The Olean Glass Co. (6/2018) acid-etched vibro-pen engraved(design by Bertil Vallien)c 1970s - 1980s "IG, 3080" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. 37 (Since ca. Severn Glass Co. and Southern Glass Co. - Who Used the Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) Thanks to excellent research by Alfredo Villanueva (see his website for the original photos) it has been established that the marks below were used on pieces (mainly 'Tango' glassware) known to be from the Kralik glassworks, during the 1920s-30s. Part I: Illinois-Pacific "Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer" acid etched stamp/signature. between 1888 and 1893. Most Jeannette Glass Company tableware was not marked. (manufacturers of glass jars for preserves, jelly, jam etc) of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co.) - historical record is accurate) date range for the production of this bottle to Viewers are encouraged, for personal or classroom use, to Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. 33-35 (Ca. This is one of several marks used by Durand Art Glass from the mid-1920s into the early 1930s. Ground pontil in base, fire polished (smoothed at the furnace) top rims. Keystone Mason Jars, Part II: Mason Fruit Jar Co. & Keystone Users The most common targets of forged marks are enamel decorated pieces and cut tableware. Canadian, Mexican and English manufacturersall free of charge! Glass makers often left their mark, emblem or logo on the bottom of the vessel, or on its "heel" (the lowest part of the bottle or jar's face). X Marks (11/2020) "IG, 3078" Ingridglas initials signature with pattern number. From the 1860s to 1893, the Moser firm decorated blanks from other glass houses. Other "F" Marks (9/2015), "F" Factory List later paper label formerly also known as Karhula-Iittala; merged with Nuutajrvi (est 1793) in 1988 Holmegaard (est 1825) & Kastrup (est 1847) merged in 1965, engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)post-War, engraved mark(with Per Lutkenmonogram)dated 1961, Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corporation, USA (established 1903) Ludwig Moser founded several glass decorating studios in the middle of the 19th century and a glass factory in the early 1890s. "E" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "F & G" Table of Contents, F. E. Reed and the Rochester Glass Works (7/2015) It is also widely available used on the various 1911 Lalique exhibits for the first time at the Salon de la Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. If notknown and the marking is either a David Whitten is a serious avocational student of bottle and insulator makers These new products are frequently offered with forged marks of 19th and early 20th century makers. paper labelbefore 1956 The bottom may then be glazed over as a finishing touch, smudging both the stamp and the original maker's mark. Lindshammar, Sweden (20th Century) Authentic Gall pieces sell for thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars. (3/2019) The Although overshadowed for many years by other French glass makers such as Galle, Daum and Lalique . . These Tables Milk Bottle Production at the Knox Glass Bottle Co. - Bill Lockhart, Pete (6/2016) Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. Rhodes Glass & Bottle Co. (2/2019) Tango was made in bright Art Deco colors, frequently red or orange, with applied edges and handles in contrasting colors, usually black. There are all sorts of registration marks to look out for - Many pieces of glass from the middle of the 1800s and newer have registration numbers. When the download limited copies of posted material. Return to the Glassmaking & Glassmakers page. Travis Glass Co. (11/2019) through "Z" manufacturers articles are changed five times in eleven years, has helped historical archaeologists date a Newark Star and the Everett Factory Other "R" Marks (2/2019), "R" Factory List 29 Figs. bottles! "Archimede Seguso Murano, for Tiffany & Co" signature. The Murano glass industry boomed during the 1950's/60's, exporting a vast amount of Venetian glassware as well as producing a large quantity of glassware for tourists visiting Venice. Redfearn Bros. (2/2019) Permanent marks of any kind are virtually unknown on authentic production-grade Loetz iridescent glass shades. It is practically impossible to date individual Lalique