Dr. Toulouse, in this reprinted classic work, brought the finitely evolved world of the bottle makers into sharper focus. Collectors are not only able to date their bottles, but they may learn the often fascinating histories of the glass companies that produced them. Bottle collectors knew the author as an astute researcher; in this work he gathered over 900 older marks and more than 300 modern marks, handlettered for the most part, to better convey the actual markings on the bottle. The markings are organized into a dictionary-like format, with extensive cross-references, to facilitate quick identification of collectors' bottles by their marks. Dates, company histories, and human interest vignettes included in the listings combine to make bottles much more rewarding to possess and collect. There is also a section on foreign marks to make this guide as complete as possible. "Often considered the "bible" for manufacturer's marks, this epic work is astounding in its breadth. By his own count, Toulouse offered information on more than 1,200 different marks found on glass bottles and jars. The book is filled with information that could only have come from a factory "insider." Toulouse, in fact, spent his career in the glass manufacturing industry before he wrote his two books on marks for collectors." Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter
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This book is the basis for most other research done on bottle marker's and their marks. Still stands as one of the cornerstones of research about bottles and sets the bar for more recent works. A definite must for collectors and professionals. Thorough and well-illustrated with line drawings.
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This is an excellent reference book for historical bottle dating! I have dated many archaeological sites with this book... and I finally purchased my own... (I like to write notes) For archaeologists, this book is almost an essential... why? Glass is one of the more common artifact types found in historic sites... and is one of the most informative, as well. I recommend this book to any archaeologist! (even the boring prehistoric ones) :)
Note: The only downside is the need for an update on some of the plant codes, specifically, for the more common marks, and a few mark variations are missing, but other than that, great!
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This book is famous amongst archaeologists and historians. It is absolutely the best organized and most complete book for researching the ages and histories of bottles. Great for anyone serious about glass research, but not for the casual observer. This book was, or is? long out of print but worth the money you'll pay.
As an ethical note, bottle collecting on federal land is, believe it or not, a felony! The dates that come from bottles, thanks to the precious and rare marks and styles, are a critical element of archaeological research. PLEASE! Use this book responsibly. Enjoy bottles, they're beautiful, but don't remove them from historic places unless you own the property or have direct permission from the owner! Thanks!! An Archaeologist
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