Whitefriars glass is a range of high-quality household glassware that was produced by the British glass manufacturer James Powell & Sons, which was founded in London in 1834. James Powell & Sons began as a family business, and specialised in the production of stained glass, and gained a reputation for producing some of the finest stained glass windows in Britain.

In the late 19th century, James Powell & Sons began to experiment with new glassmaking techniques, and in the early 20th century, the company began to produce a range of high-quality art glassware, including vases, bowls, and other decorative objects. The company became known for its innovative designs and use of vibrant colors, and its glassware was highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.

One of the most iconic and enduring designs produced by James Powell & Sons was the Whitefriars range, which was first introduced in more...

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Whitefriars English sommerso Art glass vase, 25 cm high.

Whitefriars English Sommerso Art Glass Vase, 25 cm High

Whitefriars English sommerso Art glass vase, 25 cm high.

Two vintage Art glass vases, Whitefriars and Orrefors, mid 20th…

Mid 20th Century Whitefriars and Orrefors Art Glass Vases

Two vintage Art glass vases, Whitefriars and Orrefors, mid 20th century, 19 cm and 20 cm high

Whitefriars 'Waisted' tangerine English Art glass vase,…

Whitefriars 'Waisted' tangerine English Art glass vase by Baxter

Whitefriars 'Waisted' tangerine English Art glass vase, designed by Baxter, circa 1967, bearing remains of original shape label, 32.5 cm high

Whitefriars English blue glass jug, designed by Baxter, 30 cm…

Whitefriars English Blue Glass Jug by Baxter, 30 cm High

Whitefriars English blue glass jug, designed by Baxter, 30 cm high.

Three red and green sommerso glass vases including Whitefriars…

Red and Green Sommerso Glass Vases Collection, Including Whitefriars and Cenedese

Three red and green sommerso glass vases including Whitefriars and Cenedese, the largest 28.5 cm high.

Whitefriars pair of ruby Art glass vases, 12 cm high

Pair of Whitefriars ruby Art glass vases, 12 cm high

Whitefriars pair of ruby Art glass vases, 12 cm high

Geoffrey Baxter, Banjo Vase, designed 1966, manufactured by…

Geoffrey Baxter, Banjo Vase, designed 1966, manufactured by Whitefriars, orange textured glass, height 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars,…

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars, comprising three orange glass, 'TV, Sunburst, and Mobile Phone', retains decal label 'Whitefriars Made in England' (3), height 17 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars,…

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars, comprising tangarine 'Bark', orange 'Pyramid', and red 'Coffin', textured glass (3), height 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Haemorrhoid Vase, designed 1974, manufactured…

Geoffrey Baxter, Haemorrhoid Vase, designed 1974, manufactured by Whitefriars, lilac textured glass, height 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Hoop Vase, designed 1967, manufactured by…

Geoffrey Baxter, Hoop Vase, designed 1967, manufactured by Whitefriars, orange textured glass, height 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars,…

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars, comprising three orange textured glass, 'Drunken Bricklayer, Bottle, and Double Diamond' (3), height 21.5 cm (tallest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Three Graduating Bark Vases, designed 1967,…

Geoffrey Baxter, Three Graduating Bark Vases, designed 1967, manufactured by Whitefriars, orange textured glass (3), height 26 cm (tallest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars,…

Geoffrey Baxter, assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars, comprising blue 'Bottle', green 'Volcano', and green 'TV', retains decal label 'Whitefriars Made in England' (3), height 20 cm (tallest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Glacier Decanter, c. 1980, manufactured by…

Geoffrey Baxter, Glacier Decanter, c. 1980, manufactured by Whitefriars, clear textured glass, height 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars,…

Geoffrey Baxter, Assorted Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars, comprising blue 'Bark', cinnamon 'Bark', and a blue 'Drunken Bricklayer', retains decal label 'Whitefriars Made in England' (3), height 22.5 cm (tallest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Pair of Onion Vases, manufactured by…

Geoffrey Baxter, Pair of Onion Vases, manufactured by Whitefriars, comprising one purple and indigo textured glass, height 14 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Lobed Vase, designed 1949, manufactured by…

Geoffrey Baxter, Lobed Vase, designed 1949, manufactured by Whitefriars, yellow glass, height 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Geoffrey Baxter, Knobbly Vase, designed 1964, manufactured by…

Geoffrey Baxter, Knobbly Vase, designed 1964, manufactured by Whitefriars, royal blue glass, height 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Whitefriars mauve cylindrical art glass vase height 18.5 cm

