Old reproduction glass with Punty spot

[Martin S.]

I thought for one of my kitchen cabinets it would be interesting to put old style glass in one of the upper cabinets.  I am looking for a piece about 12x14 with the "knot" in the middle, see attached picture.  Anyone know of a source?

Martin

[msiemsen]

While 12 x 14 seems a bit large for "bullseye" glass as it is sometimes called a local glass blower could probably do it. check your art colleges.
Mike

[macchips4]

after a look around i see this company in CT

http://www.sugarhollowglass.com/
 
I have not used them but it seems from there website there may be size limitations. Give them a shout to see if a 12 x 14 size is available.
joe

[macchips4]

additional info

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/bulls-eye-glass.shtml

Joe

[msiemsen]

That is a large pane of glass. The circle the glass blower would need to make would be over 21 inches in diameter. You would probably be better off with 4 panes to do what you want and make a divided window. I can be done by a skilled glass blower, have them cut it to size as well. Also keep in mind that the glass may not be flat and the edges will be of irregular thickness, if your door is only 3/4 thick you have issues in installing it.
Mike

[John Cashman]

Try this place:
http://bendheim.com/

I don't know if they do bullseye glass, but they do a wonderful job with the rippled, distorted look common to glass in period furniture. It would also be thinner and more flat and consistent in thickness, avoiding the problems Mike pointed out.

[Martin S.]

Thanks all!  I did call Bendheim, and they do not sellBulls eye.  I also spoke with Sugarhollow, but with the max size he makes, I would have to make divided lights.  For all the reasons you guys state, I think I am leaning toward one of the interesting glases Bendheim makes.

martin

[John Cashman]

Whatever you choose, I'd love to hear about (or see) the final product.