Peachblow Glass: Collector's Identification & Price Guide [Paperback]

Sean Billings (Author), Johanna S. Billings (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001

Knowledgeable glass authors Sean and Johanna S. Billings take the mystery out of spotting these captivating collectibles. Full of history on the different manufacturers and the characteristics of peachblow glass, this full-color comprehensive guide arms collectors with the identification information needed to discover if their collection is worth thousands.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Have you ever been at a show or antique mall and seen a piece of glass tagged "peachblow" by the seller? Anyone who collects glass has encountered this confusing term at least once. It doesn't take long before you realize there are more questions surrounding its use than answers. As we began to encounter this type of glass -- or at least the label -- we grew intrigued. We never actively collected peachblow, but Johanna wrote several articles trying to correct some of the confusion. Finally, we decided a book was in order. We're glad we did because the research was truly fascinating. We hope readers will be able to appreciate, as we do, the lasting impact the sale of a single vase had on the glass industry and even on us today, more than a century later.

About the Author

Sean and Johanna S. Billings are collectors, historians and writers specializing in glass. Johanna writes for all of the major trade publicatins and magazines covering antiques, including AntiqueWeek, the Antique Trader Weekly and Glass Collector's Digest, to name a few. She is also an advisor to the Warman's price guide. Sean is a founding member of the Lehigh Township (PA) Historical Society and an active member in many canal societies. Both are members of the Atlantique City Show Quality Circle Program where they are hired to spot and remove fakes from the show floor. They collect a variety of things including rose bowls and are the authors of Collectible Glass Rose Bowls. Right now, they're in the midst of aquiring at least one example of each type of peachblow.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873419715
• ISBN-13: 978-0873419710
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,155,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Easy-to-follow book solely devoted to Peachblow!, January 10, 2001

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Cat (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peachblow Glass: Collector's Identification & Price Guide (Paperback)

I have just begun to collect peachblow glass and I know very little about it. I bought the most beautiful vase, not knowing what it was other than glass, and decided to learn a bit about the piece in particular.....and then I discovered the wonderful world of peachblow! I picked up info here and there, but began to notice that it was confusing - the types, the companies that made them, the coloration, the imitations and most of all, what the heck defines what is and what isn't "peachblow," "peach blow," "peach bloom..." and so on. I started looking for a book that was informative, yet written so a beginner could comprehend. Voila! I found out about this book and it was a super investment. The pictures are stunning and the captions are helpful. The book is divided into chapters by company/type (i.e. Mt. Washington, Wheeling etc.) and each chapter gives loads of info, pictures, history and the Identification Cards, which plainly set out the characteristics of that particular type. If you collect peachblow or any glass or antiques, or if you just love beautiful art - this book is for you. Since the coloration and pictures are so excellent, it even makes a perfect "coffee table" book! I couldn't be more pleased.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of The Best For Peachblow Glass Enthusiasts !!, February 8, 2001

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This review is from: Peachblow Glass: Collector's Identification & Price Guide (Paperback)

A great new 208 page treasury of Peachblow Glass collectibles, with more than 500 very large, colorful, sharp photos. Pricing is year 2000. The quality of the photography is amazing. You'll find plenty of useful and interesting in depth information here. Major topics range from Morgan, Mt. Washington, World's Fair, to Italian, Fenton, Imperial, Pilgrim and Intaglio. Newcomers to the hobby will find it most vaulable, as will the old-timers. You can't go wrong with this book. It's a beauty. Add it to your collection.