Since the 1930s, more than 1.5 million glass paperweights have been made in Britain. Here is the first comprehensive reference to identify them. Over 2000 paperweights by Paul Ysart and his family, Strathearn, Whitefriars, Caithness, John Deacons, William Manson, Selkirk, and many studio artists are listed and well covered in

Books about Bibliographic Guide to Art and Architecture

From native-American artifacts, Depression glass, and toys to lamps and lighting and paper ephemera, this authoritative "bible" is an essential field guide to more than 500 categories of collectibles. The 2001 edition features a new category of American paintings along with special emphasis on English and Continental furniture. 600 photos.

Crafted in Britain is a celebration of Britain's traditional crafts and industries that have survived into the modern world, not as museums but on their merits. In an age of increasing automation and standardisation, it is a joy to find such places, where craftsmanship and personal skills are still valued.

For the past thrity years this chunky, fact-filled book has established itself as the bible of antique collectors and dealers, the indispensable source of addresses, telephone numbers, maps, and specialty indexes. Well-thumbed copies are to be found in car glove compartments and on the reference shelves of antiques enthusiasts and