![ANTIQUE MAP OF VIRGINIA.: An old copy of John Smith’s map of Virginia, the original printed in 1606. The visible sheet size 15.5” x 19.5”, Image size 12.5” x 15.25”, Framed overall under glass 22&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/333768/180430011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718835377)
Glass Maps & Atlases
![ANTIQUE MAP OF VIRGINIA.: An old copy of John Smith’s map of Virginia, the original printed in 1606. The visible sheet size 15.5” x 19.5”, Image size 12.5” x 15.25”, Framed overall under glass 22&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/333768/180430011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718835377)
![1995 Huge Iron and Glass Art World Map Coffee Table Signed: One of a kind, all iron and custom glass work, signed in 1995. Aprox. Weight: 200 lbs -Measurements: 65 in L x 40 in x 23 in H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7571/329472/179184166_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717826122)
![ANTIQUE MAP BY MERCATOR - ANGLIA ET AL: Old or antique colored UK map by Gerard Mercator (1619) titled --ANGLIA, SCOTIA, HIBERNIA. Image size 13 x 16 in, framed 20.5 x 23.5 in. Glass back shows early book plate BRITTANAE. VG condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833547_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![18TH C. ANTIQUE MAP: FRENCH COLONIAL ISLANDS: "Carte des Isles de St. Pierre et de Miquelon", Tome I, No 17. Bellin, 1764. In mahogany and silver molded frame, matted under UV non-glare glass, OS: 16 3/4"x 14 1/2", SS: 9 1/2" x 7 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331421/178761559_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928022)
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Paul Stankard elevates the humble glass paperweight to poetry
NEW YORK – Paul Stankard’s (b. 1943-) path into studio glass was unusual in that he originally trained to make laboratory glass. He worked as a scientific glassblower for nine years before embracing his artistic passions. Inspired by the stylized French Clichy paperweights made from the 1840 to the 1860s, but wanting to distinguish himself, […]
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Rago posts $406K world record for a William Morris glass vase
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Dino Martens glass works sparkled at Aste di Antiquariato Boetto
GENOA, Italy — Two distinctly different pieces of glass designed by Dino Martens (1894-1970) led the April 23 sale at Aste di Antiquariato Boetto. Both dated from the early 1950s, when Martens was working as artistic director for Venetian glassworks Aureliano Toso. Complete results for the Design, Murano glass and A.Ve.M Glass sale are available […]
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1883 Amberina Tankard by Libbey Cut Glass leads our five lots to watch
1883 Amberina Tankard by Libbey Cut Glass DOUGLASS, KS – The Saturday, May 18 sale of American and Brilliant Cut Glass at Woody Auction includes this remarkable amberina tankard made by Libbey Cut Glass in 1883. Rated by the auction house as the finest piece of amberina glass it has ever offered for sale, it is […]