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 ...
This reference for American, English, and European pottery and porcelain precedes the companion volume, "Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks--Pottery and Porcelain: 1850 to the present." The index of 5,000 marks shows at a glance the geographical location and factory or family name of the manufacturer, the type of ware, the production method and color ...
This comprehensive book covers all classifications of Early American furniture, including beds, candlestands, chairs, chests, cradles, cupboards, desks, tables, wash-stands, commode tables, workbenches, and kitchen pieces. Over 700 black-and-white photographs.
All the important marks of American, English, and European porcelain and pottery, listed alphabetically and by a unique descriptive cross-reference index.
A collector's guide to tomorrow's antiques, Kovels' Know Your Collectibles focuses on objects that, while not old enough to be officially called "antiques", are nonetheless rapidly increasing in value.
This is the ultimate soup-to-nuts book that shows collectors how to evaluate, purchase, and care for their antiques and collectibles. Illustrated with more than 300 black-and-white photographs and line drawings. Kovels' Know Your Antiques covers everything from pottery, silver, and glass to furniture, prints and rugs.
The definitive guide to every collector and dealer of American art pottery, this book lists alphabetically more than 215 art pottery and tile firms and includes a general history of each. More than 700 photos and over 1,000 factory marks enable collectors to identify art pottery by its decoration, shape, color, mark, or signature.
Two books in one by a pair of America's antiques experts, this new edition of the popular guide lists current prices on more than 6,000 pieces. 400+ photographs and drawings. 16-page color photo insert.
A two-in-one pricing guide to over 165 Depression-era glass patterns, and dinnerware from the 1920s to the 1980s. Accompanied by photographs, factory histories, and bibliographies.
A two-in-one pricing guide to over 165 Depression-era glass patterns, and dinnerware from the 1920s to the 1980s. Accompanied by photographs, factory histories, and bibliographies.
This first part of this guide to turn-of-the-century reproduction furniture includes a survey of the technological, historical, and sociological events that shaped the American furniture industry between the 1880's and the 1930's. The second part provides information, photographs, and illustrations that enable collectors to assess a piece's ...
Syndicated columnists Ralph and Terry Kovel are back with a visually stunning and highly informative full-color book on the art of collecting antique labels, some of today's most popular and valuable collectibles. 322 color illustrations.
This popular antiques price guide is back in its 24th edition. A perennial bestseller, it features the most accurate, up-to-date prices for almost every category of antique and collectible. This year's special report is on "Dream Antiques", the ultimate collectibles. More than 43,000 appraiser-approved prices. 500 photographs, plus a 16-page color ...
America's antiques experts, Ralph and Terry Kovel, proudly present the 26th edition of the most popular price guide in America, with accurate, up-to-date prices for almost every category of antique and collectible. 500 illustrations. 16-page full-color insert.
Hard-to-find information, sources, and addresses for collectors needing to repair and care for their antiques and collectibles. Part One lists more than 100 categories of antiques and collectibles and hundreds of price books, clubs, and publications. Part Two provides information about and sources for current reference materials in book, computer, ...
Want to know how to clean your stuffed moose head, remove the gum stain from a baseball card, hang a vintage dress, or hide a scratch on your piano? For everyone who has managed to gather a treasured and valuable assortment of antiques and collectibles, here is the book that tells how to care for and maintain them at home. 35 line drawings.
The newest edition of this indispensable reference includes more than 50,000 reliable, all-new prices gathered from shops, markets, sales, and auctions nationwide; hundreds of factory marks and identifying logos; and helpful hints on buying, selling, and preserving antiques and collectibles. 500 illustrations. 16-page color insert.
This book lists the names and addresses of the people and organizations that know how to repair fine antiques and treasures. Includes 80 line drawings.
As America's passion for antiques and collectibles continues to grow, this new edition is more indispensable than ever. 400+ b&w photos. 16-page color insert.
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