Antique Porcelain

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #337945

Antique Porcelain by John Sandon, Antique Collectors Club,1997. One of the best overviews of the subject with chapters on Fakes, What is available in your price range?, China, Japan, Italy France and other European porcelain. Lots of English porcelain and a wonderful chapter on The Best In the World. Marks and Dating , chinese dynasties and Periods. Just the best.

Collector's guide to American Pressed Glass 1825-1915

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #337944

Collector's guide to american Pressed Glass 1825-1925,by Kyle Husfloen, Wallace-Homestead Book co., Radnor, Pa. 1992. Paperbound and in excellent condition some of the chapters cover Lacy glass, forms and styles, color, commerative, novelty and souvenir glass. Collectors associations and permanent collections of pressed glass and more.

Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #337941

Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising by Anna Miller,Gemstone Press, Woodstock, Vt.1999. 2nd. Edition. this is an excellent reference book, which covers Antique Period and Modern Jewelry. A very good read and a must for the collector. this one has a chapter on Watches and one on reproduction jewelry. It has lots of pictures and is a very good overall guide.

The Encyclopedia of Furniture

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1960: item #337940

The Encyclopedia of Furniture by Joseph Aronson, Crown Publishers, NY 1965. Still one of the best references around and a classic. Lots of descriptions but what makes this one unique is the pictures that illustrate what the author is talking about. If I had to choose one general furniture reference for all styles and periods this would be the one.

Collecting Rhinestone & Colored Stone Jewelry

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #337936

Collecting rhinestone and Colored Stone Jewelry, An Identification and Value guide, by Maryanne Dolan, Books America, 1993 Third Edition and Value guide. This is an excellent reference for rhinestone jewelry and values. Lots of information not found in other books. There is a very large section on designers marks.

Gems And Jewelry Appraising

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #337934

Gems and Jewelry Appraising Techniques of Professional Practice, by Anna Miller,Chapman Hall, Great Britain 1988. Historical and technical techniques for appraising. Not necessarily for the professional. Its a good book for the collector and should keep you out of trouble.

A Collector's guide To Souvenir Plates

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1800: item #334669

A collector's guide to douvenir Plates by Arene burgess, Published by Schiffer 1996. The author has done extensive research and begins with a list of the potters and their wares, and titles of plates produced. Countries are the UK, the US, and others. Very interesting and great for the dealer who has to authenticate these pictorial plates. All images are in color.

Amazing Gems

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1910: item #334666

Amzing Gems, An Illustrated guide to The World's Most Dazzling Costume Jewelry by Deanna Farneti Cera, Harry Abrams Publishers 1997. Beginning with the Edwardian Style, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, the first costume Jewels, the Hollywood Period and much more. Color plates and descriptions on every page. A great read.

Book: Osvald Siren, Chinese painting, facsimile, 1973

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #330944
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Standard work on Chinese painting" Osvald Sirén, Chinese Painting: Leading masters and principles, vols. I to VII, facsimile (orange cloth), Hacker Art Books Inc., New York 1973. 11 1/8 x 8 ½ inches.
Vol. I Early Chinese painting
Vol. II The first millennium. The Sung period... Click for details

18th Century English PORCELAIN FIGURES 1745-1795

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #325198
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Indispensable, highly detailed guide to 18th Century English Porcelain Figures 1745-1795, by Peter Bradshaw, published by Antique Collectors' Club in 1981. 327 pp. lavishly illustrated with 26 colored plates and many more black and white plates. Excellent condition: dust jacket intact along with original green cloth binding stamped in gold, which is in excellent condition. Several invaluable appendices, including guide to marks, and a good bibliography. Weighs about 3.5 lbs. Worldwide shippin... Click for details