Colors In Cambridge Glass

Colors in Cambridge Glass II features 60 full-page color photos showing all the colors produced by the Cambridge Glass Company. In addition to those showing numerous items in individual colors, there are photos that compare several similar colors, transparent and opaque. Also included are shots illustrating such items as swans, the Statuesque line, and figural flower frogs. Each color photo is accompanied by a page of narrative, describing the color, its history, and the pieces shown. Compiled and written by National Cambridge Collectors, Inc., the book showcases glass from the organization's museum collection. All of the photographs and narratives are new with well over 1,000 pieces pictured. When possible, comments taken from trade journals dating to the time of the specific color's introduction are provided. Cambridge collectors are sure to be pleased with this new book.

A comprehensive and up-to-date encyclopedia to the fabrication, nature, properties, uses, and history of glass The Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture has been designed to satisfy the needs and curiosity of a broad audience interested in the most varied aspects of material that is as old as the universe. As described in over 100 chapters and illustrated with 1100 figures, the practical importance of glass has increased over the ages since it was first man-made four millennia ago. The old-age glass vessels and window and stained glass now coexist with new high-tech products that include for example optical fibers, thin films, metallic, bioactive and hybrid organic-inorganic glasses, amorphous ices or all-solid-state batteries. In the form of scholarly introductions, the Encyclopedia chapters have been written by 151 noted experts working in 23 countries. They present at a consistent level and in a self-consistent manner these industrial, technological, scientific, historical and cultural aspects. Addressing the most recent fundamental advances in glass science and technology, as well as rapidly developing topics such as extra-terrestrial or biogenic glasses, this important guide: Begins with industrial glassmaking Turns to glass structure and to physical, transport and chemical properties Deals with interactions with light, inorganic glass families and organically related glasses Considers a variety of environmental and energy issues And concludes with a long section on the history of glass as a material from Prehistory to modern glass science The Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture has been written not only for glass scientists and engineers in academia and industry, but also for material scientists as well as for art and industry historians. It represents a must-have, comprehensive guide to the myriad aspects this truly outstanding state of matter.

A full-color reference compiled by the National Cambridge Collectors, Inc. Includes a history of the company, complete descriptions, and a current value guide. Holds more Cambridge glass than any other book. 1999 values.

Featuring everything from platters, tumblers, and vases, to ashtrays, and decanters, this guide identifies and prices European and American glassware from more than 160 manufacturers, such as Carnival, Depression, Lalique, and Tiffany. Includes updated pricing and detailed descriptions.