Genuine Lamberts Antique Glass, made in the mouthblown method, is the finest example of the successfull continuation of the
centuries old glass making tradition.
The brilliance, variety and structure of these precious sheet glasses can only be obtained through this production method.
The technical expertise and skill acquired over Glashuette Lamberts years of experiencce assure the consistently high standard of its
production.
Characteristic features of Genuine Antique Glass are the pronounced yet subtle structure (Hobel) and the small round, sometime oval bubbles or seeds. Exposed to light, these Genuine Antique Glasses display their inimitable transparency, brilliance and body. There is no substitute to Lamberts glass for application in art glass, church or secular windows. This is the reason why Genuine Lamberts Antique Glasses decorate so many windows around the world. Churches, mosques, banks, government and office buildings as well as private homes are beautfied by the magnificent play of color within these glasses. The conscientious, meticulous care given individual projects assure solutions to most demanding requirements. The practically unlimitend color selection combined with the various glass types fulfill every wish.
Selenium red, silver yellow, copper red, moss green... are just a few of the 5000 standard colors.
Individual sheets are approx. 3mm (1/8 ") thick and measure approx. 60x90 cm (24" x 36"). Genuine Antique Glasses can be made in all imaginable colors. More than 5000 color combinations are availible at Glashuette Lamberts - a far greater selection than any other glassmaker can deliver. The excellent handling characteristics of Genuine Lamberts Antique Glasses literally predestine them for use in complex and demanding installations. A box of approx. 200 of the most popular Lamberts colors is availible as a guide for color selection. For custom colors please send your samples or descriptions.
| The typical structure (Hobel) is easily discernible |
Small bubbles (known as seeds) are one of the most important characteristics |
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Each oven has four teams consisting of a "starter", the master and his assistant. |
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The "starter" gather the molten glass on the end of the blowpipe. Constantly rotating the pipe, he works it through eight different wooden molds to form the desired shape. Again and again he gathers additional glass, until the necessary quantity is obtained. |
His last step in the process is to blow the glass into a round ball-shape to prepare it for the final handling by the glass master. |
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The master now gives the glass its final size and shape. This step requires knowledge, sensitivity and physical strength. It is the only way to attain the unique characteristic of Genuine Antique Glass. |
The red hot balloon of glass is cut open at both ends and dilated to form a cylinder. |
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After careful checking for quality ... |
....the cylinder is scored lengthwise with a glass cutter. |
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The scored cylinder is reheated and flattened. The completed sheet is cooled slowly in the lehr to remove the tension and permit good cutability.
Once again it is checked for quality, according to rigid standards of Lamberts.
By this time the glass has passed through many hands. All have added their individual expertise to create a precious, newly made, "Genuine Antique Glass".
"Commitment to the tradition of glassmaking"
This is our basic concept. It is the only method by which Genuine Antique Glass can be made.
Machine-made glasses lose brilliance, body, structure and versatility. Genuine Antique Glass has flair and individual characteristics.
Genuine Antique Glass is not all alike and glass factories are not all the same.
