Entirely in contrast with the art paperweights of Baccarat and similar glass houses, advertising paperweights were designed for function and that function was to sit on peoples desks and remind people of the advertisers services or wares. A broad range of advertising paperweights, in glass, celluloid, and metals, were manufactured between 1880 and 1920. They promoted a plethora of products and services and reflect the culture of their time.Advertising Paperweights starts with a history of the advertising paperweight. The bulk of the product coverage is divided between glass and figural paperweights, with a small section dedicated to celluloid. The paperweights, almost without exception, are attractively designed, and the photographs are very well. done. Many of the figural weights are often clever such as a light bulb with filament and a chintz teapot pouring tea into a cup. Many, many animals are included, particularly dogs. This is certainly a book that anyone, collector or not, will enjoy viewing.
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