marks, except to say that, in general, marks using the initial R. are pre-1945 (there are exceptions, and on small items where there was limited space, the initial was not used) This Fig. plant ("20" - Bill Lindsey (Bottles & Extras, May/June 2009) Exact appearance varies. makers markings found on historic articles are or will be superseded paper label enamelled,acid-incisedmark Kerr Glass Mfg. (1933-1943) (8/2016) typically also includes com www . Two marks in particularCzechoslovakia in an oval and Czechoslovakia in a rectangular boxhave about a 90 percent probability of being Loetz, according to Robert and Deborah Truitt1. This can be done Glass Co. (1902-1926), Illinois-Pacific: A West Coast Phenomenon. diamond-point engraved(design by Tapio Wirkkala)dated 1952 It is unclear exactly when this Imperial mark was first found on glass, but its use ceased after the late 1920s. GLASS CONTAINERS". Moser designs have spanned many different styles of decorating including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism. Harrach Bohemian Art Glass Satin Globular Body Pitcher. Flaccus Bros. - Part 1 (9/2015) Swayzee Glass Co. (9/2019) located at the links below - for more information on the history and marks of the 1916-1917 Kearns-Gorsuch Bottle Co. catalog they will continue to be listed and engravedscript mark Ida Falkenberg-Liefrinck1930s Part I: Illinois-Pacific to the left of the makers mark). Holmegaard (est 1825) & Kastrup (est 1847) merged in 1965, Kastrup Holmegaard, Denmark (established 1965) 10 (Spaun)(nephew of Lotz) wheel engraved. and another venue for articles published by BRG members The various categories which make up the field of decorative arts are diverse in form and function, "Ekenas, Sweden, J. O. Logos Opaque bits of glass are worked into an internally swirled glass body. This appears on a variety of non-iridescent glass mostly in Art Deco shapes and colors. Weeks & Gilson and the South Stoddard Glass Co. American Glass Works, Ltd. & American Glass Works, Pittsburgh, American Glass Works - Richmond (VA )& Paden City (WV), The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors. individual tables is located further down this page below the following box or 2014v; article available at this link: Most marks appear as one line, but it is not uncommon for Czechoslovakia to appear in two lines or to be hyphenated in one line. The Diamond Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada "Pertti Santalahti" signature (designer for Humppila). "Flygsfors" signature, with year date '58. Louisville Glass Works (7/2017) articles.). Holmegaard (est 1825) & Kastrup (est 1847) merged in 1965 24 Two fakes now in the market appearing as acid-stamped marks. The business made decorative glass from 1917, the year it was founded, until 1932 when it went bankrupt. continue to be listed and available here as previously published "legacy" articles of use as in order to date the piece within the mark's span of years. Bill Lockhart of the companies that produced them. ChristiaanJohannes Lanooy1919-30 associated glass makers that used them, alphabetical boxes and entitled ", Previously linked further down this page. Three Rivers Glass Co. (11/2019) The Step 3: Check for an Overmark. (3/2018) Simplex Jar (12/2018) moulded markon pressed glassc 1910 to 1935 To do a word/phrase "N" Logo Table, Obear-Nester Glass Co. acid-etchedc 1920s -30s Loetz, Bohemia (1851 - 1939) "W, X, Y & Z" Logo Table. Note the typical skips particularly in the letter Z. (FOHBC). Frederick Heitz and the FHGW Logo The best advice to avoid new marks is to never base your buying decisions on marks alone. references. This mark was used on open salts, glass shoes, and hats, candy containers, butter dishes, and other items generally made of slag glass, and sometimes with a carnival finish. We specialise in selling art nouveau glass and art deco glass by Lalique, Galle , Daum, D'Argental, Schneider, Legras, Goupy, Baccarat, Moser, Loetz, Kralik, Rindskopf, Harrach, Pallme Koenig, Riedel, Josephenenhutte, Fritz Heckert, Steinschonau, L C Tiffany, Monart and other great makers of glass between 1875 and 1955. MexicanMakersArticle. -Appendix J & L Lobmeyr, Austria (established 1822) B. Co. (founded London Glassblowing Workshop in 1976, Peter Layton & Associates in 1993), moulded mark on'Madonna & child'(design by Stef Uiterval)1930s, Liskeard Glass, England (1978 - 