Antique Vintage Children’s Glass Toy Dishes - Patterns Makers / Scarce Book

Description

This early out-of-print book provides a definitive pictorial survey of
CHILDREN’S GLASS DISHES
by Doris Lechler and Virginia O’Neill, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers, NY, 1976.
“The pieces of miniature glassware of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century are more than objects of art.  They represent a longed-for, bygone time—a time before synthetic material…a time when skilled craftsmen left their marks in hand-etched glass… a time when a child’s future dreams were as bright as the reflections in a prism.  Doris Lechler and Virginia O’Neill have brought back those times and the beautiful miniature glassware in this comprehensive guidebook.  There are over 200 photographs showing all of the intricate details of the various patterns.  In the accompanying descriptions Lechler and O’Neill give vital identifying information, even measurements.  Additionally, they have included an essential guide to current values for the serious collector.” Illustrations are in black and white, sometimes with retail catalog pages reprinted.  Chapters are divided by pattern as well as geographic region.  If you are a collector of children’s dishes, you will want to add this excellent text, with values good for date of publication, to your reference library.
6.25“ x 9.5“ hardback with dust cover in good condition (dust cover has ragged / torn edges.  Book itself is in very good condition).   224 pages.
Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States.  Rates vary for international mailings.