Glass Paperweights French Venetian Bohemian Book GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO by Geraldine J. Casper, The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, 1991.

This introduction to the Chicago Art Institute’s paperweight collection 'includes over fourteen hundred paperweights in the Arthur Rubloff Collection, one of the finest in the world. Over 130 illustrations capture the mystery and beauty of numerous paperweights produced in the French factories of the ‘classic period,' as well as renowned American, Bohemian, and English, and Venetian examples. Also illustrated are ancient and nineteenth-century objects made with similar glass-making techniques and a fine selection from the ‘paperweight renaissance’ of the twentieth century.' From abstract designs to nature encapsulated to the art glass of such artists as Lalique and Baccarat, this colorfully illustrated book will grace a coffee table, enrich a reference library and delight general readers of all ages.

9 in. x 11.5 in. softback in very good+ condition. 119 pages.

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Rare Book Encyclopedia Antique Glass Paperweights Profusely illustrated with 242 black-and-white and 135 color photographs, this early out-of-print text provides a comprehensive survey of antique art glass paperweights.

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS by Paul Hollister, Jr., Bramhall House, NY, 1969.

'Until this book, there has been no comprehensive study of glass paperweights. Encyclopedic in scope and copiously illustrated, it surveys the entire history of the subject, from an exploration of the origins of millefiori techniques in the 18th Dynasty Egypt to the latest paperweight developments the world over. Within sections devoted to paperweight making by country are histories of all major and most minor glassworks, with detailed studies of every type and variation of paperweight they made. Other chapters deal with sulphides, modern paperweights, and the scientific examination of paperweight glass. A complete glossary of terms, an exhaustive bibliography of pertinent glass literature, and a list of museums with paperweight collections are indications of the vast amount of research required for this book. For collectors, scholars, or anyone interested in decorative arts, it will become the standard text.

7.2 in. x 10.1 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good+ condition. 312 pages.

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Vintage Art Glass Paperweights / Scarce Illustrated Boo The author 'has produced, in this volume, a comprehensive history of the development of glass paperweights which will prove useful for those having both large and small collections. He fully covers the three great houses of Baccarat, St. Louis, and Clichy. In addition there are chapters on American and English makers as well as other makers in Europe and Asia. A wealth of both color and black-and-white illustrations provides a complete coverage of the subject in text and pictures. This will certainly prove an invaluable volume for anyone who has become captivated by the charm and beauty of these small glass objects.'

GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS by James Mackay, Facts on File, NY, 1973 First Edition.

The Book covers by chapter: Their Origins; Sulphides and Incrustations; Venetian Paperweights; Bohemian Paperweights; French Paperweights; Baccarat Paperweights; St. Louis Paperweights; Clichy Paperweights; English Paperweights; Scottish Paperweights; American Paperweights; European Paperweights; Asian Paperweights; Bibliography, and Index. With hundreds of paperweights pictured and described, this in-depth book would make a fine addition to the permanent reference library of the collector, dealer, or historian of art glass paperweights.

7.4 in. x 9.6 in. hardback book with dust cover in very good+ condition. 112 pages.

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Rare Book 700 ea. Antique Art Glass Paperweights Indisputably one of the most famous paperweight collections in the world – as well as probably the most truly representative one – is the magnificent collection of the late Evangeline H. Bergstrom. This rare out-of-print book pictures and describes over 700 of the stunning art glass paperweights found in this collection.

GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS OF THE BERGSTROM ART CENTER by Evelyn Campbell Cloak, Crown Publishers Inc. NY, 1969.

This beautiful book covers by chapter: French Weights; British and European Weights (France excepted); American Weights; and Miscellaneous Weights. All of the paperweights are described in depth including maker, dates, dimensions, marks, descriptions and more. This is an exceptional pictorial survey of some of the finest paperweights from around the world!

8.75 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good+ condition. 196 pages.

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Scarce Book Art Glass / Vintage Paper Weights There’s a wealth of information in this early out-of-print book titled

PAPERWEIGHTS AND OTHER GLASS CURIOSITIES by E.M. Elville, Spring Books, London 1954/1967.

The author provides a concise review of the history of paperweights and the technique of their manufacture, illustrating his text with some of the finest specimens of this very specialized craft. He rightly devotes much attention to the superb weights, which come from the famous French factories of Baccarat, St.Louis and Clichy, and traces the development of paperweight manufacturing down to the present time. His classification and descriptions of the different types of weights – millefiori, flower weights, rare subject weights, overlays, magnums and miniatures – are of the greatest value for all serious collectors. Under the terms "curiosities" and occupying the latter half of this fascinating text, Mr. Elville reviews fashionable English Victorian glass, and groups such collector’s items as glass clock lamps, candlesticks, candelabras, sconces, mirrors and drinking glasses, especially from the 18th century; and he rounds the book off with a discussion of interesting miscellaneous items such as fingerbowls, jelly-glasses, marbles and coloured lustres. This scarce book is an indispensable reference for the collector, dealer, or historian of paperweights and English Victorian art glass.

6.3 in. x 9.9 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 115 pages plus photo plates.

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