American Cut Engraved Glass - Geometric Pattern Encyclopedia / 3-Vol Book Set

Description

You are purchasing a three-volume book set on antique American cut and engraved glass patterns produced between 1880-1917.
Considered the bible of American antique cut and engraved glass, this early out-of-print book is Volume I of a three-part book set. “Together the three volumes constitute the most complete pictorial record ever published of the glass of the Brilliant Period (1880-1917).  The Encyclopedia constitutes the only schematic plan ever devised for quickly locating and identifying cut glass patterns on the basis of observing the cutting of the glass itself.”
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN CUT AND ENGRAVED GLASS (1880-1917) VOLUME I—GEOMETRIC CONCEPTIONS
by J.Michael Pearson, self-published by the author, Miami Beach, FL, 1975.
This volume contains over 700 illustrations that identify over 400 patterns by name and more than 450 by manufacturer.
Contents by chapter include Trade Advertisements; Plagiarism of Patterns; Geometric Conception Index; Candlesticks; Trademarks—American and Canadian; and American and Canadian Cut Glass Firms and Outlets.  The chapter entitled “Life Among the Antiquarians” will delight readers with its humor and create nostalgia for collectors who have perchance experienced many of the phenomena described:  Innocent Humor, An Antique Dealer’s Quotable Quotes, It Pays to Advertise—or Does It?  The Catalogue List, Buy at Depressed Prices from Depressed Dealers, The Anniversary Gift, Earthquake in California, the Cut Glass Vase, and The Pragmatism of George Bernard Shaw. The comedy and tragedy captured by the anecdotes in this volume make for a book that is more than a collector’s guide—a book to be savored by antiquarians and antique-hunters over and over again.
8.75“ x 11.25“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  272 pages.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN CUT AND ENGRAVED GLASS (1880-1917) VOLUME II: REALISTIC PATTERNS
by J.Michael Pearson, self-published by the author, Miami Beach, FL, 1977.
Over 500 “realistic pattern” items are pictured in color and mostly black-and-white including information on makers, dates, patterns names, dimensions, and more.
The second of a three-part series, this volume deals with patterns on glass that depict realistic subjects.  Items are presented alphabetically from acorns to wheat.  After the principal subject is identified, attention is given to additional motifs and the name of the manufacturer when known. “With over 400 illustrations, over 200 patterns are identified by name and more than 300 by manufacturer.  For many, the cut and engraved glass of realistic subjects represents the highest point of the glass cutters’ art.  It is the category most easily grasped and understood as distinguished from abstract designs.  The use of both geometric and realistic is especially favored as representing the best of both worlds.  Responses to realistic patterns are direct and traceable to our reaction to the subject matter and the effectiveness with which it is portrayed.  A high degree of craftsmanship that includes a personal.”  As in volume I, humorous anecdotes are not neglected.  Therefore, “this is a book to read for pleasure while learning how to increase one’s appreciation of fine glass and how to make the most of the possibilities for profit.  As a gift to a friend, it will continue to give enjoyment and have reference value for many years to come.”
8.75“ x 11.25“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  172 pages.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN CUT AND ENGRAVED GLASS (1880-1917) VOLUME III: GEOMETRIC MOTIFS
by J.Michael Pearson, self-published by the author, Miami Beach, FL, 1978.
“The Encyclopedia constitutes the only schematic plan ever devised for quickly locating and identifying cut glass patterns on the basis of observing the cutting of the glass itself. This book contains over 700 beautifully printed illustrations including designs not previously identified as to the name of the pattern or the manufacturer…. Patterns can be researched in a manner similar to looking up a word in a dictionary.  Among the special features of this book:  It includes a patterns and general index for all three volumes.  Over 225 patterns are listed in a Relative Value Chart based on a very extensive experience in buying and selling.  The Encyclopedia enables you to find items of every type, shape and form.  Because of this, this series is the most important tool the dealer and collector will ever need for description and authentication.”
8.75“ x 11.25“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition .  259 pages.
Salutation SIGNED by Michael, Dorothy and Leonard Pearson.
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