Lisa G. McCurdy
Newport Home magazine
While we tend to think of stained glass in religious buildings, Newport has a vast number of secular buildings and private homes that boast these beautiful works of art. Gorgeous, but fragile, stained glass requires expert craftsmanship, intentional care and skilled restoration to keep it looking its best. That’s where Tom and Priscilla Malone, owners and creatives behind Malone Studio in Portsmouth, step in. Priscilla handles glass artistry and design, while Tom works to fabricate the windows, creating beautiful pieces that let in light while allowing for privacy.
Their notable local work, beyond liturgical restoration, can be found in historic properties around the city, including some on Bellevue Avenue, on Salve Regina University’s campus, and in a number of projects with the International Yacht Restoration School — including repair of the leaded glass windows aboard Coronet and Dorade, two of the many iconic projects IRYS has taken on.