Download or read book Pairpoint Lamps written by Edward Malakoff and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1990 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exceptional beauty of Pairpoint glass lamps has been cherished since their origin in New Bedford, Massachusetts, between 1907 and 1929. Now, for the first time, the complete range and diversity of these magnificent, softly glowing works of art are shown together in a useful source and reference. More than 200 full-color photographs, excerpts from company catalogs, and advertisements detail the designs, shade styles and sizes, and serial numbers of the lamps. A rarity guide is included. The book features chapters on the beautiful variations of shade styles, including puffy, ribbed, and scenic; and chandelier, non-electrified, and floor lamps.
Download or read book Great Art Glass Lamps written by Martin M. May and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of 235 Victorian glass-shadded lamps made by the four top manufacturers, Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly, Pairpoint and Handel. Provides a brief history of each company and original prices of the lamps. Also includes the 1906 Duffner & Kimberly lamps catalog.
Download or read book Pairpoint Lamp Catalog written by Judith M. Downey and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 570 Pairpoint lamps with their distinctive glass shades are shown in this and the companion volume that comprise the catalog. They represent a broad sample of the production of Pairpoint lamps from 1900 to the early 1930s. The most remarkable feature of the catalog is that so many of the pages are hand-colored with watercolors, having been painted by the original factory decorators. This practice occurred at the factory when orders for the lamps were slow.
Download or read book Pairpoint Lamp Catalog written by Old Dartmouth Historical Society and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 570 Pairpoint lamps with their distinctive colored glass shades are shown in this and the companion volume that comprise the catalog. A broad sample of Pairpoint lamps made from 1900 to the early 1930s are shown in hand-colored watercolors by the original factory decorators.
Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Primer written by Carol Prisant and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to investigate the history of furniture, silver, jewelry, clocks, toys, and books, and how to select an appraiser
Download or read book Pairpoint Lamps written by Louis O. St. Aubin and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Handel Lamps Book written by Carole Goldman Hibel and published by . This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book paying homage to the designs of Philip J. Handel, whose vision for The Handel Company of Meriden, Connecticut, was to combine individual craftsmanship with creative accomplishment.
Download or read book American Made written by David Bourdon and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 1900 Pairpoint needed one hundred workmen in the glass-blowing room to meet demand for the sculpturally audacious "Puffies"
Download or read book Mt Washington and Pairpoint Glass written by Kenneth M. Wilson and published by ACC Distribution. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the Mt. Washington Glass Works and its successors, the Pairpoint companies. Includes essential, everyday wares as well as highly sought after Art Glass and Rich Cut glass. Discusses glassmaking techniques manufacturing costs, materials, wages, the prices of finished
Download or read book Christie s Guide to Jewellery written by Sarah Hue-Williams and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 200 years, buyers and sellers have sought advice from Christie's specialists. For the first time, Christie's shares this knowledge in an easy-to-use guide to jewellery with stunning color photographs. Christie's Guide to Jewellery provides essential facts and advice on how to appreciate and understand jewels. What should you look for in a gem? Which artificial enhancements should you be aware of when choosing a stone? Why is spinel one of the most underrated gems today? Offering everything from a description of the four "C" categories to an explanation of the origin of the word "carat, " Christie's Guide to Jewellery is a must-have book for both serious and amateur collectors.
Download or read book Antique Enameled Jewelry written by Dale Reeves Nicholls and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first book to focus exclusively on enameled jewelry, an integral, important, and innovative part of world-wide jewelry design at the turn of the 20th century. Enameling techniques and the symbolism found in Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Arts and Crafts jewelry design during the nineteenth century and later are explained and illustrated. Edwardian and Art Deco styles, as well as important jewelry designers are included. Over 450 color photographs illustrate this important reference for jewelry designers, historians, and collectors.
Download or read book A Passion for Purses written by Paula Higgins and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The passionate history, art, and design of over 500 antique, vintage, and contemporary purses were chosen from private collections and from Cora Ginsburg LLC, the premier dealer of antique textiles and costume in the United States. Many have never been published before, providing a fresh resource for collectors. Chapters cover the history of purses and every major style made as well as unique and very rare examples. Each caption provides detailed descriptions and current values, and the extensive bibliography gives many resources for further reading.
Download or read book Art Jewelry Today written by Dona Z. Meilach and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a beautiful new look at art jewelry that has a new look. These are todays top art jewelers whose work is often shown in art galleries and museums. Chapters present contemporary designs in gold, silver, mixed metals, found objects, glass, enamel work, and imaginative jewelry pieces that go beyond tradition. Over 540 color photographs and lots of detailed information will inspire jewelry designers and collectors alike.
Download or read book Lamps written by Pairpoint Manufacturing Co., New Bedford, MA, USA. and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Georg Jensen written by Janet Drucker and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expansive study of the designs of Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) and company, covering jewelry, hollowware, and flatware designed and produced from 1904 to the present. Jensen's life and the company he founded are thoroughly researched and interpretation of the marks used on Jensen silver is provided. Lavishly illustrated, with an up to date price guide and index.
Download or read book Louis C Tiffany written by Alastair Duncan and published by Antique Collectors Club Dist. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Takeo Hariuchi's prestigious collection of works by mastercraftsman and industrialist Louis C. Tiffany, Alastair Duncan, the world-renowned expert on the subject, examines every facet of Tiffany's unsurpassed talent for imagination, design, ingenuity, technical expertise, and business affairs. Each piece in the Garden Museum Collection is reproduced in color. 1-85149-457-X $195.00 / Antique Collectors' Club
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to American Arts and Crafts written by David Rago and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 2003 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in an all-new third edition, this guide features every major artist, object, and manufacturer of the Arts and Crafts period and lists the most current prices for their works. 330 photos.
