Early Twentieth Century Lighting Fixtures
Author | : Jo Ann Thomas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 1574321463 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781574321463 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Hundreds of gas, electric, ceiling, and art glass fixtures, and wall and table lamps from the early 1900s are featured in this reprint of selections from the R. Williamson & Company Lamp Catalog. In addition to revising the prices to reflect today's market, Joanne & Francis Thomas have included several pages deleted from the original catalog in our first reprint. A special color section in the book features gas and electric glassware, electric bowls, stalactites, and balls, globes, and candelabra shades and holders.2000 values. REVIEW: This book shows the diversities in products and presentation of pieces by the Fostoria Company, until it closed the factory in Moundsville in 1986. The authors have presented this complex period as simply as possible, providing original company catalog pages and detailed photographs.