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| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Tools Price Guide Clarence Blanchard, 2010-02-08 The Most Valuable Tool in Your Toolbox Lacking the edge on tool information? Cut through the competition and hammer home deals like a pro with Antique Trader Tools Price Guide. Featuring 700 color photos, thousands of listings with current values, market trends, and collecting advice, it's the definitive reference on antique tools. This book features: • 700 color photos, with actual prices received at auctions • 2,000 listings covering planes, braces, drills, saws, hammers, levels, rules, squares, gauges, scientific instruments, patented tools, advertising, and much more • Information on building a collection, condition grading, market trends, and investing New! • Chapter on collecting Stanley tools • Condition grading photos |
| antique reference guide: Antique and Collectible Stanley Tools John Walter, 1996 ... This comprehensive guide covers Stanley's advertising, memorabilia, bit braces, catalogs, chisels, defiance tools, hand & breast drills, four square tools, marking gauges, hammers & mallets,hatchets, levels, mechanics's [i.e. mechanics'] tools, miscellaneous, mitre tools, planes, plumb bobs, rules, screw drivers, spoke shaves, squares & bevels, tape measures, tool cabinet & sets, tool handles & awls, trammel points, vices [i.e. vises], zig zag rules--Back cover. |
| antique reference guide: Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021 Judith Miller, 2019-09-05 Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects. |
| antique reference guide: A Price Guide to Antique Tools Herbert P. Kean, 2005-05-01 A price guide is only as helpful as its prices are current. With this in mind, we offer a new fourth edition of Herbert Kean's A Price Guide to Antique Tools, its prices taken from the latest live and internet auctions as well as from private sales. As before, there are over 12,000 prices (individual and chart combinations) that represent extraordinary tools, as well as those found in flea markets. There is an explanation for each tool group that allows the reader to judge the condition of a tool, the most critical of all factors when determining price. The chapter on American wooden planes covers over 400 makers, each graded with a single value number, a system that is at the same time simple and comprehensive. To help even more, almost every tool is illustrated with a photograph or line drawing. The section on internet prices explains the mechanisms of electronic auctions and gives tips for successful bidding. If you have ever wished that you could consult with an expert before investing in a tool, this is the book for you. It puts at your fingertips the knowledge and expertise of noted tool collector and dealer Herb Kean, both in determining current prices and in evaluating condition. Altogether, an invaluable book. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Vintage Clothing Price Guide Kyle Husfloen, Madeleine Kirsch, 2006-06-23 *Diverse appeal hip young consumer crowd into retro clothes and veteran collectors with a passion and an eye for vintage*Vintage clothing is featured in 64,000 auctions daily on eBayFrom 1920s flapper dresses to 1950s beaded cardigans and bell-bottom jeans of the 70s, vintage clothing is helping to define today's fashions. This book covers pricing and history of affordable items sold at general stores including Sears and Montgomery-Ward, as well as expensive couture from leading designers such as Chanel and Dior. In this handy guide, historians, collectors and consumers with an eye for fashion will discover: *Clothes and accessories from the 1800s-1979 for men, women and children*1,200 detailed color photos to assist with identification*History snippets about each era featured*Prices and identification for more than 2,500 items |
| antique reference guide: Late Antique Letter Collections Cristiana Sogno, Bradley K. Storin, Edward J. Watts, 2019-11-19 Bringing together an international team of historians, classicists, and scholars of religion, this volume provides the first comprehensive overview of the extant Greek and Latin letter collections of late antiquity (ca. 300–600 c.e.). Each chapter addresses a major collection of Greek or Latin literary letters, introducing the social and textual histories of each collection and examining its assembly, publication, and transmission. Contributions also reveal how collections operated as discrete literary genres, with their own conventions and self-presentational agendas. This book will fundamentally change how people both read these texts and use letters to reconstruct the social history of the fourth, fifth, and sixth centuries. |
| antique reference guide: Carter's Price Guide to Antiques in Australia Alan Carter, 2003 |
| antique reference guide: Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide Bob Schroeder, Sharon Schroeder, 1989-08 Identification and values of over 50, 000 antiques and collectibles. |
