Florence's Glassware Pattern Identification Guide [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Gene Florence (Author), Cathy Florence (Author)

Book Description

Series: Florence's Glassware Pattern Identification Guide | Publication Date: May 1, 2005

Florences' Glassware Pattern Identification Guides are great companions for the Florences' other glassware books. This fourth volume in the set includes more than 400 patterns, with no repeats from any of the other books. Carefully planned close-up photographs of representative pieces for every pattern show great detail to make identification easy. With every pattern, the Florences provide the names, the companies that made the glass, the dates of production, and even the colors available. These guides are ideal references for novice and seasoned glass collectors and dealers, and will be great resources for years to come. 2005 values.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Almost all of the pieces in this book do not appear in the three earlier volumes. Their maker and date of manufacture is listed as accurately as possible - but, as the authors state, nothing is written in stone. Some pieces were made for many decades, and sometimes in different colors at different times. Sometimes molds were traded between companies. Some companies had molds made that imitated earlier pieces. There is much that is not clear cut about glass identification.

About the Author

A collector since childhood, Gene Florence's hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a full-time career. First writing a book on Depression Glass, Florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on Depression Glass; Occupied Japan Collectibles; Kitchen Glassware; Very Rare Glassware; 40s, 50s, & 60s Glassware;Elegant Glassware; Stemware; Glassware Pattern Identification; Anchor Hocking's Fire-King; Glass Candlesticks; and Salt & Pepper Shakers.

Cathy Florence, graduated with honors and a coveted voice award from high school, attended Georgetown College where she obtained a French major and an English minor, then married her middle-school sweetheart Gene Florence. In the mid-80s she authored a book on collecting quilts, harking back to skills taught her by her grandmothers; and she has since co-authored many books on glass with husband Gene.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 1 edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574324519
• ISBN-13: 978-1574324518
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,020,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A collector since childhood, Gene Florence's hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a full-time career. First writing a book on Depression Glass, Florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on Depression Glass; Occupied Japan Collectibles; Kitchen Glassware; Very Rare Glassware; 40s, 50s, & 60s Glassware; Elegant Glassware; Stemware; Glassware Pattern Identification; Anchor Hocking's Fire-King; Glass Candlesticks; and Salt & Pepper Shakers.

Customer Reviews

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95 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florences Glassware Pattern Identification Guide (Paperback)

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!

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Lee Phillips (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Florences Glassware Pattern Identification Guide (Paperback)

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!

52 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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!!