Bullseye Glass Window Panes Uk

A bullseye is a mouth blown rondel intrinsically round that has been cut down by hand to make a square or rectangular pane of glass.

Bullseye glass window panes uk.

From 19 20 ex tax. Now hand made bullseyes are considered art glass and find their way into new applications. Specialisation in window glass developed in the seine and rhine areas of france and germany due to reasons of climate and increase of window space in the buildings of medieval society. Bullseye glass company is a leader in promoting glass art worldwide through quality production of colored glass for art and architecture research and education and the presentation of innovative glass art in its portland gallery.

These pieces of glass are all handmade and are full of imperfections and irregularities which are part of their charm. Many eighteenth and early nineteenth century windows have six or nine lights in each sash. Brassed cased superior moter timekeeper lever swiss made with bullseye glass. Bullions are hand made and vary in size between 200mm and 490mm.

This bull s eye glass was often found in transom windows over solid doors to allow daylight into entrance halls. Size 12 x 8. Kokomo creates mouth blown bullseye glass in many shapes and sizes. Inspired by centuries old window glass kog creates a line of restoration reproduction and new build bullseye glass panes to compliment finely crafted millwork in doors transoms cabinetry and windows.

Eventually other methods were discovered such as cast glass rolled glass and sheet glass. Restorers of early homes created a market for new bullseye glass for use especially in doors and transoms. Offcuts 2mm marigold yellow transparentthanks for looking. The middle of the disk which was attached to the spinning rod could not be used for an unobstructed window pane.

Our authentic reproduction window glass will compliment the style and enhance the character of any door or window in your home. 4mm gl two bullseye glass window panes. Bullions most commonly used in victorian front doors and small windows. 4mm gl size 12 x 8.

Two methods were used the cylinder method and the crown method. Sugar hollow glass designs and creates hand blown museum quality reproduction bullseye window glass. Bullions also known as bull s eyes is glass with raised rings in the centre of the glass.