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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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

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

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

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, Lobed Vase, designed 1949, manufactured by…

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

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 encased glass 'Cucumber' vase, tangerine colourway,…

Tangerine Cucumber Vase by Whitefriars - 28.5cm

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

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, 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

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

Whitefriars drunken bricklayer vase, kingfisher blue colourway,…

Kingfisher Blue Drunken Bricklayer Vase - 21cm

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

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

A magnificent tangerine Whitefriars 'Drunken Bricklayer' vase.…

Tangerine Whitefriars Vase: Drunken Bricklayer Design (33cm)

A magnificent tangerine Whitefriars 'Drunken Bricklayer' vase. Height 33 cm

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 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

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 'Nuts & Bolts' vase kingfisher blue…

Kingfisher Blue Glass Nuts & Bolts Vase, 27cm

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

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, 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

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

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, 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

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

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