Oil Lamps II

Oil Lamps II
Author: Catherine M. V. Thuro
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2019-02-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781635618426

The anticipated follow-up to Catherine Thuro's first volume on early lighting, Oil Lamps II: Glass Kerosene Lamps focuses specifically on cased glass, colored glass, and composite lamps that are hallmarks of the golden age of kerosene lighting. More than two hundred photographs showcase the extraordinary craftsmanship and artistic design that distinguish these illuminates. This is a visually delightful collection of beautiful and rare kerosene lamps and is sure to impress both the avid collector and novice alike. Author Catherine Thuro's years of extensive research is reflected in this comprehensive second volume in the three-part series. The complete set is considered to be required reading for those in the field of early lighting. The vast catalogue of manufacturer information and user-friendly pricing chart make Oil Lamps IIa necessary addition to the library of all collectors and appraisers.

Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide

Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide
Author: Harry L. Rinker
Publisher: Wallace-Homestead Book Company
Total Pages: 740
Release: 1994-04
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780870697098

The only comprehensive pocket-sized, annual price guide for collectibles and antiques. In addition to providing the most accurate descriptions and prices for over 50,000 items each year, Warman's is the first source for historical information, references, collector's clubs, and reproduction information on over 500 major collecting categories.

Buying & Selling Antiques & Collectibl

Buying & Selling Antiques & Collectibl
Author: Don Bingham
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2012-08-28
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1462904416

Written for both beginners and experienced collectors, this antiques guide provides descriptions of some of the more prized antiques and collectibles, and explains how to find them and how to resell them. How can you recognize depression glass? How do you find valuable antiques at garage sales? And how can you get into the antiques business yourself? Buying & Selling Antiques is the perfect resource for the antiques dabbler, the garage-sale lover, the knick-knack admirer. Written for both beginners and experienced collectors, this guide provides descriptions of some of the more prized antiques and collectibles, and explains how to find them an how to resell them. The authors offer insiders' tips on cleaning and repair, auction strategies, how to set up displays and how to find the best markets for your wares. Buying & Selling Antiques and Collectibles is the indispensable guide for those who plan to start their own antiques business or who hope to make a little money from their hobby.