Book Description
-92 different Depression Glass patterns were produced by seven major companies between 1923 and 1939
-Sales of previous editions surpass 55,000 copies
-More photos, more values -- same great price
Once an inexpensive gift often given away, Depression glass is one of today's most sought after collectible. This essential guide gives collectors current market values for more than 10,000 items that often carry sentimental, as well as financial value.
This comprehensive guide delivers double the photos as previous editions, and the most specific identification process of any guide on the market today. In this book, expert and beginning glass collectors will find:
-1,000 detailed color photos and line drawings of 170 patterns help with identification and pattern recognition
-Background information to help collectors be savvy sellers and buyers in the more than 7,000 daily eBay auctions devoted to Depression glass
-A library showcasing the evolution of plate shapes over the years
Customer Reviews:
Perfect reference book for new glass collectors.......2007-07-05
This book is the best reference book on depression glass I've ever seen. It gives you a color identification guide, a shape guide, and a pattern guide. Each pattern identified is shown in very clear detail and the color pictures are wonderful. Patterns are presented alphabetically for easy reference. In the back of the book is a list of patterns by manufacturer and an index by pattern. I've never learned so much so fast. I highly recommend this book - especially to new collectors.
Book Description
Fenton Art Glass is among the world's leading producers of collectible handmade art glass. Their beautiful creations have developed quite a following. This full-color guide for Fenton enthusiasts provides them with everything they want to know, including current pricing.
With more than 1,200 full color photos of Fenton carnival glass, custard glass, stretch glass, colored depression glass and opalescent glass from the past 100 years of the company's history, identification is quick and easy. Each featured piece is listed with history, maker marks, description and current collector pricing, making this book a great reference for novice and expert Fenton collectors alike.
-Covers 100 years of Fenton glass -1,200 detailed color photos -Provides history, maker marks, description and current pricing
Customer Reviews:
A helpful guide.......2005-08-27
I find it difficult to rate any one book on glassware since as any glass collector knows, one would literally have to have an entire library dedicated to antique glass only.As far as this book goes I found it to have a good bit of information on many areas of Fenton glass, some of which I was seeking and some I was not aware of. Overall,it is a good general guide, but as I said previously one would need a roomful of books to cover not only glass in general but indeed an entire section of said library would have to be just for Fenton glass. That being said I can recommend this book for beginners and casual collectors, as for the serious and professional types I think a collection of Fenton books should accompany your collection of Fenton glass.
A must-have for the Fenton collector . . . .......2005-01-28
As an avid Fenton Art Glass collector, I eagerly devour any new material written about my favorite glassware. In this tome, Mark Moran has summoned his considerable journalistic and antiquarian talents to produce a reference book celebrating Fenton's 100th anniversary of art glass production. The well-written and succinct text introduces each section of a chronological photographic tour of representative pieces from 1905 through the present. Mr. Moran has ransacked collectors' display shelves and closets to find numerous beautiful and rare pieces of Fenton that I have not seen previously documented. Also included is a price guide listing some 2000 items.
Seasoned and novice collectors alike should find this book a welcome addition to their libraries.
Book Description
This best-selling field guide is now available in full-color. Warman's Depression Glass Field Guide is an indispensable and portable tool for collectors, appraisers and enthusiasts who want to identify highly collectible and desirable Depression Glass.
The book features thousands of listings and up-to-date prices for Depression glass, with 500 full color photos and illustrations, giving collectors a look at the most popular and rare pieces on the market. It also includes quick-find shape and pattern guides, as well as pattern and manufacturer indexes to aid collectors in identifying pieces. Its portable size is perfect for the collector on the go.
-Convenient portable size -500 photographs--now in FULL COLOR -Features shape and pattern guides, and pattern and manufacturer indexes
Customer Reviews:
Don't Rely on These Values.......2007-09-06
This book is a fantastic take-along for going to antique stores and garage sales and the like. It contains several helpful sections to help you identify patterns including a catagorized section of borders (birds, floral, art deco, etc.) and a shape guide which is primarily useful when looking for plates and serving pieces. All of the photos of actual pieces are in color. This book also contains several patterns that Gene Florence's Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass does not.
One thing about this book that needs to be mentioned is the large discrepency in value for many pieces between the Warman's guide and Florence's guide. I don't know if this is because this edition is already 3 years old or what. You may feel like you are getting an incredible deal when you are actually not. This book also doesn't contain much information on each pattern except for the basics and it doesn't have much good information on reproductions.
This is a great field guide for glass, but it's good to have a back-up, more recent guide for values.
Warman's Depression Glass.......2007-02-17
Lovely descriptive book. Found several of my pieces immediately. Will be a great reference book for my collection.
book review.......2006-11-12
this is an excellent book. received it promptly and in new condition.
