Publisher - ACC Art Books
Format - Т
Publication date - 1999
Number of Pages - 192
Book series - Starting to Collect Series
Bookbinding - Hardcover
Language - English
Starting to Collect Antique Glass
Technical Data:
Author: John Sandon
Title: Starting to Collect Antique Glass
Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club
ISBN: 1-85149-452-9
ISBN-13: 978-1851494521
Language: English
Country of publication: United Kingdom
Binding: Softcover
Weight: ca. 520 g
Format: ca. 21 × 28 cm
Starting to Collect Antique Glass
This practical and richly illustrated guide introduces collectors to the fascinating world of antique glass. Written by renowned antiques expert John Sandon, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, identification, evaluation and collecting of antique glass from different periods and countries.
The author explains how to distinguish genuine antiques from reproductions, identify important manufacturers and styles, assess condition and quality, and build a meaningful collection. Numerous colour photographs illustrate representative examples of tableware, decorative objects, drinking vessels and art glass, making the book both an educational reference and a practical collecting guide.
Ideal for beginning collectors as well as dealers, auction buyers and enthusiasts interested in decorative arts and antiques.
Перевод на русский язык
Практическое иллюстрированное руководство известного британского эксперта по антиквариату Джона Сэндона посвящено коллекционированию старинного стекла. Автор знакомит читателя с историей производства стекла, основными направлениями и школами стеклоделия, методами атрибуции и оценки предметов.
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