Antiques & Collectibles | Schiffer Publishing

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Here, at last, is a long-awaited volume for collectors of miniature vehicles. After a span of several years, noted authority Edward Force turns his eye toward the vehicles produced in northern Europe from the early to mid-20th century. From Scandinavia...

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A detailed history of the development of fishing reel technology and fascinating stories of the notable manufacturers who produced them are related here. Fly casting, bait casting, spinning, and spin casting reels produced in America and Europe during the nineteenth...

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Classification and identification of Depression Glass and other collectible glassware, by the prominent design in the pattern, from the 1920s through the 1970s. This indispensable reference guide helps you determine the classification and identification of Depression Glass and other collectible...

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For well over a century, the world has noted the distinctive chairs made by Shaker communities throughout the eastern United States. A writer for House Beautiful suggested at the beginning of the twentieth century that "If you own a Shaker...

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This beautifully photographed book for collectors is dedicated to the ponies (old and new), play sets, accessories, and related items that were released internationally for My Little Pony®. My Little Pony® figurines are a worldwide phenomenon, bringing joy to generations...

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From the Fire King*TM years of the 1950s to today, this informative book provides a look at the decorated glassware pitchers and drinking glasses produced by Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation*TM of Lancaster, Ohio. Displayed and discussed are three pitcher styles:...

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Household items shaped like cottages, pubs, houses, shops, other dwellings, and historic buildings are called “cottage ware” in this book. Here is a delightful study of building-shaped jugs, cookie jars, mugs, condiment sets, and breakfast dishes as well as those...

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Elegant, hand-painted porcelain plates were popularly produced as decorative fine arts during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Created by some of the most influential potteries and decorating houses in England and Europe, examples here include plates from Brown-Westhead, Moore &...

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There has been a steady growth of interest in collecting oil company and automobile advertising pieces. This big new volume, devoted exclusively to oil can containers features over 750 new full color photographs of diverse oil cans from the 1880s...

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This colorful book provides a sweeping overview of the modern tableware designs introduced by leading pottery firms from the 1940s through the 1960s. So extensive is the coverage that this volume surveys forty-seven potteries from A to P, including American...

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Explore the broad range of beautiful, high-quality porcelain figurines manufactured by the Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Manufactory, of Copenhagen, Denmark, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, collectors worldwide appreciate the sculptors’ and decorators’ skills, as reflected in...

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A comprehensive illustrated volume dedicated exclusively to Ford farm toys from the 1900's through the present day.  Here is everything you always wanted to know about Ford farm toys. This colorful book contains detailed information on Ford toys from the...

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Before the age of Pyrex*TM and plastic, attractive, utilitarian, enameled metal wares adorned kitchens and homes throughout Europe and America. Decorative and durable, enameled ware was made for almost every household purpose - brewing, storing, food preparation, cooking, serving, toting,...

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The fifth edition of the world's most comprehensive book on silver manufacturing, selling, and collecting. With photos and illustrations of more than 2,300 silver marks as well as brief histories and cross-references of more than 1,600 silver manufacturers, this is...

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A complete guide to the tea ware patterns of Shelley Pottery of Staffordshire, England. This encyclopedic reference presents thousands of tea ware patterns produced by Shelley Pottery*TM and its predecessors, Wileman & Company*TM and Foley China*TM, of Staffordshire, England, from...

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This is a unique reference to the intriguing world of pool halls and billiard parlors. Over 700 beautiful color photographs explore the history of the sport through pool and billiard collectibles from the 18th through the early 20th centuries. Balls...

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Whimsical Victorian novelties in clear and colored glass are displayed in over 590 beautiful color photos and over 80 black and white vintage advertisements and catalog images. Novelty candy containers, decanters, perfume bottles, paperweights, toothpick and match holders, shakers, butter...

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Here is the reference guide to modern Fiesta*TM ceramic tableware that collectors have asked for! Over 480 beautiful color photographs display Fiesta line ceramics produced by the Homer Laughlin China Company*TM since 1986. Table and kitchenware items, lamps, vases, decal...

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The hand painted Limoges porcelain from the Paris decorating studio Atelier Le Tallec*TM, dating from 1930 through 2002, are displayed in over 490 vivid color photographs. Limoges bells, boxes, candlesticks, and vases to dinnerware, apothecary jars, ginger jars, chocolate pots,...

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Pinball games have long been regarded as the twentieth century's ultimate coin operated amusement, touching the lives of generations of players in numerous cultures. This visual chronicle, with examples from the game's beginnings to the present day, focuses in particular...

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Best known as one of the wildlife designers for the Hagen-Renaker Pottery Company of California, Maureen Love began her professional career as an artist by painting beautiful portraits of Thoroughbred and Arabian horses for their owners. She quickly moved into...

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This fascinating book contains a wonderful assortment of vintage items related to sports and games played with rackets: squash, badminton, table tennis, lawn tennis, and more. Featured are a gamesman's delight: collectibles of a favorite sport including books, magazines, tournament...

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During his production years, Gustav Stickley made photographs of much of his work. Some were used in his Craftsman magazine, and some were used in a series of catalogs. Many of Stickley's glass negatives are now in the collection of...

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This book and its companion volume are the first in English to survey the entire range of Scandinavian glass companies and designers. Their beautiful glass has spawned one of the hottest collecting fields today. The volumes are divided by color,...