| antique reference guide: The Vintage Rolex Field Guide Colin A. White, 2019-05-01 Does the sheer variety paralyze you? Are you stumped by the acronyms and jargon? Fearful of scammers and just want an honest watch at a fair price? Like you, each watch is unique and matching one to a collection or collector is a special event. Whether it’s a first or a last, the match is visceral and life long. There’s a lot at stake. The Vintage Rolex Field Guide is your best shot at buying-well and avoiding pitfalls. It is full of advice and details to help you access facts and specs without gushy superlatives. Spot, identify and assess the best vintage Rolex watches with the right data. Life is short and your time is precious so wear it well. If you’re ready to take action, this book is for you. |
| antique reference guide: Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2018-2019 Judith Miller, 2017-09-21 Miller's Antiques Price Guide has long been the market leader, offering not just prices but informed tips... Miller's is arguably the only price guide you will ever need. Antiques Magazine Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. It is compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, who selects the guide's 8000-plus featured antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Golf Collectibles Chuck Furjanic, 1999 A highly respected golf collector offers his expertise on thousands of collectibles, including prices and descriptions. 550 photos, 50 in color. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Royal Doulton Price Guide Kyle Husfloen, Louise Irvine, Ed Pascoe, 2006-11-26 This comprehensive guide captures all the prestige and rich history of Royal Doulton, and delivers the expert pricing and product details needed by today's collectors. With nearly 200 years of bone and fine china production, the craftsmanship and hand-painted detail of Royal Doulton figurines and stoneware pieces is unmatched and highly valued. This expertly written book offers: &break;&break;Details of how a small English company became one of the most highly respected manufacturers of fine china &break;&break;5,000+ listings and 2,500 color photographs to assist with assessing collections &break;&break;Detailed coverage of the entire Royal-Doulton line |
| antique reference guide: Kovels' Guide to Selling Your Antiques and Collectibles Ralph M. Kovel, Terry H. Kovel, 1990-09-05 |
| antique reference guide: Unitt's Canadian Price Guide to Antiques and Collectables Peter Sutton-Smith, Barbara Sutton-Smith, 2001-04 A direct, simple and factual guide for collectors, dealers, and the antiques and collectables trade, as well as for those looking for pleasure and perhaps a better investment than found with contemporary pieces. The latest edition includes some Canadian-only categories new to any available price guides: The Medalta and Medicine Hat Potteries, Alberta Altaglass, Piggy Banks from the Reliable Toy Company of Toronto, and an update and corrected history of W.J. Hughes Canadian Cornflower Glass. |
| antique reference guide: Chinese Furniture Karen Mazurkewich, 2024-05-14 The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture. |
| antique reference guide: Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Edward Luther Stevenson, 1921 |
| antique reference guide: Collectable Paperback Books Jeff Canja, 2003-09 Completely revised, updated, and expanded, this price guide to vintage paperback books lists more than 12,500 books along with their market prices and basic bibliographic data. With more than 1,000 illustrations of key paperback covers and prices ranging from $5 to over $500, this is an essential and eye-opening reference for collectors, book dealers, flea market bargain hunters, and anyone with an interest in books and popular culture memorabilia. Also included are an introduction to paperback collecting, profiles of the leading publishers and cover artists of the vintage era, pseudonyms of popular authors, and a guide to additional resources. This replaces 0967363926. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Vintage Magazines Price Guide Richard Russell, Elaine Gross Russell, 2005-08-18 Whether it's historic relevance or artistic impression that draws people to collect magazines, this handy reference with 1,000 full-color photos and updated pricing is the perfect tool for collectors. With listings for magazines of 1830 to post-WWII, Antique Trader Vintage Magazine Price Guide is the most comprehensive guide on the market. &break;&break;This thorough reference explores magazines that feature the work of literacy giants with Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, and famed illustrator Maxfield Parrish. Magazines including The Saturday Evening Post and The Strand Magazine are featured with sub-categories and listings to assist collectors in identification. This celebration of print history is sure to please current collectors, and spark an interest in anyone with an attic full of vintage magazines. &break;&break;Features 250+ magazines &break;&break;Contains 1,000 brilliant photos of covers and images |
