| Victorian Glass Novelties Contributor(s): Sanford (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764317032 ISBN-13: 9780764317033 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2002 Annotation: Over 590 color photos and 80 vintage ads display Victorian novelties in clear and colored glass. Novelty candy containers, decanters, perfume bottles, paperweights, toothpick and match holders, shakers, condiment jars, and tableware in fanciful forms ranging from animals and humans to fruit, vegetables, and personal apparel all have their place in this fascinating book. A bibliography and values in the captions are provided. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art |
| Dewey: 748.291 |
| LCCN: 2002112424 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.6" W x 11" (2.77 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |