Northwood Carnival Glass, 1908-1925

Northwood Carnival Glass, 1908-1925
Author: Carl Owen Burns
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Carnival glass
ISBN: 9781574322545

Burns examines in detail the myriad of iridescent patterns, colours, and shapes produced by this giant of early twentieth century glassmaking. Included are almost 200 colour photos, complemented by reprints from early wholesale catalogues.

Collecting Carnival Glass

Collecting Carnival Glass
Author: Marion Quintin-Baxendale
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Carnival glass
ISBN: 9781870703208

Collectors will find a bounty of information on the origins of Carnival Glass and priceless information on identifying pieces by shape, base colors, and manufacturers, including Fenton, Dugan, Imperial, Northwood, and more. Lavishly illustrated and filled with helpful tips for identifying all forms of Carnival Glass, prices are listed both in U.S. dollars and British pounds.

Dugan/Diamond

Dugan/Diamond
Author: William Heacock
Publisher: Wallace-Homestead
Total Pages: 205
Release: 1993
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780915410910

This carefully researched book tells the story of the Dugan Glass Company (1904-1913) and the Diamond Glass Ware Company (1913-1931) -- businesses that occupied the former Northwood Company factory. Some patterns, previously attributed to other firms, are here correctly assigned to Dugan/Diamond. The authors describe and illustrate Dugan/Diamond's significant Carnival glass production, as well as Stretch glass and items of interest to Depression-era collectors. A 12-page 1998-1999 Value Guide is now available for just $5.00 (free with book purchase). It has new information and 36 items in full color made at the Dugan/Diamond factory.

Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide

Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide
Author: Bob Huxford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2002-07-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781574323108

Identification and values of over 50,000 antiques and collectibles.

A Century of Carnival Glass

A Century of Carnival Glass
Author: Glen Thistlewood
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Carnival glass
ISBN: 9780764312090

Covers more than one hundred years in the history of Carnival Glass--from classic American Carnival right up to the present day. Production of Carnival in Europe, South America, and India is fully detailed and illustrated, including items from Sowerby, Brockwitz, Eda, Rindskopf, Jain, and other manufacturers. Previously unknown patterns are assigned to their manufacturers. Also featured is contemporary Carnival Glass from Fenton, Imperial, Boyd, Mosser, St. Clair, Summit, Westmoreland, and the Northwood Art Glass Company. Includes over 500 Carnival patterns, plus shapes, colors, values, bibliography, three appendices, and index.

Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide

Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide
Author: Sharon Huxford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2004
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781574323658

No other book on the market houses as much information for a bargain price. Once again over 50,000 listings from reliable sources are included and carefully checked by an authority on the subject. More than 400 expert advisors make sure only the best and most accurate data remains. Hundreds of sharp photographs accompany the 500+ categories: glass and porcelain, match holders, purses, cookie jars, jewelry, advertising, furniture, dolls, records and more. History and other pertinent facts complement the descriptive listings, which reflect the current market and developing trends.

Horse Trading in the Age of Cars

Horse Trading in the Age of Cars
Author: Steven M. Gelber
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2008-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0801889979

Gelber's highly readable and lively prose makes clear how this unique economic ritual survived into the industrial twentieth century, in the process adding a colorful and interesting chapter to the history of the automobile.

Carnival Glass

Carnival Glass
Author: Glen Thistlewood
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764329890

Provides comprehensive information on early 20th century, iridescent Carnival Glass, its colors, shapes, and manufacturers throughout the world, and includes descriptions of over 500 individual patterns. The new edition is expanded and updated, with an entire new section introducing international makers from the United States, Europe, Australia, South and Central America, India, and the Far East. The beautiful moulded glass is both decorative and useful, with patterns that include flowers, fruits, birds, animals, and geometric shapes on bowls, dishes, vases, and beverage sets. Explore these pages as you build a collection of your own.

Treasure in the Attic

Treasure in the Attic
Author: Anne McCollam
Publisher: Creators Publishing
Total Pages: 105
Release:
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1945630469

Clocks and quilts, paperweights and platters -- whether she appraises it at $5 or $1,500, for Anne McCollam, every piece has a story worth telling. This is a collection of the very best of Antique or Junque from 2015.

Fantastic Finds

Fantastic Finds
Author: Eric Bradley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2011-10-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440231796

Fantastic Finds is an engaging and entertaining collection of real-world stories of people who discover gold amongst the unwanted. You'll read how a $700 auction gamble turns into a $38,500 sapphire bracelet or how one intrepid seeker found two rare carnival glass bowls in one day. Of course, some of the tales are sentimental journeys, where found pieces prove to be touching and priceless. Big or small, prized or priceless, Fantastic Finds tells the tales that make us all yearn for the hunt. And the reward.