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Cloud glass is a form of pressed art glass, created by applying streaks of dark coloured glass to paler glass, which creates a random swirled, "clouded" pattern. The cloud glass technique was invented by George Davidson & Co in 1923, and has since been used by other glass companies including Sowerby and Walther & Sohne.

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Davidson #1 British Art Deco Blue Cloud Glass Vase

A British art deco blue cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 1.

Davidson Vintage Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Vase #50

A British art deco amber cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 50.

Davidson #51 British Art Deco Purple Cloud Glass Vase

A British art deco purple cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 51.

Davidson #34SVG Art Deco Green Cloud Glass Vase

A British art deco green cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 34SVG.

Davidson Vintage Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Vase #293

A British art deco amber cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 293 (flat rim version).

Davidson #293 Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Vase

A British art deco amber cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 293 (turned over rim version).

Davidson Vintage Art Deco Blue Cloud Glass Vase #294

A British art deco blue cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 294.

Davidson #10/1910 Art Deco Green Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco green cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 10/1910, labelled.

Davidson #279 British Art Deco Green Cloud Glass Vase

A British art deco green cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 279.

Davidson #279D Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Vase

A British art deco amber cloud glass vase. Made by Davidson, pattern number 279D.

Davidson #1907T British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 1907T.

Davidson #1907TD British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 1907TD.

Davidson #1910BD Art Deco Purple Cloud Glass Flower Bowl Set

A British art deco purple cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 1910BD.

Davidson #1910MD Art Deco Blue Cloud Glass Flower Bowl

A British art deco blue cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 1910MD.

Davidson #1910SD British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 1910SD.

Davidson #205 British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Posy Ring

A British art deco amber cloud glass posy ring bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 205.

Davidson #204 British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Posy Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass posy bowl with flat rim. Made by Davidson, pattern number 204.

Davidson #204D Art Deco Green Cloud Glass Posy Bowl

A British art deco green cloud glass posy bowl with curved rim. Made by Davidson, pattern number 204D.

Davidson #21 Large Art Deco Green Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco green cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 21.

Davidson #24M Art Deco Orange Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco orange cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 24M.

Davidson #248D Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Flower Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 248D.

Davidson #248F British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 248F.

Davidson #27 British Art Deco Blue Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco blue cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 27.

Davidson #283/S British Art Deco Purple Cloud Glass Candlesticks

A pair of British art deco purple cloud glass candlesticks. Made by Davidson, pattern number 283/S.

Davidson #280 British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Plate

A British art deco amber cloud glass plate. Made by Davidson, pattern number 280.

Davidson #282 Art Deco 1930's Amber Cloud Glass Plate

A British art deco amber cloud glass plate. Made by Davidson, pattern number 282.

Davidson #326 Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Trinket Tray + Bowls

A British art deco amber cloud glass trinket tray and bowls. Made by Davidson, pattern number 326.

Davidson #330 Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Candlesticks + Bowl

A pair of British art deco amber cloud glass candlesticks and trinket bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 330.

Davidson #34SD Vintage Art Deco Green Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco green cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 34SD.

Davidson #34SLF Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Flower Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 34SLF.

Davidson #732 1930's Art Deco Orange Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco orange cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 732.

Davidson #732F British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number 732F.

Davidson #9421 Large Art Deco Purple Cloud Glass Plate

A British art deco purple cloud glass plate / platter. Made by Davidson, pattern number 9421.

Davidson #S/696D Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Flower Bowl Set

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number S/696D.

Davidson #S696F Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Bowl

A British art deco amber cloud glass bowl. Made by Davidson, pattern number S696F.

Davidson Pair of British Art Deco Amber Cloud Glass Bowls

A pair of British art deco amber cloud glass bowls. Made by Davidson.

Sowerby British 1960's Purple Cloud Glass Bowl

A British purple cloud glass bowl. Made by Sowerby.

Walther & Sohne Art Deco Oralit Cloud Glass 'Ulm' Bowl

A German art deco pink / purple "Oralit" cloud glass powder bowl. Made by Walther & Sohne, pattern name "Ulm".


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Reference Websites

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