This is the best field guide I've ever seen.......2006-02-17
I love this book and recommend it to any collector of depression glass, especially if you are anovice. The thumbnail guides are easy to use and great for identifying just about any pattern. This has become my bible for identifying and valuing auction buys and yard sale finds. I hope Warmans considers another volume to acccomodate some of the patterns not covered in detail in this book.
I use it all the time!!!.......2003-12-20
I purchased this book about 3 months ago and have almost worn the cover off of it already. I like the thumbnails in the beginning of the book that help you quickly identify the pattern. Although the photos are in black and white, I feel that I am able to identify the patterns quite easily. It is also small enough to fit into my purse or coat pocket when I go to auctions. I think I am getting a much better grasp of various patterns by using this book. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in a take-along book. I would also recommend having accesss to Warman's regular edition of Depression Glass for further reference.
Average customer rating:
- Contains a conspicuously hidden treasure.
- Latest edition of a virtual glass collectibles encyclopedia
- Latest edition of a virtual glass collectibles encyclopedia
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Warman's Glass (3rd ed)
Ellen T. Schroy
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Customer Reviews:
Contains a conspicuously hidden treasure........2000-12-20
They say the best place to hide something is to put it in put it in plain sight. You read the dry description of this book without seeing the significance. Yes there are pictures and prices. That is what the book is for. However the reason I bought this book, was because I was coming near ground zero. What I found of value was a description of the different class companies overlapping the description of the different types of glass. This shows how designers are sort of incestuous is removed from one glass company to another. Also it is interesting to see which class companies bought which collapsed companies in which year. It is also in intriguing to find the chemical makeup of the different types of glass. This part of a book arms me with a crater base of knowledge to do my own pricing. Personally, I haven't found any the pieces by buying prices this book. I have found the company's that made the pieces that I have a bought in this book. That alone is worth five stars.
Latest edition of a virtual glass collectibles encyclopedia.......1999-03-24
This is the 3rd edition of the most comprehensive guide to glass collectibles. Contains a huge amount of information covering thousands of entries with prices. All major types of glass items are included along with a brief history of major manufacturers. Hundreds of items are shown in black and white photos. References, web sites, auction houses and reproduction alerts add to the book's value. An important addition to every glass collector's library.
Latest edition of a virtual glass collectibles encyclopedia.......1999-03-17
This is the 3rd edition of the most comprehensive guide to glass collectibles. Contains a huge amount of information covering thousands of entries with prices. All major types of glass items are included along with a brief history of major manufacturers. Hundreds of items are shown in black and white photos. References, web sites, auction houses and reproduction alerts add to the book's value. An important addition to every glass collector's library.
Book Description
Packed with detailed listings and full-color photos of the most collectible old (pre-1900) and new (post-1900) barber bottles, beer bottles, bitters, medicine bottles, milk bottles, whiskey bottles, soda bottles and more, this book is a must-have. The affordable price and portable size make it ideal for collectors on the go.
1,000 detailed listings and more than 300 detailed full-color photos of the most collectible bottles on the market, all with current pricing, provide collectors with all the information they need for secure buying and selling. A section on the history and origin of glass bottles, as well as basic bottle facts and tips on how to start collecting, are also included.
-1,000 listings with prices for well over 100 years of collectible bottles -300 brilliant color photos -Convenient portable size
Customer Reviews:
missing pages.......2006-12-22
This book was missing pages 65 to 96. Just noticed this when using it. Book itself was okay but the pages missing were of beer bottles of which I have a few and wanted to check know that I am retired and have the time to devote to this hobby.
Antique Bottle Book.......2006-07-30
Not very useful with superficial info. Not much value for the price.
The Ultimate Bottle Collecting Resource.......2006-07-05
This is a guide that you can take with you to antique shops, flea markets or yard sales as it will fit nicely in a large pocket or handbag. The book not only lists values of thousands of bottles, but also provides tips for bottle identification, advice on buying and selling and trademarks. This is an ideal book for beginners with great, detailed photographs.
