Collector S Encyclopedia Of Bookends

A well-established genre of interest amongst collectors, antiques dealers, and aficionados of the decorative arts.

This big book presents a wide range of cast metal bookend designs shown in over 500 color photos. Each is identified and there are histories of the manufacturers, book racks, catalogs and a useful identification and buyers' guide.

Begun by the late Lar Hothem and completed by James R. Bennett, this co-authored identification and value guide focuses on the very popular and often ornate Indian bannerstone artifacts of ancient America. With several hundred full-color photographs representing some of America's most famous bannerstone collections, Indian Bannerstones & Related Artifacts gives collectors an in-depth look at hundreds of the most prized ancient weapon components collected in modern times, including many rare and valuable examples.

"The coverage is mainly of 78rpm records, however a few early 45rpm records are included. Unlike previous price guides, this book attempts to cover all 78rpm kiddie records made in the USA. The dates of coverage range from the 1890s to the 1960s with most listings from the 1940s and 1950s."--Cover back.

Rosemeade pottery is known for its naturalistic designs, unique colorful glazes, and superior quality. Made by the Wahpeton Pottery Company in North Dakota, Rosemeade has become highly collectible. This comprehensive guide contains over 25 years of research. Interviews with many former employees contributed to the thoroughly investigated text. Vintage photographs, museum information, end notes, bibliography, and index are included. Over 800 full-color photographs from several extensive collections document the impressive product variety. Featured pieces range from mass-produced, commonly-found wares to rare, one-of-a-kind examples. Detailed captions, measurements, and estimated values accompany the photographs. Photographic images of marks and paper labels also assist the collector with identification. Several categories of cross-market collectibles are shown. These include banks, television lamps, bells, jewelry, bookends, wall pockets, ashtrays, and salt and pepper shakers. As collectors turn back to the '40s and '50s with renewed interest, Rosemeade pottery again finds its niche in their homes.

This informative book features furniture, housewares, lamps, wood, metal works, fabrics, and more. There are hundreds of photos, vintage catalogs and advertisements, and current values for all items.

This is the most exhaustive resource on bookends, with information on founders, casters, and companies. There are hundreds of color photos, current values, descriptions, rarity ranking, patents, copyrights, and catalogs.

Images and information about a wide range of elephant collectibles. This compendium has over 900 color images in over 130 categories with current prices, covering virtually every major manufacturer and artist, past and recent. These include Aronson, Bayre, Bratsoff, Goebel, Lladro, Loetz, Meissen, Nast, Neiman, Passman, Ronson, Royal Doulton, Royal Haeger, Shawnee, Swarovski, Vanderveen, Wedgewood, and many, many more.