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 The Antique Collector s Guide written by David Benedictus and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 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 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 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 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 American Scissors and Shears written by Philip R. Pankiewicz and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Scissors and Shears provides an historical overview of more than 100 companies and individuals involved in producing scissors and shears in the United States from the mid-1800s to approximately 1930. Accompanying and enhancing the text are hundreds of photographs, advertisements, and patents of the many varieties of antique and vintage scissors produced during this time period. The book will prove invaluable to tool collectors, cutlery collectors (including knives and scissors), sewing enthusiasts, history buffs in general, and to those interested in early American industries. Some books have provided broad overviews of the history of scissors; others have investigated sewing implements, including scissors. None to date have provided the in-depth survey of American-made scissors presented in American Scissors and Shears.
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 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 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 The American Furniture written by William C. Ketchum, Jr. and published by Black Dog & Leventhal Pub. This book was released on 2000 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over 300 examples of American case furniture along with information on the maker, materials, age, hints for collectors, and a price guide.
Download or read book Tribal Art written by Judith Miller and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2006 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Publisher: The only guide that features art from tribes and cultural groups from all around the world, not just one region, Tribal Art features historical, cultural, and price guide information on the art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas and is the definitive collector's guide for tribal art enthusiasts.
Download or read book The Collector s Guide to Vintage Cigarette Packs written by Joe Giesenhagen and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cigarette packaging from the 1880s to the present display the extraordinary creative effort tobacco companies have exerted to make their cigarettes appear exotic, luxurious, colorful, feminine, masculine, festive, and even medicinal. This book includes color photographs of over 4000 different packs of cigarettes and in-depth listings of merchants, vendors, factory numbers, merchant codes, up-to-date pricing information, and anecdotes of the industry. Advertising designers and tobacco collectors will be amazed.
Download or read book Antique Typewriters written by Michael H. Adler and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1997-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1973 Michael Adler's first book, The Writing Machine, has been affectionately called "the bible of the typewriter enthusiast." The renowned typewriter expert's new book, is sure to stimulate the same enthusiasm all over again, bringing you new and as yet unpublished insights into the origins of the invention itself in a detailed history of the machine. Over 250 photographs illustrate this definitive text, which includes comprehensive directories of typewriter inventions, makes, and models, and a concise guide to their values with advice on buying and collecting. How much? When? Where? How good? How rare? Who? Why? If you are looking for answers to any or all of these questions, Antique Typewriters is the ultimate reference book for you - from the novice typewriter collector to "seasoned old hand" enthusiasts and historians.
Download or read book Star Wars Vintage Action Figures written by John P. Kellerman and published by . This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Art Nouveau written by Judith Miller and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only full-colour visual reference to Art Nouveau that includes historical information, buyer's tips and a price guide. Over 1,100 specially commissioned colour photographs, precise descriptions and price comparison features enable buyers to instantly identify pieces and snap up a bargain. Profiles major international Art Nouveau designers, factories and schools, including Tiffany, Liberty, Emile Galle and WMF.
