Paperweights: Historicism, Art Nouveau, Art Deco [Hardcover]

Peter Von Brackel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

This book is an essential reference for all paperweight collectors. Hundreds of lovely paperweights, dating from 1870 to 1945, and unique items from Bohemia, Silesia, Thuringia, the Bavarian Forest, the "Solling" mountains, and other German areas are beautifully displayed. Pieces from other European areas including Belgium, France, and Scandinavia are vividly placed throughout the book, making it informative and easy to read. Classically designed paperweights from Baccarat, St. Louis, Clichy, English and American glassworks, as well as modern paperweights, are shown and discussed. The book includes 639 color pictures of 720 paperweights with detailed explanations, 131 illustrations of the exterior forms, and three illustrations of production procedures. A glossary, index and a value list of the paperweights shown complete the useful contents.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764310526
• ISBN-13: 978-0764310522
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,875,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Info you won't find elsewhere, March 9, 2010

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This review is from: Paperweights: Historicism, Art Nouveau, Art Deco (Hardcover)

This book belongs in every paperweight collector's library. It covers an area I have only seen passing treatment in other works. While modern and classic are weights are discussed the main focus is on post-classic european paperweights, the category often lumped together as 'Bohemian'. Specific regions and factories are discussed. I was able to ID one of my mystery lumps with this book. Who'da thunk I had a Transylvanian paperweight!

It's very clear that English is not Von Brackel's first language but his text is not undecipherable. The photography is superb, showing how colorful these paperweights are.

This book has sparked my interest in a new (to me) class of paperweights to collect.