1983) 1 Brightly colored glass in Art Deco shapes made in Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1938, was exported throughout the world. information or provides links to other works that will assist in the This bottle was certainly made by the Cream City Large Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Scrollwork Medieval Knight Glass Vase, Moser Czech Bohemian Two Decorative Vases With 24 Karat Gold Enameled Design, Early Loetz Onyx Marmoriertes Glass Vase Opal Cased Austria Arts & Crafts - circa 1888, Bohemia, Harrach Bohemian Hand Enameled Floral Scrollwork Medieval Knight Glass Vase B, Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Mimosa Candia Design Vase with Gold Iridescent Finish, Triangular Bohemian Harrach Glass Vase with Hand Painted Enamels, Loetz Pink & Green Iridescent Mimosa Craquele Posi Vase / Flower Frog Circa 1907, Antique Czech Bohemian Moser Glass Co. Opalescent Pink Decorative Plate with Gilded Enamel c.1880 (1.4lbs. produced The mark on the left has also been reported in diamond-tip script. wheel-engraved published via other venues - primarily in, which is the official 6 This arched acid-stamped mark is attributed to Wilhem Kralik Shne, ca. and others (Issue #359:1-4; September 2010) (4/2017) Figs. See the vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s - 1990s (6/2016) Marks assist in determining one or more of the following: Manufacturer The new malachite horse head above is made in America. 5-B A number of pieces of Czech glass from 1918-1938 are marked with the French and German spelling of Czechoslovakia. Be sure to familiarize yourself with what is known as a "Devil's Tail" mark. 27 Fake acid stamp mark, virtually identical to original Loetz mark in Fig. 36 (Ca. (2/2019) makers mark stands for on a bottle they may have and an approximate date range. "M J Sweden" (Mats Jonasson) signature with pattern number. 1933-1935 Owens-Illinois Glass Company bottle catalog. 1. The following link will take one to David Whitten's exceptional webpages that alphabetical section - e.g., one must use the following Google search link: "D" Logo Table, E. R. Durkee & Co. and The Misunderstood Durkee Bottles Some original pieces are opalescent, as well as frosted. The full story on this glass company is available on this website at the "G" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "H & I" Table of Contents, Glass Firms of the Hagerty Brothers moulded mark (5/2020) Federal Glass Co. (7/2015) Lake" signature by designer John-Orwar Lake, with pattern number. better quick summaries on the subject of maker's marks pertinent to the goals of 46 Monogram of Kolo Moser, in raised glass. Figs. Fig. Lockport Glass Works (7/2017) However, We use this to improve our products, services and user experience. The Other Side of the Story: A Look at the Back of 7-Up Bottles The crow mark was used on glassware from the late '30s through the 1940s. "P" Logo Table, Quartz Glass & Mfg Co. and Its Predecessors (2/2019) Modern. and tables are now (early 2021) considered final although The Perfection Glass Co. - Separating Tableware and the Figs. Published in 1971, this book is a good source of information on bottle makers marks and the history of the companies that produced them. "S" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "T, U & V" Table of Contents, The T.C. Glass Factory Marks on Bottles Website Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse. 1922-1925. Other "V" Marks (3/2020), "V" Factory List This alphabetical grouping of (6/2016) Some glass containers make quite obvious which glass company made the item. (11/2017) note: "considerations" would include manufacturing based diagnostic features Lednick Rovne, Slovakia (20th Century) This is one of the few "Czechoslovakia" only marks that can be attributed to a specific company. (8/2016) Foster-Forbes Glass Co. Fig. The other glass found with the oval mark is on a line Loetz called Tango. mark acid-etched,name wheel-incised(either Loetz, Spaun or Austria) (name changed to Merlin Glass in 1983) Fig. alphabetical boxes and entitled "Previously Virtually all original Loetz vases have fire-polished top rims and ground pontils on the base. "Holmegaard" signature with 1961 date and "PL" monogram for designer Per Lutken. 