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Celery Vases: Art Glass, Pattern Glass, and Cut Glass Dorothy Dougherty
Return to an earlier time, a more elegant age, when celery vases, stands, glasses, uprights, and jars graced nineteenth century Victorian and early twentieth century tables. Over 350 beautiful images display vintage cut, pattern, and art glass celeries. These images are arranged by celery vase form, including those with and without stems and by stem and bowl shapes. A wide variety of decorative techniques are displayed and discussed.
The detailed text explains different decorative techniques, shapes, and motifs, and identifies the glass manufacturers involved. Additionally, it provides a detailed glossary, bibliography, and index. Values are found in the captions. This book will be a treasure to all who love and collect vintage glass.
New book, 160 pages, softcover, 8 1/2 x 11.
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Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod glass from Murano by Leslie Pina New Book
Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), one of the great Muranese masters, took traditional glassmaking techniques to extremes. His introduction of merletto lacework technique at the Venice Biennale of 1952 turned heads. His secret for embedding fine lacy threads of glass was never shared. Rather than apply the filigree to the surface of vessels as was traditionally done, Seguso floated these delicate wisps of color inside the glass.
Archimede Seguso was also a sculptor. His preference for solid glass and love of nature resulted in a glass menagerie of feathered, scaled, and furry creatures. In the late 1950s he debuted with an array of alabastro figurals mimicking natural white alabaster, as well as the stone in delicious colors.
This book, the first on the subject written in English, shows the full array of his extraordinary work in almost 500 full color photos from collections around the world. With focus on the 1950s and the Venice Biennales, his designs for decanters, vases, bowls, and animal sculpture from the period are shown with detailed captions and a price guide. This book also includes a history, bibliography, index, and illustrated glossary of terms.
Book Details
Size: 9" x 12"
Illustrations: 489 color photos
Pages: 244
Binding: Hard Cover
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Marks on German, Bohemian, and Austrian Porcelain by Robert Rontgen 3rd ed
European porcelain was born in the German city of Meissen, in 1708. This is the most comprehensive source book available to show the marks used by manufacturers, factories, and decorators from the beginning to the present. Included are more than 3,300 marks, many previously unpublished. More than 1,300 porcelain products, producers, and decorators are identified, including marks which American importers had applied. A special chapter shows more than 650 marks of Continental and American origin which can be confused with other famous marks. Here are aids in identifying imitations, fakes, and look-alikes, and revisions of marks which have been incorrectly identified until now. In all cases, the time period in which the mark was given will enable dealers and auctioneers to determine the age of porcelain items.
ISBN: 0764325213
Size: 7" x 10"
Illustrations: 3300 marks
Pages: 640
Binding: Hard Cover
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14164
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The Standard of Cut Glass 1981-1982
A fine softcover copy publised by Collectors Book.
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The Black Glass Encyclopedia
The West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Ltd.
Over 860 striking color images of unusual and beautiful black glass animals, bowls, baskets, candlesticks, compotes, flower bowls, novelties, stemware, tableware, and vases adorn this encyclopedia. The finest examples of late nineteenth through twentieth century glass from such renown firms as Akro Agate, Blenko, Cambridge, Dalzell-Viking, Duncan & Miller, Fenton Art Glass, Fostoria, H.C. Fry, Hazel-Atlas, A.H. Heisey, Imperial, Lenox Crystal, Libbey, Morgantown Glass Works, Paden City, Seneca, Steuben, U.S. Glass, and Westmoreland Specialty are well represented. Catalog copy from glass manufacturers and decorators add depth to the presentation.
The engaging text is an introduction to exotic black glass and provides concise histories of the companies that produced it, along with a bibliography and values. This book will be very useful to all who appreciate beautiful glassware.
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10994
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The Art of Rene Lalique by Patricia Bayer & Mark Waller
Very Good in Good Plus jacket Folio-over 12"-15" tall. A detailed study of the most stunning pieces, an examination of Lalique's glassmaking techniques with respect to their effect on his work with approximately 350 full color photographs.
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10946
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Mauzy's Depression Glass Revised & Expanded - 4th Edition - 2005
There is no other single reference book in print that offers the vast scope of patterns identified, discussed, pictured, and priced in Mauzy's Depression Glass, 4th edition. It is the best identification and price guide for American and Canadian Depression glass, Fire-King, and fifties glassware and offers even more in this fourth edition: more measurements, more reproduction information, more pieces and patterns identified for the first time, and more current and accurate values. Hundreds of new, professionally executed photographs are presented with captions assisting in identifying thousands of pieces of glass in over 160 patterns. Barbara and Jim Mauzy are known for their accurate, user-friendly books and this volume confirms their ability to deliver what dealers and collectors want and need to buy and sell glassware. Reproductions are clearly marked, accurately described, and often photographed. Measurements are provided in inches rather than ounces, and often heights as well as diameters are provided. An extensive index of names and nicknames is included. Dozens of dealers and collectors have collaborated with the Mauzys, offering insight and guaranteeing accuracy. If you buy, sell, or admire American and Canadian glassware from the late 1920s-1950s, this is the one book you must own.
