Albany Glass: Model Flint Glass Company of Albany, Indiana
Ron Teal, Sr., The Glass Press, 1997
American and Canadian Early Etched Goblets
John B. Mordock, Self published, 1985
American and Canadian Goblets, Volumes I & II 3rd edition
Doris and Peter Unitt, For the Love of Glass Publishing, Inc., 1994.
The most comprehensive guide to pattern glass goblets.
American & European Pressed Glass
Jane Shadel Spillman, The Corning Museum of Glass, 1981
American Art Nouveau Glass
Albert Christian Revi, Self Published, 1968, 1972
American Bottles & Flasks and Their Ancestry
Helen McKearin & Kenneth M. Wilson, Crown Publishers, 1978
The American Cut Glass Industry: T.G. Hawkes and his Competitors
Jane Shadel Spillman, Antique Collectors’ Club, 1996, 2001
American Glass
George S. and Helen McKearin, Crown Publishers, 1948
American Glass Cup Plates
Ruth Webb Lee and James H. Rose, Lee Publications, 1948
American Glass, 1760-1930: The Toledo Museum of Art
Kenneth M. Wilson, two volumes, Hudson Hills Press, 1994
American Glass, From the Pages of Antiques, Vol. I, Blown And Molded and Vol. II, Pressed And Cut (two volumes in one)
Marvin D. Schwartz and Robert E. DiBartolomeo, The Pyne Press, 1974
American Historical Glass
Bessie M. Lindsey, Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1980
American Pattern Glass Table Sets
Gene and Cathy Florence, Collector Books, 2007
American Pressed Glass and Figure Bottles
Albert Christian Revi, Thomas Nelson, Inc. Publishers, 1964
Antique Fakes & Reproductions
Ruth Webb Lee, Self Published, Revised 1950 (Original 1938)
Antique Glass Bottles: Their History and Evolution (1500-1850)
Willy Van den Bossche, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2001
Artistry and Innovation in Pittsburgh Glass, 1808-1882
Arlene Palmer, Frick Art & Historical Center, 2005.
Published in conjunction with the 2005 exhibit by the same name at the Frick Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
The Art of the Paperweight: The Boston & Sandwich and New England Glass Companies
John D. Hawley, Paperweight Press, 1997
Bakewell, Pears & Co. Catalogue, 1868
Thomas C. Pears, IV, Self Published, 2004
The Big Book of Vaseline Glass
Barrie Skelcher, Schiffer Publishing, 2002
Bread Plates and Platters
Anna Maude Stuart, Self Published, 1965
British Glass: 1800-1914
Charles R. Hajdamach, Antique Collectors’ Club, 1991, 1993, 1995
Bryce, Higbee, and J. B. Higbee Glass
Lola and Wayne Higbee, The Glass Press, 1998
Carved & Decorated European Art Glass
Ray & Lee Grover, The Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1970
Celery Vases: Art Glass, Pattern Glass, and Cut Glass
Dorothy Daugherty, Schiffer Publishing, 2007
Central Glass Company, The First Thirty Years: 1863-1893
Marilyn R. Hallock, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2002
The C.F. Monroe Co. Catalogue 1902-1903
Wilfred R. Cohen, The Glass Press, 1999
The C.F. Monroe Co. Catalogue 1906-1907
Carrol Lyle & Whitney Newland, Thomas M. Wasylyk Publishing, 1998
Children’s Glass Dishes, China and Furniture
Doris Anderson Lechler, Collector Books, 1983
Collectible Bohemian Glass 1880-1940
Robert & Deborah Truitt, B&D Glass, 1995
Collectible Bohemian Glass Vol. II 1915-1945
Robert & Deborah Truitt, B&D Glass, 1998
The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fry Glassware
H.C. Fry Glass Society, Collector Books, 1990
Collector’s Encyclopedia of Milk Glass
Betty & Bill Newbound, Collector Books, 1995
The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Pattern Glass
Mollie Helen McCain, Collector Books, 1982
The Complete Book of McKee Glass
Sandra Mcphee Stout, The Trojan Press, 1972
The Comprehensive Guide to Pairpoint Glass Shapes & Patterns
Sandra & Marion Frost, Schiffer Publishing, 2006
The Co-operative Flint Glass Co. of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 1879-1934
E. Earl & JoAnne Autenreith, Self Published, 2008
Coudersport Glass: 1900-1904
Tulla Majot, Antique Publications, 1990
Crystal Stemware Identification Guide
Bob Page and Dale Frederiksen, Collector Books, 1997.
Very good for identification, but time consuming to use.
