Cobalt Blue Glass (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Glass the color of deep blue, known as cobalt blue, holds a fascination for collectors of glassware. The origin of this distinctive blue glass goes back to the Egyptians. In Cobalt Blue Glass, authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements showcase nearly 400 photographs that illustrate the wide appeal of cobalt blue glass. From Depression Era patterns and elegant glassware to reproduction pieces and new glass, the colorful photographs exemplify what appeals to the collector. Also shown are cobalt blue glass jewelry, condiment pieces, candlesticks, vases, lamps, bells, perfume bottles, bottles and jars, animals, iridescent glass pieces, and other items. This book contains current market values. For anyone who appreciates the beauty of cobalt blue glass, this book is an indispensable reference guide. , 391 color photos, 8 1/2" x 11", Price Guide/Index