Paperweights: Historicism, Art Nouveau, Art Deco
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Book Description
Paperweights: Historicism, Art Nouveau, Art Deco PAPERWEIGHTS: HISTORICISM, ART NOUVEAU, ART DECO, by Peter von Brackel The reference book needed for a long time, especially about the later (post-classic) folk art paperweights from the time of 1870 to 1945 from Bohemia, Silesia, Thuringia, the Bavarian Forest, the "Solling" mountains and other German areas, but also from Belgium, France, Scandinavia and other European countries, Moreover also the classic paperweights, for example from Baccarat, Saint Louis and Clichy and the English and American glassworks as well as the modern paperweights of the time from 1945 to today, are discussed and depicted. 639 color photos of 720 paperweights with detailed explanations, 131 drawn illustrations of the exterior forms of paperweights, 3 drawn illustrations of the making procedures of post-classic paperweights, a very detailed glossary, a name index and a list of places, an overview of the Belgian glassworks in the area of Namur/Lige and a value list of the depicted paperweights increases the information values for collectors, antique dealers and other interested persons concerned.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
Paperweights: Historicism, Art Nouveau, Art Deco,Peter Von Brackel,Schiffer Publishing,0764310526,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Crafts / Hobbies,Glass & Glassware,Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass
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