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Antiques and Collectibles News

2010-02-14T09:38:00.000-08:00

2010-2011 Edition of Online Course For Appraisers Now Available!

Antiques Expert Leigh Keno Taking Show On New Road — His Own Auction Venture

Got cool old stuff? 'Antiques Roadshow' holds an open call

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2010-02-14T09:31:00.000-08:00

Collectible African American Dolls
List Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $27.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book of legendary African-American dolls. This book showcases hundreds of African-American dolls, beginning with the early 1800s through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The dolls are shown in spectacular color and are among the most popular collectibles today.

The Early Years includes dolls made of papier maché, china, composition, bisque, magic skin latex, hard plastic, and vinyl. Special features include a variety of life-size dolls, doll house dolls, cloth dolls, artist and reproduction dolls, and paper dolls. All are displayed with detailed descriptions and current market values.

The dolls featured are a delight to the eye. Every doll lover and collector of black memorabilia will want to add Collectible African American Dolls to their collection.

The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art Glass
List Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $27.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This book combines beautiful full-color photos with an extensive text. Complete listings and descriptions, original catalogs and advertising, and a comprehensive value guide make this the most informative source available.

This book offers a fresh approach to a subject that has been discussed many times and much new information is offered to the reader. The majority of the glass factories' products have been alphabetized so that they may serve as a quick and easy reference.

American Art Pottery Identification and Values
Our Price: $24.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

American Art Pottery, Second Edition, by 32-year collector and dealer Dick Sigafoose, now features the products, histories, and interesting information of 54 potteries. An ideal reference for both advanced and beginning collectors, the book includes the big companies like Weller, Rookwood, Roseville, Brush McCoy, and American Encaustic Tile. It also includes the smaller producers like Newcomb, Muncie, Uhl, Grueby, and California Art Tile.

The pricing guide and identification information helps collectors purchase bargains and appraise collections. There are over 650 color photographs of pottery and tiles that include close-ups and shots of backstamps.

Old factory catalog pages and advertising also assist collectors with identification. Its a must-have for collectors of any type of American Art Pottery.

Collecting American Paintings
List Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $26.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

A. Everette James, Jr. SCM, MD A. Everette James, author of North Carolina Art Pottery, 1900 - 1960, has produced an all-new title, this time focusing on collectible American paintings. In this comprehensive book with more than 300 photographs and more than 450 illustrations, he outlines the necessary steps in selecting a painting, authenticating a painting, determining a value, acquiring a painting at auction, and evaluating the condition of a piece.

Both major and minor artists are briefly discussed, and overviews of Impressionism, Tonalism, The Aschan School, African-American artists, and Southern Women artists are presented. There are even tips on managing your art collection, the realities of funding and financing, and collecting what you can afford. The beauty of American art is evident in this collector's guide - a must-have for collectors of American paintings and collectors of art in general.

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2010-01-17T11:00:00.000-08:00

StampNews.com: Top 10 extraordinary stamps of 2009

"Olsen" 1913 liberty nickel sold for $3.7 million

TIAS.com releases the top 30 antique & collectible searches of 2009

Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l kicks off 2010 accepting charter memberships

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2010-01-17T10:51:00.000-08:00

Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains
List Price: $32.99 - Our Price: $13.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

A bargain buy when first introduced as "Chicago Flyer," American Flyer trains rose to premier toy train status in the last half of the 20th century, and maintain the second spot today! The company's claim to fame, the S gauge train, is supported by the wide gauge and prewar HO and O gauge trains, in collector popularity, and this one-of-a-kind guide covers all three groups in extensive detail. The most comprehensive overview of the American Flyer line, this book follows the winning format of the Standard Catalog line of toy train references.

- The ONLY full-color guide on the subject, serving the needs of toy train collectors who rely on detailed color photos to accurately identify trains.

Unusual World Coins Companion
List Price: $39.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Coin collectors who just can't locate listings for those odd or novelty coins in their collections will find them in this long-awaited fourth edition of Unusual World Coins. This book has coverage of over 400 years of micro-nation coinage, fantasy issues (such as Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings), medieval fair coinage, historical fantasy and pretender issues. There are also new listings for experimental Euro coins tested prior to conversion and medallic Euro coins from non-Euro countries.

Listings contain up-to-date pricing in up to five grades of condition, as well as detailed identification information and hundreds of illustrations, making identification fast and easy. Inside, collectors will find everything from old fantasy favorites like Sealand and Atlantis to new medallic issues from globally recognized land-based countries.

- Listings contain up-to-date pricing and identification data for micro-nation coinage, fantasy issues, medieval fair coinage, experimental Euros and more

- Heavily illustrated with detailed descriptions for easy identification

- Thousands of coins that appear in no other reference

Miller's Chinese and Japanese Antiques Buyer's Guide
Our Price: $15.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

These specialist price guides concentrate on popular yet traditional antiques subjects and show thousands of examples of different items with descriptions and prices. This allows the collector to gauge price differences due to location, condition, or provenance.

Special features supplied by dealers and auction houses experts provide additional historical, market and collecting information on specific subjects.

The Complete Blackpowder Handbook
List Price: $29.99 - Our Price: $19.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Blackpowder authority Sam Fadala packs the entire sport of blackpowder shooting into this new edition. This authoritative reference offers readers the latest in guns and gear, and shares advice and tips for getting the most out of blackpowder hunting and recreational shooting.

Highlights include:

Practical how-to direction on outfitting muzzleloading firearms for hunting with current hardware and accessories

- Updated source list of blackpowder gun and accessory retailers, periodicals and reference books and shooting organizations

- More than 650 detailed photos illustrating new gear and demonstrating effective techniques

- Shooters and collectors will find new reasons and ways to enjoy their hobby more in this ultimate textbook to blackpowder shooting!

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-12-29T12:07:00.000-08:00

Art Deco Society aims bring show back to its roots

New TV series features the adventures of two Iowa Pickers

New Fanzine for collectors of classic films, comic books and vintage magazines

Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Club

Dealers from Twelve States Converging for Antiques in Charlottesville

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2009-12-29T12:00:00.000-08:00

Antique Trader Oriental Antiques and Art
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $9.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The high quality and timeless tradition of Far Eastern treasures is brilliantly displayed in this new identification and price guide from Antique Trader. Capture the mystery, the power, and the intrigue of the Orient and the Asian culture with this expertly crafted guide providing a wealth of information collectors will need to catalog and evaluate their collection.

Historical backgrounds, current values, and detailed descriptions are included for unique treasures ranging from apparel and textiles, jewelry, rugs and carpets, Chinese porcelain and pottery, to furniture, paintings, and Japanese porcelain and pottery. More than 650 photographs make identification of these truly exquisite treasures quick and easy.

- More than 650 photographs
- Each section includes historical backgrounds and detailed descriptions
- Current market values for Asian treasures

Standard Catalog of Winchester Firearms
List Price: $29.99 - Our Price: $28.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Winchester enthusiasts of all interests will benefit from the expertly analyzed prices, 500 superb color photos and technical details featured in this one-volume reference. With five grades of pricing for Winchester rifles and shotguns manufactured between 1866 and the present, technical details, trend reports for popular models, with this guide you can immerse yourself in years of Winchester history and performance details.

- Guides you through the production history of America's top three firearms manufacturers
- Winchester "The Gun that Won the West" is among the most collectible guns in today's secondary market

An Illustrated Guide To Gas Pumps
List Price: $34.99 - Our Price: $31.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

With 2,000 gas pumps, including many never-before-seen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, there’s no doubt why this book is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this new edition covers 100 years of pumps through detailed listings including production information, company history and fun facts about pump operations.

Lyle Price Guide to Uncommon Antiques and Oddities
List Price: $16.95 - Our Price: $11.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Strange! Bizarre! And Valuable! Here's the newest price guide to the oddest treasures from auctions, flea markets, and garage sales! Filled with everything from the offbeat and quirky to the truly bizarre, this indispensable guide takes a look at some of the most unusual items that surface at auctions, flea markets, and garage sales. With over 1500 photographs, each item illustrated and fully described, this edition is a must for the uncommon collector and dealer alike.

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-12-18T12:01:00.000-08:00

Jackie Robinson jersey scores big at $373,750

Artfact Joins Forces with Auctionzip, Secures $13 Million in Growth Capital Funding

Bidders were tapping at the doors for Poe works

"Best of 2009" Comic-Related Videos Revealed by Sketch Maven

Antiques.com to syndicate Collectibles Corner TV!

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2009-12-18T11:55:00.000-08:00

Warman's English and Continental Pottery and Porcelain
List Price: $27.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

With 10,000 new listings, 600 photos (including a color section), and featuring 180 major categories, Warman's English & Continental Pottery & Porcelain Identification and Price Guide is a must-have reference book for any collector or dealer! There are new sections devoted to Ruskin, Wade, Cornish Ware, Natzler, Royal Winton, Oyster Plates, Pablo Picasso, Cottageware and Pilkington!

With a book as information rich as this one, a How To Use This book chapter is essential - and there is one provided at the very beginning so that you can easily target the exact information you are looking for! Even better, along with the How To guide is an explanation of how prices were determined, how to best care for ceramics, and a state of the market report.

The listings in the book are organized alphabetically by category, and include a brief history, a list of references, a list of museums, reproduction alerts, collecting hints, marks, and examples of items being sold in the marketplace today (with some harder to find items also included to provide a fuller range for each category).

The back of the book has an appendix with British Registry Mark information, additional notes on marks, a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and an index. The authors have done an amazing job of making sure the reader can easily use this book to their greatest advantage!

Warman's Arts and Crafts Furniture Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The Arts and Crafts Movement is probably best known for the furniture that came from it. Indeed, many claim that the furniture from this period was the one truly great product of the era. Now, enthusiasts of this popular furniture style can follow the rise of the design movement from its beginnings in mid-19th century England to the major American manufacturers of the 20th century.

Warman's Arts & Crafts Furniture covers the giants of the designers and manufacturers of Arts and Crafts furniture: John Ruskin, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, William Morris, the Stickley Brothers, designer Harvey Ellis, Charles Limbert, Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters, Charles Rohlfs, and more.

Over 1,500 listings include detailed descriptions and pricing for each piece, and more than 1,000 vibrant full-color photos convey the functional beauty of the era's furniture.

Big Bucks The Benoit Way
List Price: $29.99 - Our Price: $19.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

By following the legendary Benoit family, learn to track and harvest the biggest whitetail bucks on a consistent basis. The full color photography and time tested methods explained will gain any hunter the advantage over whitetails, and the bragging rights over deep camp.

The Gun Digest Book of the 1911
List Price: $27.99 - Our Price: $23.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

In exhaustive detail, The Gun Digest Book of The 1911, Volume 2 gives shooting enthusiasts, military buffs and competition shooters expanded information for using and upgrading the 1911, including reviews of the latest models, new factory ammunition and test-fire evaluations for more than 20 additional pistols.

This enhanced new volume also gives readers technical specifications including trigger pull, chamber depth and weight for this new collection of pistols. This second volume completes the story of the 1911 for anyone interested in customizing the classic John Browning design.

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-12-01T13:31:00.000-08:00

Toy Show Coming December 12th to Allentown PA

Major Auction of Firearms and War Relics Goes Live Online on Proxibid

It’s That Time Again – Daryle Lambert’s Antique and Collectibles Blog – Sell Gold and Silver

Record $350,000 Paid For Signed 1927 Yankees Photo

Jewelry will sparkle at Charleston Museum

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2009-12-01T13:26:00.000-08:00

Warman's Rookwood Pottery Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $15.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Warman's Rookwood Pottery teaches you how to identify, value, and affordably collect this exquisite style of pottery, while deepening your passion for it. With insight into the history of Rookwood Pottery, including 1,000 brilliant color photos and an explanation of the exclusive marking dating system, this book delivers more than pricing and identifying details. It demonstrates why there is such interest in this pottery.

American Premium Guide To Knives & Razors 7th Ed.

List Price: $27.99 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Keep your knife collecting and identifying skills sharp by studying thousands of pocketknives and straight razors, from legendary makers including W.R Case, Schatt & Morgan and Crandall, featured in this new edition to the premiere guide to premium cutlery. Explore updated pricing, manufacturer data, and extensive details about patterns, blade styles, handle materials, tang stamps, knife club contact information, and company histories, as you deepen your knife knowledge.

