Whether one is downsizing to a smaller home or dispersing the contents of a loved ones estate, collectibles expert and professional appraiser Rinker helps to simplify the complicated personal, familial, and financial decisions involved in clearing out a house.
This updated guide lists values for every known collector plate, from 1895 to the present day--over 15,000 in all--including Accent on Art, Blue Delft, Bradford, Franklin Mint, Goebel (Hummel), Lenox, Royal Doulton, and Spode. Photos.
From America's leading experts, your ultimate "Guide to Toy Collecting" If you've ever dreamed of displaying a spectacular toy collection or if you're just looking for a fulfilling new hobby, here is the expert guide you need to become a topnotch toy collector. You'll receive priceless advice on the history of toys, becoming a garage sale master ...
This all-in-one survival manual and price reference covers tried-and-true flea market fare--action figures, cookie jars and lunchboxes--as well as more utilitarian items, including used small appliances, children' clothes and office equipment. Prices and descriptions for more than 10,000 item reflect the latest market information.
Covers 150 years of product development with a strong emphasis on the history and production of American manufacturers. A team of experts provides current values, along with collector insights for hundreds of items.
Warman's, the antiques and collectibles "Bible," is a complete reference not just a list of prices. Handy to use and easy to carry, Warman's provides background information, listings, and prices for over 500 major collecting categories. Over 50,000 items, accurately priced with detailed descriptions, are included as well as Warman's unique ...
Collectors are getting back to their country roots to collect the items that their grandparents and great-grandparents used daily. This book features listings, photos and current values on country stoneware, kitchen items, folk art, furniture, glass, lighting, textiles, wood, and metal items.
Dig deep into this new fourth edition and uncover prices and descriptions for more than 10,000 items you'll likely find at flea markets across the country. Check out the 25 best flea markets in the nation and then put to practice the buying and selling tips that make this a true survival manual. New! 50 cutting-edge categories from 35 experts.
20th century. Beautifully illustrated throughout with digitally reproduced photographs, this gorgeous volume is conveniently arranged alphabetically first by stemware manufacturer and then by the pattern name. Highlights include articles on the popularity of certain patterns, feature stories on designers, behind-the-style looks at particular ...
These icons of kitsch have inspired enchantment since they were first developed in the 1870s. One hundred fifty colorful examples are exhibited with tips on construction, how to collect, display and repair them. From Margaret Thatcher to Mickey Mouse, these collectibles have become a diverse and irresistible part of our culture.
Warman's offers a comprehensive price guide to furniture, divided into four main sections: American, European, Regional, and Vernacular. Thousands of listings focus on currently available furnishings, while detailed descriptions and hundreds of photographs allow for specific identification.
For lovers of fine flatware, here is a vast selection of sterling, silver-plated, and stainless designs. The book includes short histories of each manufacturer, listings of every known piece with current suggested retail-market price, dates pieces were introduced and/or discontinued, and more. Digitally reproduced photos throughout.
A magnificent design series starts with this fabulous, fully illustrated guide to classic china patterns. Beautifully illustrated throughout with digitally reproduced, full-color photographs, this lovely volume is conveniently arranged alphabetically, first by manufacturer and then by the pattern name. Readers will learn everything they need to ...
This guide now has two special color sections plus a section on identifying reproductions and fakes. Larger, easy-to-read type and great descriptions of each piece make field identification and pricing a breeze. The established leader in antique pricing guides, Warman's is now 72 pages longer, but with its pocket-sized trim and rounded corners, it ...
This indispensable guide includes up-to-date values for more than 500 categories of items, including more than 60 new categories. Readers will also find hundreds of photos, informative remarks about each category, and a handy list of the top 30 flea markets in the nation.
Both a journal and a reference guide, "My Favorite Finds" is an ideal way for collectors and antique enthusiasts to keep track of their purchases, contacts, receipts, price information, and values. The journal includes an introductory section with tips for finding the best flea markets and getting the best deals, an appendix of flea market ...
By the early 1950s, over a hundred manufacturers were producing Hopalong Cassidy licensed products. This comprehensive book will introduce you to the various collecting categories within the wonderful world of "Hoppy" collectibles.
In addition to providing the most accurate descriptions and prices for over 50,000 items on an annual basis, this is the "first source" for historical information, references, collector's clubs, and reproduction information for over 500 major collecting categories. Now updated with a detachable 16-page Pocket Reference.
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