Whitefriars mauve cylindrical art glass vase height 18.5 cm

Whitefriars English ruby glass vase, mid 20th century, 21 cm…

Whitefriars English ruby glass vase, mid 20th century, 21 cm high, 18 cm wide

Possible pair early James Powell (Whitefriars) decanters, plain…

1850 Whitefriars Decanters: Elegant Pair with Matching Stoppers

Possible pair early James Powell (Whitefriars) decanters, plain glass with spreading circular bodies, four ringed neck and matching stoppers 1850

TV vase, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, for Whitefriars, England…

Blue Glass TV Vase by Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars, England

TV vase, designed by Geoffrey Baxter, for Whitefriars, England (labelled), blue glass with concentric relief pattern, height 18 cm

Whitefriars English glass decanter and four matching glasses…

Whitefriars Glass Decanter and Matching Millefiori Glasses

Whitefriars English glass decanter and four matching glasses with millefiori bases, 20th century, the decanter 17 cm high

Art Deco vase for Whitefriars, green glass vase. The United…

Green Art Deco Vase by Whitefriars, UK c. 1920s

Art Deco vase for Whitefriars, green glass vase. The United Kingdom, c 1920s, 47 cm high, 16 cm deep.

Whitefriars English vintage ruby glass fruit bowl with boule…

Ruby Glass Fruit Bowl with Boule Inclusions

Whitefriars English vintage ruby glass fruit bowl with boule inclusions, circa 1960s, 25 cm diameter

Whitefriars English vintage green glass vase with original…

Vintage Green Glass Vase from Whitefriars, 1960s

Whitefriars English vintage green glass vase with original label, circa 1960s, 14 cm high

A Whitefriars glass beak spouted jug, pattern No. 9719…

Turquoise Whitefriars Glass Jug with Beak Spout and Handle

A Whitefriars glass beak spouted jug, pattern No. 9719 Turquoise with clear applied pulled handle, height 17.5 cm

A Whitefriars style red glass bark pattern vase narrow…

Red Glass Bark Pattern Vase, 14.5 cm Height

A Whitefriars style red glass bark pattern vase narrow cylindrical, height 14.5 cm

A Whitefriars style bark vase, probably Ravenshead glass purple…

Purple Bark Vase, Whitefriars Style, 220 Height

A Whitefriars style bark vase, probably Ravenshead glass purple square section, unmarked, height 220

A Whitefriars style glass vase inly blue cylindrical with short…

Blue Greek Key Glass Vase

A Whitefriars style glass vase inly blue cylindrical with short trumpet mouth, the walls intaglio moulded with a Greek key influenced pattern on a bark type ground. Ground pontil, height 22 cm

A Whitefriars clear glass bud vase teardrop shape, paper label…

Whitefriars Clear Glass Teardrop Bud Vase, 19 cm

A Whitefriars clear glass bud vase teardrop shape, paper label to side, height 19 cm

A Whitefriars style red bark vase cylindrical. Chip at foot,…

Red Bark Cylindrical Vase with Foot Chip

A Whitefriars style red bark vase cylindrical. Chip at foot, height 17 cm

A Whitefriars 'Wave ribbed' glass vase, designed by Marriott…

Marriott Powell Amethyst Wave Ribbed Glass Vase

A Whitefriars 'Wave ribbed' glass vase, designed by Marriott Powell c.1950s, amethyst, shape 8473, height 20.5 cm

A Whitefriars teardrop vase designed by Geoffrey Baxter pattern…

Green Sommerso Teardrop Vase by Geoffrey Baxter

A Whitefriars teardrop vase designed by Geoffrey Baxter pattern number 9571. Green sommerso in clear glass. Paper label to side, height 20.5 cm

Two Whitefriars 'Zig-Zag' vases designed by Geoffrey Baxter…

Geoffrey Baxter Zig-Zag Vases in Tangerine and Pewter

Two Whitefriars 'Zig-Zag' vases designed by Geoffrey Baxter textured range, design pat no. 9761, in Tangerine and pewter, the later with paper label, height 15.5 cm

A Whitefriars glass cylindrical 'Bark' vase, designed by…

Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars Pewter Bark Vase

A Whitefriars glass cylindrical 'Bark' vase, designed by Geoffrey Baxter pewter colour from the 'Textured' range, pattern number 9690 from 1967, height 18.5 cm