| antique reference guide: HowExpert Guide to Antiques and Collectibles HowExpert, Unlock the secrets to the fascinating world of antiques and collectibles with the HowExpert Guide to Antiques and Collectibles: The Ultimate Handbook for Identifying, Valuing, and Preserving Antiques and Collectibles. This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for everything you need to know about collecting, from identifying and valuing precious items to preserving and caring for them. What You’ll Discover Inside: - Chapter 1: Introduction - Welcome to the world of antiques and collectibles, where you'll explore the significance and appeal of collecting and how to make the most out of this guide. - Chapter 2: Understanding Antiques and Collectibles - Learn the key definitions and distinctions, delve into the historical significance and cultural value of collectibles, and explore various categories and types. - Chapter 3: Identifying Antiques and Collectibles - Master the art of recognizing authentic items with insights into common marks and signatures, distinguishing features by category, essential tools and techniques for identification, and avoiding common pitfalls. - Chapter 4: Valuing Your Collection - Discover the factors affecting value, various appraisal methods, valuable resources for valuation, understanding market trends, and tips for maximizing value. - Chapter 5: Preserving and Caring for Antiques - Protect your treasures with proper storage techniques, effective cleaning and maintenance tips, strategies to prevent damage and deterioration, the difference between restoration and preservation, and safe handling practices. - Chapter 6: Buying Antiques and Collectibles - Navigate the market with confidence by learning where to find antiques, tips for successful negotiation, the ins and outs of auction houses, markets, and online platforms, evaluating sellers and sources, and understanding auction etiquette. - Chapter 7: Selling Antiques and Collectibles - Prepare items for sale, set the right price, discover the best selling venues and platforms, learn how to market your collection, and master the art of negotiating sales. - Chapter 8: Historical Context and Case Studies - Be inspired by famous antiques and their stories, lessons from notable collectors, unique case studies, the impact of historical events on collecting, and how to research your antiques. - Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Considerations - Understand provenance, navigate the legal aspects of buying and selling, adhere to ethical collecting practices, deal with fakes and forgeries, and comply with import and export regulations. - Chapter 10: Building and Managing Your Collection - Start and expand your collection with tips on organizing and cataloging, diversifying your collection, securing insurance, ensuring the security of your collection, and planning for the future of your collection. - Chapter 11: Connecting with the Collecting Community - Join collectors' clubs and associations, attend conventions and fairs, engage in online forums and social media, network with other collectors, and find mentors and experts. - Chapter 12: Resources and Further Reading - Access recommended books and guides, online resources and databases, museums and exhibitions, educational courses and workshops, and find reliable information to further your knowledge. - Chapter 13: Conclusion - Reflect on your collecting journey, receive encouragement for continued exploration, gain final tips and advice, and look ahead to the future of antiques and collectibles. - Chapter 14: Appendices - Utilize a glossary of terms, checklists for collectors, contact information for appraisers and experts, sample valuation forms, and quick reference guides. With its in-depth content and practical advice, this guide is designed for both novice and experienced collectors. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, the HowExpert Guide to Antiques and Collectibles provides everything you need to become a confident and successful collector. Dive into the enchanting world of antiques and collectibles and discover the treasures that await you. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z. |
| antique reference guide: Collecting Antique Marbles Paul Baumann, 2004-11-30 Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm! Marble fans won't want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what's out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is included in the book, as well as important information on spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins, Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day; Transition and Machine-Made, and many more. |
