American Antique Glass Masterpieces
The Sandor P. Fuss Collection includes the finest group of figural bitters ever assembled with jaw dropping highlights like the blue Old Homestead, the topaz pineapple, the amethyst Jerome’s and the blue fish, just to name a few. Sandor’s wonderful flasks include a blue Columbia, several striated Masonics and spectacular examples of the “three kings” from the Jared Spencer group. Of particular note among the many fabulous pattern-molded objects is the Zanesville, Ohio, pattern-molded sugar bowl resting on a matching underplate. Highlights of the blown tableware group are the pair of Redford candlesticks, the blue Lancaster, New York lily pad pitcher, and the iconic Matt Johnson lily pad with ruby red threading. Important objects blown and pressed in Sandwich, Massachusetts, are also included in the collection, as well as notable examples of colognes, inks, and whiskeys.
The depth and breadth of the Fuss Collection place it among the greatest groupings of Early American glass ever assembled. Many of the objects are unique and of those with multiple examples known, Sandor has chosen the finest available. The Fuss Collection is a monumental achievement made possible by his great eye, unwavering focus, and determination. It is a joy to share this fabulous glass with the World! – Jeff Noordsy
The corresponding American Antique Glass Masterpieces hard-bound book is 308 pages with 143 specimen explorations in full color. Book signing (Sandor P. Fuss & Jeff Noordsy) and sales at the exhibition opening from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, 01 August 2024 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Hall. Book sales will also occur throughout Houston 24 at the FOHBC tables at Hotel ZaZa and online afterward. Books are $95 apiece as marked on cover. For FOHBC members they are $85 apiece. Shipping is $20. Please contact Ferdinand Meyer V at fmeyer@fmgdesign.com to order a copy.
David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections
The items assembled in this book include the Dave Wilber collection, the Anthony Gugliotti collection, and others purchased separately by the collection’s owner. The Wilber collection is massive, with over 1,000 pieces, and contains some excellent pieces sold at auction 15 to 30 years ago. The Gugliotti collection includes hundreds of items and many rare shaving paper vases. Many pieces from this vast group of bottles, shaving paper vases, and other related glass pieces are included in the book. While many are rare, there are also some excellent examples that the average collector can expect to acquire. Many plates in the book are paired, showing a bottle with a matching shaving paper vase or bowl. In other cases, a range of colors and shapes of a given bottle are depicted. Quite a few items included in this book were pictured in barber supply catalogs from as early as 1882 to as late as 1915. Others can be found in photographs of barber shops from that same time period. Although there is no conclusive proof, other bottles that have always been considered barber bottles have been included. Still, others have been included if it was thought that they were barber bottles or could have been used for that purpose. We hope this book inspires people to collect these beautiful hand-crafted, hand-painted glass objects from a bygone era. Others may simply enjoy seeing the beautiful forms, colors, and decorations. – Ed Gray
The corresponding David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections ehibition hard-bound book is 308 pages with 238 specimen explorations in full color. Book signing and sales at the exhibition opening from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, 01 August 2024 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Hall. Book sales will also occur throughout Houston 24 at the FOHBC tables at Hotel ZaZa and online afterward. Books are $95 apiece as marked on cover. For FOHBC members they are $85 apiece. Shipping is $20. Please contact Ferdinand Meyer V at fmeyer@fmgdesign.com to order a copy.
Both copies are $150 to FOHBC members.
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