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

Scarce JABLONEC CZECH JEWELLERY PICTURE CATALOGUE c1947

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Pre 1950: item #320049
4027

A beautiful jewellery catalogue issued c1947 by Jablonec, of Czechoslovakia. Jablonec is a town in Czechoslovakia, home to many costume jewellery manufacturers and suppliers. This catalogue is in English and highlights many shops and suppliers, including Klaar, Krause and many others. The 11-3/4" x 8-3/8" book has approximately 50 pages- there are monochrome pages (red and green), with a colour cover and onionskin paper-covered full colour photo illustration pages and a two colour Thiel & Rho... Click for details

Encyclopedia of English Pottery and Porcelain Marks

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Contemporary: item #304922

Encyclopedia of English Pottery and Porcelain Marks by Geoffrey A Godden, Barrie& Jenkins, London 2000. Updated edition of this classic by the foremost expert in English Ceramics. 765 pages packed with information.

Toiles de Jouy- Classic French textile design - book

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques New: item #299786
#396

Reflecting the glory of French Provencal style, toile has become more popular today than ever dreamed in the small factory outside of Paris near Versailles!

126 pages of photos and information about toile fabrics from France.

Originally published at $34.95, this is offered at $24.00 from the My French Chateau private collection of publisher... Click for details