Paperweights of the 19th and 20th Centuries
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Paperweights of the 19th and 20th Centuries by Anne Metcalfe
This practical, accessible guide is part of a series aimed primarily at the budding collector. The diversity and beauty of glass paperweights offers great scope and this invaluable guide provides a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to the subject. The development of paperweights is traced from the mid-1900s to the present day, featuring the major factories of France, Scotland and the United States. Popular makers are illustrated, with their trademarks identified. Throughout the book Fact Files provide a wealth of hints and tips on collecting - such as identifying styles and what to look out for when starting a paperweights collection. - Features Fact Files highlighting key information on collecting - Includes full-colour photographs of over 150 collectable pieces, each accompanied by a price range - Packed with invaluable tips on how to pick out the best examples - An ideal introduction to the subject for the novice collector
Anne Metcalfe was a teacher for 20 years before she retired from the profession in 1980 to become a dealer of pictures, pottery and glass. She decided to concentrate solely on paperweights and, with her husband Peter, operates the UK's biggest paperweight dealership based in Helsby, Cheshire. Their stock of over 1,500 pieces ranges from antique French weights by Baccarat and St Louis to abstract Chinese designs. Anne is a member of the Cambridge Paperweight Circle and the PCA (Paperweight Collectors' Association). She also contributes regularly to leading antiques trade magazines.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781840003093 |
| ISBN 10 | 184000309X |
| Title | Paperweights of the 19th and 20th Centuries |
| Author | Anne Metcalfe |
| Series | Miller's Collecting Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2000-08-17 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |