Wheeling Glass 1829-1939: Collection of the and similar items

Birkitts Books presents ... Wheeling Glass 1829-1939: Collection of the OglInstitute Glass Museum ISBN: 1570800022 Author: OglInstitute Glass Museum; Eige, G. Eason; Baker, Gary E.; Reilly, Gerald I.; McCluskey, Holly Hoover [Contributor] Publisher: Antique Pubns Release Date: 1994-06-30 Seller Category: Antique Collectibles Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Very Good Sku: 250702001 Notes: Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Illustrated in color and black-and-white, this in-depth book reviews the art glass produced in Wheeling, Virginia (later West Virginia) during the period 1829-1939.WHEELING GLASS: 1829-1939 -- Collection of the OglInstitute Glass Museum by Gary E. Baker, et.al., OglInstitute, Wheeling, WVA, 1994.All kinds of items were made and are here depicted in color or black and white, in photo plates and line drawings. Bottles, flasks, serving dishes, vases, pitchers, tumblers, beverage sets, candlesticks, lamps, compotes, novelties, and whimsies--items glassmakers fashioned at the end of the day with leftover glass. Illustrations of amberina, cobalt blue, ruby, bluerina, colored opalescent glass, peachblow, custard, carnival and stretch glass, pressed glass and more. Makers include Hobbs Brockunier, Central Glass Company, Northwood, North Wheeling Flint Glass Works (Sweeney), Wheeling Flint Glass works Ritchie), and others. Not only is this book a valuable reference guide for collectors and appraisers; it is a veritable history of American glass-making from 1829 through the years of the Great Depression.8,5" x 11" softback in very good condition. 177 pages. Includes 1994-1995 Price Guide Supplement. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!