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English Drinking Glasses, 1675-1825 (Paperback, illustrated edition)
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English Drinking Glasses, 1675-1825 (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Series: Shire Library, No. 116
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Loot Price R176
Discovery Miles 1 760
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In 1675, George Ravenscroft invented the lead glass formula which
was to transform glass selling in England. Previously table glass
was imported from the continent, mostly from Venice, but now an
indigenous industry developed rapidly, producing drinking glasses
of such quality and fascinating design as to capture the entire
home market. This book explores the variety of drinking glasses,
from the heavy balusters pre-dating 1700 to the faceted stems of
around 1800, which are so sought after by collectors. Superb
craftsmanship and ingenuity, typical of all art forms in the
eighteenth century, are beautifully encapsulated in the drinking
glass, and a large and significant collection can be housed in a
couple of display cases. Accompanied with detailed illustrations of
the range of glass designs, this is an ideal guide for any
collector.
General
Imprint: |
Shire Publications Ltd
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Shire Library, No. 116 |
Release date: |
October 2009 |
First published: |
November 2009 |
Authors: |
L.M. Bickerton
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Dimensions: |
210 x 149 x 3mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
32 |
Edition: |
illustrated edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-85263-661-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Antiques & collectables >
Ceramics & glass
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LSN: |
0-85263-661-X |
Barcode: |
9780852636619 |
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