Warman's McCoy Pottery Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $20.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

What began 160 years ago as one man's production of utilitarian stoneware has become a passion of many collectors, just like you. This new edition features McCoy pottery including cookie jars, dinnerware, jardinières and pedestals, Loy-Nel-Art, planters, vases and flower holders, among others. With more than 1,000 color photos, this edition features detailed descriptions, values, pages from vintage McCoy catalogs, historical data and a chapter outlining steps for spotting fakes and reproductions.

PCM's Guide to Gas Pump Restoration
Our Price: $24.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Vintage gas pump restoration has enjoyed growing popularity, and now more than ever enthusiasts need an easy-to-follow, comprehensive guide to restoring the antiques they want to add to their collections.

With the Guide to Gas Pump Restoration, readers will follow Scott Benjamin and Wayne Henderson, two of the world's foremost authorities on gas pumps and petroliana, through restoration of a wide variety of collectible gas pumps. The duo teaches enthusiasts how to create beautiful, exact reproductions using their step-by-step photos and instructions.

This one-of-a-kind book features instructions on disassembly and reassembly on all types of pumps, from early gravity fed to today's stainless steel varieties. Thousands of color illustrations detail exact logos and placement for hundreds of gas pump manufacturers.

Book Review - Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware Value and Identification Guide

2009-11-05T16:49:00.000-08:00

If you need information about the sterling silver flatware set that you inherited from Mom or Grandma, or that you scored at an auction or estate sale, Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware Value and Identification Guide is the book you've been looking for!

Antique expert Mark Moran lists thousands of sets of sterling using 1,200 identifying photos, including 16 color pages. He covers pieces from all the major American manufacturers, as well as selected English and European manufacturers. Here are just some that are included:

Alvin - Dominick & Haff - Durgin - Frank Smith
Georg Jensen - Gorham - International - Kirk Stieff
Lunt - Oneida/Heirloom - Reed & Barton - Tiffany & Co.
Towle - Wallace - Whiting

Each company section is broken down by pattern (with dates). Each pattern section includes a photo, and values and measurements for individual pieces within each pattern.

If you already know your maker and pattern name, finding it and looking up values will be a snap! If you know just the maker but not the pattern, you should be able to identify it with just a few minutes of browsing through the correct section.

The beginning of the book has much needed sections on identifying pieces by shape, decorative styles in British Silver, a resources list, and a guide on how to set your table - Mr. Moran really thought of everything his readers might need to know, making this guide a valuable addition to any reference book library!

Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware Value and Identification Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $15.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Book Review - The Collector's Guide to Antique Radios

2009-11-02T12:51:00.000-08:00

The Collector's Guide to Antique Radios - 6th Edition is devoted to the golden age of radios - the 1920s through the 1950s - and gives descriptions and values for approximately 10,000 models of antique radios with over 600 full-color photographs!

The guide begins with an About The Author and Welcome section, followed by helpful sections explaining pricing and the terms and descriptive information used in the listings - very helpful for a newer collector who might not be familiar with all the terms used in the world of antique radios!

The rest of the book is divided up into sections alphabetically according to maker, making finding the radio you are looking up a snap! Here are just some of the brands that are included:

Admiral - Airline - American Bosch
Arvin - Atwater Kent - Crosley
Emerson - Fada - Firestone
GE General Electric - Lafayette - Majestic
Motorola - Philco - RCA
Scott - Silvertone - Stewart-Warner
Stromberg-Carlson - Westinghouse - Zenith

Each brand is then further broken down by model number, with a list of distinguishing features and estimated value.

The oversized paperback format of this book makes it easy to handle and store in your reference book library - and the information inside will satisfy the needs of everyone, from the beginning collector to the seasoned enthusiast or dealer!

The Collector's Guide to Antique Radios - 6th Edition
List Price: $24.95 - Our Price: $16.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

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2009-11-01T17:20:00.000-08:00

Vintage Fabrics Identification & Value Guide
Our Price: $29.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Vintage Fabrics is an identification and pictorial guide to common vintage fabrics of all fibers from 1880 to 1959, with emphasis on history and origins of fabrics, construction, and how fabrics were used for home and fashion. Including vintage advertisements and more than 450 photographs, this handbook fills a void in fabric information. Charts, glossaries, and photos are extended to include a wider range of cotton, silks, and wools, plus early rayons and nylons, with their specific names, which are not featured in most general books on old fabrics.

Further identification covers weave construction, with enlarged surface views of most fabrics, burn tests, microscope views of fibers including rayon and nylon, and information on distinguishing certain look-alike fabrics from dotted Swiss. Secondary history includes cross sections and synopses of mill histories, brand names, and finishes, plus a photo story of the textile process. Also included is a price guide, possibly the first time in print, for yardage of old fabrics. This quick reference handbook will benefit textile collectors in all fields, appraisers, dealers, costumers and re-enactors, textile and fashion students, and seamstresses.

Hot Wheels Warman's Companion Price Guide
List Price: $18.99 - Our Price: $17.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This new edition of the colorful and compact collector’s guide to Hot Wheels not only provides you with identifying details for these miniature marvels, but it features 500 close-up photos of these legendary pocket-sized racers and collector pricing for Redlines, Blackwalls and Numbered Packs. In addition, there’s an extensive chapter on Hot Wheels hall of fame designers, including the legendary Larry Wood.

Michael Zarnock has been collecting Hot Wheels cars since the late 1960s. He is a leading authority on Hot Wheels, having authored Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide and the previous edition of Hot Wheels A Warman's Companion. In 2008, he was awarded the Guinness world record for having 8,128 different Hot Wheels car models. The old record was 3,711. His personal collection includes more than 15,000.

Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2010 Price Guide
List Price: $27.99 - Our Price: $21.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Most of us have at least one “old” item that looks like it could be an antique, and most certainly collectible. But, we don’t always know what “it” is exactly, or what its worth, and that can be the difference between a valuable treasure, and a treasure with more sentimental value.

For aspiring and experienced collectors alike, the pricing and identifying answers you’re looking for, market insight you value, and beautiful auction-quality photos you admire, are in this history-marking price guide. Plus, the bonus DVD demonstrates what to look for and how to inspect pieces for indications of fakes and reproductions.

FYI Price Report - Vintage Glass Bottles

2009-10-31T17:20:00.000-07:00

Some collectors of vintage glass bottles are happiest when digging through an old dump or a dusty box at a flea market, looking for undiscovered pieces of history... Others diligently scour the internet, looking for specific examples to add to their collections. Let's see what has caught their eye in the last couple of weeks!

Vintage Blue Glass Fire Extinguisher Bottle
SOLD - $430.00

Vintage Ruby Red Glass - Silver Overlay Perfume Bottle
SOLD - $255.00

2 Vintage Blue Glass Drink Bottles Wolf & Seward Antigo
SOLD - $167.50

Rare Vintage Coca Cola Club Soda Seltzer Spray Bottle
SOLD - $102.50

VINTAGE 5 GALLON GLASS WATER OR WINE BOTTLE JUG WITH CRATE
SOLD - $52.00

VINTAGE APOTHECARY PHARMACY CHEMIST POISON BOTTLE
SOLD - $52.00

VINTAGE AMBERINA BLENKO GLASS GENIE BOTTLE WITH STOPPER
SOLD - $51.00

Please Note:

All sold prices featured here are taken from eBay items that have ended in the last 2 weeks - while prices could be different on other venues, live auctions or in brick and mortar antique malls and stores, we feel that with the huge amount of traffic eBay brings to the antiques and collectibles market that it is a great way to gauge the general value - and demand for - a particular item.

Would you like to know more about Vintage Glass Bottles?

Antique Trader Bottles Identification and Price Guide

List Price: $19.99 - Our Price: $9.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The "bottle bible" is back with FULL color photos and new categories to give collectors the most up-to-date and comprehensive data on collectible bottles! This impressive 5th edition of the Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide features two new categories -- perfume bottles and political/patriotic bottles.

Thousands of detailed listings for old (pre-1900) and new (post-1900) bottles, current pricing, and 500-plus spectacular color photos combine for an unparalleled collectibles resource. From collectors and dealers to anyone with a fond memory of bottles for everything from soda pop to ink will find this easy-to-follow resource essential to building a stellar collection.

- 500+ stunning color photos for quick reference
- Thousands of listings provide valuable identifying details
- Current pricing to help collectors remain up to date

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-10-26T12:17:00.000-07:00

Depression glass icon, Gene Florence, retiring

New show will make debut in Hartford, Conneticut Oct. 31 - Nov. 1

Morphy's Nov. 13-14 auction features major collection of Japanese robots & superheroes

Antique Trader breaks new ground with new “Collecting Depression Glass” online seminar

KOVELS' ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE 2010 NOW AVAILABLE

Antique transferware makes the TIAS top 10 antiques & Collectibles list for Sept.

Book Review - Antique Trader's Guide to Fakes and Reproductions

2009-10-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

Antique Trader's Guide to Fakes and Reproductions is a comprehensive guide to identifying common reproductions in several popular collecting categories:

Black Memorabilia - China & Porcelain - Civil War
Coca-Cola Fantasies - Cookie Jars - Folk Art
Furniture - Glass - Halloween - Jewelry
Marbles - Pottery - Silver - Toys

There are over 800 color photos, along with many illustrations, that compare fakes with originals - close up views of distinguishing characteristics such as marks, sizing, quality of materials, small styling differences, etc. are included.

These things can be very hard to recognize when you are looking at buying a piece, so having a guide like this on hand is really invaluable!
Antique Trader's Guide to Fakes and Reproductions
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $9.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Book Review - Miller's Collecting Blue and White Pottery

2009-10-21T09:13:00.000-07:00

Not only is blue and white pottery beautiful, it is a truly timeless classic that never goes out of style. Miller's Collecting Blue and White Pottery is a great introduction to collecting such well known brands as Spode, Minton, Wedgwood, Ridgway, Davenport, and others.

The book begins with a history and overview of the production of pottery in blue and white, and continues with sections on collecting by decoration, by factory, and by use. Each section is illustrated with gorgeous full color photos of prime examples with their dating and pricing information.

If you have always wanted to know more about this area of collecting, Miller's Collecting Blue and White Pottery is an excellent resource to get you started!

Miller's Collecting Blue and White Pottery
List Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $15.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

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2009-10-19T15:29:00.000-07:00

Warman's Vintage Jewelry Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Trinkets to treasures, that's the story of vintage jewelry. Today, jewelry is one of the most popular areas of collecting, and with millions of pieces on the market there are plenty of possibilities for finding the piece that fits your interest and budget. Warman's Vintage Jewelry contains more than 800 color photos, descriptions and prices, of stunning pieces of white metal and rhinestone jewelry. As a bonus, you will gain access to a history of rhinestones, including cuts and shapes.

Warman's Majolica Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $11.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Majolica pottery is among the most sought after in today's art pottery market. Warman's Majolica offers collectors a comprehensive guide to this style of ceramics, complete with 1,200 stunning full-color photos!

Majolica pottery from Minton, Wedgewood, George Jones, Worchester and Lear and Chesapeake Potteries are represented in the 1,200 listings and color photos of this extensive resource. Detailed descriptions, up-to-date prices and tips on deciphering fakes and reproductions assist collectors in accurately identifying a family heirloom or the result of several antique hunts.

- 1,200 spectacular full-color photos guide collectors in identifying pieces
- 1,200 listings of popular majolica ceramics create a complete resource
- Current pricing, history and tips on spotting fakes helps get the most on every investment

Hot Wheels Spectraflame - The Essential Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Revel in the candy-colored brilliance and muscle-car-fashioned attitude of the mightiest of the diecast cars in this pioneer book solely devoted to the superior Spectraflame cars. From the Beatnik Bandit and Hot Heap to the Python and Custom Camaro, you'll find the whole gang of classic miniature cruisers in this Mattel-licensed book, represented in 650+ color photos, casting information, production runs, values and insight about the differences between U.S. and Hong Kong-made models.

FYI Price Report - Vintage Little Golden Books

2009-10-14T14:27:00.000-07:00

The first release of 12 Little Golden Books was in the Fall of 1942, and they have remained popular ever since! Some buyers today are looking to replace books from their childhoods, or to find them to give to their own children. Others are hard core collectors, interested in finding the rarest books in the best condition possible. Let's take a look at some recently sold books!

VINTAGE LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK - LITTLE BLACK SAMBO
SOLD - $76.00
(Written by Helen Bannetman and illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren.
It has a copyright of 1948 and has an L printed on the last page.)