| antique reference guide: Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia Judith Miller, 2008 Since it was first published in 1998 more than 110,000 copies have been sold. Today, a new generation of collectors, dealers and auctioneers continue to need this outstanding and accessible resource. From 18th century chairs to 20th century Barbie dolls, Art Deco sculpture to ancient Chinese ceramics, and Native American rugs to toy robots.New sections featuring Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern design make it the ultimate authenticated reference. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Maps Carl Moreland, David Bannister, 1994-01-01 A standard reference work and collector's guide to old maps. Antique Maps is now firmly established as a definitive reference work. With extensive information on the general historical background, details of all the major map-makers and practical advice on collecting old maps, it provides an excellent introduction for the beginner as well as a mass of precise and clearly organized information for the expert and the serious collector. A beautiful edition in itself, this timeless volume evokes the elegance of maps from the past and the charm of all the distant places they suggest, to show them not only as historical artefacts but also as works of art. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics Price Guide Kyle Husfloen, Susan N. Cox, 2000 This all-new edition of the most authoritative and respected guide to collectible pottery and porcelain provides the detailed, accurate and up-to-date information needed to make informed decisions in buying or selling these always-popular collectibles. This expanded volume, drawing on the expertise and resources of the highly respected Antique Trader Weekly, covers the full range of ceramic products produced in the US, England and Europe from the Eighteenth century through the mid-Twentieth century. Collectors -- both novice and experienced -- will find the book's convenient format, comprehensive listings and numerous photographs make it easy to locate and identify individual makers and their items. More than just an identification and price guide, this volume also provides historical information and a variety of useful collecting tips that make it an indispensable reference. |
| antique reference guide: Pre-War Consoles Mark V. Stein, 2000-08 |
| antique reference guide: American Costume Jewelry Roberto & Carla Ginelli Brunialti, Carla Ginelli Brunialti, 2008 This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-1950. It offers readers a meticulous, reliable instrument to knowing these gems, which are often true and proper little works of art. In the two volumes, over 966 photographs show hundreds of jewelry items in full color, with an additional 729 illustrations of patents, advertisements, and historic photos. Thirty-seven companies are included, with addtional chapters on jelly belly jewelry and patriotic jewelry in the second volume. In-depth research of the companies makes this the best source on the American costume jewelry industry. The first volume, A-M, covers the companies from Accessocraft to Mosell, and includes Boucher, Coro, Eisenberg, Miriam Haskell, Hobe and others. The second volume N-Z, continues with Norma Jewelry Corp., through Rebajes, Réja, Trifari, to Uncas Manufacturing, with chapters on jelly belly jewelry and American patriotic jewelry. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide Michael Polak, 2012-09-10 Simply the Best! Known in the field as The Bottle Bible, Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide has been for nearly 20 years the definitive bottle-collecting guide. As the only full-color bottle book on the market, the guide is loaded with more than 5,000 listings and 700 photographs covering more than 50 bottle categories from the 19th and 20th centuries. Inside you'll find such bottle categories as: Avon, Barber, Beer, Bitters, Flasks, Jim Beam, Medicine, Perfume, Soda and many, many more. And with key identifying characteristics, detailed descriptions and current real-world values, you have in hand a trusted and reliable resource. New in the 7th Edition! Black Glass Bottles Hawaiian Bottles Top 10 Bottle Collecting Destinations Central Nevada Museum profile |
