Judith Miller - 20th Century Glass - 2004

20th Century Glass

Contents see photo 7.

Hundreds of color illustrations. (see photos)

Excellent condition.

"The essential, richly illustrated guide to buying, selling and collecting glass from the 20th century. Glass combines beauty, refinement and superb design; it is one of the most captivating art forms of the previous century and today a highly popular collecting field. This book, written by the world-renowned expert Judith Miller and specialized consultants, explores this fascinating craft: from Art Nouveau around 1900 to the modern designs of the 1950s, studio glass of the 1970s and contemporary design.

The book is divided into chapters on diverse collecting areas – including blown, layered, pressed, iridescent and faceted glass – and features more than 1000 beautiful pieces in color photographs specially produced for this edition, each with dimensions and current price. Detailed information about individual designers and manufacturers, such as Tiffany, Venini, Lalique and others, makes this an indispensable guide for glass lovers and beginning collectors.

The extra sections include popular collecting areas – such as paperweights, perfume bottles and glass jewelry – and price comparison features that shed light on why similar pieces can vary in value. With a combination of historical information, a price guide and useful collecting tips, this is an essential book for anyone interested in 20th-century glass.

Very much worth owning!!

Shipped carefully with track-and-trace and insurance.

Good luck with bidding!!