-1980
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$146.58
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Caithness Whitefriars Art Glass Paperweight Fuchsias Limited Edition 81/250
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$143.62
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Whitefriars Sunburst Tangerine Art Glass Vintage Mid-Century Vase
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$495.00
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Whitefriars Knobbly Ruby Red Glass Vase 9.75"
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$45.00
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whitefriars scrambled paperweight
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$199.00
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Vintage Whitefriars FLC Flint Clear Textured Coffin Vase Geoffrey Baxter
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$99.99
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Whitefriars/Caithness Alan Scott L.E. Upright "Hanging Basket" Glass Paperweight
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$215.00
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WHITEFRIARS GLASS Geoffrey Baxter Volcano Vase, Tangerine, Circa 1966
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$299.00
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Whitefriars Multi-Colored Millefiori 5 Faceted Paperweight
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$89.99
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1970s Ruby Red Lobed Whitefriars Vase by Geoffrey Baxter Mid Century 5.25”
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$59.49
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Vintage Whitefriars Multi-Colored Millefiori 5 Faceted 1¾" Paperweight in Box
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$230.00
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Whitefriars/Caithness 3" Pink Fuchsias L.E. Lampwork Paperweight W/Cert & Box
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$130.00
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2 Whitefriars Glass Mugs Controlled Bubble Clear & Green MCM
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$29.99
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Whitefriars 5 Facet Millefiori Concentric Circles Glass Paperweight 3” England
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$100.00
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Gorgeous WHITEFRIARS (England) Mid-Century Ruby Red & Controlled Bubble Bowl
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$55.00
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Gorgeous Hand Blown Cased Glass Art Glass Planter Whitefriars Style Sphere
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$39.99
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HTF VTG Whitefriars Clear Glass Turquoise Twisted Rope Handle Pitcher Jug KP21
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$120.11
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VTG Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars Kingfisher Blue Green 8" Art Glass Bowl * XLNT!
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$425.00
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Wedgwood/Vtg 8” Oval Pie Plates/Bacchus/James Powell &Sons/Whitefriars Glass/ 4
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$60.00
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Whitefriars Controlled Bubble 4" Blue Glass Bowl or Dish.MCM
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$34.99
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Whitefriars Concentric Millefiori Cane Paperweight England W/ Sticker 3" DIA
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$75.00
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Nice Clean Example Retro Whitefriars Art Glass Streaky Knobbly 9.1/2" Vase
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$32.10
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Continental Whitefriars Glass England Postcard
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$3.99
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Whitefriars Collectible Pink Swirl Art Glass Candy Cane Ornament 5.5"
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$16.00
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Whitefriars #9094 William Wilson Golden Amber Glass Optic Vase Vintage 1950s MCM
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$49.95
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Whitefriars Sunspot Smokey Glsss Ashtray By Geoffrey Baxter England Vintage Rare
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$530.00
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LARGE 15” Whitefriars Glass Empoli Decanter Amber Yellow MCM genie Bottle
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$200.00
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Whitefriars 1979 Faceted Millefiori Garland Art Glass Paperweight Blue Ground 3”
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$149.00
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Whitefriars Millefiori Paperweight 5 Sided STAR Blue Concentric Crystal England
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$64.95
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WHITEFRIARS England LIBERTY BELL Millefiori Faceted Art Glass Paperweight Ltd Ed
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$121.50
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1974 Whitefriars England Faceted Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight Monk Cane
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$112.50
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Whitefriars Art Glass Controlled Bubble Bowl 9099 Smokey Twilight London Vintage
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$19.95
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Davidson Brama Crystal Flint Ice Bark Art Glass Cigar Ashtray Dish Whitefriars
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$29.95
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Set Of 2 WHITEFRIARS Glass – GLACIER Pattern – Sherry Glass / Glasses – 3 3/4"
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$35.00
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Vintage Whitefriars • Baxter Ruby Red Glass Three Sided Vase • Christmas Ware
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$34.99
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Whitefriars Glass Sapphire Large Bowl, 19.5cm, Excellent Condition
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$53.50
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VTG Whitefriars Art Glass Bud Vase Ocean Amber Teardrop 10.5” w/Label ~ England
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$69.99
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