| antique reference guide: Antique Lace Heather Toomer, 2001 Lace, like silver or porcelain, can be classified by type and its date and place of origin often can be identified. But in the absence of marks giving maker or date, lace must be judged on its technical features and style. This new edition gathers fascinating and useful information in an easy to read and well-organised text covering needlepoint laces, embroideries, lace knitting and tatting, and bobbin laces made in Europe from the 16th century forward, including 19th century revivals. Each type is described and illustrated with hundreds of photographs and line drawings to show the technical characteristics and particular regard to the way one lace compares with another. A glossary, notes on cleaning, care, and conservation, and a price guide make this an essential reference for lace makers, designers, and lace collectors alike. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Golf Collectibles Chuck Furjanic, 2003-12-01 It's All Here! &break;&break;Thousands of items listed with prices and photos &break;&break;In depth chapters on: &break;History of golf &break;Collecting Societies &break;Clubs &break;Balls &break;Autographs &break;Tees &break;Books &break;Art &break;Ceramics and Glass &break;Medals and Trophies &break;Trading Cards &break;Silver and Gold &break;&break;New Chapters: &break;Golf Bags &break;Auctions &break;&break;The best collector's resource available on golf - including clubs, balls, autographs, trophies, books, and more! Whatever you want to know about golf collectibles, this is the book you need. By far, the most comprehensive price and identification guide for the golf collector. Includes manufacture and product histories to make this an enjoyable read, not just a must-have price guide. &break;&break;Includes triple grade guide of thousands of the most sought after collectibles |
| antique reference guide: HowExpert Guide to 365+ Antiques and Collectibles HowExpert, 2025-02-24 If you love discovering rare treasures, historic artifacts, and timeless collectibles, HowExpert Guide to 365+ Antiques and Collectibles is your ultimate daily companion. This engaging guide takes you on a captivating year-long journey, presenting 365+ carefully selected antiques and collectibles known for their historical significance, rarity, beauty, and cultural impact. Whether you're a seasoned collector, passionate history enthusiast, or a curious beginner, you'll uncover fascinating stories, hidden gems, and intriguing details every day of the year. Inside, you'll explore: - Introduction – Understand how antiques and collectibles uniquely reflect history, culture, and craftsmanship, along with practical tips for effective collecting. - Chapter 1: January – Furniture & Home Decor – Explore elegant furnishings and timeless decor, from Victorian pieces to Art Deco designs. - Chapter 2: February – Pottery, Glassware & Porcelain – Discover finely crafted ceramics and glass, appreciating the artistry and cultural stories behind each piece. - Chapter 3: March – Jewelry, Watches & Fashion Accessories – Explore exquisite adornments that symbolize personal style, social status, and cultural trends throughout history. - Chapter 4: April – Coins, Currency & Stamps – Encounter historical coins, notes, and stamps, each offering a tangible connection to significant events and eras. - Chapter 5: May – Books, Documents & Printed Media – Delve into rare literary treasures, manuscripts, and printed materials that influenced literature, journalism, and society. - Chapter 6: June – Advertising, Signage & Nostalgia – Relive the charm and style of bygone eras with collectible advertising memorabilia and nostalgic promotional pieces. - Chapter 7: July – Toys, Games & Pop Culture Memorabilia – Revisit cherished childhood toys and iconic collectibles that reflect the excitement of popular culture. - Chapter 8: August – Musical Instruments, Technology & Automobilia – Celebrate the creativity and innovation in music, technology, and transportation through notable historical artifacts. - Chapter 9: September – Military & Political Memorabilia – Engage with history through meaningful artifacts that commemorate important military and political moments. - Chapter 10: October – Sports Memorabilia & Entertainment Collectibles – Relive legendary moments and cultural milestones through valued sports and entertainment collectibles. - Chapter 11: November – Folk Art, Ethnographic & Religious Collectibles – Appreciate diverse cultural traditions, spiritual beliefs, and handmade artistry through authentic artifacts. - Chapter 12: December – Oddities & Whimsical Treasures – Delight in charmingly unusual antiques and curiosities, each revealing a fascinating and unique historical narrative. - Bonus Chapter – Rare Finds & Emerging Collectibles – Gain expert insights into ultra-rare antiques, investment-grade items, and contemporary collecting trends, including digital collectibles and NFTs. - Conclusion & Appendices – Reflect on your collecting journey, discover essential preservation tips, and utilize convenient quick-reference guides. With 365+ engaging antiques and collectibles, plus valuable insights into emerging trends, HowExpert Guide to 365+ Antiques and Collectibles is your definitive resource for enriching your appreciation and collection year-round. Embark on an exciting daily adventure — discover a remarkable antique or collectible every day, deepening your connection to history one extraordinary find at a time! HowExpert publishes quick how to guides on all topics from A to Z. |
