After being in print for 18 years, The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art Glass by John A. Shuman III has been revised in an all-new second edition. With 15 new chapters, updated values, exciting new advertisements in both color and black and white, and over 150 new images of rare and valuable art glass, this edition is sure to be better than the first. Featuring advice for both the novice as well as the advanced collector, the book preserves the resourcefulness of the first book. Vivid photographs are used to ensure easy reference. Descriptive glass entries alphabetized from Acid Cutback to Wave Crest are included, as well as characteristics of each glass type, pertinent dates, names of important contributing individuals, shapes likely to be found, and company signatures and trademarks. The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art Glass, Second Edition, shines as the most comprehensive guide to American art glass on the market.
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In this second edition author John Shuman III deftly points out that the term art glass is a "broad and very tolerant one, taking in vast arrays of glass techniques and colors. Glassmakers were fabricating during the Victorian era and will into the Art Nouveau period according to Shuman, from around 1880 up until as late as the 1930s. He adds, "their experimentation with decoration, techniques, and materials brought creativity in glass to its apex in the United States."
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This is the definitve text and has been in print since 1988.,
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This review is from: The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art Glass (American Art Glass: Identification & Values) (Hardcover)
This hardcover book shows colored examples with prices and an informative text on each type of antique American Art Glass. Logos used by a variety of companies on their glass and quadruple plate holders are also shown. Numerous other sections provide information on the following: tools, chemical formulas, and early catalogue/newspaper ads. A book worth owning and enjoying!
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Complete and illustrative guide,
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This book displays an illustrative and educational summary on may forms of American art glass. Beautifully done with colorful photographs and a large variety of glass. Improvement could be done in value and time periods, however and excellent book.
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I guess I'm a little disappointed.,
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This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art Glass (American Art Glass: Identification & Values) (Hardcover)
Definitely some great pieces of glass in this book. However, I found the printing of the images rather dark and sometimes lacking clarity....the pictures are a little fuzzy or out of focus on some pages. Some pages were much better than others for photo detail. In addition, there was a large section devoted to pictures of stained glass catalogs and glass factory postcards that I didn't find particularly useful...I guess I'm a little disappointed in the book overall, despite it still being a good reference for American art glass.
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This Steuben production was being made in limited numbers during the 1920s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ground pontil, rampant lion finial, clear overshot, hobstar base, silverplated holder, silverplated top, thorn handle, controlled bubble ball connectors, domical shade, opalescent handle, original stopper, art glass types, ormolu collar, silverplated frame, clear reeded handle, frosted coins, acid cutback, collared base, inverted thumbprint, applied reeded handle, diamond quilted pattern, flint quality, melon ribbed, rough pontil, frosted handle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Milan Historical Museum, Mount Washington, United States, West Virginia, New England Glass Company, Frederick Carder, Sandwich Glass Company, Tiffany Favrile, New Bedford, New Jersey, Louise Heiser Collection, Crown Milano, Royal Flemish, Joseph Locke, Corning Glass Works, Sandwich Historical Society Glass Museum, Wave Crest, Cape Cod, Deming Jarves, Libbey Glass Company, Mary Gregory, Vasa Murrhina, Wayne County Historical Society, White Mills, Pearl Satin New!
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This Steuben production was being made in limited numbers during the 1920s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ground pontil, rampant lion finial, clear overshot, hobstar base, silverplated holder, silverplated top, thorn handle, controlled bubble ball connectors, domical shade, opalescent handle, original stopper, art glass types, ormolu collar, silverplated frame, clear reeded handle, frosted coins, acid cutback, collared base, inverted thumbprint, applied reeded handle, diamond quilted pattern, flint quality, melon ribbed, rough pontil, frosted handle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Milan Historical Museum, Mount Washington, United States, West Virginia, New England Glass Company, Frederick Carder, Sandwich Glass Company, Tiffany Favrile, New Bedford, New Jersey, Louise Heiser Collection, Crown Milano, Royal Flemish, Joseph Locke, Corning Glass Works, Sandwich Historical Society Glass Museum, Wave Crest, Cape Cod, Deming Jarves, Libbey Glass Company, Mary Gregory, Vasa Murrhina, Wayne County Historical Society, White Mills, Pearl Satin New!
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- American Glass by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Sandwich Glass by Ruth Webb Lee in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Art Nouveau (Abbeville Stylebooks) by Constance M. Greiff in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Victorian Glass Handbook by Ruth Webb Lee in Back Matter
- Decorative Victorian Glass by Cyril Manley in Back Matter
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