The Big Book of Vaseline Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors.) (Hardcover)

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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.

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764314742
• ISBN-13: 978-0764314742
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #629,621 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Big Book of Vaseline Glass, January 29, 2004

By	Laura Wren (GA.USA) - See all my reviews

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!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly what I was expecting..., January 11, 2007

By	Janie M. Gragg "Red79" (Newbury Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Big Book of Vaseline Glass, March 15, 2006

By	Keith E. Harvey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very good overview of Vaseline/Uranium glass throughout it's history. It could definitely use more photographic examples but the verbage is worthwhile.