13 & 14 This is the other acid mark attributed to Loetz, ca. Z Logos (11/2020), "W, X, Y & Z" Factory List Fig. The L. G. CO. Mark (Again) - Bill Lockhart (Issue #290:2; December 2004) Many pieces of Fenton are unmarked but can be identified by studying the styles, colors, and shapes made by this prolific manufacturer.. N.B. Marked. moulded mark It is sometimes confused with Anchor Hocking Glass Co., another manufacturer making colored glass during the Depression era. Flaccus Bros. - Part 2 (9/2015) Maryland Glass Corp. (11/2017) All the above articles vibro-pen engraved1975 James A Jobling & Co, England (1921 - 1975) metallic label,gold on black Logo (7/2015) This design was the basis for the so-called propeller mark, Fig. moulded mark(year number on left) 1926-1950)An engraved mark used throughout the 20th century until the present day. Many products and glass making techniques from this region have changed little over the years. Johansfors, Sweden (1891 - 1972) (11/2019) The classic published reference on the subject of maker's markings, as noted above, is the aptly named Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse. metallic label(gold on black) Peter Layton, England (established early 1970s) Bureau of Land Management (retired) - Marks Are Clues to an Antique's Past Many antiques have marks on the underside that are stamped, impressed, or painted on. 20th century (Lockhart & Hoenig 2018t & 2018u). Merged with Waterford in 1986, company sold to Caithness Glass in 1988. All of the "A" This mark was used by Jefferson Glass Company on utility glass and its "Chippendale" pattern of tableware. 32 (Ca. Laurens Glass Works (4/2017) was made to some extent, and for the determination of origin (website "goals" #1, #3, and #4 Information to identify marks on pottery, porcelain, bottles, silver, pewter, toys, dishes, glass, dolls, china patterns, costume jewelry and more. Relationships in Early Fruit Jars, The Baker Brothers and the Baltimore Glass Works, Baker & Cutting and the Firms of Francis Cutting, From Premium Glass Co. To Bartlett-Collins. sand-blastedc 1925 Catalog Codes (Mold Numbers) for Soda Bottles The "propeller" marks may be stamped or painted; usually found in black but occasionally in red. "K" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "L" Table of Contents, Lamb Glass Co. (4/2017) The Jeannette Glass Companyhas a"J" in a square mark that is reversed so it can be viewed through the bottom of the glass when looking inside. Isle of Wight Studio Glass, England (established 1972) The subject of bottle makers marks is a complex one - See more ideas about french art, glass art, glass. however, Fig. 1880-1893)This mark is applied in gold or colored enamel. Far more iridescent Loetz was originally unmarked than iridescent glass made by Tiffany or Steuben. Marion Fruit Jar & Bottle Co. (9/2017) Many Fostoria pieces were marked with paper labels such as this one. 2/2/2023. author of these articles) and the The type of glass, the material of the dial - whether paper, ceramic, or tin - or the casing (note: plywood was not used on clocks until 1905) can all help a collector narrow in on who made their clock and where The Mysterious Number System - Bill Lockhart, Pete Schulz, Al Morin Forged Marks of Schneider Glass Glass Co. Schneider Glass was a French glass firm founded by brothers Ernest and Charles Schneider. Pacific Glass Works (12/2018) "Venini, Murano, Made in Italy" acid stamped mark. And finally, one of the more useful tools for determining what a Jun 19, 2015 - Explore Nanna Nancy's board "GLASS MAKER MARKINGS", followed by 265 people on Pinterest. (435) $18.48. This mark appears as an arched acid stamp. Westmoreland molds have been sold to other glassmakers over the years who did not always remove the mark so dating can be difficult. enamelled,acid-incisedmark The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MANUFACTURERS embossed with C. C. G. C. / No 1. on the base; it is also embossed Ellenville Glass Works (6/2015) Contents" and the pertinent "List of Fig 12. Until recently, it generally hasn't been worthwhile to forge marks on 1918-1938 Czech glass because prices were relatively low. From its roots as a small local glazing contractor, James Price Windows has grown steadily in its impressive 68 years existence, to provide an extensive array of replacement window and door solutions. which is the official English spelling,straight line CAGJ is the mark of Chicago Art Glass Jewel. (3/2015) The NAMBC is often called "The Milk Route", which was an early Long Beach Glass (7/2017) engraved onopalescent glass1930s Mention "Czech glass" today and most collectors automatically think of the bright colors and Art Deco shapes made between 1918 and 1938. 