Warman's Carnival Glass

Warman's Carnival Glass
Author: Ellen Schroy
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007-12-22
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896895690

Once considered the stepchild of the collectible glass community, today carnival glass, "poor man's Tiffany" is synonymous with class and exquisite artistry. This new edition of Warman's Carnival Glass includes a new description format, revamped from simple line listings to listings with dimensions, title color and price range. Plus histories to major glass manufacturers, a guide to carnival glass colors, current collector pricing and detailed patterns of carnival glass colors, current collector pricing and detailed patterns of carnival glass from Acanthus to Zig Zag.

Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide

Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide
Author: Judy Marchman
Publisher: Blood Horse
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-08
Genre: Advertising drinking glasses
ISBN: 9781581500202

Commemorative Kentucky Derby drinking glasses increase in value each year. With this guide, collectors can get up-to-date information on the current market value of specific glasses they own or may be considering for purchase. In addition to information on the highly collectible mint julep glasses, including photos of each julep glass from 1938 to 1999, this guide also includes the first comprehensive price listing of Kentucky Derby shot glasses with photos that aid in identification.

Early American Pattern Glass

Early American Pattern Glass
Author: Darryl Reilly
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-08-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780873494380

Covers nearly 350 patterns for Pattern Glass pieces with alternate names, original production numbers, and reproduction information. Features more than 20,000 listings with detailed descriptions including size, inscriptions, color, appearance, dates, and values.

Phoenix Art Glass

Phoenix Art Glass
Author: Lee Marple
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764320446

Phoenix Glass Company was the major American manufacturer of colored and specialty glass between 1880 and the turn of the century. This beautifully photographed and extensively researched book identifies hundreds of Phoenix Art Glass tableware, lighting products, and novelties Organized by mold and optic patterns, the objects are presented in an easy-to-follow format. With values in the captions, this beautiful book will become an indispensable reference.

A Century of Indiana Glass

A Century of Indiana Glass
Author: Craig Schenning
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764323034

"The text provides a history of the Indian Glass company, shape and pattern definitions, identification and color guides. Prices are found in the captions and in tables within the text."--Cover.

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.

Antique Stained Glass for the Home

Antique Stained Glass for the Home
Author: Molly Higgins
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors w
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764321825

Large quantities of leaded decorative windows were manufactured in the years surrounding the turn of the century. Glasses of many colors and textures were used to make elaborate windows for homes, creating spectacular presentations of light and color formerly seen only in churches. These windows are enormously popular on today's antiques market, varying widely in price and condition. This attractive book is a useful tool for anyone looking to bring the enchanting beauty of stained glass into their home. In this revised 2nd edition there are hundreds of gorgeous windows of many shapes, sizes, colors, and complexities are featured here, including etched, beveled, painted, and mosaic windows. Learn about the influences of some of the more prominent names in decorative windows, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Original catalog material, a discussion of glass and leading types, values for each window, and other information will help you assess decorative windows in the marketplace. For designers and artisans, this book is a treasury of classic designs.

Art Glass Identification & Price Guide

Art Glass Identification & Price Guide
Author: John Shuman, III
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2011-02-28
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440225125

Daring designers such as Louis Comfort Tiffany and Reneacute Lalique are remembered for their intricate pattern creations with glass that pushed the evolution of design. These entrancingly beautiful masterpieces of yesterday are commanding high prices in today's antiques and collectibles marketplace. Author John Shuman Ill gives art glass collectors the helpful advice they need - from bidding techniques at auctions and detecting fakes and frauds, to protecting valuable. With the aid of this identification and price guide they'll obtain a collection they can be proud to display. Valuable information and current market prices are included for Baccarat, Custard Glass, Durand Art Glass, Fairy Lamps, Kimball Glass, Lalique, Loetz, Tiffany, and much more. Readers will confidently identify collectible pieces with more than 300 color images, illustrations, and vintage advertisements. They'll peruse original advertisements from sale catalogues and marvel at the progression of some of the most highly sought after art glass pieces from popular manufactures.