Reproduction Fake Antique Glass - Patterns Makers / Scarce In-Depth Book

Description

ANTIQUE FAKES AND REPRODUCTIONS
by Ruth Webb Lee, Lee Publications, MA, 1938/1950.
Over 150 black-and-white photographs illustrate approximately 1,000 items which allow the reader to discriminate antique fakes and reproductions from originals. Where two-thirds of this book reviews antique glass originals versus glass fakes and reproductions, this text also contains some information on faked American silver, ceramics, mechanical banks, ironwork and more.
”Mrs. Lee’s pioneer books on the subject of early American glass, her practical knowledge gained from handling thousands of pieces, and her tireless crusade against fakes, have all combined to establish her as America’s leading authority on the subject.”   Treated in this volume are comprehensive chapters, fully illustrated, devoted to reproductions in blown glass, pattern glass, milk-white glass, reproduction and souvenir cup plates, historical flasks, paper weights, lamps and globes, Bohemian glass, dolphin candlesticks and compotes, iron mechanical, faked American silver, and more.   “No prudent buyer can be without this book.  One mistake may be several times more costly than its purchase price.”  A collector’s item in itself, this scarce text is an indispensable reference.
5.9” x 8.75” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  317 pages.
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