Vintage Little Golden Book - FIX IT PLEASE, Eloise Wilkin, 1st
SOLD - $36.76
(By Lucy Sprague Mitchell, Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin, #32, A, 1st printing - 1948)

Vintage Children's Little Golden Book - BABY'S HOUSE "A"
SOLD - $36.00
(Copyright 1957 "A" 1st Edition #80)

Vintage Little Golden Book - LITTLE GRAY DONKEY, 1st, A
SOLD - $16.02
(By Alice Lunt, Illustrated by Tibor Gergely, #206, A, 1st printing)

Vintage Halloween LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK - DONALD DUCK & THE WITCH
SOLD - $15.50
(Copyright 1953 by Walt Disney Productions, Published by Simon and Schuster.
Letter "A", first printing)

Vintage Little Golden Jack & the Beanstalk 1st
SOLD - $12.27
(Pictures by Gustaf Tenggren c. 1953, 1956, A First Edition)

Please Note:
All sold prices featured here are taken from eBay items that have ended in the last 2 weeks - while prices could be different on other venues, live auctions or in brick and mortar antique malls and stores, we feel that with the huge amount of traffic eBay brings to the antiques and collectibles market that it is a great way to gauge the general value - and demand for - a particular item.

Would you like to know more about Little Golden Books?

Warman's Little Golden Books Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $17.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Written by the country's leading Little Golden Books expert, Warman's Little Golden Books represents these childhood treasurers in the format collectors are accustomed to: bright, colorful, nostalgic and indispensable!

Collectors will be able to easily identify and assess classics like "The Poky Little Puppy" and modern issues with this book, arranged alphabetically and by book number. Inside this guide collectors will find:

Secondary market price listings, plus details about how to determine value and condition of a book
More than 1,200 illustrations, giving collectors a colorful reference to use in assessing collections
Tips on how to determine value and condition of a book
Offers valuable advice for determining editions

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-10-14T14:24:00.000-07:00

Collecting Nazi Memorabilia Gets Human Rights Worker Suspended

Big Flea Concept Will Debut In Baltimore

Haunted Victorian Mansion & Antique Shop Contents To Be Auctioned Saturday, Oct 3 - Ocala FL

Rare Lenny Bruce Memorabilia Goes Up For Auction

Book Review - Warman's Depression Glass Identification And Price Guide

2009-10-07T12:01:00.000-07:00

Warman's Depression Glass Identification And Price Guide is another of Warman's high quality offerings designed to help collectors and dealers of Depression era glass identify and assign value to their pieces.

There are over 170 sections on some of the most popular Depression Glass patterns from the 1920's through the 1970's, with 500 color photos to help you identify your pieces. Here are just a few of the patterns included:

Fire-King Jane Ray
Candlewick
Heritage
Jamestown
Madrid
Early American Prescut
Moonstone
Moderntone
Oyster & Pearl
Sandwich - Hocking and Indiana
Vitrock

Each section has a brief history of the pattern and company that produced it, a price list including measurements and dating information.

The book begins with an introduction, and sections on company and color timelines, color identification, and illustrated shape and thumbnail guides. It ends with a glossary, reference and resources, and an index to help you zero in on exactly what you are looking for.

Warman's Depression Glass really is a comprehensive guide with all the information that you will need to start or grow your Depression Glass collection!

Warman's Depression Glass Identification And Price Guide
List Price: $27.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Book Review - Warman's Fenton Glass Identification and Price Guide

2009-10-06T18:52:00.000-07:00

Warman's Fenton Glass Identification and Price Guide is one of the top reference books on Fenton Glass that is available today - you can always count on Warman's to deliver all the information a collector or dealer needs!

The book is broken down by era, plus a section dedicated to Carnival Glass:

1905 - 1930
Carnival Glass
1930 - 1955
1955 - 1980
1980 - 2005

Each section is prefaced with a brief history, and is filled with full color photos of various lines and patterns, with dating, sizing, and values included!

There are a few other helpful sections included in the book as well - an introduction, a "How To Use This Book" to help you zero in on the information that you are looking for, a section on Fenton logos (always handy!), hot secondary market trends, a price list for more modern Fenton items, and a list of resources.

This guide will be a welcome addition to the library of any Fenton enthusiast!

Warman's Fenton Glass Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price $16.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

BooksFYI.com New Additions

2009-10-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

Antique Trader Stoneware Blue & White Pottery Price Guide
List Price: $19.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The beautiful glazed crocks, jugs and churns that were commonly used for food storage in the late 1800s and early 1900s have always attracted collectors. Today, that interest is more alive than ever--and now collectors can reference a full-color, comprehensive guide to their favorite stoneware pieces.

Revered antiques expert Kyle Husfloen has teamed up with the American Pottery Auction to offer this guide, featuring 1,000 brilliant color photos of highly collectible stoneware. Detailed listings including descriptions, manufacturer's mark information and current pricing give collectors the essential information they need to make secure purchases.

* 1,000 listings of collectible stoneware
* Full-color photo of each piece listed
* Detailed descriptions include manufacturer's marks

Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware Value Identification Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $15.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Sterling silver flatware continues to be highly collectible, especially as family collections are passed down to each new generation. In this new standard to sterling silver, noted antique expert Mark Moran lists thousands of sets of sterling, complete with identifying photos, and their current prices.

He covers pieces from all the major American manufacturers, as well as selected English and European manufacturers in this essential guide to prominent silversmiths, manufacturers, and patterns. He also provides an overview of what to look for, condition reports, history, and descriptions.

* Current price guide for keepers of the family's treasures
* 1200 identifying photos of sterling, including 16 color pages
* Covers major American, English, and European manufacturers

Warman's Sporting Collectibles Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $9.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This one-stop guide to a multitude of outdoors-related collectibles provides you with a big, bold and beautiful overview of this exciting hobby. With 1,200 superb color photos, extensive descriptions, current collector pricing, and chapters about fishing lures, reels, game calls, archery, advertising materials, shot shell boxes, licenses, and duck, trout and pheasant stamps, you will be hard pressed to find another guide with the same depth of information.

FYI Price Report - Madame Alexander Dolls

2009-09-28T19:46:00.000-07:00

The Alexander Doll Company was founded 80 years ago by Madame Beatrice Alexander Behrman. Her dolls are highly sought after, but luckily there is a huge variety to choose from in all price ranges!

MADAME ALEXANDER WENDY ANN COMPOSITION DOLL
SOLD - $3,696
(This doll even had condition issues - WOW!)

Madame Alexander Cissy Doll
SOLD - $750

Madame Alexander Dionne Quints 8" Toddler Set
SOLD - $655.99
(These dolls had some condition issues - including replacement clothing...)

Madame Alexander 8" Storybook Doll, Clown Baby with Dog
SOLD - $364.89

1997 Madame Alexander 21" Jackie Kennedy Doll Outfit Set
SOLD - $299.95

Madame Alexander WICKED STEPMOTHER Snow White #688
SOLD - $160.00

Would you like to know more about Madame Alexander Dolls?

Madame Alexander 2007 Collector's Dolls Price Guide
List Price: $14.95 - Our Price: $11.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Linda Crowsey's MADAME ALEXANDER: 2007 COLLECTOR'S DOLLS PRICE GUIDE #32 is an updated collector's price guide no Madame Alexander doll collector should miss. It packs in an A-Z listing of the dolls and their latest values.

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-09-26T16:37:00.000-07:00

A Small Store’s Closing: Symptom of Larger Ills

General Eisenhower’s Jacket Sells For $43,875 At Alderfer’s

A 'New' Perspective On American Folk Art

Arts & Crafts, fine art, estate pieces in Antiques Auction Gallery’s Oct. 9 debut - Sunbury, Ohio

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2009-09-23T16:32:00.000-07:00

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BooksFYI.com New Additions

2009-09-21T13:18:00.000-07:00

Watches Warman's Companion Price Guide
List Price: $17.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Watches are more than devices useful for monitoring the time you have left in a day, assessing where the day went or when you need to be someplace. They look good, they help keep life organized and they can be some of the most impressive collectibles or heirlooms you will ever find. Within the pages of this time keeper's must-have, you will discover more than 1,000 color photos of wristwatches and pocket watches, detailed descriptions and up-to-date pricing for famous makers such as Elgin, Longines, Omega, Hamilton, Rolex and Bulova.

Toys And Prices 2009 16th Edition Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $16.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Get details about your collectible post-World War II toys from the same place dealers and auctioneers turn to for reliable pricing and details, reflective of current trends in the toy-collecting hobby, plus, a compilation of new toys to come out in the last year and 2,000+ photos to aid in achieving identification accuracy. Toys & Prices 2008 delivers 95,000 values for 32,000 toys including: Action Figures, Western Toys, Sci-Fi, Battery-Operated Toys, Hot Wheels and Model Kits.

Antique Trader Radio & Television Price Guide
List Price: $19.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The world of antiques and collectibles continues to celebrate the Golden Age of radios and the heyday of television. Antique Trader Radio & Television Price Guide provides accurate and updated pricing information from trusted auction and dealer sources, while leading collectors on a journey of entertainment history with 1,000 full-color photos.

This handy and easy-to-read resource includes production details on radio consoles from Philco, RCA, Zenith, Emerson and others. Radio listings cover models from the 1920s through the 1950s, with special attention on the art deco designed Bakelite and Catalin models -- the Cadillac of today's radio collecting market. Listings give collectors updated details they need, including pricing and production background for televisions manufactured between the 1930s and 1970s. From furniture-style radios of the past to space-age television models of the 1970s, this reference will get collectors tuned into this fun field of collecting.

- 1,000 beautiful color photos assist in identification

- Current pricing information from auction and dealer sources offers a well-rounded resource

- Covers 30 years of radio and 40 years of television production

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-09-17T06:02:00.000-07:00

Fooled By Fakes - Buyer Beware! This Month: Hull Pottery

LiveAuctioneers App Technologies introduces first Blackberry app with auction-bidding capability

Enter the Just Art Pottery Facebook Photo Contest to win a $50 Gift Certificate

Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles Rock the Auction on Artfact Live

BooksFYI.com New Additions

2009-09-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

Antique Firearms Assembly / Disassembly
List Price: $29.99 - Our Price: $25.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Whether collector, cowboy or active shooter, this comprehensive reference is the guide enthusiasts need to bring the past alive with precision instructions and 600+ full-size photographs. Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly offers historic information and complete step-by-step details for popular antique and hard-to-find firearms manufactured around the mid 1800s and into the early 1900s.

More than 60 firearms are included in this resource devoted to antique and obsolete models, and replicas. Each listing includes a history of the weapon, highlighting unique features of the model, a large-scale drawing outlining component parts, and details everyone, including gunsmiths, police armory enthusiasts, forensic scientists or arms collectors will enjoy. The wide variety of guns featured including the Winchester 1873, Colt Lightning Rifle, Colt 1873 SAA and Smith & Wesson No.3, create a resource unequaled by any.

- Features over 600 photos of antique and rare firearms for assisting in identification

- Specific biographies of each of the 60 featured firearms

- Illustrated directions and detailed parts drawings assist gunsmiths in their craft

Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains Price Guide
List Price: $32.99 - Our Price: $13.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Antique Trader Collectible Vintage Paperback Price Guide
List Price: $19.99 - Our Price: $9.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The humble paperback packs a lot into just a few pages, and that's without even getting into the storyline. Every imaginable genre and subject, from romance and science fiction to sleaze and the traditional western are among the pocket-sized reads you'll find in this price guide. The appealing intense, often graphic, passionate and sometimes provocative cover art of paperbacks that you can't help but love are featured in 1,000 brilliant color photos in this must-have collectors reference.

Book Review - Fresh & Fabulous Painted Furniture

2009-09-04T11:29:00.000-07:00

Fresh & Fabulous Painted Furniture is a little bit different than most of the books we offer at BooksFYI.com, but it is such a fun book, especially for creative collectors that enjoy decorating with an antique flair, that we are happy to have it in our inventory!

I imagine there are a lot of you out there that pass up great old pieces of furniture because of condition issues, but with the help of this book you can literally transform what used to be trash into treasure! There are instructions on preparing furniture for painting, painting techniques, what supplies and materials to use, and patterns to help you give that less than perfect piece a breath of new life!

Jam packed with full color photos - from finished pieces to step by step instructions - this guide is a must have for anyone looking to create fun colorful projects, even on a budget!

