Art Glass Toothpick Holders Patterns - Pressed Cut Colored Etc. / Book + Values

Description

Profusely illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of antique Victorian glass toothpick holders.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIAN COLORED PATTERN GLASS: BOOK 1 - TOOTHPICK HOLDERS FROM A TO Z
by William Heacock, Antique Publications, OH, 1974/1976.
“This is not necessarily a book just about toothpick holders. It is essentially a reference book on colored Victorian pattern glass, with attention directed towards a specialized portion of this field. Included between the covers of this book are identification and illustrations of over 400 toothpick holders…. Most are pressed glass, but many ‘blown’ glass patterns are included. Also a few rare and previously unlisted art glass, silver-plated and china toothpicks are identified. Rarely a match holder is shown to clear up confusion among collectors.” Reproduced are excerpts from early sales brochures and advertisements. A brief history is given as is a guide to pattern attribution and a color guide. The photo plates, all in vivid color, are especially appealing. Taken from several private collections, these examples serve as a valuable identification and collector’s guide, a must for any curator dealer or collector of Victorian colored pattern glass toothpick holders.
8.5” x 11” softback in very good condition. 67 pages.
Includes 1992-93 Price Guide Supplement.
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