Nailsea Glass originated from England in the mid 1800’s. The inception came from the heavy tax burden placed on the glass factories that were creating Flint glass. So instead of paying the high taxes, the glass companies began producing pieces from window glass, which wasn’t taxed by the government.
The apprentices that worked in the glass factories made them as after-thoughts, and many different companies manufactured the glass. Yet, due to the Nailsea Crown Glass Company having a reputation for high quality products, the style of this glass received its name.
These pieces were usually made into homemade items like vases, bowls or mugs. In order to sell these products to the general public, they had to make them more appealing for the homemaker. The apprentice glassmakers knew they had to add decorative touches, so Nailsea Glass pieces are typically made from white glass or window glass that looks green with specs of white or color. Combing the glass, which gives it a flowing look, or adding white/colored specs to the glass creates the Nailsea style.
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Today because so few pieces of Nailsea Glass actually were made in Nailsea, England, they are valuable and have become prized possessions.
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