Dictionary Of British Antique Glass
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For collectors, curators, and connoisseurs alike, Dictionary of British Antique Glass stands as an indispensable reference guide to one of Britain's most refined decorative art forms. Douglas Ash — a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a seasoned authority on British antiques — presents a comprehensive A-to-Z compendium that catalogues the terminology, techniques, glassmakers, and historical periods that define the rich tradition of British glass-making, from the delicate drinking vessels of the seventeenth century through to the ornate decorative pieces of the Victorian era. Ash writes with the precision of a scholar and the passion of a true collector, drawing on decades of expertise that also informed his acclaimed works on English silver, antique furniture, and drinking vessels. Dictionary of British Antique Glass serves as both a practical field guide for those seeking to identify and authenticate pieces, and a cultural chronicle of a craft that mirrors the aesthetic ambitions of British society across the centuries. Whether you are a seasoned antiquarian or a curious newcomer to the world of antique glass, this authoritative volume will leave you viewing every glint of old crystal with entirely new eyes.
Author: Douglas Ash
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For collectors, curators, and connoisseurs alike, Dictionary of British Antique Glass stands as an indispensable reference guide to one of Britain's most refined decorative art forms. Douglas Ash — a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a seasoned authority on British antiques — presents a comprehensive A-to-Z compendium that catalogues the terminology, techniques, glassmakers, and historical periods that define the rich tradition of British glass-making, from the delicate drinking vessels of the seventeenth century through to the ornate decorative pieces of the Victorian era. Ash writes with the precision of a scholar and the passion of a true collector, drawing on decades of expertise that also informed his acclaimed works on English silver, antique furniture, and drinking vessels. Dictionary of British Antique Glass serves as both a practical field guide for those seeking to identify and authenticate pieces, and a cultural chronicle of a craft that mirrors the aesthetic ambitions of British society across the centuries. Whether you are a seasoned antiquarian or a curious newcomer to the world of antique glass, this authoritative volume will leave you viewing every glint of old crystal with entirely new eyes.