The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars)
by Joni Miller
from Workman Publishing Company
Sit down for afternoon tea, that convivial daily interlude filled with gossip and camaraderie, soothing ritual, and cakes. Presiding over every tea table, of course, is the teapot, setting the mood with whimsy or majesty, elegant understatement or floral exuberance. The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar features a year of rare and beautiful teapots photographed in lovely teatime settings. A romantic pink 1893 Royal Worcester is perfect for a heartfelt rendezvous for two. Emily Post's own favorite 1910 Calyx Ware set welcomes friends to a very proper tea. Accompanying each month's setting are morsels of history and lore from food writer Joni Miller. Includes 12 postcards! . Size Closed: 12" w x 12" h. Size Opened: 12" w x 24" h.
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain, 1850 to the Present
by Ralph Kovel
from Crown Publishers
You may be the owner of a valuable piece of porcelain or pottery, but the cryptic symbol on the underside of the piece may be your only clue to its value. Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: 1850 to the Present will help you identify your pieces.
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks provides the quickest and easiest way for professional and amateur collectors to identify more than 3,500 American, European, and Oriental marks. The perfect companion to the Kovels' original best-seller, Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery and Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (still in print after more than 42 years and 41 printings), Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks is the most comprehensive reference for nineteenth- and twentieth-century marks. Together, the two volumes are an indispensable guide to porcelain and pottery marks of the last four centuries.
Also available from Three Rivers Press, Kovels' Dictionary of Marks--Pottery & Porcelain: 1650 to 1850
Pictorial Guide to Pottery & Porcelain Marks
by Chad Lage
from Collector Books
This book features photographs of marks alongside their actual pieces for perspective. Other books simply show line drawings, but this massive encyclopedia educates collectors and researchers on what the marks actually look like on a piece of pottery or porcelain. Over 7,500 photographs of around 4,000 marks and items, from Abingdon to Zsolnay, are featured in this huge publication. Organized alphabetically by company, this book is the most user-friendly marks book you'll find, telling readers quickly what it looks like, when it was made, and who made it. Appraisers and dealers will find this guide extremely useful; they can learn a little bit about many different marks, rather than having to weed through extensive historical information on the thousands of marks produced. As an added feature, cross-referencing indexes are provided, by date, shape, and company. AUTHORBIO: Chad Lage is an appraiser of antiques, collectibles, and residential contents, and owner of Hidden Treasures Enterprises in Evansville, Indiana. He has been accredited by the International Society of Appraisers and has been an appraiser for the PBS television series, Antiques Roadshow. Chad is also involved in his local prestigious antiques show as a dealer and porter, and volunteers for the Evansville Museum of Arts and Science. REVIEW: This book is the first book on marks that is a pictorial reference, with actual photographs of marks alongside the pieces they appear on. Arranged alphabetically by company, this massive encyclopedia educates collectors and researchers on what the marks actually look like on a piece of pottery or porcelain. Over 7,500 photos of around 4,000 marks and items from Abingdon to Zolsnay are featured.
Lehner's Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks on Pottery, Porcelain and Clay
by Lois Lehner
from Collector Books
Over 1,900 companies with over 8,000 marks, logos, and symbols divided equally among the old folk potters, studio potters, dinnerware manufacturers, distributors, and decoratorsfill this massive hardbound encyclopedia. No values. REVIEW: This thick hardcover book is packed with text and illustrations, the sheer measure of which admittedly took the author nearly a quarter century to research and compile. The book is an indispensable aid for properly identifying pottery, porcelain, and clay pieces. The various manufacturer listings contain paragraphs outlining the history of each company as well as interesting "insider" information. Both the novice and veteran collector can ID their merchandise quickly and easily.