A Whitefriars 'Bubble' vase, with bubble design throughout.…

Whitefriars Bubble Vase - 18 cm height

A Whitefriars 'Bubble' vase, with bubble design throughout. Height 18 cm, depth 15.5 cm

A Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars clear glass bark vase, height…

Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars Clear Glass Bark Vase

A Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars clear glass bark vase, height 15.5 cm, width 10.5 cm

A, Whitefriars ribbon trailed vase, in pale blue.…

Pale Blue Whitefriars Ribbon Vase

A, Whitefriars ribbon trailed vase, in pale blue. Manufacturer's label attached. Height 17 cm, depth 14 cm

A Whitefriars yellow ribbed vase, height 16 cm, depth 12 cm

Yellow Ribbed Whitefriars Vase, 16 cm Height

A Whitefriars yellow ribbed vase, height 16 cm, depth 12 cm

A small Whitefriars bowl, in pale green. Height 4 cm, depth 15…

Small Pale Green Whitefriars Bowl

A small Whitefriars bowl, in pale green. Height 4 cm, depth 15 cm

A large 'Knobbly' vase designed by William Wilson and Harry…

Ruby Red Knobbly Vase by Whitefriars

A large 'Knobbly' vase designed by William Wilson and Harry Dyer for Whitefriars, in ruby red glass with manufacturer's label attached. Height 22.5 cm, depth 14 cm

Pair Whitefriars kingfisher blue coffin vases bark textured…

Whitefriars Kingfisher Blue Coffin Vases - Textured Bark Finish

Pair Whitefriars kingfisher blue coffin vases bark textured finish series 13 cm heights

An amethyst glass Whitefriars vase, height 16 cm

Amethyst Whitefriars Glass Vase - 16cm Height

An amethyst glass Whitefriars vase, height 16 cm

Three Whitefriars glass swans black, green and blue colourways…

Whitefriars Glass Swans in Three Colors

Three Whitefriars glass swans black, green and blue colourways blue still with label

Whitefriars Geoffrey Baxter designed Knobbly blue glass vase…

Blue Knobbly Glass Vase by Geoffrey Baxter

Whitefriars Geoffrey Baxter designed Knobbly blue glass vase c1960s, 13.5 cm high

Whitefriars kingfisher blue glass vase height 13 cm

Kingfisher Blue Glass Vase - 13cm Height

Whitefriars kingfisher blue glass vase height 13 cm

Whitefriars tangerine orange glass hoop vase designed by…

Tangerine Hoop Vase by Geoffrey Baxter, Whitefriars (1960)

Whitefriars tangerine orange glass hoop vase designed by Geoffrey Baxter, circa 1960, 28.5 cm high

A Whitefriars purple glass vase, height 23.5 cm

Purple Whitefriars Glass Vase, 23.5cm Height

A Whitefriars purple glass vase, height 23.5 cm

An Arts and Crafts style glass ewer, by James Powell & Sons,…

Sea Green Glass Ewer by James Powell & Sons

An Arts and Crafts style glass ewer, by James Powell & Sons, Whitefriars glassworks, London, the sea green baluster body raised on a knopped standard with a loop handle, 28.5 cm high

A Whitefriars blue art glass vase, rectangular in shape with…

Blue Art Glass Vase by Whitefriars - 20cm Height

A Whitefriars blue art glass vase, rectangular in shape with blue overlay section with ground pontil, height 20 cm

Whitefriars glass cylindrical vase embossed decoration, height…

Embossed Whitefriars Glass Vase, 18cm Height

Whitefriars glass cylindrical vase embossed decoration, height 18 cm.

Whitefriars bubble glass mug, paperweight and two dishes clear…

Whitefriars Bubble Glass Set

Whitefriars bubble glass mug, paperweight and two dishes clear and green colourways

Whitefriars encased glass 'Knobbly' vase ruby colourway, 27 cm…

Ruby Knobbly Vase by Whitefriars - 27cm Height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Knobbly' vase ruby colourway, 27 cm height

Two Whitefriars heavy encased glass single flower vases…

Pair of Kingfisher Blue Whitefriars Glass Vases

Two Whitefriars heavy encased glass single flower vases kingfisher blue colourway, 20 cm and 20.5 cm heights

Whitefriars ewer and three mugs ruby with clear glass strap…

Ruby Glass Ewer and Mugs with Clear Handles

Whitefriars ewer and three mugs ruby with clear glass strap handles

Three Whitefriars encased glass 'Bark' short candleholders,…

Whitefriars Glass Candleholders in Tangerine and Ruby

Three Whitefriars encased glass 'Bark' short candleholders, pair in tangerine and single ruby