Book Description
"Capitalizes on constantly evolving home deco trends
Eye-catching package represents the celebration that is Fiesta Ware
Appeals to an incredibly active collector base - including collectors scouring the 4,000 online auctions
The dinnerware that ""turns your table into a celebration"" is giving its collectors more than a few reasons to enjoy the party. Fiesta is a vibrant and authoritative guide collectors can turn to for quick pricing and identification assistance wherever they are. This guide to the bright and abundantly fun: *Shows collectors more than 500 detailed color photos including many rare pieces, which aid in making accurate identification *Covers history of the company that brought the party to dinning room tables, and inspires collectors to follow the evolution of Fiesta Ware *Arms collectors with current values and rarity ratings, to make savvy collecting decisions
For everyone who knows how fun dining can be, this book is a must have"
Book Description
"Appeals to a growing collector base -- membership of the Hull Pottery Association has grown from 90 members to more than 800 since it began in 1996
Features original company catalog pages, inspiring nostalgia in collectors
This indispensable resource aids beginning and advanced collectors in pricing and identifying more than 80 years of Hull pottery. Whether it's the Little Red Riding Hood line of kitchenware, or the ultra-popular Hull planters of the 1970s that inspire collectors, this dynamic guide is a must have. This book: *Features detailed descriptions with dimensions, dates of manufacture and up-to-date values, to help collectors stay current *Includes more than 1,000 color photos, making this extremely visual guide a beautiful and informative resource *Provides reliable information to help collectors avoid losing money on fakes and forgeries
More than just another price guide, this portable reference helps collectors expand their knowledge of Hull pottery."
Customer Reviews:
Warman's: Hull Pottery Identification and price guide.......2007-09-13
Great addition to my resource library for Hull Pottery. Must have if you are thinking about collection Hull Pottery and a must have if you will be sell Hull Pottery.
Book Description
Updated editions of the one and only ?bible? for pottery and
porcelain collectibles are always in demand ? and here is the
very latest! Today?s hottest pottery and porcelain collectibles
in the antiques marketplace are all here, in this up-to-date
reference.
All price listings have been updated to reflect current market
values, and now there are new sections devoted to Ruskin,
Wade, Cornish Ware, Natzler, Royal Winton, Oyster Plates,
Pablo Picasso, Cottageware and Pilkington! The book also
features a 16-page color photo section, never before seen in
previous editions. This reliable reference is sure to be a
favorite of pottery and porcelain collectors and enthusiasts
everywhere.
Customer Reviews:
warman's english and continental pottery and porcelain.......2005-01-04
This is a great book! A must have!! All the books by authors Susan and Al Bagdade are excellent.
Very Informative Book for Porcelain Collectors Everywhere!.......2000-07-13
This is an excellent reference book! It is in black and white with some pictures and a decent price list. The best thing about this book is the broad range of porcelain manufacturers listed and the histories, other references and collecting hints. Items are listed with good descriptions and price list. It also contains marks. It lists individual manufacturers and also gives histories on manufactureing areas. Altogether a very good book and valuable to porcelain collectors!
Book Description
Featuring everything from platters, tumblers and vases, to compotes, ashtrays and decanters, collectors will turn to this expansive guide again and again to identify and price their European and American glassware.
Covering all types of glassware, the fourth edition of this best-selling guide includes Carnival, Depression, Fire-King, Lalique, Pattern, Tiffany, and more, from more than 160 glass manufacturers. Updated pricing and detailed descriptions are included for each of the listings. New categories include Avon Dinnerware, Degenhart Glass, and Powder Boxes. The crisp photographs and line drawings of makers' marks are invaluable in assisting in identification and the new 8-page color section shows the wide spectrum of beautiful glass colors.
Ellen T. Schroy is one of the foremost experts on antiques and collectibles. She is the editor and author of several titles in the Warman's® Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles line.
• Special section featuring reprints of vintage advertising offers rare insight into how and when certain patterns were introduced
• Invaluable line drawings of makers' marks aid in accurate pricing and identification
• Rely on Warman's® trusted format with historical information, reference listings, collectors clubs, and Internet resources
Customer Reviews:
An excellent catalogue and a reliable resource.......2003-04-12
Now in an updated and expanded fourth edition, Warman's Glass: A Value & Identification Guide compiled and edited by antique glassware expert Ellen T. Schroy is an superbly presented and illustrated price guide to more than 200 types of American and European Glass. Offering histories, references, clubs, and museums, Warman's Glass is accessibly structured in alphabetical order, and consists of entries offering brief and succinct descriptions of various individual pieces. Warman's Glass is an excellent catalogue and a reliable resource recommended for antiques dealers, auctioneers, hobbyists, and collectors.
Book Description
*Illustrated with concise line drawings to show intricate details of patterns
*Features a chapter on learning to spot reproductions - helpful for avoiding the frustrating and potentially costly issue of forgeries
During America's darkest economic period, Depression glass, with its hundreds of patterns and wide variety of colors, became part of the marketing machine for everything from consumer goods to bank accounts. Its popularity helped stimulate consumer demand for household goods and boosted the nation's emergence from the Great Depression. This handy and innovative price guide is packed with 500 brilliant color photos and authoritative identification and pricing about the Depression Era's bright light of hope. Its compact size allows you to easily take it to auctions, antique shops, shows and conventions.
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Warman's Depression Glass Field Guide: Values And Identification (Warman's Field Guides)
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Florence's Glassware Pattern Identification Guide: Easy Identification for Glassware from the 1920s Through the 1960s
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