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OverviewPaperweights that were made in Scotland from 1835 to the present are a wonderful part of glass history. In this beautiful book, Scottish paperweights are displayed in nearly 400 full-color photographs together with a discussion of the major weight-makers and glass houses. The important Ysart Family is thoroughly presented along with other makers: Holyrood Flint Glass Works, Vasart, Strathearn Ltd, Perthshire, Caithness, Edinburgh Crystal, Harland, John Deacons, Crieff, MacIntosh Glass, William and Willie Manson. Fakes, copies, and reproductions are fully discussed and the text includes a substantial glossary of weight-making terms and a price guide. AUTHOR: Robert G. Hall has been a collector of paperweights for over 20 years, building up a mixed collection of antique and modern paperweights. He is the author of a previous book published by Schiffer: Old English Paperweights. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert G. HallPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.975kg ISBN: 9780764308284ISBN 10: 0764308289 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 21 June 1999 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRobert G. Hall has been a collector of paperweights for over 20 years, building up a mixed collection of antique and modern paperweights. He is the author of a previous book published by Schiffer: Old English Paperweights. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |