More Collectible Bells

More Collectible Bells
Author: Donna S. Baker
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780764308659

Bells have played a prominent role in our society since the earliest of civilizations, yet few realize the scope of objects encompassed by this broad heading. While all bells share certain qualities--like the ability to produce sound--they vary amazingly in terms of size, shape, style, and material. A flat round Chinese gong is as much a bell as the graceful figurine hiding a swinging clapper beneath her skirt or a strap of round metal "sleigh bells" from the nineteenth century. Featuring over 620 beautiful color photos, this absorbing and entertaining book showcases the wonderful diversity of collectible bells, from animal bells, call bells, and rattles to commemoratives, figurals, miniatures, and holiday bells. Here you will find bells made of different materials, bells with more than one purpose, bells with common motifs, and much more. Both antique and modern, well-known to unique, one of these bells is sure to grab your fancy! Values, an index, and a bibliography are all included.

Glass Bells

Glass Bells
Author: Al A. Trinidad
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764312656

Showcases more than 850 glass bells produced primarily during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in America, England, and Europe. Included are cut glass bells, engraved bells, blown and pressed glass bells, and a special chapter on wedding bells. Each bell is identified by type, date made, country of origin, producer if known, size, color, decoration or pattern, and current value. Background information on the manufacturers is provided as well. A treasure for those who appreciate bells, glass, and the decorative arts.

Collectible Glass Bells of the World

Collectible Glass Bells of the World
Author: A. A. Trinidad
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764319181

Features over 750 bells from 29 countries, including cut glass bells, blown and pressed glass bells, engraved bells, and the highly desirable glass wedding bells. Companies represented include Dorflinger, Hawkes, Pairpoint, Seneca, Sinclaire, Fenton, Fostoria, Val St. Lambert, Goebel, Moser, Hofbauer, Wedgwood and many more. Captions provide bell type, country of origin, maker and date (if known), size, pattern or decoration, and current value. A splendid addition to the libraries of bell collectors, glass enthusiasts, and all who appreciate beautiful artistry.

Collectible Bells

Collectible Bells
Author: Donna S. Baker
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1998-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764305559

A wonderful assortment of bells from around the world identified and shown in over 590 color photographs includes bells of many sizes, shapes, styles, colors, and textures, from school bells, cowbells, and bicycle bells to souvenir bells, commemoratives, and figurines. Basic bell types include open mouth bells, crotals, gongs, mechanical bells, and chimes. Bells for every taste and inclination!

Collectible Novelty Phones

Collectible Novelty Phones
Author: James David Davis
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780764304729

More than 200 novelty telephones here including character phones, advertising products and figural phones that are all in demand. Starting in the 1970s, these were produced to promote company products, television shows, comic strips, movies, and sports. Miniature and toy telephones are included. Descriptive captions list each phone's specific features.

Large Bells of America

Large Bells of America
Author: Neil Goeppinger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2016-08-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781939237453

Large Bells of America provides a host of information for enthusiasts and collectors, as well as for those interested in bells, and the part played by these American symbols in United States history and our cultural and Christian heritage. Includes a comprehensive directory of foundries and a large number of color photographs and illustrations.

100 Years of Bell Telephones

100 Years of Bell Telephones
Author: Richard Mountjoy
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1995
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Explores the technology & the history of the telephone, from the Coffin sets of the 1870s to the Princess phones of the 1960s and beyond.

Derek Bell

Derek Bell
Author: Richard Heseltine
Publisher: Porter Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781907085659

Derek Bell’s name became inextricably linked with that of Porsche during his long and hugely successful career as a racing driver. In this new 276-page book, Bell collaborates with renowned motorsport author Richard Heseltine to give the reader a very personal insight into his experiences racing for the legendary German marque. The approach taken by this latest publication from Porter Press International is to look at every race Bell drove for Porsche, in detail and with revealing comments from the book’s subject. Light is cast on Bell’s most prestigious victories with Porsche - four of his five in the Le Mans 24 Hours, three in the Daytona 24 Hours, two in the World Sportscar Championship - and many more besides. Bell describes the Porsches he raced, from the fearsome 917 to the iconic 956, 962, and 911. And he shares his thoughts on the now-legendary drivers he raced with, including six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx, the famously flamboyant Hans Stuck, and two immense talents who lost their lives to the sport, Jo Siffert and Stefan Bellof. The overall effect is a fascinating trip back in time to a golden era for Porsche and sports car racing as a whole.