| Scottish Paperweights Contributor(s): Hall, Robert G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764308289 ISBN-13: 9780764308284 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 1999 Annotation: With nearly 400 color photos of Scottish paperweights from 1835 to the present, along with a history of weight-making and important weight-makers and glass houses of Scotland, this study offers a detailed guide to a beautiful art form that has enthusiasts throughout the world. A substantial glossary and price guide are included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Glass & Glassware - Antiques & Collectibles |
| Dewey: 748.810 |
| LCCN: 99019118 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 8.75" W x 11.33" (2.60 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Paperweights that were made in Scotland from 1835 to the present are a wonderful part of glass history. In this beautiful book, Scottish paperweights are displayed in nearly 400 full-color photographs together with a discussion of the major weight-makers and glass houses. The important Ysart Family is thoroughly presented along with other makers: Holyrood Flint Glass Works, Vasart, Strathearn Ltd, Perthshire, Caithness, Edinburgh Crystal, Harland, John Deacons, Crieff, MacIntosh Glass, William and Willie Manson. Fakes, copies, and reproductions are fully discussed and the text includes a substantial glossary of weight-making terms and a price guide. |