Paperweights of the World: With Price Guide

By Peter Pommerencke and Monika Flemming

Book Overview

Beautiful color photographs of over 1,000 paperweights bring to life the authors' passion for collecting these art treasures made of glass and crystal, color and imagination. Paperweights from the 1840s to the 1980s are displayed. The history, development, and production techniques and informative histories of the paperweight makers, glass studios, and independent artists is presented, along with hints for collectors. Museum information, a helpful bibliography, and tips for the care of paperweights round out this enjoyable book, which is packed with stunning artwork for those who love beautiful things.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764304526
• ISBN13: 9780764304521
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 2.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

As a novice in the world of paperweights, this book gave me a complete overview. It was an excellent buy.