Techniques Covered:
* Stenciling
* Stamping
* Block Printing
* Decorative Painting
* Creating Finishes

Patterns & Motifs:
* Florals
* Children's Themes
* Checks & Vines
* Leaves
* Birdhouses
* Nests

Fresh & Fabulous Painted Furniture
List Price: $14.95 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Book Review - Warman's English & Continental Pottery & Porcelain Identification & Price Guide

2009-09-01T16:29:00.000-07:00

With 10,000 new listings, 600 photos (including a color section), and featuring 180 major categories, Warman's English & Continental Pottery & Porcelain Identification and Price Guide is a must-have reference book for any collector or dealer!

With a book as information rich as this one, a How To Use This book chapter is essential - and there is one provided at the very beginning so that you can easily target the exact information you are looking for! Even better, along with the How To guide is an explanation of how prices were determined, how to best care for ceramics, and a state of the market report.

The listings in the book are organized alphabetically by category, and include a brief history, a list of references, a list of museums, reproduction alerts, collecting hints, marks, and examples of items being sold in the marketplace today (with some harder to find items also included to provide a fuller range for each category).

The back of the book has an appendix with British Registry Mark information, additional notes on marks, a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and an index. The authors have done an amazing job of making sure the reader can easily use this book to their greatest advantage!

Warman's English & Continental Pottery & Porcelain Identification & Price Guide
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Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-08-30T16:18:00.000-07:00

Major US Television Network Seeking Dusty Collections!

Posters 101: Exhibit & Auction of Rare, Vintage Posters - Thursday, September 10 2009

Toy Car Collector Magazine to Live Again on Toy Collector!

Ebay bidding on tomb above Marilyn Monroe at $4.6 million

FYI Price Report - Vintage Plastic Jewelry

2009-08-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Vintage plastic jewelry is infinitely popular with collectors of costume jewelry - and some of these prices show just how in demand some pieces can be!

Vintage Plastic or Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
SOLD - $455

LISNER AB RHINESTONE MOLDED PLASTIC FULL PARURE SET
SOLD - $87.89

VINTAGE RED POLKA DOT PLASTIC BANGLE BRACELET
SOLD - $26.00

Vintage Early Plastic Necklaces ~ Coro ~ Lisner ~ Colorful!
SOLD - $51.10

Vintage Rare Head Pin Lucite Plastic Copper & Metal
SOLD - $46.09

Vintage Necklace & Dress Clip - Plastic Leaves
SOLD - $45

Vintage 40s Plastic Celluloid Legs Bakelite Era Brooch Pin
SOLD - $42.88

Would you like to know more about Vintage Plastic Jewelry?

Collecting Art Plastic Jewelry

List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $12.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Art Plastic jewelry is beautiful, fun and highly collectible. This unique and flamboyant jewelry was made from various types of plastics: Bakelite, Lucite, thermoplastic, celluloid, vinyl and hard plastic and can be difficult to identify and price without the help of this detailed reference Collecting Art Plastic Jewelry. This colorful book gives readers a detailed look at 600 pieces of collectible art plastic jewelry, complete with current dollar pricing, descriptions and history behind each piece. Featuring tips on collecting, art plastic jewelry enthusiasts won't find a more comprehensive reference on the market.

BooksFYI.com New Additions

2009-08-24T15:59:00.000-07:00

Warman's Red Wing Pottery Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Red Wing pottery, with its beautiful glazes and hand painted designs, has evolved into one of the most desired collectibles in the stoneware and art pottery markets. The vast collector following for these pieces will love this essential new reference.

Warman's Red Wing Pottery covers 1,200 pieces of the most collectible Red Wing stoneware, art pottery and dinnerware, with a brilliant full-color photo of each piece as well as current pricing, historical facts and detailed descriptions to aid collectors in identification. Collectors will also find information on fakes and reproductions, ensuring secure purchases. This the most comprehensive guide they'll find anywhere.

- 1,200 listings for highly collectible Red Wing pottery

- Full-color photos of each piece

- Current collector pricing, detailed descriptions, historical facts and tips on spotting fakes and forgeries

Anatomy of the John Deere Tractor Guide
List Price: $35.00 - Our Price: $20.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This lavishly illustrated guide innovatively describes and demonstrates why "Nothing Runs Like a Deere (tm)" through 300 riveting photos of 40+ tractors - dating back to steam-powered models - with details of historical significance, performance, and the appeal of this model of American manufacturing ingenuity. With a huge and historic following in the U.S., and production operations in 21 countries, it is clear people are "seeing green" around the world.

Collectors Guide to Pez Identification & Price Guide 3rd Ed.
**List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $9.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

PEZ's claim to collectible fame is among one of the most intriguing urban legends on the books. Word has it a die-hard PEZhead's desire to trade and connect with her fellow PEZ pals was the impetus for her boyfriend developing eBay. True or not, the PEZ you love has certainly come a long way since its start in 1927. In this new edition of the Collector's Guide to PEZ you gain thorough details of company history, updated pricing and more than 16 chapters devoted to PEZ. Look for information on many rare and extremely valuable dispensers, plus 1,000 fun and fantastic photos.

Book Review - The Collector's Encyclopedia of Stangl Artware, Lamps and Birds

2009-08-23T12:25:00.000-07:00

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Stangl Artware, Lamps and Birds is an excellent resource, covering a wide variety of Stangl wares produced between 1924 and 1978.

The beginning of the book is dedicated to an extensive history of the Hill-Fulpler-Stangl Pottery companies, illustrated with photos and scans of advertisements.

Each item is covered in detail, with color photos, histories (including dating informaiton), estimated values, pattern names and marking information.

Here is a list of the easy to use sections that are included:

* Hand-Painted Bird and Animal Figurines
* Solid-Color Artware, Giftware, and Novelties
* Hand-Decorated Artware, Giftware, and Novelties
* Cigarette Boxes, Ashtrays, and Sportsmen's Giftware
* Brushed Gold Decorated Artware, Giftware and Smoking Accessories
* Terra Rose Artware, 1940-1963
* Stangl Stoneware and Log Cabin Pottery
* Lamps, 1924-1978
* Stangl Jewelry and Buttons
* Dealer Signs
* Stangl Paper Products, Advertising, and Premiums
* Stangl Trademarks and Backstamps

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Stangl Artware, Lamps and Birds
List Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $17.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Book Review - McDonald's Drinkware Identification and Value Guide

2009-08-23T12:23:00.000-07:00

McDonald's is one of only a handful of companies that can be called a true American icon, and pop-culture collectors (as well as cheeseburger fans!) have found a wonderful little niche in collecting the drinkware that has been issued by the company over it's 50+ year history.

The McDonald's Drinkware Identification and Value Guide is a great resource for collectors - it is organized by type, and has a handy index at the back of the book to help you zero in on exactly what you are looking for.

Each section includes a history (with color photos) and estimated values. Here are just some of the types of drinkware that are included:

* Disney
* McDonaldLand Characters
* Camp Snoopy
* Christmas
* Dukes of Hazzard
* Monopoly
* Muppet Caper
* Sports
* Paper Cups
* Plastic Cups
* Insulated
* Mugs
* Foreign Issues

McDonald's Drinkware Identification and Value Guide
List Price: $24.95 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-08-19T17:42:00.000-07:00

Milk glass collectors coming to Dublin, Ohio Sept. 17-19, 2009

Major Civil War, Firearms and Militaria Auction Available Live on Proxibid Aug. 15-16, 2009

Knowles makes TIAS.com HOT LIST of antiques and collectibles for July 2009

Rare maps, atlases, more to be sold online Sept. 4-16, 2009

The New Antiquarians - Cultivating a Late 19th Century Style at Home

FYI Price Report - Vintage Coca-Cola Collectibles

2009-08-17T05:57:00.000-07:00

Vintage Coca-Cola brand items are always hot collectibles - let's take a quick look at some recently sold item values!

VINTAGE COCA COLA COKE COOLER ICE CHEST
SOLD - $127.50

Vintage Coca-Cola Coupon Trade Card 1890's-1900's
SOLD - $142.50

Coca-Cola Pinup Car Girls Vintage Coke Tray 1942
SOLD - $61.00

VINTAGE 1937 COCA-COLA PORCELAIN ENAMEL STEEL SIGN 8'x4 '
SOLD - $706.50

1967 Los Angeles COCA-COLA Bottling Co ZIPPO Lighter
SOLD - $395.00

Vintage 1950's Coca-Cola Antique Sign Clock
SOLD - $299.95

Would you like to know more about Coca-Cola Collectibles?

Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide 12th Edition

List Price: $49.99 - Our Price: $32.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Chapter by colorful chapter of Coca-Cola calendars, serving trays, bottles, signs, vintage advertisements, toys, coolers, dispensers and countless other items representing the foremost name in soda pop collectibles await you, in this new edition of the superior Coca-Cola collectibles identification and values reference.

Allan Petretti is the leading expert on market trends and values of Coca-Cola collectibles. He’s been collecting, dealing and promoting this collecting arena since the early 1970s. He frequently conducts seminars around the nation, and is a noted appraiser whose expertise is called upon for special collector events at The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, GA. He’s also been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, The Robb Report, Ladies Home Journal, and the London Times.

Book Review - Civil War Weapons

2009-08-10T14:26:00.000-07:00

Civil War collectors and enthusiasts often have an interest in the weapons used during the bloody 4 year conflict that defined us as a nation. War tends to drive technological innovation, and the Civil War was responsible for interesting and dramatic developments in weaponry.

Warman's Civil War Weapons covers over 160 of these weapons with over 300 color photos. Also included are 65 rare black and white photos from the period, showing the weapons in use.

The book is divided into sections based on weapon type - Pistols and Revolvers, Cavalry Carbines, Rifles and Longarms, Hiram Berdan's Sharpshooters, Artillery, and Swords and Edged Weapons.

With close up photos and detailed information on the specifications and history of the weapons covered, Warman's Civil War Weapons is a must have for any collector's reference library!

Warman's Civil War Weapons
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Book Review - Heddon Plastic Lures

2009-08-08T12:08:00.000-07:00

Heddon was one of the first companies to produce plastic fishing lures, and they are infinitely collectible! If you need a guide for identification and value, look no further - Heddon Plastic Lures has all the information that you need!

The beginning of the book is divided into chapters by date range, after a short introduction (Chapter 1) and a section on learning how to date your lures (Chapter 2).

Chapter 3 - Earliest Years 1924-1933
Chapter 4 - Formative Years 1934-1943
Chapter 5 - Conversion Period 1944-1953
Chapter 6 - Plastics Era 1954-1963
Chapter 7 - Finnish Invasion 1964-1973
Chapter 8 - Period of Color 1974-1984

Chapter 9 is is the photo section and it is broken down by lure type - Big Eyes, Chuggers, Crazy Crawlers, Hi-Tail, Prowlers, Punkinseeds, Spooks, Tigers and many others are highlighted with color photos and a short description and estimated value.

The final chapter is devoted to discussing lures that copied those produced by Heddon - much needed information if you are looking to build your collection!

Overall this book is a well put together and indispensable resource for Heddon fishing lure collectors, covering over 1,500 different lures - amazing!

Heddon Plastic Lures Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

BooksFYI.com New Additions

2009-08-06T06:03:00.000-07:00

2009 North American Coins and Prices Guide
List Price: $22.99 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

No other coin book embodies the detailed and comprehensive coverage of the coins of this region like this three-in-one guide! You'll find listings of early U.S. Colonial issues to modern commemoratives and sets at the forefront of today's coin popularity, the earliest of Mexico's Cob coinage to modern bullion, and early Canadian Royal coinage to today's commemoratives. Fully illustrated with obverse and reverse photos, this guide sets you up for success with pricing in up to 11 condition grades.

Warman's Fiesta Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This book empowers you to thoroughly enjoy and find greater success in collecting Fiesta dinnerware. Highly collectible and revolutionary for its time, Fiesta continues its reign as the ware that "turns your table into a celebration" by appealing to fans of both art deco styling and pottery.

Warman's Fiesta Ware presents a detailed production timeline from 1936 to the present, updated collector values, tips for spotting fakes, and a guide to:

- Vintage pieces including bowls, cups, carafes, coffeepots, comports, pitchers, platters and more
- Promotional items
- Post '86 Fiesta
- Commemoratives
- Fiesta Go-Alongs
- A primer of the Fiesta color scheme

Star Trek The Collectibles Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $15.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This book provides a wide-range of Star Trek treasures you can appreciate whether you're a devoted Trekkie or a novice collector of this epic American science fiction franchise. In the pages of this spectacular guide you'll discover more than 1,500 color photos - including memorabilia direct from Paramount Studios' warehouses. In addition, you'll enjoy chapters covering more than 40 years of Star Trek action figures, lunch boxes, games, pins, posters, uniforms, original scripts and countless other items, all with identifying details and current market values.

