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This book presents 228 numbered color photographs from seven chapters of Volume 2 including kerosene and suspension lamps, lanterns, smoke shades, bells, gas lighting devices, and electric lighting.

Porcelain dishes made in China for 18th- and 19th- century American families from Maine to South Carolina and west to Mississippi and California are presented with family crests, initials, names, and original decorations.

Miniature vehicle Matchbox toys and Lledo toys made from 1983 to 1987 are illustrated in color with comprehensive text identifying all variations, helpful background information and price guide.

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The process of designing brooches, bracelets, necklaces and accessories is carefully explained, illustrated and explored in this volume. Their beautiful and practical step-by-step format clearly demonstrates the jewelry designing process.

The categories of nursery rhymes and literary characters, including children's stories and fables, comprise this book of salt & pepper shakers. From Dickens, fairy tales, and Aesop's fables, to modern day characters the Cat in the Hat and Curious George, this book details each set's color, size, manufacturer, design variations, and value ranges along with licensing information as marked.

The development of the wristwatch styles in America, from the early years of the 20th century to the age of quartz. Richly illustrated with over 700 color photographs, the authors have traced the unique development of the American wristwatch, period by period. Original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its development. Current prices make this a valuable collector's reference.

A richly illustrated thorough study that introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available. These include decoys made earlier in the century as well as examples of contemporary design, and the background of their Minnesota makers. The construction and special attributes of fishing decoys are discussed in detail and information is also provided on spear makers and the varying designs of their spears, jigging sticks, and de...

An exhaustive compilation of all original catalog material from major American furniture manufacturers of the 1880s and 1890s. This is an important resource for identifying makers and understanding the range of their work. Included is furniture for the dining room, parlors, library, bedroom and office. Over 2000 illustrations and a price guide are included.

Porcelain enamel advertising signs display beauty and diverse graphics to promote every type of product. The book is divided by manufacturing designs, with a chapter devoted to popular gasoline pump signs. Captions include description, measurements, and approximate age of each sign.

More than 300 historic fabric samples from the mid-1920s and 1930s provide a visual textbook of design ideas prevalent during the Art Deco era. These were the everyday fabrics used for housedresses and curtains that is an invaluable reference for costume historians and a treasure trove of inspiration for designers.

Join Barbie*r in amazing adventures, from her world travels to her many dazzling careers to her fabulous homes. This color-illustrated book of scenes from the life of everyone's favorite glamor doll and her friends is sure to appeal to young and old collectors alike. Barbie*r & *c 1998 Mattel, used under license, but not otherwise affiliated with Mattel.

In 1940, the Baker Furniture Company of Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan published a catalog of their hand-finished 18th century reproduction furniture. It was filled with examples and information about their craft. This edition has illustrations of over 600 reproductions, with information about dimensions, materials, and the provenance of the design. With a current price guide this is a great tool for the collector, dealer, or designer.

Focusing on character salt and pepper shakers, featuring popular television, movie, and cartoon characters, with a large section on those created by Walt Disney. Also well-known mascots or symbols, such as the Loch Ness Monster and Smokey Bear. Including each set's color, size, manufacturer, design variations, and value range. Licensing information and history for over 700 character salt and pepper shakers.

Tiffin was one of the giants of American glassmaking. This is the first book to present all color photos of hundreds of Tiffin's products. Vases, bowls, and candlesticks in a wide variety of colors and styles, from common to rare, are all in this book, with large sections devoted to Tiffin's pressed satin glass, lamps, and baskets.

Covers all of the light half-tacked prime movers used by Germany during WWII.

This magnificent work is a summary of 35 years experience as a sculpture caster. An illuminating text combines with 646 color photographs and 78 line drawings of the lost wax (cire perdu) and modern variant of sand casting processes involved in forming metal sculpture, as well as contemporary and historic examples.Metal finishing processes are explored in detail, including an unprecedented 177 patination recipes and working practices. An impor...

Southern Potteries in Erwin, Tennessee, from 1938 through 1957, was the largest producer of hand-decorated pottery in America, including Blue Ridge China. Here thousands of pieces are illustrated in over 1400 color photos with informative captions, historical facts, newly identified patterns, and old favorites.

Vessel Security Officer is a valuable tool for any security course and serves as a primary training handbook for vessel, ship, or company security officers. This text explores all post 911 procedures including training drills, exercises, and recordkeeping: threat assessment and analysis: creating a vessel security plan: and maritime terrorism. Appendices contain a Declaration of Security and 33 CFR Part 104 among other documents for reference.

Fascinating and useful information in an easy-to-read and well-organized text covers needlepoint laces, embroideries, lace knitting and tatting, and bobbin laces made in Europe from the 16th century forward, including 19th century revivals. Each type is described and illustrated with hundreds of photographs and line drawings to show the technical characteristics and particular regard to the way one lace compares with another.