The World of Salt Shakers, Antique & Art Glass Value Guide, Vol. 3
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (616 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1574320653 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In addition to the enormous gallery of vivid shakers, the Lechners provide essential information on pricing, physical characteristics and measurements, understanding of glass types, and related terminology. A special comprehensive 'Imitation, Reproduction, Look-Alike, and Fake Glass' section exposes antique imitation glass and fakes involving not only salt shakers but cruets, sugar shakers, toothpick holders, and tumblers, and enhances this vast text. In the six years since their last release, they have photographed and documented hundreds of additional shakers not yet featured, leading them to the release of this new volume. The Lechners have studied and specialized in obtaining detailed information relative to the antique art and patterned glass salt shakers primarily manufactured by American glass houses during the 19th and early 20th centuries. His hours of dedication and communication with collectors and members of the Antique and Art Glass Salt Shaker Collectors' Society is reflected in their work. 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: The late Ralph Lechner, along with his wife, Mildred, extensively researched colored glass salt shakers and produc
"Five Stars" according to Sadie. Excellent book. Lots of illustrations.. "This book of shakers exposed me to a whole new" according to LucyD. This book of shakers exposed me to a whole new category. Other shaker books I have purchased are mainly picture books with some information and mostly figurals. This book is full of information about a whole new genre of shakers. It is a welcome addition to my collection of shaker books.. reference book Dorinda B. Helped identify old salt and pepeer shakers in my mother's collection.