Burmese glass is a blown art glass that became popular in the mid 1880’s. Its popularity arose because of its transition of colors, ranging from a deep, peach pink to different shades of yellow. Burmese glass was manufactured into vases, tableware and dressing table ornaments such as lamps, small fairy lights and candle shades.
Burmese glass was patented in 1885 by the U.S. Mount Washington Glass Company. Queen Victoria admired the beauty of the art glass and purchased a Burmese glass tea set. Thomas Webb and Sons, a British company, were then licensed to produce their own version of Burmese glass known as Queen's Burmeseware. Queen Victoria gave permission to name the art glass collection in her honor. In early 1900, Mount Washington stated that the production of Burmese glass was too expensive and must cease, despite its great popularity.
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Burmese glass can be found with a shiny, matte or satin finish. Most Queen's Burmeseware pieces however, were a dull matte finish. Some Burmese glass designs displayed colorful enamels with artwork such as flowers, birds or fish.
Thomas Webb and Sons employed Jules Barbe, a famous French artist, to decorate their art glass. Burmese glass products also came with attached glass beads presenting a brilliant glowing effect.
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