Thomas Webb & Sons was a British glassware manufacturing company that was established in 1837 by Thomas Webb, a glassmaker from Stourbridge, England. Initially, the company produced bottles and flasks but later began to focus on producing high-quality glassware such as art glass and cut crystal in the 1850s.
After Thomas Webb's death in 1865, the company was passed on to his son, Thomas Wilkes Webb, who continued to lead the company to greater heights. The company's intricate cameo glassware won the Grand Prix at the Paris International Exhibitions of 1878 and 1889. Thomas Wilkes Webb was also made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, one of France's highest decorations.
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Thomas Webb & Sons continued to produce a wide range of glassware, including engraved glass, acid-etched glass, and cut crystal. Their products were highly sought after
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by collectors and were known for their quality, beauty, and craftsmanship. The company's most famous design was the "Queen's Burmese" line, which was a type of glassware popularized by Queen Victoria.
In 1920, Thomas Webb & Sons was incorporated into Webb's Crystal Glass Company, and in 1964, it was bought by Crown House Ltd. The company merged Webb's with Dema Glass Ltd, another of its subsidiaries in 1971. In 1987, Webb's was acquired by the Coloroll Group PLC, who also took control of Edinburgh Crystal.
However, in 1990, production of glassware finally ceased at Dennis Hall, and the works were moved to Edinburgh Crystal. Although the Thomas Webb & Sons name is no longer used, their glassware is still highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts today.
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