Man has always valued time, but now the wristwatch is coveted as much for style reasons as for practicality. As a result, there are opportunities for collectors at every level, from watches worth a few hundred pounds to those reaching half a million. This is a growing collecting area, particularly for men, with many auctions and dealers fuelling the market. After looking at developments in watchmaking decade by decade, the book features nearly 50 colour two-page spreads in which pairs of related...
Indian Artifacts of the Midwest (Indian Artifacts of the Midwest, #5)
by Lar Hothem
One Hundred Years of Collectable Jewellery, 1850-1950
by Lillian Baker
It's all here! Fifty-four years of toys! The toys pictured and listed in this book represent the immense volume of items produced from 1947, when the Matchbox company was founded, to mid-2001, including their popular diecast vehicles along with playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera all in one massive volume--now in its third edition! The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated through catalogs, boxes, and labels on toys printed in a dozen languages. Certain toys have be...
A new and most informative book for Matchbox collectors by one of America's foremost authorities. Matchbox toys are possibly the most popular collectible in America. People who grew up with die cast cars as children tend to love the toys as adults. The old toys have become scarce and variations of newer toys continue to fuel a popular passion "own each one." Enthusiasts collect not only the toys, but catalogs, collector buttons, and boxes. Pictures and text cover the major variations of the most...
Fenton Glass Made for Other Companies
by Carrie Domitz and Gerald Domitz
Ty Stuffed Animals (Collector's value guide)
by Inc Sta Collectors' Publishing Co
Prospective collectors will be able to find their passion - whatever it may be - with this visually appealing look at more than 100 popular collectibles. With everything from glassware and toys to jewellery and textiles shown and explained with a wealth of information, even the most intimidated novice will feel ready to tackle antique stores, flea markets, and garden sales with confidence. Every item is highlighted with outstanding colour photography, concise descriptions, historical tidbits, an...
Firearms made since 1900 are far more numerous than those made before 1900. Many of these post-1900 firearms are found at auctions, arms retailers, in advertisements, and as 'young' family heirlooms. Much more affordable and plentiful than pre-1900 collector-grade arms, many of these post-1900 guns are increasingly viewed as collectible, valuable assets.This all-new expanded edition helps collectors identify firearms, evaluate conditions, and determine values. Detailed specifications and current...
