Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware

Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware
Author: Phil Dreis
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-06-23
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896899704

Beautiful to behold and exciting to collect, sterling silver flatware not only is prized for its pristine designs and characterized as a popular familial heirloom, with today's robust metals market it holds the potential for profit. &break;&break;With all these interests at work, it not only pays to have access to up-to-date pricing for 15,000 varying pieces and 1,400 photos and illustrations found in Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware, 2nd Edition, it's a fundamental must. &break;&break;Research the work of dozens of American markers, along with an overview of the decorative styles of British designers, and select European silversmiths.

Warman's Modernism Furniture and Acessories

Warman's Modernism Furniture and Acessories
Author: Noah Fleisher
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2009-07-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219354

The cool designs, sleek lines and fashion-forward forms of the open and optimistic feel of the modernism furniture and design is as reflective of attitude as it is ingenuity. The enthusiasm and boundless hope of post-War 1950s America, not unlike our country’s current eagerness for a shot of optimism, is represented in the pages of this beautifully illustrated, inspiring, and informative book. Warman’s Modernism Furniture & Accessories features the furniture and designs that emerged during the prime of the movement, between 1945 and 1985. The collection of 1,000 rich and robust color photos, real-world auction prices and extensive descriptions make this a fundamental reference for anyone with an interest in modernism furniture.

U.S. Coins & Currency, Warman's Companion

U.S. Coins & Currency, Warman's Companion
Author: Allen G. Berman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-07-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219303

This new edition of this coins and currency guide serves both experienced and entry-level collectors in your search for updated values and answers about U.S. coins and paper money. Written in a comfortable instructional tone, this book walks you through the evolution of U.S. money, spotting mint marks, and grading and handling coins; en-route to identifying and pricing all types of coins including State Quarters, new Nickels, gold coins, and paper money including treasury notes, silver certificates and demand notes, among others.

Warman's John Deere Collectibles

Warman's John Deere Collectibles
Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2008-12-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219192

All John Deere collectibles, from a few rare items including tin dealer signs to the commonly collected coffee mugs are identified, priced and described in this full-color book. Of the thousands of listings in this great guide to "Green" featured items include modern dealer signs and displays, paper products/ephemera items, petroleum pieces, toys and models, and tools. Delve into the history and collectible-rich legacy of the Green tractors that draw devotion from farmers and non-farmers alike. All John Deere collectibles, from the most rare to the common are identified, priced and described in this book, to aid in your collecting endeavors and historical appreciation. Featured items include: • Dealer signs and displays • Paper products/ephemeral items • Petroleum pieces • Toys and models • Tools

Warman's Americana and Collectibles

Warman's Americana and Collectibles
Author: Harry L. Rinker, Jr.
Publisher: Wallace-Homestead Book Company
Total Pages: 612
Release: 1993
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780870696848

For more than ten years Warman's Americana & Collectibles has served as the leader in documenting and valuing twentieth-century collectibles ...

Warman's Jewelry

Warman's Jewelry
Author: Kathy Flood
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2010-06-11
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440215391

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 Fenton Glass

Warman's Fenton Glass
Author: Mark Moran
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007-11-16
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896895713

Whether you're a novice or an expert Fenton collector, you will discover a wealth of pricing and identification details at your fingertips in this new edition of Warman's Fenton Glass. This book contains 1,000+ color photos - creating a visual feast for any Fenton collector, and at the same time delivers extensive details about company history, the latest in Fenton market trends and up-to-date secondary market pricing. Organized by era and pattern, this guide is second to none in details and ease of use.

McCoy Pottery, Warman's Companion

McCoy Pottery, Warman's Companion
Author: Mark F. Moran
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2009-04-02
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 144021929X

This edition of McCoy contains essential identifying details and descriptions for everything from McCoy-made cookie jars and crocks to planters, vases and flower pots. The compact size provides access to facts and photos for inspection during auctions, shows, estate sales, flea markets, without being too cumbersome to tote. Inside the pages of this go-to-guide is an impressive collection of vibrant color photos, updated prices, makers marks, company history, and market trends.

Warman's Vintage Quilts

Warman's Vintage Quilts
Author: Maggi Mccormick Gordon
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2008-12-03
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440221332

Immerse yourself in the rich history, inspiring tales and fascinating colors and designs of vintage American quilts explained and explored in Warman's Vintage Quilts. The 350 fresh, evocative, never-before-seen colors photos of the 300+ vintage quilts, created between the 1880s and 1940, featured in this book encompass styles including chintz and reverse applique, elaborate trapunto, Irish chains, patriotic pictorials, Pennsylvania Minnonite quilts with calico backs, among others.