The World of Salt Shakers

Mildred Lechner; Ralph Lechner

ISBN 10: 0891450254 / ISBN 13: 9780891450252

Published by Collector Books, Paducah, KY, 1977

About this Item

The World of Salt Shakers by Mildred Lechner and Ralph Lechner. Collector Books, 1976 ? First Edition. Softcover / illustrated collector?s guide. Book: Very Good + to Near Fine - ; Attractive copy with an uncreased spine, bright covers, clean unmarked text, and lavish, bright illustrations. Downgraded only slightly owner's name (small) on first page, two very shallow almost unnoticeable rear cover creases and a slight upturn to front cover. A strong copy for a collector reference book, which is often found used at shows or with notes. (see photos) Printing identification note: This is the original 1976 Collector Books edition, distinct from later expanded/revised volumes such as the 1992 second edition and 1998 volume/edition. A vintage illustrated collector?s guide to salt shakers, featuring many examples for identification and collecting reference. A bright, clean first edition copy with vivid illustrations, useful for collectors of salt shakers, antique glass, kitchen collectibles, figural shakers, and vintage collector-reference books.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World of Salt Shakers
• Publisher: Collector Books, Paducah, KY
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891450254
• ISBN 13: 9780891450252
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Weight: 245 grams

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Synopsis

The Lechners have studied and specialized in obtaining detailed information relative to the antique art and patterned glass salt shakers primarily manufactured by American glass houses during the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the six years since their last release, they have photographed and documented hundreds of additional shakers not yet featured, leading them to the release of this new volume. It features over 850 gorgeous examples from 68 glass factories. Every shaker is described in great detail, with size, markings, special characteristics, patterns, variations, as well as current collector values. In addition to the enormous gallery of vivid shakers, the Lechners provide essential information on pricing, physical characteristics and measurements, understanding of glass types, and related terminology. A special comprehensive 'Imitation, Reproduction, Look-Alike, and Fake Glass' section exposes antique imitation glass and fakes involving not only salt shakers but cruets, sugar shakers, toothpick holders, and tumblers, and enhances this vast text. 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: The late Ralph Lechner, along with his wife, Mildred, extensively researched colored glass salt shakers and produced a three-volume series that has become a standard reference in the field. His hours of dedication and communication with collectors and members of the Antique and Art Glass Salt Shaker Collectors' Society is reflected in their work. REVIEW: This is the third volume in the authors' series of books on antique art and pattern glass salt and pepper shakers that continues to document the many additional patterns and forms that this type of ware was produced in during the Victorian era, circa 1870-1915. It concentrates on the colored glassware shakers. A must-have for any shaker collector.