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Fenton Basket Pattern by Debbie and Randy Coe
Since the 1930s and up to the present, the Fenton Art Glass Company, of Williamstown, West Virginia, has produced beautiful glass baskets in a huge variety of styles, colors, and patterns. In these two new volumes, over 880 known varieties of Fenton baskets are each carefully described, with their individual ware numbers, color, size, decoration, date, and current value, and are individually shown in beautiful color photos. The patterns are presented alphabetically. This volume has the patterns from Innovation to Wisteria and the numbered patterns.
Information on the talented glass workers who made the baskets, handles, and pattern decorations are identified. Special markings are described, listed, and dated for easy identification.
With these complete references now available, the identification of Fenton glass baskets is possible for the first time and collecting them will be a gratifying pleasure.
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10943
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Early Fenton Rarities by Thomas K. Smith 1907-1938
For one hundred years, the Fenton Art Glass Company of Williamstown, West Virginia, has been producing spectacular glass tableware and gift items. Displayed in over 870 brilliant color images are the best, rarest, and most coveted of Fenton's early production, from the early 1900s through the 1930s. They include Carnival Glass, American Iridescent Stretch Glass, Freehand Hanging Hearts, Karnak Red and Mosaic, Art Deco Dancing Ladies vases and urns in unusual colors, Two-Tone stretch and opaque candlesticks, September Morn Nymphs, #1639 Elizabeth, Lincoln Inn, and Satin Etchings.
Also in this valuable guide are dating and pricing information, important collecting tips, numbers of pieces known in given production lines, and values in the captions. Everyone who loves art glass needs this book!
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Pairpoint Lamps - A Collectors Guide by Louis O. St. Aubin, Jr.
New Bedford, MA published by the author 1974. very good, spiral bound wraps (softcover). 50pp Contents include: Blown-Outs; Floral Shades with Glass Bases; Metal and Glass Shades; Cut Glass Lamps; Floral Shades; The Unusuals; The Scenics - Early Period; and, The Scenics. Illustrated by B&W illustrations.
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American Cut and Engraved Glass by Martha Louise Swan
Wallace Homestead 1986. Hardcover; Very Good with no dust jacket. Edgewear. Contents vg; "learn the special vocabulary used to describe motifs and designs, how to recognize workmanship of fine quality, how to judge the age of pieces, how to assess the value of signatures on glass, and how to differentiate between American and foreign wares" American and Canadian marks, bibliography, illustration index and general index; 8-page color section and b/w illustrations; 9" x 11"; 328 pages; 0870694308; out of print
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10899
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The Standard Cut Glass Value Guide by Jo Evers
Collector Books, 1981. not signed, softcover. 156 pgs Antiques & Collectibles, Reference. Illustrated, Photographs. 144 pgs of illustrations. ISBN: 0-89145-002-5 4to Trade pb. Appears unread. Fine condition book.
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Milk Glass by Douglas Congdon-Martin
The charm of milk glass has captured the hearts of thousands of collectors around the world. Though its name implies a milky whiteness, milk glass is now a term that encompasses opaque glass in a whole range of colors, from white to an almost solid black. This new book explores the world of milk glass in over 575 beautiful color photos. It contains items from the major manufacturers, ranging from hens on nests to miniature bank buildings and from plates to pigs, with examples of most of the colors and forms. Manufactured from the 19th to the late 20th century, they demonstrate the continuing popularity of milk glass.
Designed for the new as well as the more experienced collector , the book is organized by manufacturers, with a brief history of each followed by a selection of their products. Current values are included for each piece. This book will delight and inform.
Book Details
ISBN: 0764322079
Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Illustrations: 580 color photos
Pages: 160
Availability: Mar 2005
Binding: Soft Cover
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Fostoria Glass by Juanita Williams
Among the most beautiful of glass objects are Fostoria Glass Company's Elegant and Master-Etchings. This stunning book gathers a comprehensive assortment of the most popular Fostoria etching patterns from 1918 through 1982. Artfully displayed in over 800 color portraits, these lovely decorations were in the forefront of Fostoria's dinnerware production and provided some of the company's most beloved patterns for bridal registry in America. The pattern introductions provide etching numbers; dates of production; original company colors; and the dinnerware, tableware, and stemware blanks used for each pattern. Scarce, hard to find items are included.
The text contains a well-researched history of the Fostoria factory, an introduction to the designers and the craftsmen who created the etchings; the unique advertising, marketing, and bridal registry methods; how Fostoria glass was made; the steps in etching on glass; how to choose and use Fostoria glassware; and a detailed quick reference guide to the etchings. This book, the first to document the company's vast production and advertising range for the etchings, is a must for every Fostoria collector, glass enthusiast, or glass dealer, from novice to most experienced. Captions include current market values.
Book Details
ISBN: 0764321935
Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Illustrations: 806 color photos
Pages: 256
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Doubleday. 1980 edition. Very Good, 304 pgs., Photos & Illus Hardcover: Black cloth binding with title in gold on spine. Clean endpapers and pages. Many of these treasures were accidentally or purposely destroyed in the years after Tiffany's death. Some were locked away in warehouses for many years. Tiffany's pioneer efforts in Interior design is covered in this volume, as are his easel paintings. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 color plates. Nice tight binding. Jacket: Small closed tear (1/4 in.) on bottom edge and also a remainder of glue from price tag bottom right corner. Full-color illustrated examples of Tiffany's works on front and back.
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