On this page is a selection of Davidson glassware introduced
after World War II. New images will be added when they come available
Davidson Pattern
No: Night Light Known Colours:
Flint, Pale Blue, Midnight Blue Size(s): 3.5
inches high, 3 inches diameter Date
Introduced: Early to mid 1960s Description:
This two piece night light is based on Victorian designs. The base of the
night light is marked 'Geo Davidson Est 1867 England'. These night lights
were distributed by the French company Diptyque.
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Davidson Pattern
No: Night Light Known Colours:
Flint Size(s): 5 inches high, 4 inches diameter Date
Introduced: Early to mid 1960s Description:
The base of this larger example of a night light is the 1907 pattern. It
is also marked 'Geo Davidson Est 1867 England'. |
Davidson Pattern
No: Unknown Known Colours: Flint Size(s):
Half Pint Date
Introduced: 1945 Description: This can
was introduced to celebrate Victory in Europe Day in 1945.
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Davidson Pattern
No: Unknown Known Colours:
Flint, Amber Size(s): Half Pint Date
Introduced: 1951 Description: Festival
of Britain commemorative can. This can is the same design as the one
above, but with the V replaced by the Festival symbol. Davidson was the
only North-East pressed glass manufacturer to have a display of their
glass at the festival |
Davidson Pattern
No: No 1 Wall Pocket Known Colours:
Amber, Emerald Size(s): 7 by 3 inches Date
Introduced: 1955 Description: Although
made in 1955, this is one of the few examples of Art Deco design by
Davidson. Its rarity suggests that it was not made in large numbers.
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Davidson Pattern
No: 1912 Pattern Known Colours:
Flint, Blue Size(s): Various Date
Introduced: Late 1960s Description: The
1912 range was one of the old designs reintroduced when Davidson was
owned by Abrahams. The design was originally registered in 1912. The
design is of a dish with a wavy edge and a hobnail pattern base. A wide
range of 1912 dishes were sold, often in shrink wrapped containers. |
Davidson Pattern
No: M.T.1 Posy Set Known Colours:
Flint, Emerald, Ruby Size(s): 3.5" high
by 4.5" diameter Date
Introduced: 1961 Description: This is
an uninspiring design from Davidson and not very well executed. This small
posy came with a small No 8 2.5" semi-dome flower support and optionally a
black No 312 plinth. We do not know what the letters M T stood for, but it
is possible that it came from a Matthew Turnbull mould. in 1959 the former
Chief Executive of Turnbull, J Howarth, bought the Davidson company with
Malcolm Pollock-Hill. The Matthew Turnbull company closed in 1953.
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Davidson Pattern
No: 24 Known Colours: Various Size(s):
11 inches diameter Date
Introduced: 1932 ? Description: The 24
design was introduced around 1930 and was in production well after the
war. The example shown here is in Lovat, a colour introduced in 1954. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 34 D Known Colours: Midnight
Blue Size(s):
7.5" tall Date
Introduced: 1934 Description: The 34
pattern first appeared in 1934 and was still being made in the 1960s. This
example is in Midnight Blue, one of three different shades of blue made in
the 1960s. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 51 Known Colours: Black
Orange Marble Size(s):
7.5" tall Date
Introduced: 1964 Description: When
Davidson re-introduced Marble or slag glass in 1964, they made a few
items in an orange form. Orange glass replaces the normal purple glass.
Most of the production seems to have been No 51 vases. These are
frequently mistaken as a form of Orange Cloud Glass from the 1930s.
However, there is no evidence from the Davidson records that they made a
form of Orange Cloud Glass using opaque white glass. Therefore these vase are
most likely to date from 1964 and the revival of Marble Glass. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 204 C Known Colours: Amber,
Ruby, Amethyst, Black Size(s): 7.5" diameter Date
Introduced: 1954 Description: The 204
style posy was introduced in 1935. This version with a crinkled edge
appears to have been produced post war. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 204 SC4 Known Colours:
Polished black Size(s): 7.5" diameter Date
Introduced: 1954 Description: This
version of the 204 has fired on decoration. The decoration is either of
flowers (see the 644 celery below) or of white 'snowflakes' as in this
example. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 204SS Known Colours: Black Size(s):
7.5" tall Date
Introduced: 1954 Description: This form
of the 204 posy bowl was very popular from the 1950s up until the 1970s.
