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The wide range of pottery decorated in blue and white with intricate transfer-printed patterns is popular among collectors. Intended as an introduction to the subject, this guide provides information on materials, techniques, manufacturers, and styles. "Fact Files" highlight key aspects of each subject, show manufacturers' identifying marks and feature tips on collecting. Advice on care and restoration is provided at the back of the book, along with a glossary.

Introducing a brand-new series from Miller's - a clear, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to developing an appraiser's eye and a connoisseur's knowledge of American Quilts. At the heart are 61 full-colour, 2-page spreads in which pairs of related objects are analyzed, compared, and evaluated, with the object of answering the question why is one item more valuable than the other. Th factors involved may be age, rarity, intricacy of design, maker, marks, provenance, lack of defects, later additions...

Portmeirion pottery evolved from a souvenir shop in North Wales into a twenty-first-century global business, thanks to the flair and vision of Susan Williams-Ellis. She captured the aspirations of households all over the world, transforming their kitchens and dining rooms from the 1960s onwards by cleverly blending the contemporary and the traditional. Her 'Botanic Garden' pattern, introduced in 1972, combined antique flower prints with contemporary shapes, and having been in production for the...

Founded in 1894 by James Wright Beswick, Beswick Pottery remained in the family for three generations before becoming part of Royal Doulton in 1969, and is now independently owned. As owners and collectors of its products will testify, Beswick aimed, and still aims today, to produce well-made ceramics at affordable prices: wares which could be used daily in the home as well as decorative ornaments for animal lovers of all ages to cherish. In this volume Val Baynton explores the range of products...

The introduction to this directory gives friendly guidance about selling records, including an extensive frequently-asked-questions section. Spruced up with some design changes and enhanced with added listings, this fourth edition guide lists the work of popular, rock, country, soul, and r&b music performers who made their first record in 1975 or e

A comprehensive guide to antiques and collectibles, complete with prices, and listings.

An indispensable tool for authenticating pieces and weeding out forgeries, this book is destined to become a standard reference for doll collectors and dealers. It provides a description of each manufacturer's production history, doll mold characteristics, and illustrated examples of each maker's mark.

China's art objects and traditionally manufactured products have long been sought by collectors-from porcelains and silk fabrics to furniture and even the lacquered chopsticks that are a distant relation to ones found in most Chinese restaurants. Things Chinese presents sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together open a special window onto the people, history, and society of the world's largest nation. Many of the objects are collectibles, and each has a story to tel...

John Peacock charts the development of every kind and style of twentieth-century jewelry for both women and men: earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and bangles, brooches, rings, buckles and clasps, dress clips, hair and hat ornaments, watches, cufflinks, tiepins. . . Precious jewelry, costume and novelty jewelry are all included, and every style from Art Nouveau to Pop Art and retro. John Peacock’s research, using not only paintings and photographs, but also the jewelry itself, has all...

As early as 1904, the J.W.McCoy Pottery Co.--changing focus from more simple, utilitarian stoneware pieces--began the production of art pottery consisting of elaborately designed, decorative items, including jardinieres, pedestals, and various other flower containers, umbrella stands, and sand jars. Proving to be a very successful undertaking, these attractively glazed pieces are the most widely recognized among collectors, antique dealers, and pottery enthusiasts. Gathered by author Mark F. Mor...

Personal protection is a hot topic today, and current, complete information on the handguns used for it is in great demand. This "Gun Digest" new release provides just that. Handgun enthusiasts or anyone looking to find out about handguns for personal defense will find everything they need to know in that pages of this comprehensive guide and reference. Readers will learn the basics of selection and use of handguns for personal defense. The book covers uses of revolvers, semi-automatic pistols,...

In this groundbreaking work, written after he retired as president and chairman of one of the world's biggest ad agencies, Hopkins shares the secrets of successful marketing that are just as relevant today as they were almost a century ago. American advertising pioneer Claude C. Hopkins is still renowned today for developing such marketing innovations as coded coupons that could be used to track the success of varying offers. His methods are still prized for their efficacy today. Many regard a s...

The Complete Portable Reference for Winchester CollectorsMore than 50 classic Winchester rifles and shotguns are featured in this comprehensive - yet easy to carry - identification and price guide.The "Winchester Pocket Guide" features serial numbers, descriptions of models and variations, and photographs. Identification tables offer side-by-side comparisons of 16 different features of commonly encountered models. Armed with this new reference guide, you can buy and sell classic Winchesters with...

Want to know what to buy and how to make a profit out of tomorrow's antiques? When is an antique an antique or a collectable worth a fortune? Tim Wonnacott's Moneymaking Antiques for the Future draws together 15 experts - many who have appeared on The Antiques Roadshow with over 450 years worth of experience to open up the world of antique collecting for everyone. With experts writing on their speciality subjects such as toys and dolls, books, sports collectables, rock and pop memorabilia, fashi...

Describes and prices each coin, and covers buying, cleaning, and selling.