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Glass Beads From Europe: With Value Guide by Sibylle Jargstorf (English) Paperba

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
ISBN-13
9780887408397
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ISBN
9780887408397

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0887408397
ISBN-13
9780887408397
eBay Product ID (ePID)
659628

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Glass & Glassware, Beadwork, Jewelry
Author
Sibylle Jargstorf
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
11 In.
Item Height
0.6 In.
Item Weight
33 Oz
Item Width
8.5 In.

Additional Product Features

LCCN
95-023106
Book Title
Glass Beads from Europe
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
748.8/5/094075
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
A complete guide to the history and beauty of the European beadmaking industry, how glass beads are made and used, and what they're worth in today's market., The various worldwide uses of glass beads, from antiquity to the modern time, are presented in this new book, along with the fascinating evolution of the beadmaking industry. From roots in Asian and African glassmaking, the European beadmaking industry is shown to have developed in response to political and economic factors of international trade and keen businessmen who saw potential profits, 475 color photographs, illustrate the different styles uses, and patterns of glass beads that originated from or influenced the European industry. Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian styles that were made for symbolic, fashion, magic, and controversial uses are shown. Even today's foiled, flower, mosaic, pearl, bronze, and fancy beads are discussed and shown.As beads play an important role in ornamentation today, this book will be of interest to a wide circle of creative people. The price guide reveals the current collector's market for popular bead types., In nearly 400 color photos the beauty and widespread use of beads is explored. Ranging from antiquity to the modern time, Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian styles are presented along with the fascinating evolution of the beadmaking industry. Their varied uses as symbols, in fashion, and more controversial matters are explored. A price guide is included., A complete guide to the history and beauty of the European beadmaking industry, how glass beads are made and used, and what they're worth in today's market. The various worldwide uses of glass beads, from antiquity to the modern time, are presented in this new book, along with the fascinating evolution of the beadmaking industry. From roots in Asian and African glassmaking, the European beadmaking industry is shown to have developed in response to political and economic factors of international trade and keen businessmen who saw potential profits, 475 color photographs, illustrate the different styles uses, and patterns of glass beads that originated from or influenced the European industry. Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian styles that were made for symbolic, fashion, magic, and controversial uses are shown. Even today's foiled, flower, mosaic, pearl, bronze, and fancy beads are discussed and shown.As beads play an important role in ornamentation today, this book will be of interest to a wide circle of creative people. The price guide reveals the current collector's market for popular bead types., The various worldwide uses of glass beads, from antiquity to the modern time, are presented in this new book, along with the fascinating evolution of the beadmaking industry. From roots in Asian and African glassmaking, the European beadmaking industry is shown to have developed in response to political and economic factors of international trade and keen businessmen who saw potential profits, 475 color photographs, illustrate the different styles uses, and patterns of glass beads that originated from or influenced the European industry. Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian styles that were made for symbolic, fashion, magic, and controversial uses are shown. Even today's foiled, flower, mosaic, pearl, bronze, and fancy beads are discussed and shown. As beads play an important role in ornamentation today, this book will be of interest to a wide circle of creative people. The price guide reveals the current collector's market for popular bead types.
Publication Year
1997
Format
Trade Paperback
Dewey Edition
20
LC Classification Number
NK5440.B34J37 1995
Number of Pages
176 pages

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