Whitefriars encased glass 'Coffin' vase, pewter colourway, 13…

Pewter Coffin Vase by Whitefriars - 13 cm Height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Coffin' vase, pewter colourway, 13 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Coffin' vase, kingfisher blue…

Kingfisher Blue Encased Glass Coffin Vase, 13cm Height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Coffin' vase, kingfisher blue colourway, 13 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Coffin' vase kingfisher colourway,…

Kingfisher Coffin Vase by Whitefriars, 13cm Height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Coffin' vase kingfisher colourway, 13 cm height

Two Whitefriars encased glass 'Bark' vases kingfisher blue and…

Encased Glass Bark Vases in Blue and Amber

Two Whitefriars encased glass 'Bark' vases kingfisher blue and amber colourways, 19 cm heights

Two Whitefriars encased glass 'Bark' vases tangerine and ruby…

Whitefriars Encased Glass Bark Vases - Tangerine and Ruby

Two Whitefriars encased glass 'Bark' vases tangerine and ruby colourways, 15 cm heights

Whitefriars encased glass 'Cucumber' vase, tangerine colourway,…

Tangerine Cucumber Vase by Whitefriars - 28.5cm

Whitefriars encased glass 'Cucumber' vase, tangerine colourway, 28.5 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Drunken Bricklayer' vase, tangerine…

Tangerine Drunken Bricklayer Glass Vase

Whitefriars encased glass 'Drunken Bricklayer' vase, tangerine colourway, 20.5 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass vase pattern No.9682, waisted, still…

Tangerine Whitefriars Glass Vase with Label - 32cm Height

Whitefriars encased glass vase pattern No.9682, waisted, still with original paper label, tangerine colourway, 32 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Volcano' vase, kingfisher blue…

Kingfisher Blue Volcano Glass Vase, 18cm Height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Volcano' vase, kingfisher blue colourway, 18 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Stitched Cube' vase, kingfisher blue…

Kingfisher Blue Stitched Cube Vase by Whitefriars

Whitefriars encased glass 'Stitched Cube' vase, kingfisher blue colourway, 15.5 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Cello' vase, kingfisher blue…

Kingfisher Blue Whitefriars Cello Vase - 17.5cm

Whitefriars encased glass 'Cello' vase, kingfisher blue colourway, 17.5 cm height

Whitefriars encased glass 'Pineapple' vase, kingfisher blue…

Kingfisher Blue Pineapple Vase by Whitefriars (18cm)

Whitefriars encased glass 'Pineapple' vase, kingfisher blue colourway, 18 cm height

Whitefriars green art glass vase height 18.5 cm

Green Art Glass Vase from Whitefriars - 18.5cm Height

Whitefriars green art glass vase height 18.5 cm

Vintage Whitefriars amber glass table vase ribbed, swirl…

Amber Swirl Ribbed Glass Vase with Label, 20cm

Vintage Whitefriars amber glass table vase ribbed, swirl decoration, original paper label to base, height 20 cm.

Whitefriars onion pattern vase, forest green colourway, 14 cm…

Green Onion Pattern Vase by Whitefriars (14cm)

Whitefriars onion pattern vase, forest green colourway, 14 cm height

Whitefriars drunken bricklayer vase, kingfisher blue colourway,…

Kingfisher Blue Drunken Bricklayer Vase - 21cm

Whitefriars drunken bricklayer vase, kingfisher blue colourway, 21 cm height

A Whitefriars tall ruby glass vase, English, circa 1960, 32.5…

Tall Ruby Glass Vase by Whitefriars, 1960

A Whitefriars tall ruby glass vase, English, circa 1960, 32.5 cm high

Whitefriars Barnaby Powell green glass vase, slip trail ribbon…

Green Glass Vase with Ribbon Pattern

Whitefriars Barnaby Powell green glass vase, slip trail ribbon pattern 18 cm height

Geoffrey Baxter (British), Tangarine banjo vase, model no. 9681,…

Tangarine Banjo Vase by Geoffrey Baxter

Geoffrey Baxter (British), Tangarine banjo vase, model no. 9681, c. 1965, executed by Whitefriars, textured glass, unsigned, height 33 cm

