Bagley's Crystal Glass Company was one of the most prolific English makers of art deco pressed glass from the 1920s until 1975 but until now it was hard to identify. This book has hundreds of pictures to help you identify Bagley glass! Knowing what to look for, spotting a bargain that others have missed, and building up a complete collection. These are some of the joys of collecting. And if you are a collector of pressed glass or a Bagley Glass collector, you need the information offered here.Bagley Glass answers these questions: Who were the Bagleys, where was Bagley's Crystal Glass Company, what did they make and when did they make it? Did Bagley make your piece of glass? Whether its a vase or a bowl, a jug, a plate, or a boudoir set, there's a section that shows the patterns Bagley made.This book shows almost the full range for each pattern, with an index to locate them easily. It lists all the patent numbers registered by Bagley and shows what those patterns looks like.We don't claim to have covered absolutely every Bagley item, but we know we come close. This is a really useful book for identifying Bagley patterns and items.

Describes the history of Bagley glass and the company that manufactured it - the Crown Crystal Glass Company Limited, otherwise known as Bagley's of Knottingley, West Yorkshire.

Provides an overview of the history of American pressed glass, offers advice on collecting, storing, and displaying pressed glass, and looks at representative pieces and patterns

Our Very Rare Glassware of the Depression Years books have been bestsellers for many years, helping collectors spot those rare and valuable pieces of Depression glass that may come around once in a lifetime. Rarity can be determined by an unusual color or pattern; many pieces here are one of a kind or can be found only in limited quantities. Gene Florence is America's leading glassware authority, and his books are considered required reading. Now he has selected examples that really shine to produce a fresh look at these pieces. This new book, Treasures of Very Rare Depression Glass features over 1000 rare examples of Depression items, as well as elegant and kitchen items. It features many famous glass companies, including Duncan & Miller, Federal, Fostoria, Fenton, A.H. Heisey, Hocking, Imperial, Jeannette, Paden City, Tiffin, and more. Values are given for these rare items, as well as colors, shapes, sizes, and comments from the author. Brief histories on the companies are often provided. These rarities can still surface in unexpected places. A fairly common-looking pitcher found for 50 cents at a garage sale could turn out to be one of its kind, worth hundreds of dollars. Many of these pieces will never be seen by the average collector -- unless you know what to watch for. This book can help you discover a rarity! 2003 values.

The history of glass in New ZealandCrown Crystal Glass products in New ZealandThe Auckland Bottle companyContemporary New Zealand glassAppendix: Crown Crystal Glass in Australia.