Cup Plate Discoveries Since 1949: The Cup Plate Notes of James H. Rose
John E. Bilane, compiler, John E. Bilane, 1971
The Decanter, An Illustrated History of Glass from 1650
Andy McConnell, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2004. A fabulous volume; highly recommended.
Dorflinger America’s Finest Glass, 1852-1921
John Quentin Feller, Antique Publications, 1988
Dugan/Diamond: The Story of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Glass
William Heacock, James Measell, Berry Wiggins, Antique Publications, 1993
Durand The Man and His Glass
Edward J. Meschi, The Glass Press, 1998
Early American Pattern Glass, Book 1 and Much More Early American Pattern Glass, Book 2
Alice Hulett Metz, Collector Books, Revised 1978.
These are first off the shelf when I’m trying to identify a pattern. The patterns are grouped logically and are easy to find if you have a general knowledge of pattern glass.
Each pattern has a list of forms produced known by Mrs. Metz. While these lists are not all encompassing, they do for the most part only list pieces that were actually made. The prices should not be used however, as
they are obviously outdated.
Early American Pattern Glass Cake Stands & Serving Plates
Bettye S. James & Jane M. O’Brien, Collector Books, 2009
Early American Pattern Glass, The States’ Series
Julia Magee Hartley and Mary Magee Cable, Craftsman Printers, Inc., 1976
Early American Pressed Glass, Enlarged & Revised
Ruth Webb Lee, Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1985
Early Duncan Glassware
Neila M. Bredehoft, George A. Fogg and Francis C. Maloney, Self published, 1987
Eighteenth Century English Drinking Vessels, Second Revised Edition
L.M. Bickerton, Antique Collectors’ Club, 1986.
A researcher’s dream. All reference books should be this well organized and easy to use.
The Elsholz Collection of Early American Glass, Volumes 1-3
Richard A. Bourne, Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 1987
The Encyclopedia of Duncan Glass: Third Printing
Gail Krause, Self Published, 1976, 1981, 1984
Encyclopedia of Victorian Colored Pattern Glass: Book 1 Toothpick Holders from A to Z
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1974, 1976
Encyclopedia of Victorian Colored Pattern Glass: Book 2 Opalescent Glass From A to Z
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1975, 1977
Encyclopedia of Victorian Colored Pattern Glass: Book 3 Syrups, Sugars, Shakers, and Cruets From A to Z
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1976
Encyclopedia of Victorian Colored Pattern Glass: Book 4 Custard Glass From A to Z
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1976
Encyclopedia of Victorian Colored Pattern Glass: Book 5 U.S. Glass From A to Z
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1978
Encyclopedia of Victorian Colored Pattern Glass: Book 6 Oil Cruets From A to Z
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1981
Encyclopedia of Victorian Colored Pattern Glass: Book 7 Ruby-Stained Glass From A to Z
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1986
English Cameo Glass
Ray & Lee Grover, Crown Publishers, 1980
English 19th Century Press-Moulded Glass
Colin R. Lattimore, Barrie & Jenkins Publishing, 1979
English Pressed Glass 1830-1900
Raymond Slack, Barrie & Jenkins Publishing, 1987
The Essence of Pairpoint Fine Glassware 1918-1938
Marion and Sandra Frost, Schiffer Publishing, 2001
Fenton Glass: The First Twenty-Five Years
William Heacock, O-Val Advertising Corp, 1978
Fenton Glass: The Second Twenty-Five Years
William Heacock, O-Val Advertising Corp, 1980
Fenton Glass: The Third Twenty-Five Years
William Heacock, The Glass Press, 1989, 1994
Findlay Glass
James Measell and Don E. Smith, Antique Publications, Inc., 1986
5,000 Open Salts, A Collector’s Guide
William Heacock and Patricia Johnson, Patricia Johnson, 1982
For Bitters Only
Carlyn Ring, The Pi Press, 1980
Fostoria: Its First Fifty Years
Hazel Marie Weatherman, The Weathermans, 1972
Fostoria, Ohio Glass II
Melvin L. Murray, Self published, 1992
Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass: American Classics
Thomas P. Dimitroff, Schiffer Publishing, 1998
German Enameled Glass
Axel von Saldern, The Corning Museum of Glass, 1965
Glass: Art Nuoveau to Art Deco
Victor Arwas, Rizzoli International Publications, 1977, 1980
The Glass Gaffers of New Jersey
Adeline Pepper, Scribners Publishing, 1971
Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dishes
Shirley Smith, Collector Books, 2007
The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Volumes 1-5
An indispensable series; highly recommended (see below).