Geoffrey Baxter (British), Tangarine Drunken Bricklayer vase, c.…

Tangarine Drunken Bricklayer Vase by Geoffrey Baxter

Geoffrey Baxter (British), Tangarine Drunken Bricklayer vase, c. 1965, executed by Whitefriars, textured glass, unsigned, height 33 cm

Two Whitefriars art glass controlled bubble bowls by Geoffrey…

Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars Controlled Bubble Glass Bowls

Two Whitefriars art glass controlled bubble bowls by Geoffrey Baxter, diameter 21 cm, [widest]

Whitefriars double diamond blue glass vase retaining factory…

Blue Double Diamond Glass Vase with Label (15.5cm)

Whitefriars double diamond blue glass vase retaining factory paper label, height 15.5 cm,

Whitefriars bark pattern vase encased meadow green colourway 23…

Meadow Green Whitefriars Bark Vase - 23cm

Whitefriars bark pattern vase encased meadow green colourway 23 cm

Whitefriars Nuts & Bolts pattern vase encased meadow green…

Meadow Green Nuts & Bolts Vase - 26.5cm Height

Whitefriars Nuts & Bolts pattern vase encased meadow green colourway 26.5 cm height

Whitefriars Drunken Bricklayer pattern vase encased meadow…

Meadow Green Drunken Bricklayer Vase - 22cm Height

Whitefriars Drunken Bricklayer pattern vase encased meadow green colourway 22 cm height

A Whitefriars ruby glass bud vase, height 26 cm

Ruby Glass Whitefriars Bud Vase - 26cm Height

A Whitefriars ruby glass bud vase, height 26 cm

Whitefriars glass vase, 22.5 cm high approx.

22.5 cm Whitefriars Glass Vase

Whitefriars glass vase, 22.5 cm high approx.

Whitefriars blue glass lobed bowl, designed by James Hogan,…

Blue Glass Lobed Bowl by James Hogan

Whitefriars blue glass lobed bowl, designed by James Hogan, width 26 cm approx

Pair Whitefriars trumpet vases trailing pattern, tinted amber…

Amber Trailing Pattern Trumpet Vases by Whitefriars (13cm)

Pair Whitefriars trumpet vases trailing pattern, tinted amber colourway, 13 cm height glass

Whitefriars Encased glass 'Nuts & Bolts' vase kingfisher blue…

Kingfisher Blue Glass Nuts & Bolts Vase, 27cm

Whitefriars Encased glass 'Nuts & Bolts' vase kingfisher blue colourway, 27 cm height

A retro Whitefriars 'Concentric T.V.' glass vase C. 1960s, in…

Charcoal Textured Whitefriars Concentric Vase, 1960s

A retro Whitefriars 'Concentric T.V.' glass vase C. 1960s, in textured charcoal tones. Height 17 cm, width 16 cm.

A retro Whitefriars 'Drunken Bricklayers' glass vase C. 1960,…

Charcoal Drunken Bricklayers Glass Vase

A retro Whitefriars 'Drunken Bricklayers' glass vase C. 1960, in textured charcoal tones. Height 21 cm.

Good heavy Whitefriars smokey glass vase, label to base, height…

Smokey Whitefriars Glass Vase with Label - 20 cm Height

Good heavy Whitefriars smokey glass vase, label to base, height 20 cm approx

A Whitefriars Studio Glass trough vase, of lozenge section with…

Amber Toned Lozenge Glass Vase by Whitefriars Studio

A Whitefriars Studio Glass trough vase, of lozenge section with thick walls, amber toned, ground pontil. Width 29 cm

A Whitefriars amethyst glass bowl, with ribbed walls and raised…

Amethyst Glass Bowl with Ribbed Walls and Circular Foot

A Whitefriars amethyst glass bowl, with ribbed walls and raised on circular spreading foot, with ground pontil. Diameter 26 cm

Five Whitefriars glass bud vases, (4 with factory paper labels),…

Set of Five Whitefriars Glass Bud Vases with Labels

Five Whitefriars glass bud vases, (4 with factory paper labels), 22 cm high (tallest) approx.

A Whitefriars Tangerine glass 'Concentric TV', vase by Geoffrey…

Tangerine Concentric TV Vase by Geoffrey Baxter

A Whitefriars Tangerine glass 'Concentric TV', vase by Geoffrey Baxter, designed 1966. Pattern number #9677. Height 17.2 cm

Whitefriars jug & a cranberry glass jug 14 cm high

Pair of Colorful Glass Jugs

Whitefriars jug & a cranberry glass jug 14 cm high