The Encyclopedia of Glass

The Encyclopedia of Glass
Author: Mark Pickvet
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2001-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764311994

This comprehensive volume is an essential reference that contains over 3,000 alphabetized definitions of glassware, colors, processes, materials, forms, decorative styles, pattern motifs, noted artisans, companies, and designers, from antiquity to the present. It includes highly technical jargon and common terminology. Cross-referencing between related subjects provides an extensive overview of specific glass-related topics.

Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass

Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass
Author: Gene Florence
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2003-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781574323535

Gene Florence now presents this completely revised 16th edition, with the previous 133 patterns and 11 additional patterns, to make this the most complete reference to date. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, items in demand. Dealing primarily with the depression glass made from the 1920s through the end of the 1930s, this beautiful reference book contains stunning color photographs, vintage catalog pages, updated values, and a special section on reissues and fakes.

Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture Two Volume Set

Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture Two Volume Set
Author: Pascal Richet
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1568
Release: 2021-02-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118799399

This Encyclopedia begins with an introduction summarizing itsscope and content. Glassmaking; Structure of Glass, GlassPhysics,Transport Properties, Chemistry of Glass, Glass and Light,Inorganic Glass Families, Organic Glasses, Glass and theEnvironment, Historical and Economical Aspect of Glassmaking,History of Glass, Glass and Art, and outlinepossible newdevelopments and uses as presented by the best known people in thefield (C.A. Angell, for example). Sections and chapters arearranged in a logical order to ensure overall consistency and avoiduseless repetitions. All sections are introduced by a briefintroduction and attractive illustration. Newly investigatedtopics will be addresses, with the goal of ensuring that thisEncyclopedia remains a reference work for years to come.

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Heisey Glass, 1925-1938

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Heisey Glass, 1925-1938
Author: Neila M. Bredehoft
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1986
Genre: Glassware
ISBN: 9780891453079

Reprints of Heisey sales catalogs #14B, 212, 109 along with collector values and 32 pages of color photos make this the largest, most informative book available on Heisey glass. 1999 values. 8.5 X 11.

Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass

Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass
Author: Gene Florence
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1984-12
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780891451174

Dealing primarily with the glass made from the 1920s through the end of the 1930s, this book contains color photographs, vintage catalog pages, updated values, and a special section on reissues and fakes. 8.5 x 11. 2002 values.

Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass

Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass
Author: Bill Edwards
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Carnival glass
ISBN: 9781574324860

One of our more popular titles, this tenth edition introduces almost 100 new patterns and almost 200 new photographs, bringing this edition's total to over 2,000 color patterns. Aside from the revamped in-depth sections on carnival glass patterns, this comprehensive reference once again includes a section on an emerging interest of collectors, hatpins. Grading information and salesmen's samples are also included in this edition. All pieces and patterns are described in detail with important facts, colors, histories, and sizes. The bound-in price guide also includes virtually every piece of carnival glass ever made with prices given for various colors in each pattern. A multitude of both American and foreign companies are represented, and brief biographies on companies such as Dugan, Fenton, Imperial, Northwood, Cambridge, Westmoreland, Fostoria, Heisey, McKee, Jeannette, and the U.S. Glass Company are included. There is also a new illustrated section on Millersburg Peacock patterns, as well as old and new company trademarks. Collectors will be thrilled with this new edition.

Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Glass

Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Glass
Author: David Battie
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Limited
Total Pages: 208
Release: 1994
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781850296546

This pictorial history of glassware from pre-Roman times to the present day, written by experts and including essays on specialized fields such as Islamic, Venetian and Chinese glass, Tiffany, and Art Nouveau, is also a reference book for identification purposes. It includes an illustrated end section containing a bibliography, glossary and biographies of major glass producers.

Collector's Encyclopedia of Milk Glass

Collector's Encyclopedia of Milk Glass
Author: Betty Newbound
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994-08
Genre: Glassware, milk glass
ISBN: 9780891456261

This comprehensive, easy-to-use book is the first published to cover milk glass that was mass produced in the United States since 1930. Patterns and shapes made by Fenton, Westmoreland, L.E. Smith, and Kemple are all featured in full-color photographs as well as vintage company catalogs and advertisements. This beautiful presentation will be a great addition to any glassware dealer's or collector's library. 2005 values.