Marks are one of the collector's most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks and feels.Whether you are buying at auction, flea market or antique shop this is the book you need t...
This book will explain, with the asistance of hundreds of illustrations and expert advice, how to tell if your item is an antique and if it is valuable or rare. The 'Market Trends' feature highlights which antiques are currently selling well and which antiques are currently going down in value. The 'Expert's Eye' feature illustrates the detail to look for when trying to identify your item and lists the characteristic features your antique should possess if it is genuine. The 'How To Identify St...
Since 1970, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been the definitive guide for comic collectors and dealers alike. Includes all-new insights, features, and data, along with the most comprehensive listing of comics and new entries in the "Overstreet Hall of Fame." Perfect for both new collectors and seasoned enthusiasts.Acclaimed artist Walter Simonson (Thor, Orion, Starslammers) supplies the Thor cover.
Collector's Companion to Carnival Glass
by Bill Edwards and Mike Carwile
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Collector's Encyclopodia of Red Wing Art Pottery
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- 1,000 current price listings - 300 full color photos - Portable and affordable!
The kitchen is always the heart of the home, and so collecting kitchenware can have a high nostalgia factor for some, while for others it is the enormous variety of shapes and purposes that intrigue. In this new all-colour Kitchenware Buyer's Guide, over 2,500 examples of kitchenware from the 1890s to the late 1960s across the UK, continental Europe, and the USA are illustrated and described, each with up-to-date prices suiting collectors of every budget. Divided into two user-friendly sections,...
Whether a long-lived passion or a new found pleasure, explore the beauty and originality of Art Nouveau with this sumptuous collector's guide. From furniture to metalwork, jewellery to sculptures - over 1,100 individually priced items, with up-to-date valuations and unique historical information, are presented by subject area. With in-depth coverage of all the major designers and factories, including Emile Galle and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, you can't afford to buy or sell without it.