Florence's Glassware Pattern Identification Guide: Easy Identification for Glassware from the 1920s Through the 1960s (Paperback)

by Gene Florence (Author) "Over the years, the publisher and I have discussed photographing strietly a patterns identification book, batting around various ideas..." (more)
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Review
This book saves collectors untold hours of research trying to identify things in their inventory. Hundreds of glass patterns are shown in detail for easy reference.

Product Description
Collectors have depended on Gene Florence's books since 1972 for accurate information and values. This book includes every pattern featured in his "Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass, Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s, and 60s" and "Collector's Encyclopedia of Elegant Glassware", as well as many more--nearly 400 patterns in all. With every pattern, Florence provides the names, the company which made the glass, dates of production, colors available, and photos .

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574320459
• ISBN-13: 978-1574320459
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #173,809 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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89 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous reference for the novice or dealer..., April 1, 2000

By	Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Gene Florence has done it again - produced an indispensible reference book for collectors of glassware from the 1920s through the 1960s. There must be close to 500 photos in this book, all of which are beautifully lit, allowing one a close-up look at the various patterns.

Patterns are identified by name, the company who produced it, the years it was produced, colors in which it was available, and the number of items found within the pattern. The book is complete enough to be used by dealers as well as novice collectors, and is light enough to put in your bag when you're out at auctions or antique shops. The lack of a pricing guide is not at all a problem, since most reference works with same have had them invalidated by the impact of online auctions on collecting anyway. If you're thinking of buying this book, don't hesitate, it's well worth the investment!

49 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good photography unfortunately no price guide, February 20, 1999

By	[e-mail] (GERMANTOWN, TENNESSEE) - See all my reviews

BEAUTIFUL BOOK WITH VERY GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY. UNFORTUNATELY THEIR IS NO PRICE GUIDE THEREFORE YOU MUST DO FURTHER RESEARCH ONCE YOU FIND YOUR PATTERN. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR THE NOVICE COLLECTOR LIKE MYSELF. I WOULD DEFINITELY BUY AGAIN!!

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Visual Book, October 26, 2001

By	Lee Phillips (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful book! Color photos are close up and detailed for those like me who have trouble identifying a piece from black and white small photos! Great information as to number of pieces produced, etc. A must have!