Glass is one of the most popular collecting areas for enthusiasts and the range of antique glassware available is tremendous. Miller's Collecting Glass: The Facts At Your Fingertips concentrates on glass for the table and examines the key collecting areas from the 16th to the first half of the 20th century. Items are divided by type of object and then geographically, covering the United Kingdom, Ireland, continental Europe and the USA. Key features of different periods, manufacturers and techniques are examined. Throughout, fact boxes present tips and information on what to look for, how to assess condition and value and how to spot fakes. Important information is given on collecting trends and each item has a price range.-
Features over 360 items - each illustrated in colour with an up-to-date price range - Essential information on key designers, manufacturers and marks presented in fact boxes together with useful collecting tips - Expert advice on caring for, displaying and insuring your collection - Focuses on items that can be found in antiques shops and at auctions and fairs - A practical book, perfect for the novice collector and an informative refresher for the established collector
- ISBN10 1840001917
- ISBN13 9781840001914
- Publish Date 26 October 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Miller's Publications
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 176
- Language English