Monroe Wave Crest Art Glass - Types Signatures Descriptions Values / Scarce BOOK

Description: WAVE CREST – THE GLASS OF C.F. MONROE by Wilfred Cohen, Collector Books, KY, 1987. Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book pictures and describes “The Glass of C.F. Monroe” including examples of bon-bons of all types, salts, sugar shakers, vases including those with fancy mounts, covered boxes of all types, easel clocks, hand-painted plates, pitchers and tumblers, vanity items (toothbrush holders, hair receivers, pin trays, dresser boxes and trays), ferneries, jardinières, cigarette holders and humidors, wall plaques, and more. The illustrated text “features the beautiful Wave Crest line, Nakara and Kelva Glassware and provides insight into the career of C.F. Monroe. In addition to the hundreds of full color examples, a section of early catalog pages is provided as well as a collector’s current [1987] value guide. Decorated opal ware was at the height of its popularity from 1890 to 1910 and the C.F. Monroe Company was one of the largest producers of this type of glass. Until recently this fine glass was amazingly neglected; amazing since it easily rivals similar articles produced by Smith Brothers and Mt. Washington-Pairpoint Glass Companies. Interest has been building over the past few years, and has now reached fever proportions.” The brilliant color photographs, in-depth captions, and rich narrative combine to make this book an invaluable reference. A collector’s item in itself, this text belongs in the permanent reference library of the serious collector, dealer, or historian of American art glass. 8.75” x 11.25” hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 236 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas

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