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Teign Valley Glass was established in 1981 to supply its sister company, House of Marbles,
with unusual, handmade Victorian replica marbles for collectors. They soon discovered that
there was an extensive worldwide market for these individual pieces, particularly in the
United States where studio glass marbles can change hands for thousands of dollars.
It became apparent to the designers and glassmakers at Teign Valley that their marble-making
skills could be extended to cover a much wider variety of pieces, and so a collection of
intricate and unique pieces was born. The range now covers such diverse items as scent
bottles, vases, stemware, paperweights and wine bottle stoppers - each one a collectors’
item in its own right.

(TVG Solid Core Limited Edition Art Glass Marble by Matt E)
Donated by The House of Marbles
Over the years, the team of artists and designers at Teign Valley (based in Bovey Tracey,
England) have become known for producing pieces which are too intricate to be made by mass
production manufactures but which are still affordable, beautiful and unique. The capacity
to produce small runs to customer’s individual requirements has attracted an impressive
client list including Harrods, Selfridges, Fenwicks, The National Glass Centre in Suderland,
Dartington Crystal and Christian Dior.
They are also closely involved in the promotional
and corporate gift market - most notable of late was a contract to produce a glass sculpture
for inclusion in the prestigious trophy for the ITV Soap Awards. They export to France,
Germany, Austria, the United States, Singapore and Japan and currently investigating the
United Arab Emirates as a potential new market.
Quite an achievement for a small group of marble makers! By the same token, these artists have
never forgotten how they started, and the fine techniques used to produce marbles are still
very evident in a number of pieces. Wine glasses, spinning tops and bottle stoppers still
have a definite ‘marbley’ look to them - ensuring that this little Devon glassworks will
become very special to collectors all over the world.

(TVG Limited Edition Air Twist Art Glass Marble by AB Barkaus)
Donated by The House of Marbles

(TVG Limited Edition Peacock Art Glass Marble by AB Barkaus)
Donated by The House of Marbles

(TVG Limited Edition Rainbow Art Glass Marble by AB Barkaus)
Donated by The House of Marbles

(TVG Limited Edition Mistral Art Glass Marble by Matt E)
Donated by The House of Marbles
The House of Glass donated 14 pieces of Teign Valley Glass art glass marbles to TNMM. Each Piece
is a perfect hand-crafted sphere of about 1-1/2" in diameter. The following pieces are from
their current line of art glass.

(Goldstone)

(Elephant Skin)

(Web)

(Bovey Lace)

(Unique)

(Spiral)

(Trapped Air)

(Fireworks)

(Snakeskin)
The Marble Museum, Inc. wishes to thank The House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass for
contributing to The National Marble Museum project. Please take time to visit their site at:
HouseOfMarbles.com
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