Emil LarsonS Jersey glass


	Emil Larson S Jersey glass


	Owned By Jim Davies


	Updated 5/13/2009


	Emil Larson was one of the best glass gaffers in the 20^th century. He was often referred to as the glassblower's glassblower. He was one of ten children born in Sweden in 1878. By the time he was thirteen his family had moved to America and he was working at Dorflinger Glass Works. By the age of eighteen he was working as a glass gaffer at Dorflinger. He continued to work there until 1918. At the end of WWI he went to work at Pairpoint for a short time. Here the times become slightly muddied but it is known that he worked at Quezal, a small factory in Brooklyn owned by his brothers, Sinclaire from 1920 to May 1923, Imperial in Ohio for a few weeks, back to Quezal in 1924 and then to Vineland Flint (Durand ) until 1031. In 1931 Victor Durand passed away and the company merged with Kimble Glass. From 1931 to 1934 he traveled to other glass factories he had worked at to help out when needed. In 1934 at his farm in Vineland NJ he built his own furnace and began making his own glass. This is the only glass he referred to as Larson Glass. Much of this glass was freeblown in the Jersey style but not all. He had bought some of the Durand molds and had access to molds used at Stiegel Glassworks from Philip Glick. It was during this time he made and perfected the Larson Rose paperweights. Larson Glass in the South Jersey style was never signed, And in later years he had pieces brought to him to sign but he refused to do so. He would give a signed paper stating the piece was his but would not put his signature on the glass. I recently saw a green pulled feather platter made by and signed Durand that had the Larson signature on it. I was told it was authentic but who knows for sure. It does appear he sign some of his work while working at Vineland Flint but did he at other places? He did sign work at VF but refused to sign work he did at his furnace but this is what he has stated. Larson Glass was never sold directly to the public but was sold thru local antique shops. Ernest Stanmire, Harold Wells and Philip Glick owned three of these shops. This continued until the end of WWII, around 1946, when he decided to retire. In 1948 he and his wife moved to Florida. Below are pieces of Larson Glass I own that have been attributed to him. I say attributed only because it is impossible to know for sure because as stated above he never signed the work done at his own furnace. All the pieces are from his furnace except the one pair of candleholder. These were blown at Vineland Flint Glass (Durand). I hope you enjoy the website, and if you do please take a moment and sign my guest book.. Jim Davies


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	A very well made basket, light in weight. Has been attributed to Emil Larson of Vineland NJ. Probably made mid to late 1930's at his backyard furnace.


	A nice shade of blue candlesticks with a petal foot. These stand about 4" tall, the foot is about 4" across. These have been made in three sections and then attached together. These have also been found in amber. Has been attributed to Emil Larson of Vineland NJ. Made 1934-46 at his backyard furnace


	A nicely made lily vase in amber. It stands 5" tall and is 4 1/4" across. Amber is not a color he used often. Base is crosshatched. Has been attributed to Emil Larson of Vineland NJ. .Made 1934-46 at his backyard furnace


	One of a set of four. These stand about 6" tall and 3 3/4" across. A nice shade of cobalt blue, 16 ribbed and swirled. The foot is attached. Has been attributed to Emil Larson of Vineland NJ. Made 1934-46 at his backyard furnace.


	An amber candlestick with a petal foot. Unfortunately I only have one, not a set. Stands 6 1/4" tall, foot is 3 1/2" across. Appears to have been made in three sections. Has been attributed to Emil Larson of Vineland NJ. Made 1934-46 at his backyard furnace


	I do not normally attribute hats to any one or any particular area but I am making an exception for this one. It came from an auction where there were a number of Larson pieces being sold and it is almost identical to one I have seen photos of. The quality and color of the glass is also right for him. It is 2 1/2" high and 3 3/4" long. The bottom is 2 3/4" X 2 1/2" around.


	This is a console set done in ambergris, also called oil glass, Spanish yellow or topaz. It is the only bowl with an attached foot of this size I have seen. Although these were made at Vineland Flint Glass in the Durand Fancy shop all three pieces have been attributed to Emil Larson. The bowl is 14" across by 3 1/2" high. The candle holders are made of two pieces. The are about 4 3/4" tall and the base is 4 3/4" across. Made between 1924 and 1931.


	A very nicely made petal footed amethyst vase with double handles and threading. It stands 5 3/8" tall and is 4" across. 18 ribs, applied decoration on the handles. A 1/4" of the threading is missing. Attributed to Emil Larson of Vineland NJ. .Made 1934-46 at his backyard furnace


	These pieces were blown by Emil Larson at his backyard furnace probably in the mid 1930's. The color is a golden amber. The two larger swans have the crosshatched (waffle) style bases but the smallest one does not. The large one is about 6 1/4" long, the smallest one is about 5 1/4" long. They are made in three pieces. Unfortunately the large one has a stress crack where the body is attached to the base but it is a solid attachment. Very nice and unusual pieces, very hard to find.


	These pieces was blown by Emil Larson at his backyard furnace probably in the mid 1930's. The color is a golden amber. It stands 5 1/4" tall, 4 1/4" across with a 4" base. Made in two pieces. The base is un-usual, it has a crosshatch (waffle) pattern created by pushing the glass down on a screen. I have three more of these vases shown on my Whimsey site. One is Larson, one is attributed to Eagle Glass Works and the third is attributed to Fairton Glass Works.


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