Historical Glassworks

Bag Beakers

Manufactured from the 5th through the 7th century.

3rd – 4th Century Roman Kohl Tubes

Dating to the 3rd-4th century, these vessels were used for Kohl, a type of eye makeup similar to eyeliner used today. They ranged from simple to highly ornate, and generally had one or two tubes, but occasionally had as many … Read More

Dolphin Stem Goblet

Popularized in the 17th century, these glasses are an iconic example of Venetian glassmaking.

Birkmiers

A style of drinking vessel from the Late German Renaissance period, typically made of pale green Forest Glass.

Globular Beaker w/ Chain Decoration

A squat form beaker, based on the 7th century finds in the British Museum and the Prittlewell Princely Burial.

Alembic Sets

A apparatus used for distillation. Our sets include all 3 pieces.

We create pieces inspired by a range of cultures and time periods, from Ancient Rome to the 18th century. You can find us sharing our craft and love of history at festivals and reenactment events across the US where we present our live glassblowing demonstrations. In addition to our festival events, we make work for museums, films, and for several weeks a year we join other historical glassmakers at experimental archeology projects at museums in Germany, Belgium, and the UK at historical wood-fired glassblowing furnaces.