Georges Briard Glass Search

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  1. scout22

    scout22 New Member

    Hi, I have a partial set of these wonderful Georges Briard drinking glasses. Probably early 1950's as they have "Here's Looking At You" printed around the base from Casablanca. I am looking to complete my set but cannot find anything like them online. Anyone seen these online or otherwise before? (Got them in Austin, Texas)
    Thanks in advance!
     

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  2. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Georges Briard was a name for a fake designer from the 50s. Many different glass and porcelain companies used the name. I guess it sounded fancy and important. All I can say is just look for decorated glassware.
    greg
     
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  3. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Eye have never seen that before.:happy:
    Very interesting.
     
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  4. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    As noted in the wiki link provided by SIS,
    "He is most well known for his signature dishware and glassware - everything from cups and plates to gold plated serving dishes."

    You'll find silverplated designs on Pyrex.
    I wouldn't be surprised if you turned your glass over and there was a stylized "L" for Libbey on the bottom.
     
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  6. msgood2shoe

    msgood2shoe Well-Known Member

    The link SIS provided is correct. Although Georges Briard was a pseudonym, he was a real person. In her book "Signed and Designed" Leslie Pina has a lengthy biography on Georges Briard, including a story on how the name Georges Briard was chosen as his designer pseudonym. She included several pictures of Brojdo/Briard.

    The book has an appendix of Georges Briard designs taken from catalogs dating from 1957- 1967. This one is called "Eye Ball" for obvious reasons. The appendix put the names of major/popular patterns in bold, this one was not in bold.
     
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