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

Author: Pascal Richet
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118799399
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1568

Book Description
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 Encyclopedia of Glass

Author: Mark Pickvet
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764311994
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
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

Author: Gene Florence
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574323535
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
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.

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

Author: Neila M. Bredehoft
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891453079
Category : Glassware
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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 Milk Glass

Author: Betty Newbound
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891456261
Category : Glassware, milk glass
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

Encyclopedia of Materials

Author: M. J. Pomeroy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780323853934
Category : Ceramics
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Glass

Author: David Battie
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Limited
ISBN: 9781850296546
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
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.

Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass

Author: Bill Edwards
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574324860
Category : Carnival glass
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights

Author: Paul Hollister
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Fry Glassware

Author: H.C. Fry Glass Society
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891453956
Category : Cookware
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The most complete history and information ever published on this glass. The majority of photographs are full color featuring cut glass, oven ware, art glass, and kitchenware. 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: The H.C. Fry Glass Society, located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, published the Collector's Encyclopedia of Fry Glassware in 1990, with the help of several dedicated members. REVIEW: This book pays tribute to Henry Clay Fry, founder of the H.C. Fry Glass Company. A detailed company history is provided, as well as sections on cut glass products, Fry etched glass, colored glass, ovenglass and kitchenware, specialties and novelty glass, reproduction Fry, rare and unusual pieces, and catalog reprints.