Sibylle Jargstorf
Glass Beads from Europe: With Value Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780887408397
- author:
- Sibylle Jargstorf
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 8.67 (w) x 10.97 (h) x 0.56 (d)
- Genre:
- Collectible Jewelry and Accessories, Decorative Arts & Design - History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to the history and beauty of European glass beads, this book explores the evolution of the beadmaking industry and its various uses from antiquity to the present day. With 475 color photographs, it showcases the diverse styles and patterns of glass beads, including Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian designs. The book covers the production and use of glass beads, from their origins in Asian and African glassmaking to their development in response to international trade and economic factors. It also examines the various purposes for which glass beads were used, including symbolic, fashion, and magical uses. The price guide provides valuable information on the current collector's market for popular bead types. This book will be of interest to anyone involved in beadwork, as well as collectors and enthusiasts of antiques and collectibles.
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