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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Whitefriars mauve cylindrical art glass vase height 18.5 cm

Whitefriars mauve cylindrical art glass vase height 18.5 cm

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

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, 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, 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, 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 'Bottle', green 'Volcano', and green 'TV', retains decal label 'Whitefriars Made in England' (3), height 20 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 three orange textured glass, 'Drunken Bricklayer, Bottle, and Double Diamond' (3), height 21.5 cm (tallest). 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, 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, 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, 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, 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

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

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 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.

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

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 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.