The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Volume 1
Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser, Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 1993
The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Volume 2
Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser, Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 1993
The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Volume 3
Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser, Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 1987
The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Volume 4
Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser, Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 1983
The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Volume 5
Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser, Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 1999
The Glass Industry in South Boston
Joan E. Kaiser, University Press of New England, 2009, Jeff’s Review (from back cover)
The Glass Industry in Wayne County, Pennsylvania: 1807-Present
Walter B. Barbe & Kurt A. Reed, Heritage Education, 2003
Glass in Early America
Arlene Palmer, Winterthur Publishing, 1993
The Glass of Frederick Carder
Paul V. Gardner, Schiffer Publishing, 1971
Glass Patents and Patterns
Arthur G. Peterson, Self Published, 1973
Glass Salt Shakers
Arthur G. Peterson, Wallace-Homestead Book Company, 1970
Glass Toothpick Holders
Neila & Tom Bredehoft and Jo & Bob Sanford, Collector Books, 1999
Glass Toothpick Holders, Second Edition
Neila & Tom Bredehoft and Jo & Bob Sanford, Collector Books, 2005
Glass Tumblers 1860s to 1920s
Tom Bredehoft, Collector Books, 2004
Goblets
S.T. Millard, The Central Press, 1938
Goblets II
S.T. Millard, Gossip Printers & Publishers, 1940
Greentown Glass: A Collector’s Guide
James Measell, editor, National Greentown Glass Association, Inc., 2005.
This title is available through our online store.
Greentown Glass: The Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Company
James Measell, The Grand Rapids Public Museum, 1979
The Greentown Glass Company
Bing Hilton, Self published, 2002
A Guide to Reproductions of Greentown Glass: Third Edition
James Measell, National Greentown Glass Association, 2003.
This title is available through our online store.
Harry Northwood, The Wheeling Years 1901-1925
William Heacock, James Measell, Berry Wiggins, Antique Publications, 1991
Heisey Glass, The Early Years: 1896-1924
Shirley Dunbar, Krause Publications, 2000
Heisey’s Glassware of Distinction
Mary Louise Burns, Triangle Books, 1974
Hobbs, Brockunier & Co. Glass
Neila and Tom Bredehoft, Collector Books, 1997
The Identification of English Pressed Glass 1842-1908
Jenny Thompson, Self Published, 1989, 1993, 1996
Identifying Pattern Glass Reproductions
Bill Jenks, Jerry Luna, Darryl Reilly, Wallace-Homestead, 1993
Imperial Glass Encyclopedia: Volume I A-Cane
James Measell, Editor, The Glass Press, 1995
Imperial Glass Encyclopedia: Volume II Cape Cod-L
James Measell, Editor, The Glass Press, 1997
Imperial Glass Encyclopedia: Volume III M-Z
James Measell, Editor, The Glass Press, 1999
Ink Bottles and Inkwells
William E. Covill, Jr., William S. Sullwold Publishing, 1971
Iowa City GlassMiriam Righter, Dr. J.W. Carberry, 1981
Irish GlassPhelps Warren, Faber & Faber, 1970, 1981
John Frederick Amelung
Lanmon, Schwind, Hume, Brill, Hanson, The Corning Museum of Glass, 1990
Lage D’or Du Verre En France 1800-1830: Verreries De L’empire et de la Restauration
Fernando Montes de Oca, Self Published, 2001, French text
Last Links to the Past – 20th Century South Jersey Glass, Volume 1: Clevenger Brothers
Thomas C. Haunton, Self Published, 2011, Jeff’s Review
L.E. Smith Glass Company: The First One Hundred Years
Tom Felt, Collector Books, 2007
The L.G. Wright Glass Company
James Measell and W. C. “Red” Roetters, The Glass Press, Inc. Antiques Publication, 1977Libbey Glass Since 1818Carl U. Fauster, Len Beach
Press, Toledo, Ohio, 1979
The “Lost” Treasures of Louis Comfort Tiffany
Hugh F. McKean, Doubleday & Company Inc, 1980
Lotz Bohmisches Glas 1880-1940
Band 1 Werkmonographie, Band 2 Katalog der Musterschnitte, Rickle, Vlcek, Adlerova, Ploil, Wien, Prestel-Verlag, 1989, German text
Ludwig (Ludvik) Moser, King of Glass
Mural K. Charon, Charon/Ferguson, 1984
Milk Glass
E.M. Belknap, Crown Publishers, 1949
The Milk Glass Book
Frank Chiarenza and James Slater, Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1998
M’Kee Victorian Glass, Five Complete Glass Catalogs from 1859/60 to 1871
M’Kee and Brothers, Dover Publishing, 1981
Moser Artistic Glass, Edition Two
Gary D. Baldwin,The Glass Press, 1997
Mt. Washington and Pairpoint Glass, Volume One
Kenneth M. Wilson, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2005.
