noun
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the production of glassware
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the fitting of glass
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articles of glass
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Origin of glasswork
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His glasswork, she said, is understood as preeminent by Tiffany historians, who don’t often come by artists who can authentically reproduce the luster of age-worn glass.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
As a consequence, they are often hidden under fallen leaves and only for a brief period produce above-ground flowers that look like glasswork.
From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024
The “Murano” on the vase’s bottom referred to the island in Venice that has been famous for its glasswork since the 13th century.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023
Find more than 110 unique juried sculptures, jewelry, home décor, wood and glasswork, fabrics and other local crafts.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2022
In Archbishop Melton's register of the same year, the Archbishop pays to Master Thomas Sampson 100 marks for glasswork of the window at the west end of the church lately constructed—i.e., the great west window.
From York Minster by Purey-Cust, Arthur Perceval
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