Fifty Years of Collectible Glass: 1920-1970, Volume 11, Easy Identification and Price Guide: Stemware, Decorating Accessories, Decorated Glassware
Beginning collectors will have an easy time with this  practical guide, but those with more experience will find it no less  valuable. InFifty Years of Collectible Glass  1920-1970, Tom and Neila Bredehoft focus their expertise on  all kinds of stemware, decorations, and accessories. The first two  sections are divided by pattern type--separate categories are devoted  to knops, roses, birds, and wheat, for a total of 45 different  segments. In the accessories department, you'll find coverage of items  from candy jars to console sets separated by type, rather than  pattern. Newcomers to glass should be sure to check out the helpful  descriptions and line drawings of stemware pieces in the first few  pages. Since most of us don't intuitively grasp the difference between  a sherbet and a cocktail glass, or know the exact shape of a touraine,  the Bredehofts have thoughtfully provided clear and concise  definitions that make an excellent introduction or refresher  course. The eight bright and glossy pages in the center of the book  are a visual treat, showcasing items from many major manufacturers,  including Heisey, Duncan and Miller, and U.S. Glass.Small  identification photos are plentiful, and the occasional illustration  or old advertisement adds a nice bit of variety. Even in black and  white, the pictures of various patterns come through cleanly--only a  very few are fuzzy enough that a magnifier may be needed to clear  things up.--Jill Lightner