The Glass Candlestick Book: Vol. 3, Kanawha To Wright

Identification and Value Guide, Volume 3: Kanawha to Wright

Plot

Covering pieces made by 50 different American companies, alphabetically from Kanawah to Wright, this book features more than 900 candlesticks. More than 1,000 color photographs and catalog reprints from old trade journals and advertisements light up the book. Each chapter includes a history of the factory and information about production colors and trademarks used. Every candlestick is described with dimensions, production dates, known colors, information on reissues and reproductions, the current location of the mold, as well as current values. This volume will be of particular interest to collectors of McKee, Morgantown, New Martinsville, Paden City, Tiffin, Viking, Westmoreland and the U.S. Glass Company. A well-illustrated appendix on identifying crucifix candlesticks, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography round out the book. A unique feature is an illustrated index which includes thumbnail photographs of all of the candlesticks in Volume 3. 2005 values. AUTHORBIO: Tom Felt is the author of Heisey Glass Candlesticks, Candelabra and Lamps, two other books on Heisey published by the Heisey Collectors of America, and co-author of a three-volume series, Glass Candlesticks. He is a frequent contributor to the Glass Collectors Digest and other magazines and newsletters. AUTHORBIO: Elaine Stoer and her husband Richard, are co-authors of a three-volume series on glass candlesticks, along with Tom Felt. She and husband Richard are advanced collectors and researchers in this field. REVIEW: This book is filled with hundreds of new photos not in the previous edition. The sharp images and detailed information make this book an indispensable guide for collectors.