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 I have set up this web page to enable newly found information to be shared about Glass Float Bowl Sets and other  glass related items of interest.
 Comments are most welcomed.

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BUDDHA'S in glass made in the USA.

30/4/2019

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The maker and size from left to right:- 
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Buddha figurine number one​ was made by the Gillinder glass in the  USA.
It is 5
½"(14cm) high and 4"(13cm)wide in one piece.
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'Established in 1861, Gillinder Glass (Gillinder Brothers, Inc.) is a sixth-generation owned custom glass manufacturer still operating and  located in Port Jervis, New York.
The company specializes in custom-molded, hand-pressed, clear and colored glass products "Made in the USA” from (Gillinder-owned) and (customer-owned) molds.'
Gillinder Glass webpage


Buddha figurine number two was made by Cambridge glass who were an American company in the USA.
It is 6"(15.3cm) high and 4"(13cm) wide in one piece.

​Buddha figurine number three was made by Cambridge glass USA.
It is 7¾"(19.7cm) high and 5 ⅛"(13cm) wide in one piece.

Buddha number four  is a three piece figural flower frog  that was made by Cambridge glass USA.
It is a 9
½" (24cm) high the base is 5½"(14cm) wide.
More information about this figural flower frog can be seen in the ​​Archivd articles dated December 2018. 
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All of the Buddha's are seen in a range of different colours.

​Pictured below is a Cambridge Buddha figurine #2 is seated on a desk lamp without  its lamp shade.
​It is 20"(58cm) high
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Cambridge  Buddha figurine #2 is seated on a mirror backed display stand.
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 It is 11½"(29.3cm) high including the mirror and the stand is 5⅛" (13cm)wide.
Fitted within the stand is a light fitting for illumination to enhance the display effect.


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​The stand is believed to be made of pot metal with a bronze coloured finish.
​What is pot metal.
  Pot metal, also known as monkey metal, white metal or die-cast zinc, is a colloquial term that refers to alloys that consist of inexpensive, low-melting point metals used to make fast, inexpensive castings.

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Cambridge BUDDHA figurine #2 is seated on a black glass plinth.
The BUDDHA is 6"(15.3CM) high and 4"(10.3cm) wide.                              
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Cambridge Buddha figurine seated on a metal red painted stand.
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The stand on which this Buddha sits measures is 7"(17.8cm) wide and  3½"(9cm) in width and is  2½" (64cm) high. 
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The figurine is the same one as seen with the #4 figural flower frog.
 See Archived artilce dated December 2018.
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Pictured  below is the underside of the stand showing the threaded part of the figurine which screws into the thread hole in the centre of the stand. 
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​Cambridge BUDDHA figurine #3 used as a door stop.

It is 10¼ (26cm) high  x  7" (18cm) wide.
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​The pictures and information above have been kindly sent to me by a collector from Wisconsin in the U S A.

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Cambridge Buddha desk lamp complete with lamp shade.
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Pictured below is a Gillinder glass Buddha seated on a display stand. 
Fitted within the stand is a light fitting for illumination to enhance the display effect.
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​ I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com

Neil Cooper
2 Comments
Mark Karnett
16/5/2022 11:09:31 am

Hi

Do you have any idea where I might find the Gillinder glass Buddha and stand pictured here. I would love to acquire one. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.
Mark Karnett

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Neil Cooper
16/5/2022 08:48:31 pm

Hi Mark Karnett I am unable to assist you at this point in time. I have put out a request to a collector who may be able to help. Kind regards
Neil Cooper

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    I have been collecting glass float bowl sets since 1999.
    I have written a collectors guide called "Pressed Glass Figural Flower Float Bowl Sets A Collectors Guide
    2014"


    To view sample pages of the collectors guide click on "Book Sample Pages" above.

    To purchase a copy of my book please contact me at gfbsets@gmail.com 

    Cost per book is AU$35.00 + P&P with tracking AU$7.00 = AU$42.00 within Australia using Bank Direct Deposit.

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     This publication can als0 be purchased from the
     West Virginia Museum Of American Glass
    230 Main Avenue
    Weston
    WV 26452
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    Phone: +1 304-269-5006


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