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-08-03T17:19:00.000-07:00

PBS ‘Antiques Roadshow’ to inspect Colorado’s unclaimed jewelry

Acres of Antiques, and on a Spree - The New York Times on the Brimfield Antique Show

LiveAuctioneers launches auction sector’s first iPhone app with auction-bidding capability

Blenko Glass Company is sponsoring their 2nd annual Festival of Glass

Fenton collectors will gather for 19th convention

Collectibles Corner - Weller Pottery

2009-07-30T05:09:00.000-07:00

Weller Pottery, one of the more well known Ohio potteries, was founded in 1872 and closed in 1948. They produced a large variety of styles and items, from utilitarian ware to gorgeous art pottery, all of which are highly collectible today.

WELLER POTTERY CORNISH FLOWER GARDEN VASE

Popular Lines and Patterns:

Hudson
Louwelsa
Dickensware
Aurelian
Eocean
Etched Floral
Fru Russet
L'Art Nouveau
Matte Green
Sicard
Turada
Baldin
Burntwood
Claywood
Coppertone
Silvertone
Woodcraft

Antique Weller Art Pottery Vase - Hudson Pattern

Back in 2001 over 300 pieces of Weller Pottery were on exhibition for one day only at the Wisconsin Pottery Association Show & Sale - talk about a collector's dream! There is excellent coverage of the event online, click here to view photos and the program from the event.

Antique Weller Pottery Patra Vase

Condition and rarity play into the values on Weller Pottery pieces, as they do with most collectibles, but size is another factor to take into consideration - it is definitely a case of bigger is better! Some forms are also more collectible than others, as are finely decorated artist signed pieces.

Weller Pottery Velvetone Hand Thrown Vase

Familiarizing yourself with a company's wares - including the different styles, shapes, lines, patterns, and bottom marks - will put you steps ahead of the rest when you are ready to buy! A knowledgeable buyer always gets the best deals, so if you are interested in collecting Weller or any other collectible, arm yourself with a few good price and reference guides and buy with confidence!

Would you like to know more about Weller Pottery?

Warman's Weller Pottery Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $16.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

It's always good when you can find everything you need in one place, that's why this Weller Pottery book is such a great deal! With all the data, pricing, and photos for identifying pieces with confidence, you're gaining a book that is part identification and price guide and part maintenance and care guide for Weller pottery owners. Make a solid investment in your Weller pottery collection - get the guide that gives you the details and data you need.

BooksFYI.com New Additions

2009-07-26T17:06:00.000-07:00

Collecting Victorian Jewelry Identification and Price Guide
List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $16.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. Gemologist C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors this fascinating all-color exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that it produced. Decade by decade, Bell reveals how the fashion of the time influenced the style of jewelry, and how innovations in manufacturing affected jewelry production.

Jewelry listings provide current marketplace values, and also cover American and French jewelry styles from the time. Over 1,000 color pictures and illustrations convey the true beauty of Victorian era jewelry.

2009 Comic Book Checklist and Price Guide 1961-Present
List Price: $19.99 - Our Price: $12.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Join the authorities at Comics Buyer's Guide - the world's longest running magazine about comics - as they take you on the ultimate journey of tracking and assessing the value of your comic book collection. Comic Book Checklist & Price Guide, with its outstanding original super hero cover art, contains 125,000 comics from 1961 to present, identifying cover date, creator information, and near mint prices within each listing.

Warman's Coins And Paper Money Idenification & Price Guide
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Whether you're a seasoned collector of U.S. coins and paper money, or a beginner with a piggy bank of potential the tips and tools you need to accurately identify, assess and better understand the history of monetary treasures can be found in this all-inclusive fourth edition. With new full-color photos you gain a panoramic view of the world of U.S. coins and currency, from 1700 to the present.

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-07-23T08:58:00.000-07:00

Antique Doll Sets New World Auction Record

NC woman's jade gets record ' Antique Roadshow' appraisal

The International Autograph Dealer Alliance and Collector Club set to launch new networking site

Six months after launching its own platform, LiveAuctioneers chalks up record Q2 traffic numbers

Antique Week - Stoneware continues to climb in value

Book Review - Goldmine Price Guide To 45 RPM Records

2009-07-11T17:41:00.000-07:00

The 5th edition of the Goldmine Price Guide To 45 RPM Records lists almost 80,000 records in an easy to use format - alphabetically by artist. You can find the value of your record (depending on rarity and condition) in a matter of seconds!

Included in the information about each record is the release date, the song tiles for both the A side and the B side, the record label that released the record, and more!

There is a very helpful section on grading your records (Mint, Near Mint, Very Good +, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, etc.), and on how the grading affects the value. Once you have graded your 45, the book has a nice section on how to go about selling it - very handy!

Overall this book has a wealth of information that will be of use to seasoned as well as beginning collectors, as well as dealers who need to gauge value before trying to sell - at over 700 pages, it is a tome that will serve you well for years to come!

Goldmine Price Guide To 45 RPM Records
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Book Review - Transformers Identification and Price Guide

2009-07-07T10:14:00.000-07:00

If you are a child of the 80's, or if you had a child in the 80's, you remember Transformers - and with the addition of the action packed movies that are out right now, they are more popular than ever!

The Transformers Identification and Price Guide is a comprehensive resource for information about Generation One (G1) Transformers figures that were released between 1984 and 1990.

More than 300 toys are covered here, with full color photos - over 1,200 of them in the book! - making this guide unparalleled in the amount of information and details provided for collectors and dealers.

Each character is listed with their release year and series number, their history, their function, their motto, their accessories, and of course their values depending upon condition and popularity in today's market.

Transformers Identification and Price Guide
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Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-07-04T08:31:00.000-07:00

AntiqueSilverLibrary.com Releases Free Course On Antique Silver

Collectibles Corner TV seeking out Sellers and Experts to spotlight on TV Show

Kovels' Top 20 Collectors' Searches for June 2008

Medusa-Art.com Launches New Website for Lovers & Collectors of Antiquities

EuropeAntiqueTrip.com announces itinerary for European antiquing trips

Collectibles Corner - Vintage TV Lamps

2009-07-01T05:51:00.000-07:00

TV lamps are one of those things that had a short heyday - from around 1950 to 1960 - and quickly became obsolete. When televisions were first produced the picture was poor, so most people watched TV in the dark, to be able to see the screen better. But soon worry about watching TV in the dark hurting people's eyes became rampant, and the TV lamp was born.

They are designed to sit on top of the TV and are usually lit from the back, to help provide some indirect light, but not enough to interfere with the screen. Once screen technology improved in the early 1960's, the need for TV lamps diminished and they were no longer made.

Vintage Deco Ceramic TV Lamp Maiden & Fawn Deer

Vintage 50's Black & Grey Panther TV Lamp w/ Planter

Vintage 1959 Lane & Co. Mallard Duck TV Lamp

Most lamps were ceramic, but they were also made of porcelain, chalkware, plaster, and other materials. The most popular lamps were figurals - especially animals. Dogs, Deer, Birds, Butterflies, Horses, and Panthers are very common. Also popular were Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs, Dancers, Flowers, Leaves, Fruit, Shells, Western themes, Oriental themes, and many more.

Over 75 companies manufactured TV lamps, including Haeger, California Originals, Gonder, Maddux, Hollywood Ceramics, McCoy, Treasure Craft, and others.

Vintage 50's Nautical Ship TV Lamp Airbrush Grey Rose

Vintage Black Racing Horses TV LAMP 1950's

Vintage Collie Dog TV LAMP By HAEGER

Finding TV lamps is easier now with the internet - there is always a decent variety on eBay and other sites where folks sell antiques and collectibles, and they also turn up at flea markets and antique malls as well. Look for lamps that are free of chips, cracks, and repairs, as always!

Vintage Oriental Chalkware TV LAMP w/Fiberglass Shade

Vintage TV Lamp White Swan Bird 1950's

Would you like to know more about Vintage TV Lamps?

TV Lamps to Light the World Identification and Value Guide
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Perched on top of televisions across America from the 1940s into the 1970s. Because early television sets had small screens and dark pictures, it was feared that extensive viewing in a dark room would cause eye damage - yet too much direct light diminished the picture quality. Thus the birth of TV lamps. Featuring decorative forms of animals or other objects with bulbs in back or inside, these devices have become hot collectibles.

More than 525 color photos accompanied by descriptions, color, forms, measurements, and current collector values are presented in this book. It is a great historical reference for museums, historical societies, collectors, auctioneers, dealers, and others curious to learn about TV lamps and their evolution. Histories of 103 manufacturers located in the U.S., Japan, Italy, and Holland are included, as well as forewords and photos from two of the most advanced TV lamp collectors in the country. This book is certain to enlighten you on all aspects concerning the world of TV lamps.

Book Review - Collectibles for the Kitchen Bath and Beyond

2009-06-26T16:16:00.000-07:00

Do you love vintage kitchen figurals and other whimsical collectibles? Collectibles for the Kitchen, Bath and Beyond is right up your alley! If it is unique, retro cute, or a little bit off the wall in that gloriously kitschy way, it is highlighted in this book!

The authors have divided the book into chapters that are dedicated to specific categories:
Napkin Dolls
Pie Birds
Decorative Stringholders
Laundry Sprinklers
Figural Egg Timers
Children's Cups & Baby Feeder Dishes
Razor Blade Banks

There is also an "everything else" kind of chapter that includes egg separators, garlic and onion condiment jars, lipstick ladies, measuring spoon holders, plant waterers, figural tea balls, and toothbrush holders. I wasn't kidding when I said this book is hand tailored to the collector of all things kitschy and fun!

The authors describe their book this way - "Our book is a compilation of funky items that are for the most part functionally obsolete. Once indispensable in the home, their roles have been replaced by more modern conveniences."

Packed from cover to cover with large, full color photos of interesting items and their values, this guide is a must have for the reference library of any vintage geek!
Collectibles for the Kitchen Bath and Beyond
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Book Review - Collector's Encyclopedia of Made in Japan Ceramics

2009-06-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

Author Carole Bess White's four volumes of Collector's Guides to Made In Japan Ceramics have been bestsellers for many years. This new Collector's Encyclopedia of Made in Japan Ceramics takes the best from her other books and adds hundreds of new items as well. These delightful collectibles are definitely in the "hot" category right now, and this guide is a real treasure for both new and experienced collectors!

The History of Japan Ceramics section at the beginning of the book is invaluable, as is the section on Backstamps, to help with identifying and dating items. The rest of the book is all about the collectibles - each one represented with a full color photo, description and measurements, and value range. Here is just some of what is included:

Art Deco
Baskets
Bookends
Bowls
Candleholders
Condiment Sets
Cream and Sugar Sets
Figurines
Kitchen Items
Liquor Items
Pincushions
Planters
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Tea and Coffee Items
Vases
Wall Pockets

Also included is a section on reproductions and scans of vintage advertising and catalog pages - this book really does have everything you need to know about Made In Japan collectibles - it definitely deserves the title of Encyclopedia!

Collector's Encyclopedia Of Made In Japan Ceramics
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BooksFYI.com New Additions

2009-06-22T09:08:00.000-07:00

Collector's Companion To Carnival Glass

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Fans of Bill Edwards's and Mike Carwile's Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass series will be delighted by the second edition of their Collector's Companion to Carnival Glass, the perfect companion to the encyclopedia. This easy-to-use, small format book highlights the more than 1,500 carnival glass patterns available, those that collectors will find most often during their early quests for these cherished treasures.

Keeping the beginning collector in mind, the book is arranged alphabetically by pattern name for easy reference. Each pattern shines on its own page, with all necessary facts and a detailed photograph to illustrate the pattern. Data about each piece includes name of pattern, manufacturer, year of production, colors and shapes available, and any information on reproductions that is known. The approximately 200 patterns presented reflect just those American patterns (no foreign pieces or manufacturers are included) the collector or buyer might encounter in the malls or at any auction. There are no repeat patterns or photographs from the previous edition.

A brief section on marks appears in the front of the book, and of course the pocket guide is filled with current values - prices are given for every color of every pattern. By using this abbreviated approach, the guide becomes a quick reference tool filled with facts, and unlike our massive encyclopedia, can be carried anywhere for easy reference. Whether using it alone or as a companion to the encyclopedia, this is an indispensable guide for every collector.

