English Drinking Glasses, 1675-1825 (Paperback, illustrated edition)

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
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Shire Library, No. 116
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	November 2009
Authors:	L.M. Bickerton
Dimensions:	210 x 149 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-85263-661-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Ceramics & glass
LSN:	0-85263-661-X
Barcode:	9780852636619

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