Historical Glassworks

Renaissance Wine Goblets w/ Blown Lion Head Stems

A variety of Italian and German Renaissance style wine goblets based on vessels from the 16th and 17 centuries.

Kuttrolf Decanters

Though the form has roots in ancient Rome, this style vessel was popular throughout the late Medieval period into the 17th century. Generally made of green “waldglas” or German forest glass, their popularity eventually expanded to Venice where they could … Read More

Footed Wine Decanter

A late medieval wine decanter.

Roman Bowls w/ Pinched Ribs

This Late Roman bowl is loosely based on the Helle type from Germany in the Rhineland.

15th Century Venetian Pitcher

These 15th century jugs, created in Venice, are typically heavily enameled. These jugs were made for the 2018 film The King.

Funnels

Dating back to the 1st century in Ancient Rome, glass funnels have been used for almost 2,000 years.

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.