Mt. Washington and Pairpoint Glass: Encompassing the History

Mt. Washington and Pairpoint Glass: Encompassing the History of the Mt. Washington

The Mt. Washington Glass Works and the companies that succeeded it constitute America's second-oldest glass manufacturer. The first Mt. Washington factory opened for business in South Boston in about 1837, and a descendant firm, the Pairpoint Glass Company, continues to make fine glass in Sagamore, Massachusetts. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Mt. Washington was celebrated for its Art Glass and Rich Cut glass, which are highly prized by collectors today. However, until now, virtually nothing has been known of the company's history or its many other products. This book, long and eagerly awaited by glass collectors, corrects the situation. It offers a comprehensive history of the firm and begins a survey of the many types of glass manufactured by Mt. Washington, including fine-quality pressed and blown wares, lamp chimneys, lanterns, and attractive lamps and chandeliers. Other products discussed and illustrated in this volume are the first Art Glasses (Iridescent and Sicilian)

Country	USA
Author	Kenneth M. Wilson
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9781851494910
Edition	1St Edition
ISBN	185149491X
Label	Antique Collectors Club Dist
Manufacturer	Antique Collectors Club Dist
MPN	292 colour and 153 b&w illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	352
PartNumber	292 colour and 153 b&w illustrations
PublicationDate	2005-08-25
Publisher	Antique Collectors Club Dist
SKU	ACAMP_book_new_185149491X
Studio	Antique Collectors Club Dist
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Mt. Washington and Pairpoint Glass: Encompassing the History of the Mt. Washington