| antique reference guide: Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2023 Terry Kovel, Kim Kovel, 2022-09-27 The 2023 Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide is the most complete and best-illustrated price guide available -- with 12,500 listings and more than 2,500 full-color photographs -- from the most trusted name in the industry. The Kovels are the most trusted source for both the casual and expert collector. With 12,500 actual prices and 2,500 full-color photographs, the guide also features exceptionally well-organized, wide-ranging, and up-to-the-minute information, and includes more tips, marks, logos, and photographs than any other competitive title. Kovels' is the only guide with prices based on actual sales from the previous calendar year, never estimates. Unlike other guides, which focus almost exclusively on English or high-priced items, Kovels' covers all American and international items and includes reasonably-priced goods. The book is organized by categories most sought-after by collectors, including depression glass, dolls, jewelry, furniture, porcelain, and sports memorabilia. Indexes, cross-references, and expert commentary throughout empower readers to collect with confidence and price their own antiques. |
| antique reference guide: Bottles Michael Polak, 1994 Do you need help in finding that elusive and rare antique bottle? How about some clues on where to locate the best digging spots? Do you wonder how old your bottle really is? The Bottle Bible, a comprehensive reference for all collectors from bottle-collecting enthusiast Michael Polak, is now newly revised for the third edition. Bottle collecting continues to grow as an incredibly popular hobby, with more and more people digging through old dumps, foraging through old ghost towns, digging out old outhouses, exploring mine shafts, and searching at swap meets, flea markets, and garage sales for the treasured bottle. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Royal Doulton Price Guide Kyle Husfloen, Louise Irvine, 2006-11-12 This comprehensive guide captures all the prestige and rich history of Royal Doulton, and delivers the expert pricing and product details needed by today's collectors. With nearly 200 years of bone and fine china production, the craftsmanship and hand-painted detail of Royal Doulton figurines and stoneware pieces is unmatched and highly valued. This expertly written book offers: • Details of how a small English company became one of the most highly respected manufacturers of fine china • 5,000+ listings and 2,500 color photographs to assist with assessing collections • Detailed coverage of the entire Royal-Doulton line |
| antique reference guide: British Antique Furniture John Andrews, 2006 For the past thirty years this book has, in its various editions, outsold all others on British antique furniture simply because it is unique in explaining what to look for when assessing the value of individual pieces. In this, the fifth edition, the huge financial importance of patination and colour has been explained and illustrated - something which has become increasingly important in recent years. This classic guide consists of over 1,600 photographs of furniture found in shops and auction rooms throughout the country with the author's down-to-earth comments on important features which affect individual prices. The reader will come to understand the rules and prejudices which apply while the eye will become aware of gradations of quality. He will come instinctively to assess the workmanship and how all this affects the final price tag. This is, above all, a reference book for the practicing collector and dealer, a work from which the memory may be refreshed and points checked. Each item is clearly referenced. This enables the annual price revision list to be compiled with a ready cross-reference. The list is available in January/February each year on a private subscription basis and details are contained within the book. This new edition contains both £ Sterling and US $ prices. AUTHOR: John Andrews is both a founding member of, and the first author published by, the Antique Collectors' Club. His professional background as a market researcher and his love of furniture have made his books unique in their clear explanations and practical, factual approach. Apart from collecting, restoring and writing about furniture, he is an active businessman and fiction writer. REVIEWS: John Andrews has an encyclopaedic knowledge of antiques and history, qualifications for writing the first of the longest-running of the antique price guides - Sunday Telegraph SELLING POINTS: The best-selling guide to British antique furniture for over thirty years, now in its fifth edition with over 400 new colour images Explains in plain language what to look for when assessing value Over 1,650 superb photographs show just how and why values can vary so greatly Colour plates show the financial importance of patination 1150 b/w & 500 colour illustrations Contains revised prices in both £ Sterling and US$ |