Guns of the New West Modern Replica Firearms
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Interest in cowboy action shooting and Old West reenactment has skyrocketed, and spawned tremendous growth in the field of replica firearms; the "cowboy action club" is 55,000 members strong. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much information available on these replicas - until now! Guns of the New West gives readers comprehensive information on the gun they own or are thinking about buying. No Old West enthusiast will want to go without this guide.

Providing historical information on the original gun, the book discusses the pros and cons of the replica, with detailed photos of the inside of the replica and an explanation of disassembly and reassembly, as well as instructions on how to make minor repairs. More than 20 handguns, rifles and shotguns are covered, with a review of available ammunition and information on accuracy and reloading. This heavily illustrated guide is the most comprehensive book available on the subject.

- Discussion of pros and cons of more than 20 Old West replica firearms

- Heavily illustrated with photos of the inside of each gun

- Provides instruction on assembly/disassembly and minor repairs

Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual 14th Edition

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Each spring we produce a fresh edition of our popular Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual. Many collectors refer to this title as a companion to Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide because Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual covers more modern collectibles, things readily available at flea markets or garage sales.

The book is packed with descriptions and current values for nearly 25,000 collectibles, representing virtually every category on today's market books, sports cards, ornaments, toys, cookie jars, fifties glassware, and movie memorabilia, to name just a few. Its the smart way to discover whats collectible, how to recognize it, and how much its worth.

In addition to the more than 750 photographs, this resourceful guide offers suggestions on how to conduct your own sales, establish yourself as a flea market dealer, and buy and sell by mail, including tips on safely packing your merchandise. Additional features include a directory of related resources and a list of dealers making this book both a buying and selling aid.

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-06-20T13:19:00.001-07:00

Antiques Roadshow Appraiser Joins Heritage Auction Galleries

New live online video auction platform, DealitLive

Antique Appraisers Offer Insider Tips for Selling Your Treasures

30 Rare Books On Antique Silver Republished For The First Time In Over 110 Years

Museum of Ceramics Taking Over Its Destiny

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Collectibles Corner - Gas Station Collectibles

2009-06-18T07:12:00.000-07:00

Gas station collectibles - often referred to as Petroliana - is a relatively new collecting niche in the grand scheme of things, but it is growing more and more popular as the years go by! It's all about the nostalgia, as with most collectibles, and the wide range of items that fall into the Petroliana category make it a great area for collectors to focus on. There is also some cross over with advertising collectibles, so there is a 'two birds with one stone' element in play as well, which is always a plus!

Mobil Gas Antique Vintage Gas Pump

Vintage Kendall Motor Oil-Gear Lube Tin Advertising Can

Items to look for:
Gas Pumps
Gas Pump Globes
Cans and Containers
Signs
License Plate Tags
Thermometers
Displays, Holders & Racks
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Advertising

Brands to look for:
Mobil
Texaco
Standard Oil
Union 76
Shell
Red Crown
Gulf
Esso
Chevron

Vintage Gulf Gas Station Crown Tire Insert Sign

Vintage Mobil Gas Shield Pump Sign

Vintage 1930s Shell Gas Oil Tin License Plate Topper

Reproduction Alert:
Unfortunately, reproductions in this niche are quite common. Reference guides provide a great deal of helpful information so you can make an informed decision when buying - the best offense is a good defense when you are trying to sort the authentic pieces from the fakes!

Large Vintage Standard Oil Gas Station Thermometer

Vintage 1957 SHELL GAS Advertising Salt & Pepper Shakers

Would you like to know more about Gas Station Collectibles?

Warman's Gas Station Collectibles Identification and Price

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The corner gas station -- every town had one where kids could buy soda, town folks could shoot the breeze and every fill up came with a free window washing. In this handy Warman's reference, well-versed enthusiasts and fans of anything petroliana get the most comprehensive guide to gas station collectibles on the market.

This full-color reference features more than 2,000 spectacular images and chapters devoted to gas pumps, globes, oilcans and related advertising signs, containers, and filling station signs from Mobil, Standard, Texaco, Sky Chief and more. Descriptions and prices, fake and reproduction information, and an interview with one of the world's leading collector, Oakland Raiders quarterback, Rich Gannon make this the essential guide for any collector.

2,000+ full-color photos for easy identification

Details on fakes and reproductions help collectors avoid costly errors

Current prices offer enthusiasts a clear picture of today's market

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2009-06-16T07:17:00.000-07:00

Antique Golf Collectibles A Price and Reference Guide

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Thousands of collectibles with prices and descriptions - Triple grade guide to estimate values of all types of golf memorabilia - Includes a chapter devoted exclusively to Tiger Woods - Hundreds of additional photos, including a color section expanded to 32 pages.

Pictorial Guide to Silvered Mercury Glass

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With its mirrored silver surface and sleek shiny appeal, antique silvered mercury glass is distinct among the many types of art glass produced here and abroad. From its very beginnings in the forests of central Europe, the creation of silvered glass has long been misunderstood. The mystery of mercury glass has been part of its allure, as secret silvering formulas and complex decorating techniques were carefully guarded. This glass appeals to a broad spectrum of collectors with interests in historic Americana, Victorian collectibles, and the formal American and European art styles.

After years of research, a comprehensive and authoritative reference book has been written in a true pictorial style to help the reader understand how to determine the approximate age and origin of, and to provide a relative value for, each piece. With hundreds of photographic illustrations and accompanying text, Pictorial Guide to Silvered Mercury Glass will delight collectors. Each item is individually showcased to provide both visual and factual information appropriate for both the new and advanced collector. The complex production history of silvered mercury glass is explored extensively in the beginning of the book, and includes detailed information about decorating techniques. The chapters are arranged by form and style, and include sections on vases, compotes, goblets, globes, tableware, and specialty items.

Scouting Dolls Through the Years Identification Value Guide

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The Girl Scouts organization, formed in 1915, is a steadily growing army of girls and young women who incorporate patriotism, outdoor activities, and community service into their lives. Scouting collectibles of all kinds, many of which are dolls, circulate the country. Scouting Dolls Through the Years has instant appeal for Girl Scouts who have a doll collecting badge in sight. A history of the organization begins the book, then the dolls are showcased through the eras. Beginning the journey in the 1920s, the reader will take a look at scouting dolls of each decade, from the 1940s and 1950s, the most prolific era, making transitions and changes in the 1960s and 1970s, and finally reaching the 1990s and into the new century.

Prices, variations, and accessories are showcased in more than 400 color photographs of Girl Scout dolls as well as Camp Fire Girls, Brownies, and Blue Birds. Homemade and commercially-made costumes, figurines, paper dolls, pins, stuffed animals, and other miscellaneous items are included as well. The book is completely indexed and has a detailed bibliography. 2003 values.

Book Review - Antique Trader Advertising Price Guide

2009-06-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

The area of Advertising collectibles is one of the broadest and most active areas of collecting today, and the Antique Trader Advertising Price Guide tackles it with gusto - there are 24 chapters covering a wide range of advertising related memorabilia:

Automotive - - Breweriana - - Calendars
Clocks - - Coca-Cola - - Display Cabinets
Display Cases - - Display Figures - - Display Jars
Match Holders & Safes - - Paperweights - - Pinback Buttons
Pocket Mirrors - - Signs - - Soda Fountain Collectibles
String & Sack Holders - - Thermometers - - Tins
Tobacciana - - Trade Cards - - Trade Catalogs
Trays - - Watch Fobs - - Misc. Items

Their listings are illustrated with hundreds black and white photos, plus a 16 page full color center section highlighting items from a variety of genres. Each item listing includes a huge amount of information which will help any collector, from sold prices to sizing, item description and condition, dates and more!

Antique Trader Advertising Price Guide
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Book Review - Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide

2009-06-10T11:35:00.000-07:00

If you are a collector or dealer of fishing tackle, Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide is a must have! Notice the title doesn't include "reference guide" or "identification guide" - this isn't a book for finding out what you have, it is a true "price guide" - meant to help you place a value on an item that you have and already know exactly what it is - you definitely need to know at least the Brand and Model specifically to use be able to use this book effectively.

Most of the book is text, and just one section has photos (and it is only about 12 pages long). Luckily the text is very well organized, allowing you to hone in on exactly the item that you are looking for.

Everything has its own section, from Lures (the largest section of the book - over 200 pages), to Decoys, Bobbers, Reels, Rods, and everything in between! Once you find the section you want, the items are grouped into columns, with the Brand at the far left in alphabetical order. The next column is Model (which is also in alphabetical order), the next is Series/Mfg. Code/Description, then Grade, Price, and finally the Date Sold.

The author does use abbreviations, but he does include a handy guide at the beginning of the book so that you don't get stuck trying to figure out what each abbreviation means.

John A. Kolbeck - aka Captain John - is obviously a passionate researcher and a detail oriented collector, he is definitely the go-to guy for finding out what your fishing items are worth!

Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide
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Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-06-06T18:30:00.000-07:00

Sandusky native's painting wins high appraisal on 'Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Dealers Lament Sales Slowdown

Look beyond Internet for info on Antiques

Armacost Antiques Shows Announces "Brighten Your Home with Antiques" Contest

Garth’s Auctions Develops Fall Sale for Kennedy Family Photographer, the Late Bob Davidoff

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Collectibles Corner - Vintage Paper Dolls

2009-06-05T16:57:00.000-07:00

What isn't to love about vintage paper dolls? No matter what your age their charm is totally infectious - and collecting them is a ton of fun, and very affordable!

Vintage UMBRELLA GIRLS Paper Dolls 1956 Merrill Co.

Vintage Whitman Paper Dolls of Other Lands 1963 Uncut

Vintage Mattel Tippee Toes Paper Doll Un-Cut 1969 NIB

Most paper dolls fall into one of the following categories:

Fashion Paper Dolls - Little girls and teenagers alike love fashion - and it is reflected in paper dolls that model fashions from all eras!

Baby & Small Child Paper Dolls - For most little girls playing with baby paper dolls was just as fun as playing with regular baby dolls!

Toy Doll Paper Dolls - Dolls that were popular were often reproduced as paper dolls as well - Barbie, Chatty Cathy, Betsy Wetsy, the list goes on and on!

Animated Character Paper Dolls - Much like today, popular animated characters (from Disney, Warner Bros., and others) were reproduced as toys of all kinds - including paper dolls, of course!

Celebrity Paper Dolls - Collecting paper dolls of the stars of television and movies is one of those fun cross-genre areas - if you have a favorite show, movie, character, actor or actress there is a good chance there is a paper doll out there for you to add to your collection!

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Paper Dolls - Fairies, mermaids, and dozens of other products of myth and imagination all have been represented in paper dolls!

Vintage Lowe 1969 Paper Doll Book Molly Dolly - Uncut

Vintage Heidi and Peter Paper Doll Saalfield 1383

Vintage "My Boutique" Teen Paper Dolls Brown Watson Italy UnCut

Publishers to look for:

Whitman
Mattel
Saalfield
Lowe
Merrill
Golden Press
Dell-Western
Milton Bradley

Vintage Whitman Elizabeth Taylor Paper Doll Book

Vintage Whitman Shirley Temple Paper Doll Book

Now that we have the internet to turn to, finding paper dolls is fairly easy, if you are patient and persistent. Uncut and complete dolls tend to cost more than cut and partial dolls, but the large majority are affordable, which is a huge plus for collectors!

Would you like to know more about Vintage Paper Dolls?

Paper Dolls of the 1960s 1970s and 1980s

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This book documents over 1,000 beautiful paper dolls. It covers three specific decades in history and carries information pertaining to the collecting, upkeep, and preservation of paper dolls. The book pinpoints where you can find vintage paper dolls to add to or start your collection. Each paper doll set shown includes photos of the book or box cover, a shot of the doll, and a sampling of clothing for each paper doll set.

An up-to-date price guide accompanies each set, based on the research of the author through books, eBay, and her own experience in pursuit of her collection. A helpful photo index is also provided so the collector can easily look up a paper doll. 2005 values.

Book Review - Glass Toothpick Holders Identification and Values

2009-05-31T09:40:00.000-07:00

Glass Toothpick Holders - Identification and Values 2nd Edition is an in depth look at an interesting area of antique glass collecting! The main focus of the book is on pressed glass examples from American manufacturers, and it includes over 1,000 photos and illustrations.

The book begins with a very helpful How To Use This Book section, and then organizes the holders by company. Over 50 manufacturers are represented in alphabetical order, including:

Cambridge Glass
Fenton Art Glass
Fostoria Glass
A.H. Heisey Glass
Imperial Glass
Libbey Glass
McKee Glass
Jeannette Glass
Westmoreland Glass

Each example includes the original manufacturer's name and the "also known as" name, as well as colors, sizes, value, and notes about other incidental information of interest.

