| American Machine-Made Marbles Contributor(s): Six, Dean (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764324640 ISBN-13: 9780764324642 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2006 Annotation: Over 590 color photos display machine-made marbles from the twentieth century, including the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled. Marble factories whose products and packaging are displayed include Akro Agate, Christiansen Agate, Davis Marble, Heaton Agate, Kokomo Opalescent, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Marble King, Peltier, Ravenswood, and Vitro. Values are included in the captions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Toys - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Antiques & Collectibles | Glass & Glassware |
| Dewey: 688.762 |
| LCCN: 2006924844 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.54" W x 10.94" (2.04 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The sprawling scope of machine-made marble production in the twentieth century is illustrated in over 590 eye-catching color images that comprise the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled. Historical photos from a variety of factories are also provided. Products and packages for Akro Agate, Christiansen Agate, Davis Marble, Heaton Agate, Kokomo Opalescent, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Marble King, Peltier, Ravenswood, and Vitro are included, among others. The fascinating text, providing a history of the marble companies and their wares, was nearly 40 years in the making, involving interviews with over 100 individuals and insuring the accuracy of the listings. A bibliography and index are included, along with values in the captions. Marble collectors and glass lovers alike will be thrilled with this detailed reference work. |