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Books
Lancaster Glass Company, 1908-1937
John P Zastowney
Publisher: Collector Books
Status:
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Description:
This much-anticipated book covers early crystal lines of glass by Lancaster, such as Colonial and the 411 Crown Line through the more ornately molded colored lines of the mid to late 1930s, such as Garden Trellis and Cable. It also explains the mystery and correlation of the company's three more widely known patterns: Jubilee, Patrick, and Sphinx. In addition, the publication explores the relationship of its sister company, the Standard Glass Manufacturing Company, as well as the purchase of the Monongah Glass Co. Over 325 color photos, some showing the etch in detail for ease of identification, plus 125 catalog reprints and ads, give the collector better clarification and understanding of the company's lines. Values and dimensions are provided for known pieces that exist. A cross-reference section is included with those lines that share molded blanks and a name origin validation is added to assist the collector in understanding who named what line. A full bibliography completes this work to make it a great reference for years to come. 2008 values.
Review:
The Lancaster Glass company was founded in Lancaster, Ohio in 1903 by Lucien Martin who had worked at Fostoria Glass Co. In 1924 the factory was purchased by the Hocking Glass Company who continued to use the Lancaster name until 1937. The Standard Glass Company was organized in 1924 and was largely controlled by Hocking. Thus blanks and designed from both Standard and Lancaster were used interchangeably.
Book Details:
- 10-digit ISBN #: 1-57432-568-X
- 13-digit ISBN #: 978-1-57432-568-3
- Number of Pages: 288
- Number of Illustrations: 454
- Binding: Hardback
- Dimensions: 8.50" x 11.00" x 0.75"
- Weight: 2.70lbs
- Published: August 15, 2007
Reviews:
Review of Lancaster Glass Company, 1908-1937
August 4, 2008
Reviewer: Donna Miller, Old Stuff, August/September 2008
Lancaster Glass Company, 1908-1937, a value and identification guide by John P. Zastowney, traces the history of this company. The company's wares were very similar to those produced by several other companies during this same period of time, and this book will be of great help to collectors in correctly identifying many pieces of glass that have either been unidentified or incorrectly identified. [I speak from personal experience. One of the candle holders pictured on the back cover is Lancaster's Iris Ice, the name the company gave to its crystal stretch glass. I mistakenly purchased it to use in a display of Fenton stretch glass, which has a very similar color. Fortunately, a knowledgeable friend straightened me out, and I withdrew it from the display. A year or so later, we sold it to Mr. Zastowney; he said it would be on the cover of his book, we're delighted to see it there. My mistake found a happy home.] While most of the book is devoted to the Lancaster Glass Company, there are also brief sections on the Lotus Glass Co., the Monongah Glass Co. and the Standard Glass Mfg. Co. Lancaster Glass, 1980-1937 should be a must-have in the library of anyone who sells or collects Depression-era glassware.
Review of Lancaster Glass Company, 1908-1937
July 11, 2008
Reviewer: Charles Semowich, Ph.D, The Antiquer's Guide, May 2008.
The Lancaster Glass company was founded in Lancaster, Ohio in 1903 by Lucien Martin who had worked at Fostoria Glass Co. In 1924 the factory was purchased by the Hocking Glass Company who continued to use the Lancaster name until 1937. The Standard Glass Company was organized in 1924 and was largely controlled by Hocking. Thus blanks and designed from both Standard and Lancaster were used interchangeably. In 1962 the Lancaster Glass Corporation merged with Colony Glass Co. In 1983 this new company acquired the Fostoria Glass Company and still makes glass today. The works in the book consists mainly of items produced in the 1920s through the 1940s. There is a considerable amount of glass of what is normally called Depression Glass. Many of the wares illustrated and discussed consists of glassware that one sees are shops and shows but whose manufacture seems to be unknown. Rose Ware was made various finished including goophus finish. The Openwork 906 pattern in green or pink consists of plates and bowls with edged of glass ribbons with open space. The Sphinx pattern contains pieces that are an amber colored Depression Glass with a sphinx design. Marguerite ware is a colored glass with an black painted flowers. The book also contains pieces made by the Lotus Glass Co. such as the Hunt Scene pattern in silver resist. There are also included pieces by the Monongah Glass company which made handmade pieces and later was acquired by Lancaster. This book is divided in sections based on patterns. Each section gives the history of the patterns, useful comments and a chart listing pieces and values. This is a very complete book and should be very helpful in identification of this glass. It is highly recommended.
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