The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines
by John Bomm
from Collector Books
This book, brought to you by the authors of The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, will become an indispensable resource for collectors everywhere. With more than 2,300 bisque figurines presented and including current as well as retired pieces, this book is undoubtedly the most comprehensive, official guide to Precious Moments figurines on the market. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: John Bomm is a warranty technician for one of the largest insurance companies in the country. He and his wife Malinda collect Precious Moments figurines, dolls, plates, water globes, and more. They have co-authored two books, The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, and The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines. AUTHORBIO: Malinda Bomm is a health claims examiner in Orlando, Florida. She and her husband John collect Precious Moments figurines, dolls, plates, water globes, and more. They have co-authored two books, The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, and The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines. REVIEW: This book is presented in a handy format for collectors to log their finds. Presented in a checklist-type format, the book showcases more than 2,300 Precious Moments company figurines, accompanied by descriptions, collector values according to mark/understamp, dates of issue, and item numbers.
Blue Willow: Identification & Value Guide (Blue Willow)
by Mary Frank Gaston
from Collector Books
A history of the Blue Willow pattern begins the book with descriptions of the many border and center patterns of this china. Dating Blue Willow and collecting Blue Willow are discussed, and all known marks are illustrated. Over 650 color photographs of bowls, ashtrays, plates, pitchers, vases, platters, sugar bowls, and much more are included. A special feature in this edition highlights the variations in the Willow pattern, which are often mixed in with the traditional Willow patterns and confuse collectors. Gaston makes identification easy, separating not only pattern variations but Willow produced in other colors. There are also several helpful indexes provided: objects, patterns, English manufacturers, Japanese items, American manufacturers, and origins other than England, Japan, and the United States. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Mary Frank Gaston's study of antiques began during the mid-1960s when she and her husband lived in New England which is so rich in our nation's history. She has authored many titles, with subjects including Flow Blue China, Blue Willow, English China, Limoges Porcelain, R.S. Prussia, Antique Brass & Copper, Knowles, Taylor & Knowles China, and Art Deco. Most of her books have seen multiple editions and/or volumes, as her books are extremely popular among collectors. REVIEW: This book highlights a selection of pieces featured in the author's previous two editions on Blue Willow, and also includes many new examples never before seen. The legend of Blue Willow is presented, along with information on manufacturers and marks. It is the most comprehensive reference to date on the subject.
Collecting Royal Copley Plus Royal Windsor & Spaulding: Indentification and Value Guide
by Joe Devine
from Collector Books
Royal Copley figurines depict birds, dogs, people, and more. Collectors will enjoy this colorful book which identifies figurines of all kinds, planters of all descriptions, vases and pitchers of every design, wall planters of unbelievable quantity, and various combinations of wall pockets and planters. First thoroughly researched and compiled by Leslie and Marjorie Wolfe, this revised book by Joe Devine features photographs and information from his two out-of-print titles, Collectors Guide to Royal Copley, Books I and II. The story of the Spaulding China Company is included, as well as information on how to identify Royal Copley an distinguish it from other wares. The book also highlights key people in the Spaulding companys history. Collectors will be pleased with this revised book dedicated to the rich, blending colors and quality designs of Royal Copley items.
Antique Trader Limoges Price Guide
by Debby Dubay
from Krause Publications
Highly sought after and a mainstay at most antique shops, select pieces can be worth $1,000
Insider information, from a recognized authority of Limoges, helpful for establishing an impressive collection
Highly coveted and collectible, Limoges porcelain is one of the few things in life that can look as good after hundreds of years as it did the day it was created. In this full-color, definitive price guide collectors and artisans with a passion for this classic porcelain will find pricing and identifying details and 800 color photos for Limoges:
-Boxes
-TeaPots
-Jardinieres
-Dinner Sets
-Vases and more
Plus, renowned antiques expert Kyle Husfloen highlights fresh collecting details every porcelain connoisseur will find helpful in his foreword.
Warman's Hummel Field Guide: Values and Identification (Warman's Field Guides)
by Carl F. Luckey
from Krause Publications
This take-anywhere book for collectors on the go features the most valuable vintage Hummel figurines, prices, descriptions and identification information including full-color photos, and tips from Hummel expert Dean A. Genth.
Masters: Porcelain: Major Works by Leading Ceramists (Masters)
by Lark
from Lark Books
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