Ravenscroft, G. (English spelling) RavenscroftG

Japanese: Ravenscroft,G.(英語表記)RavenscroftG
Ravenscroft, G. (English spelling) RavenscroftG

...Then, the Bohemian glass monopoly hit a heavy wall and went into decline as protectionist movements in various countries began in the early 19th century.
[Art Nouveau and Modern Glass]
In England, lead crystal glass, which has a high degree of transparency and refractive index, was invented by George Ravenscroft (1618-81) in 1673, and high-quality table glass was developed from the 18th century onwards. In Germany, Belgium and France, each of these countries also developed their own unique glass crafts.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Ravenscroft, G." is listed below.

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Japanese:

…そしてボヘミアン・グラスの寡占体制も,19世紀初めの各国の保護貿易主義の動きの中で,厚い壁にぶつかり,衰退してゆく。
[アール・ヌーボーと現代のガラス]
 イギリスでは透明感と屈折率の高い鉛クリスタル・ガラスが1673年レーベンズクロフトGeorge Ravenscroft(1618‐81)によって発明され,18世紀より高級テーブル・グラスを発達させた。ドイツ,ベルギー,フランスでも,それぞれ独自のガラス工芸が興隆してきた。…

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