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.

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.

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.

Collector's Guide to American Pressed Glass, 1825-1915

Collector's Guide to American Pressed Glass, 1825-1915
Author: Kyle Husfloen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 1992
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780870696121

Provides an overview of the history of American pressed glass, offers advice on collecting, storing, and displaying pressed glass, and looks at representative pieces and patterns

Field Guide to Pattern Glass

Field Guide to Pattern Glass
Author: Mollie H. McCain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2000
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781574321760

Mollie Helen McCain is one of America's recognized authorities on pattern glass. Her other books on the market, as well as her first edition of this book, have been very successful, and this new edition will be no exception. This large comprehensive volume contains hundreds of illustrations of patterns and a complete pricing system for thousands of pieces of pattern glass. Designed for ease in identification of early American glass, this book presents patterns according to molded characteristics -- circles, stars, plants, flowers, etc. -- so that collectors who don't know pattern names can easily locate pieces. All known names for patterns are given, and all patterns have been cross-indexed for the reader's convenience. In addition, lists of other books of patterns are provided. The book is divided into sections, including animals, circles, diamonds, facets, flowers, fruit, hobnails & beads, panels, people, plants, ribs & columns, squares & rectangles, shells, odds & ends. Pattern glass collectors must add this inclusive new guide to their bookshelves.

American Pattern Glass Table Sets

American Pattern Glass Table Sets
Author: Gene Florence
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Glassware
ISBN: 9781574325461

This book is a salute to early American pattern glass table sets. With the picture quality herein, this book is not only for the new collector who is just being introduced to early American pattern glass, but also for those who have collected for years. You will find over 425 patterns made by such industry giants as U.S. Glass, Northwood, Cambridge, Heisey, Fostoria, and Indiana Glass. Our aim was for actual pictures of each pattern for easy identification plus a price guide and an index of cross references of the various names ascribed to the same pattern. Dates and colors made, reproduction information, and pertinent facts are included, as well as current collector values. Values are even given for items not shown in photos, in the event that readers own something not pictured in the book. This book also features dimensions of each piece shown, something not always available in previous references. Coordinated by Don Jones and Danny Cornelius. 2007 values.

Warman's Fenton Glass

Warman's Fenton Glass
Author: Mark Moran
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007-11-16
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896895713

Whether you're a novice or an expert Fenton collector, you will discover a wealth of pricing and identification details at your fingertips in this new edition of Warman's Fenton Glass. This book contains 1,000+ color photos - creating a visual feast for any Fenton collector, and at the same time delivers extensive details about company history, the latest in Fenton market trends and up-to-date secondary market pricing. Organized by era and pattern, this guide is second to none in details and ease of use.

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.

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.