Glossary

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Bagley & Co., founded in 1871 in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, began as a bottle‑making works before expanding into domestic glassware in the early 20th century. By the 1920s–30s, the firm had become one of Britain’s leading producers of Art Deco pressed glass, celebrated for its pastel frosts, geometric forms, and refined mould work. Their designs — including Wyndham, Grantham, and Queen’s Choice — helped define affordable elegance between the wars. Post‑1945, Bagley introduced ranges such as Crystaltynt, Jetique, and Crystopal, continuing to innovate in colour and form. Production carried on until the company’s closure in 1975, leaving a legacy cherished by collectors today.

1032, Victoria, 

Candlesticks, 1930s-1950s

Measurements (approx.):

Rim: 5 cm diameter, Base: 9 cm diameter, Height: 15 cm, 

Ring Tray, 1930s-1950s

Measurements (approx.):

Rim diameter 7.5 cm, Base diameter 6.7 cm, Height 1.5 cm. 

Known colours: Clear, Blue, Frosted Blue, Amber and Green

2231-2, David

Lidded pot, 1927-1975

Measurements (approx.):

Lid: Rim 10cm diameter, Height 3cm

Pot: Rim 9.3cm diameter, Base 7cm diameter, Height 5cm, Total height including lid: 7.5cm

Known colours: Clear, Green, Frosted Green.

Century Glass Works emerged in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, in the early 1930s, specialising in affordable pressed glass at a time when demand for decorative yet practical household wares was rising. Known for its clean moulded lines, pastel tints, and functional tableware, the firm produced a wide range of bowls, jugs, trinket sets, and utility pieces that echoed the broader Art Deco aesthetic of the period. Although never as large as neighbouring Yorkshire glasshouses, Century carved out a steady market through reliable quality and accessible pricing. Production continued into the post‑war years, after which the company gradually declined, leaving behind a modest but distinctive body of collectible British glass.

484, Margaret, 1950s

Measurements (approx.):

Tray: 31.5cm x 20.5cm x 3.5cm

Powder pot: Lid: 10cm x 10cm, Height 7.5cm; 

Pot: Rim 10cm x 10cm, Base 7.5cm x 7.5cm, Total height including lid 12cm

Ring holder:

Rim 7.5cm x 7.5cm, Height 3.6cm

Small lidded pots: 

Lid: Rim 7.5cm x 7.5cm, Height 6cm; 

Pot: Rim 7.5cm x 7.5cm, Base 5.5cm x 5.5cm, Total height including lid 9.7cm

Candlesticks:

Rim 4cm x 4cm, Base 8cm x 8cm, Height 10.5cm

Known colours: Clear, Pink, and Green