British Glass, 1800-1914
British Glass, 1800-1914

Author: Charles R. Hajdamach

Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 9781851491414

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Comprehensive survey of the greatest period in the history of British glass

Art of Glass
Art of Glass

Author: Geoffrey Edwards

Publisher: Macmillan Education AU

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780958574310

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Jointly published by the National Gallery of Victoria and Macmillan Publishers Australia this book is the first publication to document in depth the nature, extent and history of the National Gallery of Victorias celebrated glass collection. Its author, and expert on the art of glass, Geoffrey Edwards, has selected the most magnificent works from the collection, each reproduced in colour, as the basis for a broader discussion of the history of glassmaking in the worlds leading production centres, from the ancient Mediterranean to the present day. With fine photographs by Garry Sommerfeld, this book provides a most spectacular visual array.

Made In Britain
Made In Britain

Author: Evan Davis

Publisher: Abacus

Published: 2011-05-19

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0748127178

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What are countries famous for making? For Japan, the answer might be electronic goods. For Germany, automobiles. For France, perhaps a Louis Vuitton bag. But what about Britain? Here, Evan Davis sets himself the task of finding out. Offering a fascinating look at our manufacturing industries and revealing the various companies that might not be household names, but are very much world leaders in their fields, he shows how we have learnt to specialise in high end and niche areas that are the envy of the world. Taking in our disappointments and successes, Made in Britain is a brilliantly readable tour of our economic history, exploring the curious blend of resilience, innovation and economic free-thinking that makes us who we are.