The end of the book has sections on unknown and unattributed makers, foreign made holders, holders in metal mountings, and contemporary holders (1950s and later). There is also a bibliography and index, which combined with the How To Use This Book section at the beginning makes this an easy to navigate guide.

Overall this book is a must have addition to any collector's reference library!

Glass Toothpick Holders Identification and Values
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Book Review - Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era

2009-05-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era 12th Edition by popular authors Gene and Cathy Florence is an indispensable guide to the complex world of hand worked, acid etched glassware from the Depression era through the 1960s.

The book is organized by pattern name, in alphabetical order. Each pattern has an informational section at the beginning, followed by numbered photo legends with the corresponding list of price, size, color, and other pertinent information.

There are 19 companies represented, with an Index by Company at the back of the book. Some of those included are:

Cambridge Glass
Duncan & Miller Glass
Fostoria Glass
Heisey Glass
Imperial Glass
Paden City Glass
Tiffin Glass
Morgantown Glass Works

The ease of use of this guide as well as the trusted Florence reputation makes it a valuable asset for Elegant glassware collectors no matter what their level of expertise!

Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era
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2009-05-26T07:12:00.000-07:00

Collecting World Coins 1901-Present 10th Edition

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Perfect for all world coin collectors, this updated edition features circulating world coin issues of the 20th and 21st centuries. More than 16000 actual size photos illustrate more than 20000 coins with current market valuations presented for each issue in up to four grades of condition.

This edition provides and expanded guide to identifying, grading, and assessing value for each coin, including and international date conversion chart, and international numeral systems chart, a cross-referenced guide to coin denominations, and a foreign exchange table. Countries are alphabetical with historic-geographic reference. Coins are listed in ascending order.

Condition - New - may have light shelf wear

Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book

Our Price: $19.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The long-awaited release of the classic Star Wars trilogy on DVD and the historical final episode of the Star Wars saga in theaters has inspired many serious collectors, and sparked a new Star Wars age. As an established source, the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book continues the legacy with its third edition. The years 1976, the year leading up to the first theatrical release, to 2005 have provided 29 years of items to acquire, identify, and value. This new edition is rich with over 36,000 entries and 14,000 color photographs, encompassing over 700 categories and 1,300 manufacturers.

The brand new checklist-style format is handy for collectors and sellers to make notations of inventory, condition, and desired pieces for which to watch. The proven directory-style listings still make finding individual pieces quick and convenient in the 448 page, full-color book. Realistic current values make this book a must-have. No country or category has been excluded from the author's search to discover and reveal every type of Star Wars collectible ever made. No collection or reference section is complete without this valuable edition.

Condition - New - may have remainder mark, light shelf wear

Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide 2008

Our Price: $18.95 & FREE SHIPPING!

The standard, best-selling antiques guide to thousands of rare and common items in almost five hundred categories offers accurate information about pricing and identification and hundreds of sharp, original photographs.

Condition - Like New - may have light shelf wear and/or remainder mark

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-05-22T15:00:00.000-07:00

Vintage clocks, watches at Fontaine's Auction, May 30-31

Chicago Antique Market Opening Weekend May 23rd and 24th

The Ohio Valley China Collectors Convention will be held in East Liverpool, June 25-27

Consumer advocates warn antique roadshow not popular TV hit

Antiques Dealers Still Scoring Big Sales

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Collectibles Corner - Hull Pottery

2009-05-21T06:31:00.000-07:00

The ever popular Hull Pottery company of Ohio manufactured dinnerware, kitchenware, art pottery and more from 1905 through 1986. They are probably best known as the makers of the Little Red Riding Hood cookie jar, but their floral patterned art pottery is the real standout - prices are on the higher end, and demand is remaining steady as the availability of flawless pieces has diminished over the years.

Here are a few of the most popular floral art pottery patterns from Hull:
Dogwood
Woodland
Magnolia
Wildflower
Orchid
Sun-Glow
Water Lily

Hull Art Pottery Dogwood Wild Rose Basket

Vintage Hull Pottery Woodland Double Cornucopia Vase

Pair Of Hull Pottery Magnolia Ewers Vases

Vintage Pink Hull Pottery Wildflower Vase

There are also non-floral Hull art pottery patterns that are in demand today:
Mardi Gras
Royal
Capri
Continental

Vintage Hull Art Pottery Mardi Gras Vase

Hull Pottery Continental Green Vase Planter

Dinnerware and kitchenware from Hull is also highly collectible - from cookie jars to pitchers to mixing bowls, there is something for everyone to love! Their "drip" dinnerware patterns are a true classic, coming in colors like brown, green, orange, and more.

Hull Pottery Avocado Green Drip Dinnerware Set

Hull Pottery Tangerine Drip Dinnerware Set

Hull Pottery Mirror Brown Drip Cookie Jar

The other product line that Hull is well known for and produced in huge quantities is planters - from novelty figural planters to more utilitarian - but still beautifully styled - florist planters, a Hull collector could focus on this category exclusively! The planters tend to run lower on the price scale than the art pottery and kitchenware, so if cost is a concern don't count them out as an area you can collect on a budget!

Hull Pottery Baby Boy Figural Planter

Vintage Yellow Hull Pottery Planter

Hull Pottery Novelty Line Swan Planter

Would you like to know more about Hull Pottery?

Warman's Hull Pottery Identification and Value Guide

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This indispensable resource aids beginning and advanced collectors in pricing and identifying more than 80 years of Hull Pottery. Whether it's the Little Red Riding hood line of kitchenware or the ultra-popular Hull planters of the 1970s that inspire collectors, this dynamic guide is a must have.

This book features detailed descriptions with dimensions, dates of manufacture and up-to-date values to help collectors stay current; includes more than 1,000 color photos, making this extremely visual guide a beautiful and informative resource; and, provides reliable information to help collectors avoid losing money on fakes and forgeries. More than just another price guide, this portable reference helps collectors expand their knowledge of Hull Pottery.

Book Review - Antique Trader Royal Doulton Price Guide

2009-05-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

The Antique Trader Royal Doulton Price Guide provides the most comprehensive and detailed overview of all Doulton ceramics - from the 1870's to the present. There are over 2,000 price listings and 1,200 full color photos packed into this one book, making it a must have for any collector!

The book begins with a detailed history of the company and its wares. The rest is divided into sections by type:

Animals & Birds
Bunnykins Figurines
Burslem Wares
Character Jugs
Figurines
Flambe Glazes
Kingsware
Lambeth Art Wares
Series Wares
Barlow Family Doulton Wares
Tinsworth Doulton Pieces

Antique Trader Royal Doulton Price Guide
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Book Review - Zippo Lighters Identification and Price Guide

2009-05-15T15:35:00.000-07:00

The Zippo Lighters Identification and Price Guide is actually a lot more than its name implies - it is as much a history of the company, and a chronicle of the culture around it, as it is a price guide.

Chapter One is an introduction that includes collecting tips and trends, using the internet as a tool, and how to date items.

Chapter Two is a history of the Zippo company, including old employee and factory photos and movie stills.

Chapter Three is an identification guide, including how to date a lighter by its marks and codes, which are laid out in a handy chart.

Chapter Four is titled Trading Zippo Lighters, and includes value and demand information.

Chapter Five is the price guide, showcasing lighters identified by age and model along with value.

Chapter Six is a profile of Zippo advertising through the years - its actually the largest section of the book, totaling 92 pages!

Chapter Seven, the final chapter, takes a look at the future of Zippo lighters, and provides a list of collector's clubs including websites, addresses, and phone numbers.

Zippo Lighters Identification and Price Guide
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2009-05-14T07:09:00.000-07:00

Antique Trader Lamps and Lighting Price Guide

List Price: $17.95 - Our Price: $17.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Detailed descriptions of 2,000 items, highlighted by more than 300 black and white photos, will provide background on everything from primitive Betty lamps and whale oil lamps through the great variety of Victorian kerosene lamps, as well as colorful and unusual lighting from the first half of the 20th century.

- Detailed descriptions and photographs
- Covers lamps from the past 200 years
- Up-to-date pricing and accurate background for collectors

Condition - New - may have light shelf wear

Hot Wheels Accessories The Ultimate Guide

List Price: $24.99 - Our Price: $13.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

With one Hot Wheels sold every six seconds, these childhood favorites remain a hot ticket collectible, and a resource devoted to Hot Wheels accessories is a must-have for any fan of these sleek and speedy roadsters.

Every accessory produced since 1968 to 1998 is included in this comprehensive reference. Detailed listings, with up-to-date prices, cover various accessories including play, gift and track sets; superchargers; buttons; Christmas ornaments; puzzles and trading cards; and lunch boxes.

Packed with more than 425 stunning color photos and listings for vintage and modern accessories, this book is a must-have for any Hot Wheels enthusiast.

- 425+ color photos for easy identification
- Listings for 30 years of Hot Wheels accessories
- Most up-to-date prices give collectors current details for monitoring collections

Condition - New - may have light shelf wear

Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Coke Price Guide Book

List Price: $47.95 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Petretti’s Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide has been called the “bible” of Coca-Cola collectibles—and with good reason! This impressive 11th edition of the hobby’s standard reference depicts, describes, and values more Coca-Cola Company marketing, advertising, and promotional items than any other published source.

The new volume covers items produced from the 1880s through the 1960s, and includes 96 full-color pages; photos and descriptions of previously undocumented items; up-to-date pricing information; and revised guidelines for collectors.

- New color sections featuring trays, calendars, and other highly sought after items
- Includes additional, recently found rare pieces not shown in any other collector guide
- Contains an expanded and improved bottles section
- New chapters include Coca-Cola candy and Coke’s “Diamond Design” from the 1960s
- Offers new guidelines for grading and evaluating Coca-Cola items

Condition - New - may have light shelf wear

Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-05-12T14:36:00.000-07:00

Garth's Third Annual Ohio Valley Auction - Delaware, Ohio - May 23, 2009

New Art Glass Club started by Warner Smith, founder of the Lotton Glass Club

Red Wing Road Show Will ID Pottery - May 16, 2009

Tulsan Finds Early Dr Pepper Recipe - Estimated Worth $50,00 - $75,000

DealitLive.com - A New Way To Buy And Sell Online

Collectibles Corner - Roseville Pottery

2009-05-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

The iconic Roseville Pottery company of Ohio manufactured both utility ware and art pottery for 64 years, from 1890 to 1954. They produced a huge variety of styles, shapes, and patterns, which translates into a line that was just made for collecting - ask any of the thousands of Roseville enthusiasts out there today!

Roseville Pottery Magnolia 1327 Pitcher

Roseville Pottery Freesia Urn 8" with Handles

Along with it's beauty and variety, Roseville Pottery also offers a wide range of prices so that most collectors can find pieces that fit within their budget. Rarity and condition play into the pricing as with most collectibles, so if your budget is small, focusing on more common patterns and shapes, or pieces with small imperfections, will allow you to add to your collection. If your budget is larger, you can hold out for rarer items and items in only the best condition.

Roseville Pottery Pine Cone Blue Basket

Roseville Pottery Bushberry Blue Double Bud Vase

Reproduction Alert:

Roseville Pottery has been being reproduced in China over the last decade or so - if you are looking to add to or start a collection, it is important to keep informed about what patterns are being reproduced and how they are being marked.

Roseville Pottery Snowberry Candlestick Holders 1946

Roseville Pottery Dahlrose Vase 369-10

Roseville Pottery Cherry Blossom Art Deco Vase

Would you like to know more about Roseville Pottery?

Warman's Companion - Roseville Pottery

List Price: $17.99 - Our Price: $10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This vibrant companion guide for collectors on the go is as informative as it is portable. Readers will find current prices and detailed descriptions to help them make savvy collecting decisions. Built on the success of the larger Warman's Roseville Pottery reference, this book:

- Covers the intriguing evolution of Roseville, from humble beginnings to internationally recognized collectible category

- Features authoritative pricing and 1,100 superb color photos useful in identifying and assessing collections, and wish list items

- Teaches collectors how to spot Roseville fakes and forgeries in the marketplace, and avoid costly purchase errors

- Perfectly portable and priced right, Roseville Pottery, is the best companion collectors can have.

Book Review - Standard Catalog of Farm Toys - 2nd Edition Identification and Price Guide

2009-05-04T13:12:00.000-07:00

The Standard Catalog of Farm Toys - 2nd Edition Identification and Price Guide book is a must have for any farm toy collector or dealer, no matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast.

