Download or read book The Victoriana Collector s Handbook written by Charles Platten Woodhouse and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Miller s Victoriana to Art Deco written by Eric Knowles and published by Antique Collectors Club Limited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book looks in detail at the important craftsmen of this hundred-year period in Britain, Europe, and United states, and at the types of object they produced in a range of media including Furniture, Glass, Ceramics, Sculpture, Prints and Posters, Silver and Metalwork, Jewelry and Precious Objects, and Rugs and Textiles. It discusses all the great makers among them William Morris, Rene Lalique, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Clarice Cliff."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The Victoriana Collector s Handbook written by Charles Platten Woodhouse and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Miniature Lamps of the Victorian Era written by Marjorie Hulsebus and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the wonderful world of miniature Victorian era glass lamps! This beautiful reference book is sure to capture your fancy with photographs and descriptions of nearly 600 late 19th century miniature oil lamps that have not appeared in publications before. Many are variations of lamps that have not been documented until now. Styles include finger lamps, student lamps, miniature banquet lamps, miners lamps, skaters lamps, and much more. To add to the perspective of understanding miniature oil lamps, estimated current values have also been provided.\nIf you are an experienced miniature lamp collector, antique dealer, or just beginning to notice these glass lamps, this book will provide you a wealth of important information.
Download or read book Collector s Guide to Victoriana written by O. Henry Mace and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author invites the reader on a guided tour through a typical Victorian home, with detailed information on the furnishings, their styles and price ranges.
Download or read book The Victorian Collector s Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 1875 Second Addendum written by Adrian Harding and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors (. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1400 historical ceramic figures encompass the wide range of themes depicted by Staffordshire potters between 1835 and 1875. 1090 bright color photos include portraits, naval and military figures, theatrical and literary characters, religious and temperance figures, hunters, shepherds, gardeners, harvesters, pastoral scenes, occupations, pursuits and pastimes, children, sporting figures, dogs and other animals, cottages, houses, and castles. The text provides updated information and listings for every known variation within each figural type. Cross-references to figures in the other 3 volumes in this series are provided in each category and value ranges are included. This will be a valued addition to the libraries of Staffordshire collectors worldwide.
Download or read book Victoriana written by Violet Wood (Dealer in Victoriana.) and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Victorian Treasures written by Carol Wallace and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An album of 200 distinctive examples of English and American Victoriana, from the familiar to the arcane. They are organized into six chapters, each devoted to a room in a typical Victorian house: parlour, library, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and nursery.
Download or read book Victorian Pencils written by Deb Crosby and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking study of the development of mechanical and metal cased pencils in the nineteenth century. Illustrated with over 700 photographs, the book provides examples of the extraordinary variety of propelling pencils that were created between 1800 and 1920. Readers will be struck by the ingenuity of the inventors and creators of this (until now) forgotten form of decorative art. From metal cased pencils that are elegantly practical, to "magic" pencils that are more whimsical than functional, this book follows the progress of the mechanical pencil as it evolves from a usable tool to something more akin to jewelry. This history of mechanical pencils also includes definitions of terms, descriptions of various mechanisms, ornamentation and surface decoration, and the multitude of combinations created by nineteenth century pencil-case makers. Value ranges are also included.
Download or read book Victorian Staffordshire Dogs written by A. & N. Harding and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 700 color photos display the ceramic dogs produced by potters of England's famous Staffordshire district during the Victorian era. They include King Charles Spaniels, Whippets, Bull Mastiffs, Poodles, St. Bernards, and many others. Among the figures are dogs alone, and with men, women, and children engaged in a variety of pursuits. Histories for potteries known to produce Staffordshire dogs are presented, including James Dudson, the Par-Kent Factory, Poole & Unwin, Ridgway & Robey, and Sampson-Smith. Instruction on differentiating original antique Staffordshire dogs from modern reproduction are provided. The various decorative treatments used on these popular dogs over the decades are also discussed. Value codes are provided in every caption.
Download or read book Victorian Decor written by Martin M. May and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2001-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best craftsmanship in home furnishings of the late 19th century is documented in this beautiful study. An overview of Victorian architectural antiques, stained glass windows, furniture, art glass, lighting devices, match holders, and poster art appear in chapters that explain the development of the forms and show examples in over 400 color photographs. Period room settings as well as single items are featured
Download or read book Victoriana written by Violet Wood and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collecting Victorian Jewelry written by Jeanenne Bell and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2004-12-03 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Victoria of Great Britain made a tremendous impact on the world, so much so that the era of her reign was given her name. Items from the Victorian period have a reputation for beauty and elegance, which is why they are such popular collectibles. This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. Gemologist C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors this fascinating all-color exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that is produced. &break;&break;Decade by decade, Bell reveals how the fashion of the time influenced the style of jewelry, and how innovations in manufacturing affected jewelry production. Jewelry listings provide current marketplace values, and also cover American and French jewelry styles from the time. Over 1,000 color pictures and illustrations convey the true beauty of Victorian era jewelry it produced.
Download or read book Staffordshire Figures written by Adele Kenny and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book offers an in-depth look at the cultural, socio-economic, religious, political, and technological conditions that defined the subject matter of Staffordshire Figures. Each chapter is a self-contained study of the potteries, the potters, and various categories of pre-Victorian and Victorian figures including spaniels and other animals, the monarchy, religious figures, children, heroes and rouges, architectural figures and much more. Included are over 550 superb color photographs of Staffordshire figures (some previously unrecorded), and detailed captions with values.
Download or read book Staffordshire Spaniels written by Adele Kenny and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Victorian spaniel figures made in Staffordshire, England from c. 1840-1900 presented with a detailed look at all of the Spaniel variations, history, and recent reproductions beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Spaniel types and sizes, tips for collectors, and a helpful glossary are included. Captions offer descriptions, sizes, dates of manufacture, and current values.
Download or read book Tussie Mussies written by Irene Deitsch and published by Irene Deitsch. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collector's guide takes a close-up look at tussie-mussies, those rare and beautiful posy holders that became popular during the Victorian Era when young ladies (and gentlemen) expressed their sentiments through the language of flowers. Newly published in 2016, the book offers those interested in Victorian antiques an overview of how these precious artifacts came into use, and reveals the abundance of styles and shapes they took in various countries. Over xxx posy holders are displayed in exquisitely detailed, full-color photos. The accompanying text provides information about the precious materials used to fashion them. A wonderful addition to any collector's library.
