Glass Tumblers: 1860S to 1920s Identification and Value Guide
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This book helps readers gain an understanding of the different techniques of manufacture and gives a feel for the variety of tumblers produced. Both pressed and blown tumblers are examined, and those made between the close of the Civil War and the beginning of World War I are the major focus of the book. A brief history of tumblers is provided along with the origin of the name 'tumbler.' More than 800 opalescent, imitation cut, 'Daisy & Button,' figural, hobnail, opaque, iridized, smooth, multicolored and single colored, polka dot, and many more types of tumblers appear in full-color photographs in this indispensable resource. There are even a helpful glossary, index, and appendices featuring factories that made glass and glass combines and their members. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Tom Bredehoft is well known in the glass collecting world. He and his wife, Neila, have written several books together, including Collector's Encyclopedia of Heisey Glass, 1925 - 1938, Heisey Glass, 1896 - 1957, and Glass Toothpick Holders. Tom is also the author of Glass Tumblers, 1860s to 1920s. REVIEW: This book is the most comprehensive on the subject ever to be published. Duncan & Miller, Heisey, Tarentum., Westmoreland, McKee, Fostoria, New Martinsville, Hocking, Indiana, National, United States, Northwood, and many other major glass companies are represented. Description, dimensions, current value, color, and other pertinent information is given for every tumbler shown.
Glass Tumblers: 1860S to 1920s Identification and Value Guide,Tom Bredehoft,Collector Books,1574323555,19th century,20th century,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques / Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Collectors and collecting,Drinking glasses,Glass & Glassware,History,Pressed glass,Reference - Price Guides,United States
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