The Essence of Pairpoint: Fine Glassware 1918-1938 (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Book info: The Essence of Pairpoint: Fine Glassware 1918-1938 (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover, 240 pages) – Schiffer, 2001. Language: English.

Fine glassware was hand produced at the Pairpoint Corporation in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by skilled glass blowers, cutters, and engravers for more than five decades and reached a level of unmatched elegance between 1918 and 1938. This is their story, in words and beautiful color pictures, sufficient that today’s glass enthusiasts can identify the Pairpoint shapes, colors, and patterns and fully appreciate these artistic treasures. The distinctive Pairpoint bubble ball, specialty and regular line items, markings, and many identifying characteristics are all fully explained. Value guide included. Editorial Reviews About the Author Marion and Sandra Frost have been serious researchers and collectors of Pairpoint art glass for more than ten years. They are the owner-operators of Dante’s Pizza Fundraising in Baltimore, Maryland.