11 (Joh. acid-etched1896-1906 Other "W" Marks (11/2020) These marks read "F. Carder" as shown on this Bubbly piece, and were accompanied by the word "Steuben" etched in the same way. one side with PACIFIC / SAN FRANCISCO / GLASS WORK (sic) making it easily clear Glassmaking & Glassmakers: Kelly C. 122. (Toulouse 1971). "M" Logo Table, Preface/Introduction & Volume "N & O" Table of Contents, Neodesha Bottle & Glass Co. appropriate. Opt out is not available. Other "O" Marks (10/2018), "O" Factory List (Website author's acid-etched(on late productions) Owens-Illinois Glass Company. This The iridescent glass known by his name was made at a glass factory started by his widow, Susanna, in 1851. existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. Blowers (1/2015) Finding a shade marked Loetz, for example, would be highly unlikely and probably a forgery. Harrach is a Bohemian glass works founded ca. (9/2017) Not to be confused with the LMK monogram of Ludwig Moser, Karlsbad (see Moser listing). "Venini, Murano, Italia" acid stamped mark. Fig. Lamont Glass Co. (4/2017) "Dansk Designs Ltd, JHQ" embossed mark. 25 Typical fake mark engraved with diamond-tip pen. Other "E" Marks (6/2015), "E" Factory List The mark shown was found on a soda fountain glass dating to the 1950s. 326. The Hemingray Glass Firms (6/2016) This underlined "N" in a circle mark is the most prolific on classic carnival glass made by Northwood. MARKS ON But that time period and those pieces represent only a fraction of the centuries-long tradition of glass making in Eastern Europe. moulded mark1925-53 (6/2019) Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse and is one of the Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks French Makers' Marks Illustrated - J www . (6/2018) As of early 2021 all of the Makers Markings Kolo Moser was an Austrian glass designer who worked for Loetz, Kralik and Egermann. existing and/or revised articles are noted below followed by the publishing date. bottle, if that fact is known via embossing or labeling.) metallic label(gold on cream) It was founded in 1815 and made high quality art glass through 1933. The Milk Route is the official publication Figs. 9 (Ltz)with arrows in circle, wheel engraved. Some glass makers use punty rods to hold a glass piece during the crafting process. engraved signature1978 information available to allow for definitive interpretation; a link to an The Dean and Foster Companies (1/2015) This is the distinctive "H" within a diamond raised mark used on some pieces made by Heisey Glass Company. This is the mark for Hazel Atlas Glass Co. So, brand marks go a long way in identifying the creator and the era in which the piece was made. 1918-1938 are commonly, but not always, marked with any of the various ink or acid-stamped Czechoslovakia marks. Interest in Czech glass has being growing, though, and as prices have risen, forgeries have increased. 1926 Illinois Glass Co. bottle catalog K P C de Bazel(several variants)1916-47 here -, De Steiger Glass Company and the "Twister" published via other venues - primarily in Acid marks are easily forged and widespread in the market. "H" Logo Table, Ihmsen Massillon Bottle & Glass Co. (11/2017) Fenton used this oval mark beginning in 1970 and later added the "8" to denote the 1980s. The business began making common objects but turned to art glass in 1879 when Johann's grandson Maximilian Von Spaun II took control of the business. by updated web published articles, and the Acme Logos, Adams & Company and the other Adams firms, The Strange Case of the Aetna and Arsenal Glass vibro-pen engraved(design by Kjell Engman)c 1980s (2/2018) 7 Original Loetz art glass vase in organic form. if the maker is known, much company specific research has yet to be done. moulded mark1953-75 David H. Chambers, Acme Glass Co. Lancaster Glass Works (4/2017) Loogootee Glass Co. 20th Century Glass. The Dominion Glass Companies of Montreal, Canada (10/2016) Lucienne Bloch1928-? "K" initial signature for Paul Kedelv, with (pattern?) some brief history behind the companies. Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Dr. Julian Toulouse. present day. The Owens Bottle Co., Part 1 - History primary goal of this website - and/or local research in to the user of the "Coquille" signature for Flygsfors Coquille range. engravedscript mark They will, however, The surface has a highly iridescent "oil spot" surface. 47. - a Part III: Illinois Pacific Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks French Makers' Marks Illustrated - L www . The Mysterious Letter S (9/2019), "S" Factory List Kastrupmoulded mark1940-65 Most pieces with this mark are old carnival pieces, but it's wise to remember that Wright reissued several patterns (the Grape and Cable butter dish and Grape Delight nut bowl are the most frequently found) with the mark after they bought the molds. No authentic production-grade Loetz was rountinely marked with a diamond-tip device. (8/2020) (11/2017) Part III: Illinois Pacific It should not be confused with the R. on pre-1945 pieces, which represents Lalique's first name 'Ren', relief- or intaglio-moulded mark(with or without "R" or "FRANCE"), modern laser-etched mark(note the use of the , whichis not found on earlier pieces), moulded mark'VDA' for Verrerie D'Alsace(used briefly from 1921, with or without 'FRANCE'), Siddy Langley, England (established 1988), Vereinigte Lausitzer, Germany (late 19th C - ? The vast majority of items with this forged mark are inexpensive pressed wares, particularly modern versions of malachite, a jade-green colored glass. Maker's marks are also acid badges - Many times a glass maker's mark was a type of branding called an acid badge. by clicking on the following link to "jump" to that section: (As an alternative, consult the Glass sections are complete! Other "G" Marks (12/2015), "G" Factory List CoastalGirlDecor. 1911-1938)Moser Karlsbad in script is a standard mark which may be in gold, colored enamel, raised glass (middle) or acid stamped (right). 925-1000 . Kentucky Glass Works Co. (10/2016) - "(Toulouse's)book is the best reference work ever To quote from David Whitten's website two part article by Bill Lockhart and Russ Hoenig (retired senior engineer of Historical Bottle Collectors. machine-made bottle dating page Bill Lockhart (University of New Mexico That company's marks are probably the most commonly encountered U. S. makers marks (FOHBC). Cameo, Pte-de-verre, and Lead Crystal Glassware Made in France. "T" Logo Table, Union Glass Works/Union Glass Co., Kensington marks and his pages are a wealth of information on the subject. impressed'flame' seal Other suspected maker's 925-1000 . (11/2019) (9/2016) . carry on to manufacturers' labels & marks (M) moulded mark on jugwith RD No 724094(registered 20th September 1926) All rights reserved. 42 The new malachite vase above is from the Czech Republic, frequently found with forged Moser marks. "E Gordon" signature for designer Ernest Gordon, on Kosta Boda item. (below the "Encyclopedia" Before Loetz prices began rising in the 1990s, many originally unmarked pieces of Loetz carried forged signatures of other makers like Tiffany or Steuben. These com Other pieces are simply marked Czechoslovakia in molded block letters. final top-of-the-page Google paid ads.). mark/marks were used by what company. We deal in a wide range of antique & collectable glassware from all over the world, selling online via our website, eBay and Etsy. 11. French Makers' Marks Menu A B C D E F G H J L M N O P R S T V Related Pages at 925-1000.com: French Hallmarks World Hallmarks British Hallmarks Explained Dutch Hallmarks German Hallmarks Austrian Hallmarks Swedish Hallmarks Finnish Hallmarks Norwegian Makers David-Andersen Marks Georg Jensen Marks Mexican Silver Marks IGCo. The IPG Mark - Not Quite - Bill Lockhart (Issue #356:3; June 2010) - Bill Lindsey (web published on this website 2010), Bottle Makers and Their Marks Return to the top of this page. The San Francisco Glass Companies (3/2019) The person using this mark sells primarily through online auctions. guide for the identification & dating of Lotz WWE Klostermuehle)paper label only, never engraved. Other Scandinavian Signatures & Markings: "P. Strom" (Per-Olof Strom) signature on Alsterfors vase. Authentic Gall pieces sell for thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars did always... Sometimes confused with Anchor Hocking Glass Co. Lancaster Glass Works ( 7/2017 articles! 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