The Glass Industry In Sandwich

283 color photos of American Sandwich glass objects, including fine cut, etched and engraved ware; household, commercial, and scientific glassware; and bottles marketed in the 1800s. A supplement features objects not available when the other 4 volumes in this series were written. A roster of 1500 employees and their occupations is fascinating. Items from $10 to $35,000.

A guide to the current prices of Sandwich Glass, keyed to all five volumes of Kaiser and Barlow's The Glass Industry in Sandwich.

The Glass Industry in Sandwich is a series of 4 hard cover books (and 7 soft cover partial volumes and a separate Price Guide) presenting complete histories of the glass companies that were located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, between 1825 and 1922. Include color photos of over 2000 authenicated Sandwich glass articles. Dimensions, date and detailed captions. Recognized as the "bible" in this field. Volume 1 features blown and pressed tablewares. Includes pressed cup plates, salts, and lacy glass.

The Glass Industry in Sandwich is a five volume series of books presenting a factual account of glass produced by the glass companies that were located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, between 1825 and 1922. Included are color photos of over 2300 Sandwich glass objects that have been thoroughly researched and authenticated by Sandwich glass experts Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser, who have worked together for twenty-two years. Recognized by the antiques industry as the "Bible" in its field, this magnificent set of books has become a trusted reference used by glass curators of major museums as well as by early American glass collectors, antiques dealers and auctioneers. Each photo is accompanied by dimensions, approximate time of production, and captions that detail methods of manufacture and sources of documentation. Comparisons are made between objects manufactured in Sandwich glass houses and objects produced in foreign and other American factories.Cutware, a General Assortment represents a specialized portion of the fifth and final volume. It features four complete chapters on cut, engraved, and etched glass; an assortment of household and commercial ware; bottles; and a supplement to previously published guides.

A history of and collectors' guide to nineteenth-century glass manufacturing in South Boston

"Sandwich Glass: A Technical Book for Collectors" by Lenore Wheeler Williams is an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts of Sandwich glassware. Williams delves into the technical aspects of glassmaking, offering in-depth insights into the production methods and distinguishing features of Sandwich glass. Her meticulous research and detailed descriptions of various glass patterns and forms make this book an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the history and artistry of glassware collecting.