About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764322079

ISBN-139780764322075

eBay Product ID (ePID)44121487

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicAntiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Glass & Glassware

AuthorDouglas Congdon-Martin

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length11 In.

Item Height0.5 In.

Item Weight18.3 Oz

Item Width8.5 In.

Additional Product Features

LCCN2004-026854

Book TitleMilk Glass and Other Opaque Novelties

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal748.2

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisThe charm of milk glass has captured the hearts of thousands of collectors around the world. Though its name implies a milky whiteness, milk glass is now a term that encompasses opaque glass in a whole range of colors, from white to an almost solid black. This new book explores the world of milk glass in over 575 beautiful color photos. It contains items from the major manufacturers, ranging from hens on nests to miniature bank buildings and from plates to pigs, with examples of most of the colors and forms. Manufactured from the 19th to the late 20th century, they demonstrate the continuing popularity of milk glass. Designed for the new as well as the more experienced collector, the book is organized by manufacturers, with a brief history of each followed by a selection of their products. Current values are included for each piece. This book will delight and inform., The charm of milk glass has captured the hearts of thousands of collectors around the world. Though its name implies a milky whiteness, milk glass is now a term that encompasses opaque glass in a whole range of colors, from white to an almost solid black. This new book explores the world of milk glass in over 575 beautiful color photos. It contains items from the major manufacturers, ranging from hens on nests to miniature bank buildings and from plates to pigs, with examples of most of the colors and forms. Manufactured from the 19th to the late 20th century, they demonstrate the continuing popularity of milk glass.\nDesigned for the new as well as the more experienced collector, the book is organized by manufacturers, with a brief history of each followed by a selection of their products. Current values are included for each piece. This book will delight and inform., The charm of milk glass has captured the hearts of thousands of collectors around the world. Though its name implies a milky whiteness, milk glass is now a term that encompasses opaque glass in a whole range of colors, from white to an almost solid black. This new book explores the world of milk glass in over 575 beautiful color photos. It contains items from the major manufacturers, ranging from hens on nests to miniature bank buildings and from plates to pigs, with examples of most of the colors and forms. Manufactured from the 19th to the late 20th century, they demonstrate the continuing popularity of milk glass.Designed for the new as well as the more experienced collector , the book is organized by manufacturers, with a brief history of each followed by a selection of their products. Current values are included for each piece. This book will delight and inform.

Publication Year2005

FormatTrade Paperback

Dewey Edition23

LC Classification NumberNK5439.M54C66 2005

Number of Pages160 pages