Victorian Glass Novelties (Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Hardcover]

Jo Sanford (Author), Bob Sanford (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: August 30, 2002

Whimsical Victorian novelties in clear and colored glass are displayed in over 590 beautiful color photos and over 80 black and white vintage advertisements and catalog images. Novelty candy containers, decanters, perfume bottles, paperweights, toothpick and match holders, shakers, butter dishes, condiment jars, celeries, and tableware in fanciful forms ranging from animals and humans to fruit, vegetables, personal apparel, furniture, and vehicles all have their place in this fascinating book. The text provides valuable information about the many companies that made these varied and amusing wares, including Fostoria Glass*TM, Hocking Glass*TM, Indiana Tumbler & Goblet*TM, Specialty Glass*TM, United States Glass*TM, and Wheeling Glass Letter & Novelty Company*TM, to name just a few. A bibliography and values in the captions are also provided.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (August 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764317032
• ISBN-13: 978-0764317033
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 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: #651,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Victorian Glass Novelties (Schiffer Book for Collectors), August 18, 2011

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Nicely illustrated and well written reference book for the serious collector. A good addition to my library for early glass.