The final tome from the late Ken Wilson. We all miss him greatly.
This title is available through our online store.
Mt. Washington Art Glass plus Webb Burmese
Betty B. Sisk, Collector Books, 2003
New England Glass & Glassmaking
Kenneth M. Wilson, Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1972
New Martinsville Glass, 1900-1944
James Measell, Antique Publications, 1994
Nineteenth Century Glass: Its Genesis and Development, Revised Edition
Albert Christian Revi, Schiffer Publishing, 1967, (Original 1959)
1000 Toothpick Holders, A Collector’s Guide
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1977
Opalescent Glass From A-Z: Revised Edition of William Heacock’s Encyclopedia of Victorian Pattern Glass, Books 2 and 9
William Heacock & Joann Elmore, Antique Publications, 2000
The Open Salt Compendium
Sandra Jzyk & Nina Robertson, Schiffer Publishing, 2002
Pairpoint Glass
Leonard E. Padgett, Wallace-Homestead, 1979
Pattern Glass Mugs
John B. Mordock and Walter L. Adams, The Glass Press, Inc., 1995
Peachblow Glass
Sean and Johanna S. Billings, Krause Publications, 2000
Phoenix & Consolidated Art Glass 1926-1980
Jack D. Wilson, Antique Publications, 1989
Pittsburgh Glass 1797-1891
Lowell Innes, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1976
Phoenix Art Glass
Leland Marple, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2004
Pressed Glass in America
John & Elizabeth Welker, Boyertown Publishing Company, 1985
Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850
L.W. & D.B. Neal, Self published, 1962
Rare and Unlisted Toothpick Holders
William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1984
Rare Imperial Glass Patterns
Myrna Garrison, Schiffer Publishing, 2008
Reprint of the 1894 Pairpoint Manufacturing Company Catalogue
Louis O. St. Aubin, Jr., The Glass Press, 1997
Riverside Glass Works
C.W. Gorham, Heartlights, 1995
Sandwich Glass, Enlarged and Revised
Ruth Webb Lee, Wellesley Hills, MA: Lee Publishers, 1966
Standard Encyclopedia of Millersburg Crystal
Bill Edwards & Mike Carwile, Collector Books, 2001
The Story of American Pressed Glass of the Lacy Period 1825-1850
James H. Rose, The Corning Museum of Glass, 1954
Tarentum Pattern Glass
Robert Irwin Lucas, Self Published, 1981
Tiffany By Design: An In-Depth Look at Tiffany Lamps
Nina Gray, Schiffer Publishing, 2006
Toothpick Holders: China, Glass, and Metal
Members of the National Toothpick Holder Collector’s Society, Antique Publications, 1992
Treasury of Canadian Glass
Doris and Peter Unitt, Clock House Publications, 1969
Two Hundred Pattern Glass Pitchers, Vols. 1-8
Minnie Watson Kamm, Kamm Publisher, various dates
Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass
Helen and George S. McKearin, Crown Publishers, 1949, 1950, 1958
U.S. Coin & Columbian Coin Pattern Glass
Tim Timmerman & Pete Rissell, Self Published, 2004
Vaseline Glass: Canary to Contemporary
David A. Peterson, Antique Publications, 2002
Vaseline Glassware Fascinating Fluorescent Beauty
Barrie Skelcher, Schiffer Publishing, 2007
Victorian Decorative Glass: British Designs, 1850-1914
Mervyn Gulliver, Schiffer Publishing, 2002
Victorian Glass
Ruth Webb Lee, Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1985
Victorian Glass Novelties
Jo & Bob Sanford, Schiffer Publishing, 2003
Wave Crest: The Glass of C.F. Monroe
Wilfred R. Cohen, Collector Books, 1987
Wave Crest Ware
Elsa H. Grimmer, Wallace Homestead Book Company, 1979
Westmoreland Glass
Chas West Wilson, Collector Books, 1996
Wheeling Glass, 1829-1939
Gerald I. Reilly, editor, The Oglebay Institute Glass Museum, 1994
The World of Salt Shakers Second Edition (Vol. 2)
Mildred & Ralph Lechner, Collector Books, 1992
The World of Salt Shakers Vol. 3
Mildred & Ralph Lechner, Collector Books, 1998
The Years of Duncan: 1865-1955
Gail Krause, Heyworth Star, 1980