This colossal three volume set covers Candlesticks made by 98 different American companies. From Akro Agate Company to Wright more than 1,520 candlesticks are depicted. Over 2500 color photos and catalog reprints from old trade journals and advertisements light up the book. Every candlestick is described with dimensions, production dates, known colors, information on reissues and reproductions. Current location of the mold, as well as current values are revealed. These volumes will be of particular interest to collectors of Atterbury, Beaumont, Blenko, Bryce Brothers, Cambridge, Canton, Central, Dalzell Viking, Dunbar, Heisey, Hobbs Brockunier, Imperial, Jeannette, Indiana Glass, McKee, Morgantown, New Martinsville, Paden City, Tiffin, Viking, Westmoreland and the U.S. Glass Company glass. A well-illustrated appendix on identifying toy candlesticks, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography round out the book. A unique feature of each book is an illustrated index which includes thumbnail photographs of all of the candlesticks in that volume.
Price: $49.50
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