Paperweights of the World by Flemming, Monika

Paperweights of the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764325205)

Vendor: Monika Flemming
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
$35.00
$35.00
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Paperweights of the World by Flemming, Monika

Paperweights of the World

$35.00
Paperweights of the World by Flemming, Monika

Paperweights of the World

$35.00
Format: Hardcover
Description
Description
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Beautiful color photographs of over 1,000 paperweights bring to life the authors' passion for collecting these art treasures made of glass and crystal, color and imagination. Paperweights from the 1840s to the 1980s are displayed. The history, development, production techniques, and informative histories of the paperweight makers, glass studios, and independent artists are presented, along with hints for collectors. Museum information, a helpful bibliography, and tips for the care of paperweights round out this enjoyable book, which is packed with stunning artwork for those who love beautiful things.

Author: Monika Flemming
ISBN-10: 0764325205
ISBN-13: 9780764325205
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/28/2006
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 11.28h x 8.54w x 0.77d
By Monika Flemming
By Monika Flemming
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Monika Flemming and Peter Pommerencke have both collected paperweights for more than twenty-five years. Since 1976, they have run Germany's first, and for some time, only paperweight dealership. Their worldwide contact with all the manufacturers and artists and their intensive exchange of experience with fellow dealers on an international level have made them experts whose advice is valued by beginner and connoisseur alike.

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