Old Glass and How to Collect It: An Introduction to Antique Glassware (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781905217427)

Originally published in 1916, Old Glass And How To Collect It is an easy to understand pocket guide to the fascinating and beautiful world of antique glassware. Styles including Early English, Bristol and Nailsea and Irish glass are described and illustrated, whilst J Sydney Lewis offers advice for the novice glass collector drawn from his extensive experience in the antiques trade. Packed with expert knowledge and many amusing and insightful anecdotes, Old Glass And How To Collect It is essential reading for anyone considering glass collecting as a hobby, or for those with an interest in design, art history or engraving. It offers a window onto an era of breathtaking craftsmanship, one where everyday objects became works of art.

Author: J. Sydney Lewis
ISBN-10: 1905217420
ISBN-13: 9781905217427
Publisher: Jeremy Mills Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.53d