When the glass industry was in its heyday in the Victorian era, Harry Northwood, the son of a famous English glassmaker, was one of its most influential figures. Today his creations are in great demand among collectors.
Harry Northwood: The Early Years illustrates 400 items in color and many more in black and white. The book includes the fascinating story of Northwood's early career, as well as information on patterns and colors, original ads, and superb old photographs. It also comes with an important 2003 price update.
Operating factories in Martins Ferry (OH), Ellwood City (PA), and Indiana (PA). Northwood made such popular patterns as Royal Oak, Royal Ivy, Jewel (Threaded Swirl), Leaf Mold, Parian Swirl, Paneled Sprig, Leaf Umbrella, Chrysanthemum Swirl, Alaska, Klondyke, Louis XV, Maple Leaf, Inverted Fan and Feather, and Nautilus.
This reference work will be read with pleasure, and it will be taken off the shelf time and again for study. The book, compiled by the outstanding glassologists William Heacock, James Measell and Barry Wiggins, contains much original research. The information is clearly presented and the color photography is outstanding.
Price: $18.95
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