Barrie Skelcher explains the nature of uranium-colored glass, or Vaseline glass, and attributes makers to many of the examples he presents. Over 400 items shown in the color photographs are from British, American, and European glasshouses, of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. The manufacturers are identified along with their uranium bearing products, and a section on special interest pieces is a bonus. What strikes the observer right away are the intense colors of the glass in predominantly green, yellow, and pink hues. They comprise all sorts of useful and collectible tablewares, from condiment containers and candlesticks to bowls and flower vases. This fascinating study illuminates the subject and will be cherished by all future investigators and collectors of vaseline glass. Value ranges are included in the captions.
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A physical chemist by training and nuclear information officer by profession, Barrie W. Skelcher's career with atomic energy gave him a great background for the study of uranium glass. Over the past fifteen years, he and his wife have researched and gathered nearly 800 pieces of glass colored with uranium.
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Not exactly what I was expecting...,
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This review is from: The Big Book of Vaseline Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
This is a book on Vaseline glass, but a lot of the pieces in the book are from Europe, not the U.S. If that is what you are looking for, then this is the book for you. The book has great pictures and good info on the chemical makeup of the glass and it's history.
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The Big Book of Vaseline Glass,
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This review is from: The Big Book of Vaseline Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book for anyone that wishes to learn more about Vaseline glass. I already had some knowledge of the glass, but was very pleased w/ alll the information in the book. It has helped me w/ future decisions on glass purchases. I highly recommend this book!!
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Not for American glass,
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This review is from: The Big Book of Vaseline Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
This is a truly beautiful book, but is only helpful if you are looking for information on English vaseline glass or vaseline glass in general. Only about 5% of the book covers American vaseline, which is where my interest lies, so the book was a total disappointment to me, and pretty much useless for my needs. But if you like pretty pictures, go for it.
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