This book is a fascinating look at the history of glassmaking in Britain, a view of "current" glass companies as they were in the 1950's and also descriptions of the principles of design, manufacture and decoration of glass.
Many glass manufacturers of the time are included such as James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars), Royal Brierly Crystal, Stevens & Williams, Thomas Webb, Sowerby, Edinburgh Crystal and Waterford amongst others. Through the history of British glassmaking it covers Bristol Glass, Nailsea, Jacobite Glasses by William Beilby, Verzelini the Venetian, Tudor Glassmaking, Apsley Pellat etc.
How the glass industry was faring at the time, home and abroad, is discussed. Several of the techniques of glass making are described and there is a glossary of terms used within the industry. Throughout the book there are 216 photographs, virtually all b&w, showing some stunning and very interesting glass and factory photos.
In the 21st century it's difficult to get an understanding of what the glass industry was like in it's heyday of the mid 20th century. This book written, at that time, takes you back then, as it was, which any modern book would struggle to do.
The book is ex-library with some library stamps. It is in good condition with some marks to the cover. The whole book is still intact and quite tight. Very readable. Contains 123 pages.
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