Antiques, Collectibles
ASIA IMAGINED: IN THE BAUR AND CARTIER COLLECTIONS
In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries it was fashionable to collect 'curios', objects so named because they aroused 'curiosity'. As one leafs through the pages, Asia Imagined slowly becomes apparent, like a treasure hunt.
GOLD BOXES: MASTERPIECES FROM THE ROSALINDE AND ARTHUR GILBERT COLLECTION
Written by Zech, Heike
This small volume on precious gold boxes--specifically 18th-century snuffboxes--features some of the most beautiful examples from the famous collection of Sir Arthur and Rosalinde Gilbert. Their passion for elegance, color, beauty, and craftsmanship is palpable in every single artifact they acquired.
PLASTIC JEWELRY
Written by Kelly, Lyngerda
More than 1,000 exciting pieces accompany the story of plastic jewelry from the 1920s to the present in this revised and expanded 5th edition. Colorful and lightweight, examples include natural tortoiseshell and horn, synthetic celluloid, Bakelite, and Lucite - all in a variety of forms. Jewelry has been made from natural plastics since ancient times.
RETRO RADIO: SIX DECADES OF DESIGN 1920S-1970S
Written by Tauber, Mike
Before television and MTV, the radio was central in the home, a way for the family to gather to hear the news or listen to music. Over 175 images provide an impressive visual journey through the radio's aesthetic history, reflecting all the major design changes across the years. The images also reveal the diversity of materials, textures, colors, shapes, and sizes of radios of earlier ages.
COMPASS CHRONICLES
Written by Takacs, Kornelia
After the invention of the magnetic compass and its first use in Italy for travel in the 16th century, a ship's course could be constantly monitored, leading to exploration and world trade. This intriguing guide explores a wide range of fascinating pocket compass types. Examples shown date from the late 1700s to the 1940s, with a focus on the mid-1800s and early 1900s.
COMPLETE AND UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO VINTAGE BARBIE DOLLS: WITH BARBIE & SKIPPER FASHIONS AND THE WHOLE FAMILY OF BARBIE DOLLS
Written by James, Hillary Shilkitus
Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie(R) has reigned supreme in the world of dolls, and today she is collected by fans around the world. A required resource for all Barbie collectors, the revised and expanded second edition of this ideal reference book features more than 150 new images and updated prices.
ENGLISH REVOLVER A COLLECTORS' GUIDE TO THE GUNS, THEIR HISTORY AND VALUES
Written by Prescott, George
Famous throughout the nineteenth century for the quality of its products, the English revolver industry began a steady decline after WWI from which it never recovered. Apart from the famous Webley service revolvers, many products of this important industry are little known outside of the auction house and sale room.
MILLER'S ANTIQUES HANDBOOK & PRICE MILLER'S ANTIQUES 2016-2017 OE
Written by Miller, Judith
"Miller's Antiques Price Guide has long been the market leader, offering not just prices but informed tips... Miller's is arguably the only price guide you will ever need." Antiques Magazine Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market.
FABERGE AND THE RUSSIAN MASTER GOLDSMITHS
Written by Ulyanova, B L
Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920) is deservedly the most famous creator of the stunning gold, silver, and jewel-studded treasures of imperial Russia. Perhaps because of the popularity of his Easter eggs, Fabergé's skilled competitors have been largely overlooked. Fabergé and the Russian Master Goldsmiths tells their story and features their masterpieces as well as Fabergé's.
SMALL VICTORIES: ONE COUPLE'S SURPRISING ADVENTURES COLLECTING AMERICAN PRINTS
Written by Williams, Dave H
An illustrated journey through American prints, illuminated by the victories, defeats and discoveries of two intrepid collectors. For more than four decades, Dave H. Williams and Reba White built the most comprehensive treasury of American prints ever assembled.
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