American Machine-Made Marbles

• Author(s): Dean Six, Susie Metzler, Michael Johnson,
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
• Pages: 192
• ISBN_10: 0764324640
  ISBN_13: 9780764324642
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Antiques & Collectibles / Glass & Glassware , Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics , Antiques & Collectibles / Toys & Games , Architecture / Methods & Materials , Business & Economics / Industries / Manufacturing , Technology & Engineering / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades ,

Description:... The sprawling scope of machine-made marble production in the twentieth century is illustrated in over 590 eye-catching color images that comprise the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled. Historical photos from a variety of factories are also provided. Products and packages for Akro Agate, Christiansen Agate, Davis Marble, Heaton Agate, Kokomo Opalescent, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Marble King, Peltier, Ravenswood, and Vitro are included, among others. The fascinating text, providing a history of the marble companies and their wares, was nearly 40 years in the making, involving interviews with over 100 individuals and insuring the accuracy of the listings. A bibliography and index are included, along with values in the captions. Marble collectors and glass lovers alike will be thrilled with this detailed reference work.