Warman's Jewelry Field Guide

by Kathy Flood
Warman's Jewelry Field Guide
Author: Kathy Flood
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2011-03-16
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 144021882X
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The take-it-with-you collecting resource... Warman's Jewelry Field Guide 2nd Edition features more than 400 detailed color images and current values for some of the world's most stunning fine and costume jewelry. You'll also find: Key categories covering everything from funky fads to diamonds and pearls. A wide-ranging list of shopping resources. Essential factors to consider when determining values.

Warman's Jewelry

by Kathy Flood
Warman's Jewelry
Author: Kathy Flood
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2010-07-09
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781440208010
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The 4th edition of Warman's Jewelry: Fine & Costume Jewelry price guide is for any jewelry lover interested in jadeite, pearls, diamonds, figurals, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, sterling silver, beads, rhinestones, avant-garde, designer, antique Victorian-Edwardian-Georgian, couture, plastics including Bakelite and Lucite, gold, and even more exceptional jewelry categories. The book features a fresh and fun redesign with more than 1,000 all-new images. Scholarly information and helpful hints guide the collector on an amusing journey through costume and fine jewelry from the 18th to 21st centuries. The easy-to-follow format allows collectors to quickly identify their jewelry, plus concise and informative intro shorts tell the readers specifically what to look for within categories. The book is an indispensable addition to any jewelry library. Learn about jewelry without the usual tedium of non-fiction for a read that goes fast from the first word to the closing paragraph. Plus, read short interviews with category specialists. All in all, you'll learn a lot without realizing you've been ... studying.

Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals

by Kathy Flood
Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals
Author: Kathy Flood
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007-09-26
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896895621
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Figural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.

Warman's Hummel Field Guide

by Carl F. Luckey
Warman's Hummel Field Guide
Author: Carl F. Luckey
Publisher: Krause Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2004
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780873497787
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Featuring thousands of listings, this quick and easy-to-use portable reference is the perfect take anywhere pocket guide for Hummel collectors on the go.

Warman's Costume Jewelry

by Pamela Y. Wiggins
Warman's Costume Jewelry
Author: Pamela Y. Wiggins
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-07-14
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781440239441
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Provides descriptions and prices for more than seven hundred-fifty pieces of costume jewelry, including background information, dating tips, and manufacturer facts.

Warman's Zippo Lighters Field Guide

by Robin Baumgartner
Warman's Zippo Lighters Field Guide
Author: Robin Baumgartner
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2006-06-16
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896893627
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Like Elvis, James Dean and Levis 501 jeans, Zippo lighters defined the meaning of cool for several generations. For readers familiar with the signature "click," the world's most dependable lighter is more than a tool for smoking. It has become one of the hottest collectibles in the world today. &break;&break;This pocket-size guide to the most dependable little lighter includes: &break;&break;Vintage Zippo advertisements sure to bring back memories of days gone by &break;&break;Current market prices and identification codes to help collectors inventory their collection &break;&break;More than 400 color photos that illustrate the character of each lighter &break;&break;This new addition to the wildly popular Warman's family of field guides is sure to be a hit with all generations of Zippo fans.

Warman's Little Golden Books

by Steve Santi
Warman's Little Golden Books
Author: Steve Santi
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-08-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896894242
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Written by the country's leading Little Golden Books expert, Warman's Little Golden Books represents these childhood treasures in the format collectors are accustomed to: bright, colorful, nostalgic and indispensable! Collectors will be able to easily identify and assess classics like The Poky Little Puppy and modern issues with this book, arranged alphabetically and by book number. Inside this guide collectors will find: &break;&break;Secondary market price listings, plus details about how to determine value and condition of a book &break;&break;More than 1,200 illustrations, giving collectors a colorful reference to use in assessing collections &break;&break;Tips on how to determine value and condition of a book &break;&break;From vintage Little Golden to hip Little Golden Activity books, this guide has the information collectors need to grow their collection.

Warman's Jewelry

by Kathy Flood
Warman's Jewelry
Author: Kathy Flood
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2010-06-11
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440215391
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The 4th edition of Warman's Jewelry: Fine & Costume Jewelry price guide is for any jewelry lover interested in jadeite, pearls, diamonds, figurals, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, sterling silver, beads, rhinestones, avant-garde, designer, antique Victorian-Edwardian-Georgian, couture, plastics including Bakelite and Lucite, gold, and even more exceptional jewelry categories. The book features a fresh and fun redesign with more than 1,000 all-new images. Scholarly information and helpful hints guide the collector on an amusing journey through costume and fine jewelry from the 18th to 21st centuries. The easy-to-follow format allows collectors to quickly identify their jewelry, plus concise and informative intro shorts tell the readers specifically what to look for within categories. The book is an indispensable addition to any jewelry library. Learn about jewelry without the usual tedium of non-fiction for a read that goes fast from the first word to the closing paragraph. Plus, read short interviews with category specialists. All in all, you'll learn a lot without realizing you've been ... studying.

Warman's Handbags Field Guide

by Abigail Rutherford
Warman's Handbags Field Guide
Author: Abigail Rutherford
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2009-08-27
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219400
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When looking for that perfect vintage purse or for the times when your antiquing adventures surprise you with that rare find, make sure you have this handy little guide along to make on-the-spot identification and appraisals. Abigail Rutherford, Director of Vintage Couture and Accessories for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago, takes you on a spree through the history of handbags, and offers up-to-date pricing for categories like: • Architectural • Evening and Exotic • Iconic and Pop Art/Novelty • Timeless Titans of handbag design Small in size, yet packed with photos, pricing and collecting tips.