Sowerby and later Nazeing made an almost identical shaped posy which was
sold by the Boots chain. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 269 Known Colours: Various Size(s):
8.5" diameter Date
Introduced: Mid 1960s Description: The
269 pattern dates back to 1908 and was made until the 1970s. This is a
rare example in Amberina glass. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 269 Known Colours: Various Size(s):
8.5" diameter Date
Introduced: Mid 1960s Description: This
example of the 269 is made in an unusual shade of green. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 292 Bulb Bowl Known Colours:
Marble (Slag) Glass Size(s):
3.5 inches high, 7.5 inches diameter Date
Introduced: 1964 Description: In 1964
Davidson revived Slag Glass, and produced a range of both Victorian and
more modern pieces in this style. They called this new form of Slag Glass
'Marble Glass', which also happened to be what they called Slag Glass in
the 19th century. This bulb bowl was probably sold as a fruit bowl or
flower bowl. The bowl was first introduced in around 1936 with holder for
bulbs.The bowl has a small impressed Lion trademark in the base. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 296 'Fan' Vase Known Colours:
Marble (Slag) Glass Size(s):
5.5 inches high, 4 inches wide Date
Introduced: 1964 Description: Another
example of Marble Glass. This is their famous 1939 Fan vase. |
Davidson
Pattern No: 314 Known Colours:
Marble (Slag) Glass Size(s):
6.5" high Date
Introduced: 1964 Description: This is
another example of Davidson's re-introduction of slag glass. The 314 vase
was first made in 1937 and formed part of their 'Grecian' range. The piece
has a small impressed Lion Trade mark on the base. |
Davidson Pattern
No: C504 Cake Plate Known Colours:
Black with floral decoration Size(s): 9" wide Date
Introduced: 1954 Description: The 504
pattern was introduced pre-war, but this is another example of the
polished black glass with fired-on transfers introduced in 1954. The
handle was made by the Lindop company, who supplied fittings to both
Davidson and Sowerby. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 507 Posy Known Colours:
Black Size(s): 6" diameter, 6" high Date
Introduced: 1957 Description: This is
another example of Davidson reusing old moulds. The base of this posy is
from one of the 'Pullmatch' ashtrays made in the late 1930s. The flint
posy holder is decorated in the 1889 pattern Reg. No 320124. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 508 fruit bowl Known Colours:
Black Size(s): 79" diameter Date
Introduced: 1958 Description:
This design first appears in a 1958 advert in the Pottery Gazette, The
flint posy holder is the same as used in the 507 posy holder above. The
bowl has an attractive dimpled interior. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 510 Vase Known Colours: Ruby Size(s):
7.5" tall Date
Introduced: 1959 Description: A vase,
similar in size and share to the No 51. The vase has an impressed
criss-cross design. The only colour appears to have been ruby. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 514 Posy Known Colours:
Pink, Emerald, Blue Size(s): 6.5" and 9"
diameter Date
Introduced: 1959 Description: This posy
came in three matt pastel colours and was supplied with a matt white 3"
semi-dome flower dome |
Davidson Pattern
No: 517 M, 517 G, 517 G/CF Known Colours:
Black Size(s):
5.5" tall Date
Introduced: 1959 Description: This
attractive vase came in three variants:
517 M |
Undecorated matt black finish |
517 G |
Hand gilded leaves on polished black glass |
517 G/CF |
As 517 G with flower motifs added |
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Davidson Pattern
No: 518 M, 518, 518 CF Known Colours:
Black Size(s): 8.25" diameter Date
Introduced: 1959 Description: The 518
Rose Bowl is a modified form of the No. 314 round tomato dish first made
in 1937. The
bowl came in matt black, polished black and polished black with flower
motifs. The bowl was fitted with a 2.5" No 3H flower dome and a chrome
plated grid fitting. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 519 M, 519, 519 CF Known Colours:
Black Size(s): 10" by 4" Date
Introduced: 1959 Description: The 519
Rose Bowl is a modified form of the No. 314 oval tomato dish first
made in 1937. The
bowl came in matt black, polished black and polished black with flower
motifs. The bowl was fitted with a 2.5" No 3H flower dome and a chrome
plated grid fitting |
Davidson Pattern
No: 530 Triangular Dish Known Colours:
Flint, Light Blue, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Blue, Smoke, Ruby Size(s):
5.5" across Date
Introduced: 1962 (?) Description: This
is one of a number of occasional dishes Davidson produced in the 1960s.
