About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-10076432652X

ISBN-139780764326523

eBay Product ID (ePID)7038793573

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicGlass & Glassware, Antiques & Collectibles

AuthorNathan Taves

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 In.

Item Length11 In.

Item Weight35.3 Oz

Item Width8.5 In.

Additional Product Features

Publication Year2007

LCCN2007-920916

FormatTrade Paperback

Book TitleSlag and Marble Glass : The Prominent Years 1959-1985

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisThis long-awaited survey explores slag and marble glass from its four major producers--the Imperial Glass Corp., Westmoreland Glass Co., L. G. Wright Glass Co., and the Fenton Art Glass Co--and others. The Golden Age of modern slag glass, when it was used for both table pieces and decorative items, is displayed in over 570 beautiful color photos showing over 900 pieces. This book is densely packed with well-researched information on all documented pieces. It is smartly organized by company and category, making use of this excellent book extremely easy. Also, many test and whimsey items are included. Photo captions include production years, mold names and numbers, sizes, factory marks, colors made, and values. A chapter on additional companies that produced slag glass is also included. Information on reproductions will help readers determine what colors and marks can be found on newer items. For anyone buying, selling, or collecting slag glass, this is the essential reference guide., This long-awaited survey explores slag and marble glass from its four major producers--the Imperial Glass Corp., Westmoreland Glass Co., L. G. Wright Glass Co., and the Fenton Art Glass Co--and others. The "Golden Age" of modern slag glass, when it was used for both table pieces and decorative items, is displayed in over 570 beautiful color photos showing over 900 pieces. This book is densely packed with well-researched information on all documented pieces. It is smartly organized by company and category, making use of this excellent book extremely easy. Also, many test and whimsey items are included. Photo captions include production years, mold names and numbers, sizes, factory marks, colors made, and values. A chapter on additional companies that produced slag glass is also included. Information on reproductions will help readers determine what colors and marks can be found on newer items. For anyone buying, selling, or collecting slag glass, this is the essential reference guide.

LC Classification NumberNK5439.S53T38 2007

Number of Pages176 pages