Monart
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Starting his
glass blowing career in Barcelona, Salvador Ysart moved to France around
1909 where he worked for various glass companies. Salvador brought his wife and
four sons to Scotland in 1915 after the outbreak of WWI. He joined Moncrieff’s North British
Glassworks in Perth in 1922 with his oldest son Paul, making laboratory glass.
A vase was
made by Salvador at the factory for a raffle price which caught the eye of
Isobel Moncrieff, the Owner's wife, who saw the commercial potential. In 1923 the “Monart Ware” was created and was
launched in 1924. The range was the sole
responsibility of Salvador and his son Paul.
In 1935, Salvador’s other sons (Augustine, Vincent and Antoine) joining Moncrieff’s.
Initially production was slow but became popular, with Monart Ware being sold in
London by Liberty’s & Co and Tiffany & Co as well as being exported to
Australia and North America.
During the
production at Moncrieff’s North British Glassworks, Isobel Moncrieff and
Salvador were responsible for the colour combinations and Paul designed the shapes.
Many pieces have specific speckles,
whirls and stripes which were well known characteristics of Monart Glass, created using tools and techniques by the glassmakers. As well as the large range of vases,
table lamps, bowls and ceiling shades were made.
The production
stopped during WWII so in 1947, Salvador and his 2 younger sons set up Vasart
Glass. Paul continued to work at Moncrieff’s
North British Glassworks producing limited pieces, but production ceased in
1961.
Vasart was becoming
popular by the 1950’s but Salvador Ysart died in 1955 followed by his son
Augustine a year later, leaving Vincent running the business on his own. Production reduced and in 1964 Vasart was
taken over by Teacher Whiskey (who made squashed whiskey bottles and ashtrays)
and was rebranded, Strathearn Glass.
Monart Glass Vase in Blue and Black with Aventurine
Monart Glass Vase in Blue and Black with Aventurine Monat Glass Vase in the popular Blue and Bl..
£450.00
Green Mottled Strathearn Glass Vase
Green Mottled Strathearn Glass VaseBrightly colour Strathearn Glass Vase. Mottled Lime Green w..
£85.00
Monart Glass Vase in Light Green
Monart Glass Vase in Green Monat Glass Vase in Light Green stripped colorway. . Monart Sh..
£145.00
Vasart Glass Bowl in Orange and Green
Vasart Glass Bowl in Orange and GreenThis bowl still has a partial 1946-56 rare Vasart Sticker, and ..
£120.00
Vasart Glass Table Lamp in Green to Orange
Rare Vasart Glass Table Lamp in OrangeRare Vasart Glass Table lamp in Green to Orange colorway. ..
£450.00
Rare Vasart Glass Table Lamp and Shade in Pink
Rare Vasart Glass Table Lamp and Shade in PinkExceptionally rare Vasart Glass Table Lamp and Shade i..
£1,250.00
Vasart Glass Vase in Pink
Vasart Glass Vase in Pink with Cut Canes throughout Dive into a cotton candy dreamscape! ..
£110.00
Monart Glass Vase in Green/Blue
Monart Glass Vase in Green/BlueStep back in time with this timeless treasure! The Monart vase, with ..
£220.00
Rare Vasart Glass Table Lamp in Mottled White
Rare Vasart Glass Table Lamp in Mottled WhiteOwn a piece of mid-century magic! This rare Vasart tabl..
£450.00
Monart Glass Vase in Pink, Black, Gold Aventurine
Monart Glass Vase in Pink, Black, Gold Aventurine Monat Glass Vase in the popular Pink, Black, ..
£140.00
Monart Glass Vase in Greyish Orange, Black, Gold Aventurine
Monart Glass Vase in Greyish Orange, Black, Gold AventurineBold and captivating, this Monart vase ma..
£320.00
1950's Vasart Tulip Lamp
1950's Vasart Tulip Lamp Striking Vasart tulip from in the 1950's created by a family of artist..
£220.00