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Jadite: Identification & Price Guide (Revised & Expanded 4th)

✍️ Joe Keller, David Ross
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Delve into the captivating world of Jadite, the distinctive green glassware that graced American homes for decades. This revised and expanded guide meticulously catalogues over a thousand unique pieces, showcased through more than 700 vibrant color photographs, offering an unparalleled visual journey. It provides critical identification details for items crafted by the three primary manufacturers—McKee, Jeannette, and Anchor Hocking—covering everything from dinnerware and kitchen essentials to rare household artifacts. With insights into modern reproductions and current market valuations, this volume is an indispensable resource for deciphering the mysteries of your collection.

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Occult Philosophy
🏛 Schiffer Publishing 📅 2014 📖 192 pages 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780764346866
Fun Fact
This guide is truly a benchmark in collectibles literature, offering unparalleled depth and visual clarity for Jadite enthusiasts. Its strength lies in comprehensive identification and up-to-date valuations, making it indispensable. While those seeking broad historical narratives might find it too focused, for serious collectors and curious beginners alike, it remains the gold standard in its field, illuminating the subtle magic of this beloved green glass.

📝 Description: Jadite: Identification & Price Guide (Revised & Expanded 4th)

When Joe Keller and David Ross introduced the first book ever written dedicated to jadite, it was met with critical and popular enthusiasm. It was a tour de force! Now this fourth edition, there are over a thousand pieces illustrated in over 700 color photographs. Additional photographs and a reproduction section enhance the book, along with updated values to keep up with an ever-changing marketplace. Jadite: An Identification and Price Guide brings together the works of the three major glass companies that produced jadite from the 1930s to the mid-1970s: McKee, Jeannette, and Anchor Hocking. Exploring these perennially popular collectibles, the book includes numerous dinnerware patterns, all sorts of jadite kitchenware, canisters, shakers, mixing bowls, and ovenware, and jadite items for the home, such as lamps, bathroom items, and ashtrays. The authors have produced a book that will be an invaluable and welcome addition to collectors' libraries.

💎 Expert review

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Esoterica Books editorial team
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While this revised edition is a robust tool for serious Jadite enthusiasts, it may not suit casual readers seeking narrative depth or historical analysis. The text functions primarily as a visual catalog and identification manual rather than a storytelling work. Consequently, those expecting literary flair or extensive social commentary on the era may find it dry. However, for anyone needing to verify manufacturer origins or assess market value of McKee, Jeannette, or Anchor Hocking pieces, the dense photographic evidence and valuation data are unparalleled. It is strictly utilitarian, prioritizing factual accuracy over entertainment, making it best suited for those actively buying, selling, or organizing their specific glassware inventory.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

This book is an indispensable resource for dedicated collectors of Jadite, the distinctive green glassware that once adorned American households. It offers a meticulous cataloging of over one thousand unique pieces, supported by more than seven hundred vibrant color photographs, ensuring accurate identification of items from primary manufacturers like McKee, Jeannette, and Anchor Hocking. Readers will gain critical insights into distinguishing original artifacts from modern reproductions, alongside current market valuations that help decipher the true worth of their collections. Whether you possess rare household artifacts or standard dinnerware, this expanded guide provides the essential visual journey and practical data needed to understand the mysteries and value inherent in your green glass collection.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Esoterica Books —
⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5
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If you possess an affinity for the luminous green charm of vintage glassware, or seek to understand the intricate lineage of domestic artifacts, this guide is essential. Whether a seasoned collector or a curious novice, unlock the secrets held within your Jadite pieces and master their true worth.

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While this revised edition is a robust tool for serious Jadite enthusiasts, it may not suit casual readers seeking narrative depth or historical analysis. The text functions primarily as a visual catalog and identification manual rather than a storytelling work. Consequently, those expecting literary flair or extensive social commentary on the era may find it dry. However, for anyone needing to verify manufacturer origins or assess market value of McKee, Jeannette, or Anchor Hocking pieces, the dense photographic evidence and valuation data are unparalleled. It is strictly utilitarian, prioritizing factual accuracy over entertainment, making it best suited for those actively buying, selling, or organizing their specific glassware inventory.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Absolutely. While comprehensive enough for experts, its clear organization, abundant illustrations, and accessible language make it an ideal starting point for anyone new to the captivating world of Jadite collecting.
Yes, it extensively covers items from the three primary manufacturers—McKee, Jeannette, and Anchor Hocking—including dinnerware, kitchenware, and various household objects, alongside crucial insights into modern reproductions.

📖 Who should read this

If you possess an affinity for the luminous green charm of vintage glassware, or seek to understand the intricate lineage of domestic artifacts, this guide is essential. Whether a seasoned collector or a curious novice, unlock the secrets held within your Jadite pieces and master their true worth.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Deciphering Jadeite's Origins

This volume illuminates the distinctive production methods and stylistic nuances of the three dominant glassmakers—McKee, Jeannette, and Anchor Hocking. By examining their unique contributions, readers gain profound insight into how each company shaped the aesthetic and functional evolution of this beloved green glassware, aiding in precise identification.

Unveiling Hidden Treasures

Beyond mere cataloging, the guide meticulously showcases a vast array of Jadite items, from everyday kitchenware like mixing bowls and canisters to rarer home accents such as lamps and ashtrays. Over a thousand pieces are illustrated, helping enthusiasts distinguish genuine artifacts from later reproductions and uncover overlooked gems.

Mastering Market Value

Navigating the ever-shifting currents of the collector's market is made accessible through comprehensive, updated valuation data. The book provides crucial pricing insights, empowering collectors to understand the worth of their pieces and make informed decisions, transforming casual interest into knowledgeable acquisition or divestment.

📜 Historical context

This seminal work stands as the definitive guide in the realm of mid-century American glassware scholarship. Building upon its pioneering initial edition, it meticulously documents a cultural phenomenon spanning from the Great Depression's practicality to the vibrant aesthetics of the 1970s, making it a cornerstone for understanding this unique collecting tradition.

📚 Glossary

Jadite
Milk Glass
Reproduction

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. Consider a piece of Jadite you own or admire. What story does its design, wear, or origin tell about its past life in an American home?
  2. Beyond monetary value, what intrinsic qualities of Jadite—its color, texture, or history—do you find most compelling, and why?
  3. How does the act of identifying and collecting vintage items like Jadite connect you to historical traditions or a sense of enduring craftsmanship?

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