The example shown here is in its original "Shrink Packed" packaging. This
style of packaging was introduced in 1968. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 538/1 dish Known Colours:
Flint, Light Blue, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Blue, smoke, Ruby Size(s):
35" long Date
Introduced: Late 1960s Description: A
pear shaped ashtray or dish. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 539/2 dish Known Colours:
Flint, Light Blue, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Blue, smoke, Ruby Size(s):
7.5" long Date
Introduced: 1962 (?) Description:
Another example of an occasional dish. Like the 530 dish above this is in
its original packaging. There were three versions of the 539 dish each
moulded in a slightly different way. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 644 Celery Known Colours:
Flint Size(s): 6" high by 4.5" diameter Date
Introduced: 1960 Description: This
design actually dates back to 1912, but we have included it here as this
example has been Intaglio cut with a floral design. In 1960 Davidson
introduced a range of Intaglio cut Lead Crystal glassware and also applied
the same treatment to other designs such as this 644 celery, 1911 salad
bowls and 283 dishes. |
Davidson
Pattern No: 644 Celery Known Colours:
Black Size(s): 6" high by 4.5" diameter Date
Introduced: 1954 Description: Another
example of the 644 celery, this time in polished black with fired-on
floral transfers. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 732 F Known Colours: Black Size(s):
9.5" diameter Date
Introduced: 1959 Description: The 732
flower bowl was also made in polished black with fired-on transfers. The
example shown here is unusual as the motifs are chinoiserie rather floral. |
Davidson
Pattern No: 737 Ashtray Known Colours:
Flint, Light Blue, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Blue, smoke, Ruby Size(s):
5" diameter Date
Introduced: 1968 Description: The 737
design was introduced in 1928 (Registered Design No. 737904) and was based
on the 695 pattern. The example shown here is an ashtray in midnight blue. |
Davidson Pattern
No: 911 Sugar Known Colours:
Flint Size(s): 5" high by 4" diameter Date
Introduced: 1960 Description: This is
another example of Intaglio cut glassware introduced in 1960. The sugar is
missing its lid and is from the Chippendale range. |
Davidson
Pattern No: 933 Cream Jug Known Colours:
Marble (Slag) Glass Size(s):
6.5" high Date
Introduced: 1964 Description: This
cream jug is from the Chippendale range of glassware. Made in 'Marble'
glass it has raised Lion trade mark on the base. The Lion is facing the
wrong way!
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Davidson
Pattern No: 10/1910 Known Colours:
Various Size(s): 5 inches diameter Date
Introduced: 1935 Description: This
example of a 10/1910 is in a colour which is most likely Antique Blue.
In the late 1960s the 10/1910 bowl was sold as a flower bowl without the
grid support. |
Davidson
Pattern No: 4074/1 Known Colours:
Flint, Light Blue, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Blue, smoke, Ruby Size(s):
4.5" diameter Date
Introduced: mid to late 1960s Description:
A dish or ashtray Davidson also made a more upright version of this dish. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Luna Known Colours:
Range unknown, Size(s): Various Date
Introduced: 1971 Description: The Luna
range, with its bark effect surface was very popular in the late
1960s/1970s. The design imitates Whitefriars glass. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Luna Known Colours:
Range unknown, Size(s): Various Date
Introduced: 1971 Description: A large
round bowl from the Luna range. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Luna Known Colours:
Range unknown, Size(s): Various Date
Introduced: 1971 Description: An
ashtray or dish from the Luna range. This example has a 'Brama' label. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
Range unknown, Size(s):
2.5" high, 3" diameter Date
Introduced: mid to late 1960s Description:
A small spherical flower holder. This style does not appear in either of
the 1961 or 1968 catalogues. The vase is a deep red colour, almost brown. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
Range unknown, Size(s): 9.5" diameter Date
Introduced: mid to late 1960s Description:
This dish is in 'Antique Green', a colour introduced in 1964. Careful
examination of this dish reveals that it is made from an old 1910BD
mould! The remains of the ribs and milled decoration can just be seen
when the dish is held up to the light. A good example of Davidson making a
new shape from an old mould. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
Smoke, Midnight Blue, Green Size(s): 8" by 5.5" Date
Introduced: mid to late 1960s Description:
This heavy dish or ashtray is another variation of the 530 and 539 dishes.
Roughly triangular in shape the outside is moulded with a deep stepped
pattern. A very modern piece for the 1960s.This dish is from the same
basic mould as the Luna example above |
Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
smoke, Midnight Blue, Green Size(s): Date
Introduced: late 1960s Description: A
quatrefoil shaped dish or ashtray. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
Bristol Blue Size(s): Date
Introduced: late 1960s Description: An
example of Brama plated ware. This has its original label. Often these
plated articles carried the Brama Label on the glass and a separate
label giving care instructions for the plated stand. Brama/Davidson were
not the only companies making plated ware such as this. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
Clear Size(s): 4.5" diameter, 2" high" Date
Introduced: late 1960s Description:
This is an example of the product made under the Brama label. It is a
glass preserve dish in a silver plated stand. The box has the Brama logo
which consists of the Davidson Lion with Brama underneath. The
sliver plated stand is made from a thin piece of stamped metal which has
been plated.
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Davidson
Pattern No: 1404 Known Colours:
Clear Size(s): 6.25" high, 4" high" Date
Introduced: 1980s Description: A
Glass bell with plated handle and stand. This bell was part of Brama's
Durham range of glassware.
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Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
Clear Size(s): 12.25 inches by 6.25 inches Date
Introduced: 1970s Description: A Brama
sandwich plate. The pattern suggests roots coming out of the base of a
tree. Possibly this was made with the Luna 'bark effect' in mind. |
Davidson
Pattern No: Unknown Known Colours:
Flint Size(s): Date
Introduced: 1986 Description: In 1987
an exhibition of Sowerby Glass took place at the Shipley Art Gallery,
Gateshead. As a souvenir of the event 200 glass goblets were made by 'a
Gateshead pressed glass manufacturer' using a Victorian Sowerby mould. The
glass maker in question is almost certainly Davidson. The goblets were
sold either plain or engraved.
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