Collectors Encyclopedia of Milk Glass Identification/Values

I have over fifty antique/glass/collector/etc. books in my libarary, and this is unquestionably the overall best reference book among them. Betty Newbound provides the most useful information and the best organization I have ever seen. I would certainly SEEK more books written by her. She far exceeds other would-be writers such as the Kovar's.

The Newbound's guide to collecting milk glass is an ideal introduction to those wanting a first overview of the field as well as the more advanced collector wishing to confirm a find or get an estimate of value. A very wide range of collecting fields is included, from the aristocrat of collecting - animal covered dishes - to humble toothpick holders and gas station globes. Price indications are included - though these naturally will quickly date and are US only. First rate, clear pictures and well informed descriptions guide the reader through this fascinating world of glass ccollecting. Especially helpfull are the reproductions of manufacturer's catalogues for those aiming at a major production line design. A standard work on the genre. Highly recommended.

Like many other collectors, I find that my tastes change over time. Since last summer I have been buying odd pieces of milk glass and was looking for some kind of reference book so that I would know what I was looking at and looking for. WOW! This book gave me exactly what I was looking for. I really like the use of actual old advertisements for the "Big Patterns". They show what different items true "names" are and how they were sold and marketed. At first, I didn't like that the prices were in the back of the book. But upon further thought I've decided I prefer it that way, because then I'm not drawn to, or away from a piece just because of cost. For a dealer this might not hold true, but for a collector like me, it's not such a big deal. The final thing I like is that it includes examples of colored milk glass as well. I will spend hours pouring over this book. And if another version comes out with different photos and updated prices...all the better for me!

This is a wonderful guide to the possibilities in milk glass collecting. I found much here that I never knew existed and the full color photos of each item are beautiful.The book is arranged by subject matter. Data on each item includes manufacturer, size, dates of production & current market value range. Some of my favorites are the kitchen utensils, lamps & beautifully decorated plates.There is a wealth of detailed information for collectors here. The introduction has some general collecting tips plus how to get a feel for old glass vs. new. Detailed histories of all the major producers follows.Finally, the catalog pages of more common recent lines by Westmoreland, Fenton and Imperial are reproduced with a value guide. This book really helped me understand and appreciate what milk glass is all about.

What an enormously informational book! This book has pictures, descriptions and prices of a wide range of milk glass pieces. I particularly liked the original catalog pages from some of the Big Lines. They are useful so the collector can identify missing pieces from their collection and know what to look for.