Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses

Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses

Author: L. M. Bickerton

Publisher: ACC Distribution

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780907462613

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There is a continuing interest in 18th-century drinking glasses which is fuelled by the enormous variety of bowls and stems. They are an eloquent testimony to the ingenuity and craftmanship of glass workers of the time. This guide is illustrated with over 1200 photographs.


A Wine-lovers Glasses

A Wine-lovers Glasses

Author: Ward Lloyd

Publisher: Richard Dennie Publication

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780903685818

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This stylish work illustrates for the first time a most remarkable collection, formed by a most remarkable man. Incredibly, a group of glass of this size and scope has been assembled over a period of some twelve years. A.C. Hubbard has gathered some 600 pieces, ranging from unusually fine basic forms and styles to enormously interesting, rare, and valuable items. Beautifully illustrated, this will be an essential reference for collectors of wine glasses.


The Golden Age of English Glass

The Golden Age of English Glass

Author: Dwight P. Lanmon

Publisher: Antique Collector's Club

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781851496563

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'The Golden Age of English Glass' features 150 objects from the collection of John H. Bryan, ranging in date from c.1650-1809. These enable a full and detailed discussion of the history of English glassmaking during its critical period of innovation and it world triumph.


American Rococo, 1750-1775

American Rococo, 1750-1775

Author: Morrison H. Heckscher

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0870996312

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Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by, and held at, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this volume examines the American (i.e. British colonial) manifestations of the European rococo style. Following an introductory chapter, separate chapters are devoted to architecture, engravings, silver, and furniture, plus iron, glass, and porcelain grouped together as factory products. Illustrated are 173 objects (many in color) that are part of the exhibition, and some 50 related objects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Dictionary of Glass

Dictionary of Glass

Author: Charles Bray

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2001-12-03

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780812236194

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"[This book] has a bit of everything. . . . It looks good, both visually (large-scale, hard-back, glossy) and in terms of content."—Glass Art Society News