Posted 13 years ago
vetraio50
(756 items)
I have a few pieces of the Arzberg Chromatics range. But I was wondering if anyone has any information about the American Block Manufacturing Company. I've seen on the net that it was founded in 1963. I know that I see lots of Chromatics pieces on ebay marked Block rather than Arzberg. Here in Australia we see Arzberg and not Block versions of this design by Gerald Gulotta & Jack Prince that I think goes back to 1973.
I'll be putting on some other Chromatics pieces later.
I love the handle on this cruet/serving bowl/jam pot. It appears on the cups as well! And I have a preference for the Lavendelrot.
There is one of these at the Brooklyn Museum:
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/159081/Sauceboat_Chromatics_Line
Many thanks Sean!
This is about another company however: the Block Manufacturing Company.
The American Manufacturing Company is a much earlier beast!
I'm taking a copy of this material however because all of this info is important. I just keep learning.
But this Block company was begun in 1963.
Many thanks inky!
Mmmm. really want to see more from this range. It is lovely!
I agree, colors and handle are groovy. (couldn't help myself).
Looking forward to seeing more and will keep an eye out for pieces.
Many thanks austro and Amber!
Many thanks Maggie Dog!
Many thanks mustangtony!
Many thanks SEAN and AGHCOLLECT!
your very welcome Kevin:)
Many thanks AGHCOLLECT & BRATJDD !!!!!