| antique reference guide: Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022 Judith Miller, 2021-03-11 All entries new for each edition. Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022 is the up-to-date guide to the collectables market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4,000 objects in full colour, each with a detailed description and price range, the book also shows you how to spot that rare example that may be worth twenty times more than another piece. In-depth features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own expert when appraising everything from 20th-century glass to costume jewellery. Comprehensive sections cover a wide range of objects, with additional pages on pencils, toys, vintage handbags, trunks and costume jewellery for this edition. Every entry and image is updated for each edition to keep the book up-to-date with collecting and buying trends. Miller's Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022 is the only full-colour, fully-illustrated collectables price guide in the world. |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Perfume Bottles Price Guide Kyle Husfloen, Penny Dolnick, 2009-02-23 A precious commodity since ancient times, the powerful presence of perfume lies not in the fragrance alone, as you'll discover after spending just a few minutes with the beautiful new reference to the regal world of antique and vintage perfume bottles. &break;&break;Each of the bottles in this book (which includes commercial successes such as Avon and Coty, and high-end spectacles including Chanel No. 5 and Lalique) is represented in a stunning color photos, accompanies by recent auction and realized pricing, plus, production information to assist the accurate identification of these containers. |
| antique reference guide: Mastering the Antique Trade Channing Gardner, 2024-07-29 Antique dealing is a captivating and rewarding profession, blending the romance of history with the rigor of commerce. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with the past while engaging in a dynamic and competitive market. However, the path to success in this industry is not without its challenges. This guide aims to equip antique dealers, vendors, and resellers with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in the antique market. |
| antique reference guide: Antiques Price Guide 2004 Judith Miller, 2003 The only full-color price guide compiled specially for the North American market, this is the clearest, most user-friendly way to get real value for your money in the world of antiques. All items featured are new for this edition, and each object is clearly photographed in color, displaying the latest carefully verified price, identifying marks, size, and date, in order to aid accurate recognition. Each catalog section includes factory or artisan groupings -- for example, all Arts and Crafts ceramics are displayed together by factory for easy reference. |
| antique reference guide: Blue Book of Gun Values S. P. Fjestad, 2005-04-30 The bible of the firearms industry for accurate value information and descriptions of rifles, pistols, and shotguns. The industry standard for over 25 years! |
| antique reference guide: Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide Eric Bradley, 2011-09-06 America's No. 1 Selling Price Guide For nearly 30 years, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles has been the leading source for information on antiques and collectibles. Filled with expert advice, vetted values and 4,500 color photographs, Antique Trader provides the clearest and most dependable picture of this amazingly diverse and magnificent market. Inside you will enjoy a variety of new collecting areas, as well as old favorites. Including: Asian art, bottles, ceramics, Civil War collectibles, clocks, comic books, cookie jars, figurines, furniture, glass, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, illustration art, kitchenware, perfume bottles, petroliana, toys, vintage clothing and Zippo lighters. Also new this year is Top Lots, a feature highlighting the bestselling results from some of the finest auction houses nationwide. |
| antique reference guide: Walford's Guide to Reference Material Albert John Walford, Anthony P. Harvey, Laurence John Taylor, H. Drubba, 1980 |
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Online Antique and Collectibles Mall - over a half-million vintage antiques and collectible items for sale on-line.
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Shop antique furniture, fine jewelry, vintage fashion and art from top sellers around the world. Global shipping available.
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Collecting antiques, decorative and fine art is our visitors' first passion. Period furniture, antiquities, art glass, antique ceramics, sterling silver and Asian art abound on Trocadero.
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