The Golden Age of Postcards Early 1900s (Identification & Values (Collector Books))
by Benjamin H Penniston
Handkerchiefs a Collector's Guide (Handkerchiefs: A Collector's Guide: Identification & Values)
by Helene Guarnaccia and Barbara Guggenheim
Early in the 20th century Meissen published two editions of a catalogue of the porcelain manufactured by the factory in the latter part of the 19th century and in the first decade of the 20th century. This book is an annotated version of that very rare catalogue, reproducing the illustrations and relating each item to its series and cross-matching to its pair where one exists. The models shown are, in the main, copies of designs originating from 1750 onwards. Prominent is the work of the renowne...
Learn to separate the wheat from the chaff with Jonty Hearnden, an antiques expert who has had numerous highly successful television programs. From toys to ceramics, books to comics, this handy pocket-sized reference covers hundreds of popular collector's items. And because sometimes the subtlest variation (an unusual color, backstamp, or shape) can add value to a piece, Jonty explains how to spot the hidden treasures that make all the difference to your collection. Illustrated with over 400 col...
Warman's Flea Market Price Guide (Warman's Flea Market Price Guide)
by Ellen Schroy
The Pinball Price Guide, Ninth Edition (The Pinball Price Guide)
by Pinballeric
Pictorial Price Guide to American Antiques 2000-2001
A brief and entertaining history of the collecting mania from ancient times reveals both famous and near-forgotten collections of the past. The main part of the book looks at current collections by private collectors, split into four main categories of Grand Old Traditional, Natural History, Curiosities and Eccentricities, and Avant-Garde Art & Chic. Collectors from around the world are featured, including Hunt Slonem in New York, Ernst von Loesch in Berlin, and Robert Opie in the UK, with colle...
The Musical Novelties of Fieldings Crown Devon 1930 to 1964
by Alan Heslop Roberts
This is the follow-up edition of the title: 'Unique Lalique Mascots' sub-title 'The automotive radiator hood ornaments of master glass artisan R. Lalique (including auction realsation prices)' by G.G. Weiner. Vol. 2 has been up-dated with the latest auction results and the added description including Desk Ornaments. This is now the definitive work on the subject which includes as yet up-published photos of the factory colour test pieces and the unique one-off King's Greyhound. This reference w...
Stunning handmade knives in full-on color! Showcasing fine artistry isn't a difficult job. Unlike museum curators, the knife book editors, designers and publishers don't even need to display the items in a well-lit room. The pages of Knives 2015 come alive with the most utilitarian, artistic, unique and exquisite blades from around the world. The world's finest edges--whether everyday carry pieces, hunters, bowies, belt and boot knives, camp knives, flipper folders or highly embellished works of...
Lyle Official Antiques Review 2002 (Lyle Official Antiques Review)
by Anthony Curtis
"The Model 21 is considered by many to be not only Winchester's finest gunmaking effort but also one of the finest American-made shotguns ever produced. Even in today's world of technological advances, the Model 21 is still considered a superior double after its 60-year production run. Its strength and reliability have no peer.In its determination to produce the finest double shotgun, Winchester made the Model 21 in numerous variations based on customer needs and wants. These variations are what...