Miller's Glass Buyer's Guide is the latest in a best-selling series that has established itself as essential reference works for both enthusiasts and experienced buyers. Collecting glass is increasingly popular with collectors drawn to the translucent beauty, wide range of styles, techniques, shapes and colours on offer, many at affordable prices. Miller's Glass Buyer's Guide is organized by type for ease of reference and covers everything from bottles to decanters, drinking glasses to scent bottles. Paperweights, pictures and lighting are also featured. The whole spectrum of glass production has been covered, from 17th-century antique drinking glasses to up-to-the-minute 20th-century designers and factories such as Orrefors and Whitefriars. Items included come from around the world - the United Kingdom, the USA and Europe - and from every side of the antiques trades, thus illustrating a cross-section of the market. Over 2,000 items are illustrated and described, each with a price range which reflects the latest market trends.Special features examine the market - with historical information, explanations on techniques and manufacturers, plus the trends - what is "hot" now and what to look for in the future.
A Directory of Specialists and a glossary of specialist terms are also included.
- ISBN10 1840003618
- ISBN13 9781840003611
- Publish Date 12 April 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 September 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Miller's Publications
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English