The beginning of the book has several articles about the farm toy market and its leaders:
Interview with Cathy Scheibe of Toy Farmer Magazine
Interview with Bob Zarse, pioneer of Farm Toy collecting
Article by Chad Elmore of Belt Pulley Magazine
Article about the National Farm Toy Museum
An Introductory Guide to Farm Toy Manufacturers
A Word About Scales (Sizing)

The rest of the book is devoted to the toys - the thousands of photo listings are divided into sections by Maker, and those sections are further divided by Type. And last but not least, there is a How To Use This Book guide as well as an Index, which makes finding what you are looking for a snap!

Standard Catalog of Farm Toys - 2nd Edition Identification and Price Guide
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2009-04-30T18:23:00.000-07:00

300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles - 5th Edition

List Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $13.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This new edition cooks up three centuries of the most avidly collected domestic tools of the trade. Collectors will find more than 7,000 antique items that dice, measure, filter, or whirr in the kitchen arranged by function from preparation and cooking to housekeeping and gardening.

Franklin also offers healthy servings of classic recipes, helpful hints, and fascinating tit-bits from 18th, 19th, and 20th century trade catalogs and advertisements. Features updated pricing, information on collecting, buying and selling on the Internet, and more than 1,600 photos and illustrations.

Condition - New - may have light shelf wear

The Investor's Guide to Vintage Character Collectibles

List Price: $19.95 - Our Price: $11.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Vintage character collectibles - including Superman, Batman, Zorro, Tarzan, and Buck Rogers--are some of the most desirable and expensive items available in the market today. This guide gives collectors and investors inside information, tips, and facts about these hot items, plus their prices and predicted future values to the year 2004. 40 color photos.

Condition - New - may have light shelf wear

Collector's Guide to Wallace Nutting Furniture

List Price: $19.95 - Our Price: $13.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This book will provide you with the story and history of Wallace Nutting furniture, including how to differentiate lower quality pieces from Nutting's best and most collectible work, what types of furniture he reproduced and why it is so collectible today, ways to identify signed and unsigned pieces, how to distinguish reproductions from the original period antiques, and it even includes a numerical furniture grading system for evaluating condition.

This book will provide you with up-to-date pricing, including actual auction and retail pricing, as well as consensus expert pricing on those rare and never-before-seen Nutting pieces. 2004 values.

Condition - New - may have remainder mark, light shelf wear

Antiques & Collectibles News

2009-04-27T15:43:00.000-07:00

ZoopBox.com - The Internet Destination for Collectors is Live! - http://www.zoopbox.com

American Folk Art Festival 2009 - http://www.hallidayhouseantiques.com/FolkArtFestival

AutographStore.com Unveils New Auction Platform With Payment Options, Enhanced Content - http://www.autographstore.com

Collect.com Offers Free Classified Ads - http://www.collect.com

White Ironstone China Association Marks 15th Anniversary April 30 To May 3 - [http://www.whiteironstonechina.com

Collectibles Corner - Vintage Figural Jewelry

2009-04-23T11:11:00.000-07:00

Vintage Crown Trifari Gold Tone Zodiac Virgo Pin Brooch

All vintage costume jewelry is highly collectible, but definitely at the top of the list is the beautiful and whimsical area of Figural jewelry - in other words, jewelry that is shaped like a person, animal, object, etc. Figural pieces are quite often pins or brooches, but you can also find pendants, earrings, charms, sweater clips, and other types of jewelry.

Figural jewelry has all the makings of the perfect collectible - there is a huge variety of shapes, sizes, materials and makers, in price ranges for every budget - and they are fun! From beautiful, to unusual, to downright quirky - there is something for every style and taste!

When collecting or buying for resale, condition is key - as always! If you find a piece that is in great condition (no missing stones, no scuffs or scratches) but is dirty, a careful cleaning will do wonders - here is a great guide to caring for vintage jewelry.

Vintage Capri Enamel Rhinestone Orange Fruit Brooch

Vintage Kenneth Lane KJL Fantasy Animal Brooch Pin

Company Marks To Look For:

Trifari
Kenneth Lane (KJL)
Eisenberg
Coro
Hattie Carnegie
Elzac
Vendome
Boucher
Jonette
Sara Coventry
Gerry's
Monet
Art
Avon
Swoboda
Weiss
Miriam Haskell
Ming
Monet

Vintage Eisenberg Rhinestone Fruit Pin Brooch

Vintage Large CROWN Rhinestone Brooch Pin

Popular Themes:

Animals
Flowers
Christmas
Faces
Crowns
Birds
Fruit
Insects
Everyday Objects
People
Historical and Mythical Figures
Hearts
Patriotic

Vintage Pastel Enamel and Rhinestone FLOWER BOUQUET Pin Brooch

Vintage Celluoid Plastic Grand Piano Old Plastic Brooch Pin

Would you like to know more about figural costume jewelry?

Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals Identification Price Guide

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Appeals to jewelry enthusiasts with tastes on both ends of the economic spectrum - from common pieces ranging in price from $2 -$20, and the most elusive items commanding $14,000+ at auction.

Figural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.

Few pieces of jewelry make such a statement as the fun, whimsical, and enchanting costume jewelry figurals. Whether your figurals passion is based on fashion, or a collector's eye for detail, Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals offers valuable tips on what to look for when buying figurals, up and coming designers to watch for, and secondary market pricing to assess worth.

Featuring more than 1,000 items and photos of jewelry figurals including charms, of people, dogs, flowers, faces, seahorses, Christmas trees and more, you will find answers and inspiration in this must-have guide.

Book Review - American Farm Collectibles Identification and Price Guide

2009-04-21T07:57:00.000-07:00

The American Farm Collectibles Identification and Price Guide serves as a unique reference for anyone who is interested in the history of the American farm, and is a must have resource for collectors of vintage and antique Farm related items.

It's oversized paperback format allows for 1,000 large color photos and scanned images along with detailed text that includes pricing, identification, and historical information.

The alphabetical index makes finding specific information a breeze, and the book is divided into easy to read chapters:

A Century On The Farm
An Interview With The Expert(s)
Finding, Dating, and Pricing Items
Farming In Print
Farming in Advertising
Small Scale Farming & Children's Recreation
Farm Implements
Farm Tools
Horse Hardware and Stable Items
The Farm Kitchen/Household
The Farm Garden
Farm Recreation
Farm Organization
Collectible Tractors
A History of Farm Advertising

American Farm Collectibles Identification and Price Guide
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Antiques and Collectibles News

2009-04-19T13:55:00.000-07:00

ANTIQUEWEEK LAUNCHES ONLINE COMMUNITY - http://antiqueweek.ning.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION DATES FOR 2010 - http://www.acna.us

KOVELS ON ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES APRIL 2009 ISSUE RELEASED - http://www.kovels.com/issues/antiques_collectibles

SEEAUCTIONS.COM - AN EBAY ALTERNATIVE FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ONLY - http://www.seeauctions.com

VINTAGE CLOTHING STORES HELP BEAT THE RECESSION

Book Review - Miller's Buyer's Guide to Clocks & Barometers

2009-04-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

Miller's Buyer's Guide to Clocks & Barometers is a lovely hardcover book filled with over 2,000 color and black & white photos, along with pricing and identification information.

It is conveniently broken up into sections by type:
Longcase Clocks
Lantern Clocks
Bracket Clocks
Mantel Clocks
Garnitures
Carriage Clocks
Wall Clocks
Skeleton Clocks
English & Vienna Regulators
American Clocks
Electric Clocks
Miscellaneous Clocks
Barometers

Also included is general information on periods and styles, a directory of specialists, an alphabetical index, and a glossary of terms, which makes this book a valuable resource for new as well as experienced collectors.

There is some advertising in the book - full page ads and smaller ads scattered among the text, but they don't detract from the easy to read layout or the quality of the information provided.

Miller's Buyer's Guide Clocks and Barometers
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2009-04-10T09:29:00.000-07:00

Elegant Glassware Of The Depression Era

List Price: $24.95 - Our Price: $17.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Hundreds of new photos, listings and updated values. Handmade and acid-etched glassware sold in department and jewelry stores are featured. Included are 10 additional patterns and re-photographed items from previous books. Large group settings are included for each of the more than 100 patterns, as well as close-ups to show pattern details. Fenton, Cambridge, Heisey, Tiffin, Imperial, Duncan & Miller, U.S. Glass, and Paden City are all included. 2003 values.

Condition - New - may have remainder mark, light shelf wear

Collector's Encyclopedia Of Stangl Artware Lamps and Birds

List Price: $29.95 - Our Price: $17.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Robert C. Runge, Jr. Robert Runge, author of the popular Collector's Encyclopedia of Stangl Dinnerware, has produced an all-new edition of his Collector's Encyclopedia of Stangl Artware, Lamps, and Birds. This edition focuses on Stangl Artware lines produced from 1924 to 1978 and lists every known shape, glaze, and treatment used in producing Stangl's vast lines of artware, giftware, lamps, and bird figurines. Each line is thoroughly described, revealing many details newly unearthed by the author.

Page after page will reveal the creative genius and business acumen that produced the quality artwares so revered today. Stangl's pottery and porcelain birds and animals, Terra Rose, hand-painted and brushed gold lamps, Stangl stoneware, smoker's items and sportsmen's giftware, dealer signs, paper products, advertising, and premiums are all covered in this encyclopedia. There are also sections on trademarks and backstamps, glazes, and colors, as well as the most comprehensive historical study of the Hill, Fulper, and Stangl potteries ever published.

Condition - New - may have remainder mark, light shelf wear

Collecting Playing Cards Identification And Value Guide

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Playing cards, though still affordable, may not be for long, considering their availability on eBay and other online auction services. The listings on these sites for playing cards at times exceeds 10,000, putting the hobby in line with such collectibles as Coca-Cola, dolls, bottles, furniture, shot glasses, and Star Wars. This handy guide provides the most comprehensive listings to date along with current market values on popular collectible playing cards from the later nineteenth century to the present, with a focus on advertising. There are over 1,600 listings along with hundreds of photographs. Soft drinks, beer, NASCAR, sports, casinos, airlines, cartoons, restaurants, colleges, department stores, and other hot categories of cards are featured in this comprehensive guide.

Condition - New - may have remainder mark, light shelf wear

Collectibles Corner - Vintage Halloween Collectibles

2009-04-07T08:21:00.000-07:00

While it may seem like it is a little early to be talking about Halloween, one of the hottest areas of the market year-round is vintage Halloween collectibles! Decorations, costumes, postcards, jack-o-lanterns, toys, games and more are in high demand from a community of passionate collectors.

Items from the early 1900's through the 1940's are the most in demand, with rarity and condition being the two major factors in value, as with most collectibles. Items from the 1950's and 1960's, the decades when Halloween started to focus more on children rather than adults, are also growing in popularity.

Vintage Made In Germany Black Cat Candy Container

Company Marks To Look For:

Beistle - also The B Co., HE Luhrs, Bee-Line
Dennison
Gibson Art Co.
Gurley Candle Co.
E. Rosen Co.
Dolly Toy Co.
J. Chein Co.

Country Marks To Look For:

USA, Made In USA
Germany, Made In Germany, Made In Western Germany
Japan, Made In Japan

Vintage Beistle Witch & Moon Die Cut Decoration

Popular Themes:

Pumpkins & Jack-O-Lanterns (JOLs)
Witches
Black Cats
Owls & Bats
Ghosts & Ghouls
Skeletons
Devils

Vintage Paper Mache Jack-O-Lantern

Popular Items:

Decorations - Die Cuts, Crepe Paper, Centerpieces, Etc.
Lanterns
Costumes & Masks
Toys & Noise Makers
Games & Party Favors
Postcards
Candy Containers
Candles

Vintage Halloween Crepe Paper

Vintage Halloween Postcards

Vintage Gurley Witch Candle

Vintage Halloween Tin Noise Maker

Would you like to know more about vintage Halloween collectibles?

Vintage Halloween Collectibles Identification Price Guide

List Price: $27.99 - Our Price: $14.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Halloween memorabilia is among the most bewitching collectible category today, with tens of thousands of online auctions devoted to Halloween-related treasures. This new edition of the groundbreaking guide Vintage Halloween Collectibles delivers historic Halloween facts, manufacturing data and maker marks, thoroughly researched pricing for 2,000 vintage Halloween collectibles, and 1,000 stunning color photos of vintage and modern Halloween memorabilia.