No comments about Yesterday's Milk Glass Today.

1 comments about Miniature Masterpieces: Mosaic Glass, 1838-1924.

1. The photos alone in this book are worth the $75 purchase price. There are hundreds of examples of murrine shown, varying from simple & complex glass canes (such as those used in millefiori paperweights) to fabulous little glass portraits of famous people of various eras. The pictures in this book are so clear that even if this book was the first edition, published in Italian, a reader could still use the information to improve their cane-making skills. The text discusses the origins of glass and the histories of the great Italian glass houses up to 1924. The careers of a number of individual workers are followed, with many examples of work from various periods in their lives. The construction and assembly of glass canes is explained, with lavish examples of the various components used to create both "complex" and "portrait" canes. All in all, at $75 this book is a bargain for anyone seriously interested in pursuing this aspect of glass art.

No comments about American & European Decorative & Art Glass Price Guide.

No comments about Popular Glass of the 19th & 20th Centuries: A Collector's Guide (Miller's Collector's Guides).

1 comments about Mauzy's Kitchen Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. After absolutely loving Mauzy's Depression Glass book this one was such a huge disappointment. The pictures are huge, many 1/2 a page, which seems was done to make the book appear more meaty.
   
   Many of the green pieces are labeled as "unknown manfacturers", almost comical is a row of tumblers and sherbets (another row of vases) listed as "various manufacturers". That section of the book seems like they went to someone's house and just pictured each piece.
   
   The coverage of salt and pepper shakers is quite good, almost as if that is what the book really was before adding "fluff" items. Very little information (such as dates) is given, though.
   
   With the little information given, I just don't trust the prices as being any guideline whatsoever. Disappointed.
   
   Update: I found the prices listed are 5 to 10 times realistic pricing, even for the fanciest shops. Even more disappointed now, it has cost me money.

No comments about Glass for the Table: XIX Century Murano Glass Tableware.

1 comments about Glass Bells.

1. If you are not familiar with those intriguing ornamental objects that graced many Victorian era tables, be parepared for a superbly enlightening excursion into these beautiful servant callers in Al Trinidad's "Glass Bells." Filled to the brim with a multitude of superb photographs by Bruce Waters and Jean Vong; a good majority in stunning color; "Glass Bells" is a must for anyone who wishes to view what may be considered a miniscule object in the antique universe. Additionally pleasing, the literary work matches the visuals with an easy to read composition and typestyle; producing a very educational, very entertaining work. Mr. Trinidad has itemized, categorized, and identified with engineering precision all the beautiful objects in the book. "Glass Bells" should be considered a prime acquisition for any reader of antiques books. A marvelous effort by all those associated with the publication.

No comments about White House Glassware: Two Centuries of Presidential Entertaining.

No comments about The Armor of Light: Stained Glass in Western France, 1250-1325 (California Studies in the History of Art).

No comments about Antiques, Bijouterie, Coffee, Cakes, Carpet, Glass: A Handbook for the Self Assured Shopper.