For the first time in one book, the most widely made and recognized covered animal dish is documented with complete descriptions, colors, dates of production, and identification information. This book ends the confusion over marks, originals, reissues, copies, and reproductions of over 250 forms of the glass hen on nest covered dish. For the first time, European and Asian examples are attributed, described, and illustrated. It includes Depression glass, milk glass, carnival glass, open salts, pressed glass, and Victorian glass, and spans the 1870s to 2006. Current selling prices and availability are given for each item. This handy reference guide includes over 800 photographs and descriptions and historical backgrounds of more than 56 producers. All entries are fully referenced and there is a complete bibliography. It s sure to become a standard reference for hen on nest collectors, glass animal collectors, and glass collectors. 2007 values.
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When it comes to those charming glass hen and nest items, it seems that everybody's grandmother had one. That may be the case according to author Shirley Smith. But contrary to popular belief, they didn't all look alike. If you doubt their difference consider the newly released Glass Hen On Nest Covered Dishes from Collector Books. Extensive study by Smith, and the subsequent findings in this top quality book shows there were in deed lots of different, but delightful, glass hens on nests.
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Shirley Smith has collected hen on nest covered animal dishes for 10 years and has a collection of about 400 pieces and over 3,000 photographs. She regularly corresponds with collectors in the United States, England, and Germany. She has worked as a reference librarian, cataloger, and circulation librarian, and was a consultant for 17 years with the West Virginia State Library Commission.
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From American to Asian and European productions,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dishes, Identification & Value Guide (Hardcover)
Shirley Smith's GLASS HEN ON NEST COVERED DISHES IDENTIFICATION & VALUE GUIDE packs color photos on nearly every page of its value guide, and is a pick for any who frequent flea markets or garage sales in search of glass hen on nest covered dishes. From American to Asian and European productions, identifying marks, written descriptions, and comparisons and contrasts between makers and items seek to clarify the collecting experience to avoid confusion between makers and products.
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Excellent Comprehensive Guide,
By Jennifer J. (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dishes, Identification & Value Guide (Hardcover)
This guide has been so useful to me as I recently found a huge selection of Hen on Nest covered dishes (about 55) at an Estate Sale. I plan to sell most of them and have already listed several and sold them thanks to the helpful information in this guide. It is very informative, as well, as far as the background on the different companies go.However, be aware that there are many unknown manufacturing dates on many different colors as well as many different styles in the book (which is to be expected with the amount of this type of dish out there). Between the Internet and this book, I feel very confident about pricing the HONS that I picked up. I HIGHLY recommend this guide to anyone interested in collecting or selling. One thing to keep in mind, though, the book can be a little tricky to maneuver around when you aren't familiar with the different styles of hen on nest dishes, as I was. It takes some time to study it and learn the different styles of hens. And for an untrained eye, you really have to read a lot in trying to identify different hens as there are quite a few that are made using the same molds or with similar style molds (yet by different companies). All that said, this guide has been indispensable to me and I think it's a must-have for any hen on nest fan!! Shirley Smith is incredibly versed in the different styles and manufacturing processes and has done a fabulous job with this book! Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dishes: Identification & Value Guide
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Found my own hens!,
This review is from: Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dishes, Identification & Value Guide (Hardcover)
I love this book. It includes so many hens.... evn copies from foreign glass companies. I was able to find each of my hens in this book, and found out one was quite rare.I highly recommend this book, despite the high price. The full color photos and good reference info makes it worth it. Great coffee table book too!
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