Download or read book Antique Stained Glass for the Home written by Molly Higgins and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors w. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large quantities of leaded decorative windows were manufactured in the years surrounding the turn of the century. Glasses of many colors and textures were used to make elaborate windows for homes, creating spectacular presentations of light and color formerly seen only in churches. These windows are enormously popular on today's antiques market, varying widely in price and condition. This attractive book is a useful tool for anyone looking to bring the enchanting beauty of stained glass into their home. In this revised 2nd edition there are hundreds of gorgeous windows of many shapes, sizes, colors, and complexities are featured here, including etched, beveled, painted, and mosaic windows. Learn about the influences of some of the more prominent names in decorative windows, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Original catalog material, a discussion of glass and leading types, values for each window, and other information will help you assess decorative windows in the marketplace. For designers and artisans, this book is a treasury of classic designs.
Download or read book Arts Crafts written by Judith Miller and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2005 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the most important arts and crafts designers and factories from Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, with examples of their work and current prices.
Download or read book Graced by Lace written by Debra Bonito and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of this book embodies the authors attitude toward the collection that she presents, using vivid photographs to guide the reader through centuries of lacemaking and embroidery. The author has traveled throughout Europe carefully researching the origin and history of the pieces presented. Information is separated into eight chapters: Lace Trim, Bridal Hankies, Fashion, Society Embroidery, Appenzell-work, Bed Linens, Table Linens, and Miscellaneous Lace and/or Embroidered Pieces. Each chapter includes an overview, detailed descriptions, and photographs, including details that are excellent references for identifying various styles of lace and embroidery. The price range associated with each will help the reader understand the effect age, condition, and workmanship have on value. This book will appeal to beginners and experienced collectors alike.
Download or read book Antique Trader Tools Price Guide written by Clarence Blanchard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-08 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Valuable Tool in Your Toolbox Lacking the edge on tool information? Cut through the competition and hammer home deals like a pro with Antique Trader Tools Price Guide. Featuring 700 color photos, thousands of listings with current values, market trends, and collecting advice, it's the definitive reference on antique tools. This book features: • 700 color photos, with actual prices received at auctions • 2,000 listings covering planes, braces, drills, saws, hammers, levels, rules, squares, gauges, scientific instruments, patented tools, advertising, and much more • Information on building a collection, condition grading, market trends, and investing New! • Chapter on collecting Stanley tools • Condition grading photos
Download or read book Art Deco written by Judith Miller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive, all-color guide for any Art Deco enthusiast. Showcasing over 1,000 individually priced items and with up-to-date tips and advice from bestselling expert Judith Miller, this glorious guide will show you all you need to know about Art Deco. Art Deco contains affordable collectables and classic pieces, and showcases popular Art Deco collecting fields. From Clarice Cliff to Chanel, an array of styles are covered here, with historical information, collectors' tips and price guides. A must-have for all Art Deco collectors.
Download or read book Antique Lamp Buyer s Guide written by Nadja Maril and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many basic questions confronting antique lamp buyers, from "Where do I look for a manufacturer's signature?" to "How do I distinguish reproductions from originals?" are answered here. Using color photographs and catalogue illustrations, a wealth of information is presented including buying or selling old lighting, restoration issues like rewiring, practical uses for fixtures originally made for gas or oil, and restoring and protecting metal finishes.
Download or read book Collectors Guide to Antique American Glass written by Marvin D. Schwartz and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1969 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are curious about the fuss some people make about American glass, if you are a collector who has concentrated on a single phase of your hobby, or if you are a student of Americana who would like to see how glass relates to the rest of the decorative arts, this book was written for you.
Download or read book Antique Trader Vintage Clothing Price Guide written by Kyle Husfloen and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2006-06-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Diverse appeal hip young consumer crowd into retro clothes and veteran collectors with a passion and an eye for vintage*Vintage clothing is featured in 64,000 auctions daily on eBayFrom 1920s flapper dresses to 1950s beaded cardigans and bell-bottom jeans of the 70s, vintage clothing is helping to define today's fashions. This book covers pricing and history of affordable items sold at general stores including Sears and Montgomery-Ward, as well as expensive couture from leading designers such as Chanel and Dior. In this handy guide, historians, collectors and consumers with an eye for fashion will discover: *Clothes and accessories from the 1800s-1979 for men, women and children*1,200 detailed color photos to assist with identification*History snippets about each era featured*Prices and identification for more than 2,500 items
Download or read book Vintage Scratch Sniff Sticker Collector s Guide written by Neil A. Galin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1970s, scratch and sniff stickers were used by teachers to reward their students for a job well done. By the early '80s, thousands of different styles had been produced. These stickers became so popular that children of all ages made collecting and trading them their favorite hobby. With '80s nostalgia becoming more and more popular today, many people are rediscovering these stickers and collecting them again. This guide is the ultimate resource for vintage scratch and sniff sticker collectors. Features include: Extensive company backgrounds for more than 40 sticker manufacturers; detailed checklists and price information; over 1400 photos of individual stickers and sheets to help you quickly and easily identify stickers by both manufacturer and scent name; licensed character, advertising, and foreign stickers; collecting tips, resources, and more! Relive your childhood while organizing and rebuilding your childhood sticker empire!
Download or read book Collector s Guide to Antique Chocolate Molds with Values written by Wendy Mullen and published by Hobby House Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reiche as well as the lesser known American companies. It also gives today's market values for antique chocolate molds. Whether you're an expert collector or a novice, this book is a definite must have for your library. Book jacket.
Download or read book The American Blade Collectors Association Price Guide to Antique Knives written by J. Bruce Voyles and published by Blade Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on knives made from 1800-1970.
Download or read book Collector s Guide to Vintage Tablecloths written by Pamela Glasell and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial reference guide covering the history of the printed tablecloth from the 1700s to the 1950s. Over 500 striking photographs of vintage tablecloths, period advertising and packaging, up-to-date values, and detailed captions. Includes sections on dating your tablecloths, spotting reproductions, and information about major manufacturers. A must-have resource for linen, tablecloth, and vintage textile collectors.
Download or read book Halloween in America written by Stuart Schneider and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Next to Christmas, more money is spent on Halloween decorations and novelties than on any other holiday. This wonderful book has been credited with inspiring the Halloween collecting craze, giving its devotees a chance to celebrate the holiday all year round! In addition to color photography and a brand new price guide, there are also many fascinating insights into Halloween. Most people are familiar with the symbolsghosts, Jack-O'-Lanterns, witches, bats, skeletons, and black catsbut few know about Halloween's past. Why does it exist? What is the origin of trick-or-treating? Why does it fall on October 31st? Through these pages you will experience Halloween celebrations of the past and take a look at Halloween today. For collectors, this is one of the largest collections of Halloween memorabilia.
Download or read book Miller s Antiques Handbook Price Guide 2022 2023 written by Judith Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover Ceramics, Asian Antiques, Furniture, Glass, Silver and Metalwares, Jewellery and objets de vertu, Clocks and Watches, Books, Textiles, Toys, Decorative Arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.
Download or read book Shooter s Bible Presents Antique Guns written by Steve Carpenteri and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone engaged who buys, sells, or trades antique firearms, this guide addresses three basic areas--positive identification of the firearm in question, a knowledge of the gun's characteristics in order to spot repairs, modifications or "fakes," and how to place a value on the firearm.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures 1977 1985 written by Mark Bellomo and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over.
