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Antique Glass Bottles - Their History and Evolution (1500-1850) - Willy van den Bossche

Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club (Hardcover 440 pages (March 1, 2001))

Synopsis: A Comprehensive Illustrated Guide - With a World-wide Bibliography of Glass Bottles

19th and 20th Century Pocket Watches - Alan Shenton, Rita Shenton

Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club (Hardcover 431 pages (December 1995))

Synopsis: Anyone wishing to learn more about pocket watches, therefore, whether as a collector or through a general interest in the subject, should find this authoritative title useful. Covering the period of 1850-1940, the authors cover in depth every type of pocket watch produced, explaining in clear, uncomplicated language precisely what to look out for and, of equal importance, what to avoid. Unlike so many other books on horology, they do not concern themselves with largely unobtainable or outrageously expensive "museum" examples but prefer to concentrate their attention on affordable watches which their readers are actually likely to come across in everyday situations. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, the authors provide not just portraits of watches but also numerous examples of their internal workings or movements. Nothing escapes their attention, from alarm to late verge, and the instruction and advice should commend itself to prospective purchasers and cataloguers everywhere.

The Marine Chronometer: Its History and Developments - Rupert T. Gould

Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club (Hardcover 288 pages (December 31, 1989))

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20th Century Factory Glass - Lesley Jackson

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications (Hardcover 256 pages (May 31, 2000))

Synopsis: This reference book is a survey of domestic factory-produced glass through the 20th century - from the organic shapes and iridescent colours of the Art Nouveau period to the simple clean lines of contemporary design. The book looks at over 100 glass factories in detail, with the entries in alphabetical order for ease of reference. For each factory, Lesley Jackson gives a brief history and an outline of its work during the century. She summarizes the styles and techniques for which each factory is best known and profiles key designers, including some of the great names of 20th-century design, such as Louis Comfort Tiffany and Paolo Venini. At the end of the book are individual bibliographies and listings of which museums hold collections of the glass -which ranges from the extremely valuable to items found in homes world-wide. There are also examples of each factory's marks so that collectors can identify and date items.

Antique Glass (Starting to Collect S.) - John Sandon

Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club (Hardcover 192 pages (June 17, 1999))

Synopsis: This study covers valuable rarities, but focuses on available specimens and offers practical advice for the novice collector who is keen to get started in glass collecting. From where to buy, recognizing quality to avoiding fakes, it covers glass from different periods around the world.

Miller's Glass Buyer's Guide: Indispensable Guides for Collectors and Enthusiasts (Miller's Buyer's Guides) - Jeanette Hayhurst (Editor)

Publisher: Miller's Publications (Hardcover 320 pages (April 12, 2001))

Synopsis: Miller's Glass Buyer's Guide is the latest in a best-selling series that has established itself as essential reference works for both enthusiasts and experienced buyers. Collecting glass is increasingly popular with collectors drawn to the translucent beauty, wide range of styles, techniques, shapes and colours on offer, many at affordable prices. Miller's Glass Buyer's Guide is organized by type for ease of reference and covers everything from bottles to decanters, drinking glasses to scent bottles. Paperweights, pictures and lighting are also featured. The whole spectrum of glass production has been covered, from 17th-century antique drinking glasses to up-to-the-minute 20th-century designers and factories such as Orrefors and Whitefriars. Items included come from around the world - the United Kingdom, the USA and Europe - and from every side of the antiques trades, thus illustrating a cross-section of the market. Over 2,000 items are illustrated and described, each with a price range which reflects the latest market trends. Special features examine the market - with historical information, explanations on techniques and manufacturers, plus the trends - what is "hot" now and what

The Art of Glass: Art Nouveau to Art Deco - Victor Arwas

Publisher: Andreas Papadakis Ltd (Hardcover 111 pages (September 1999))

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Whitefriars Glass: The Art of James Powell & Sons - Lesley Jackson

Publisher: Richard Dennis Publications (Paperback 160 pages (1996))

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300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles - Linda Campbell Franklin

Publisher: Krause Publications (Paperback 672 pages (April 2003))

Synopsis: This new edition cooks up three centuries of the most avidly collected domestic tools of the trade. Collectors will find more than 7,000 antique items that dice, measure, filter, or whirr in the kitchen arranged by function from preparation and cooking to housekeeping and gardening. Franklin also offers healthy servings of classic recipes, helpful hints, and fascinating tit-bits from 18th, 19th, and 20th century trade catalogues and advertisements. Features updated pricing, information on collecting, buying and selling on the Internet, and more than 1,600 photographs and illustrations, including a new 16-page colour section.

A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration, and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times: - George Cameron Stone

Publisher: Dover Publications (Paperback 694 pages (January 1, 2000))

Synopsis: This indispensable resource, compiled by an expert, employs an alphabetized, dictionary-style format that makes it easy to locate material on an astonishing variety of weapons. Arquebuses, flintlocks, matchlocks, and other antique guns appear here, as well as German armor, French rapiers, Roman shor

Antique and Collectible Buttons: Identification and Values - Debra J. Wisniewski

Publisher: Collector Books (Hardcover 208 pages (October 1, 1996))

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Antique Marks (Collins Gem S.) - Anna Selby

Publisher: Collins (Paperback 256 pages (May 7, 2002))

Synopsis: This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with additional hallmarks along with details of the updated hallmarking system. Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma's silver spoon? Do you envy the experts' ability to identify and date old hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, "Collins Gem Antique Marks" could be for you. Packed with thousands of clear illustrations, the book shows hallmarks on silver, gold and platinum, as well as those on Old Sheffield Plate, pewter, pottery and porcelain. Complete with a history of hallmarks and how to read them, the book provides: full hallmarks for silver from London, Edinburgh, York, Norwich, Exeter, Dublin, Newcastle, Chester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Sheffield along with maker's marks from these cities.Hallmarks for gold and platinum; Old Sheffield Plate marks, showing the variety of maker's marks; Pewter marks and a selection of pewter touch marks; and pottery and porcelein marks showing both letter and name marks and symbol marks.