The Essence of Pairpoint Fine Glassware (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Book Details
Author(s)Marion Frost, Sandra Frost
PublisherSchiffer Pub Ltd
ISBN / ASIN076431419X
ISBN-139780764314193
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank2,081,108
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Fine glassware was hand produced at the Pairpoint Corporation in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by skilled glass blowers, cutters, and engravers for more than five decades and reached a level of unmatched elegance between 1918 and 1938. This is their story, in words and beautiful color pictures, sufficient that todays glass enthusiasts can identify the Pairpoint shapes, colors, and patterns and fully appreciate these artistic treasures. The distinctive Pairpoint bubble ball, specialty and regular line items, markings, and many identifying characteristics are all fully explained. Value guide included.
