Miller's paperweights of the 19th & 20th centuries: a collector's guide/ A Metcalfe

An inavaluable guide that provides a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to the subject, tracing the development of paperweights from the mid-1900s up to the present day, from their origin in Venice to the great factories of Baccarat and St Louis in France, Caithness and Perthshire in Scotland and the great individual modern American makers. Packed with valuable tips for the collector, this guide features details on manufacturers, design, materials and care. Full-colour photographs of over 150 collectable pieces. Price guides are given for every item shown. Includes index, bibliography, glossary.