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The furnaces of Caltagirone (Sicily) and Deruta (Tuscany) have produced pots that are worth their weight in gold today. These and their resplendent lusterware cousins of Manises and Valencia (Spain) are in demand on the...

Old Griswold cast iron, aluminum and porcelain cookware is highly collected today because it still does its primary job well and is prolific at antiques markets. This guide presents the forms in many of their...

A look at traditional Pueblo dance, illustrated with striking black and white photographs of dancers in traditional dress from the Pueblos of San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, San Juan, Jemez, Taos, Pecos, Acoma, and Tesuque. Nancy...

There’s nothing like enjoying turkey and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, the oldest American holiday, with nostalgic memories of family gatherings around the dining room table. See how illustrators have portrayed this day of thanks through...

Organized in 1871, in Dudee, Illinois, the Haeger pottery grew from making building bricks to decorative housewares by 1914. Today it continues to produce many lines of decorative ceramic wares. This book presents the company...

The Roseville Pottery Company began in Roseville, Ohio, in 1890, and produced art pottery decorative ceramics until 1954. Their original appeal has made Roseville pottery popular antiques today. With this guide, you learn the pattern...

Rookwood art pottery was made in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1880 until 1967, producing forms that feature delicate colors fired at low kiln temperatures. Pieces are eagerly sought by collectors today and continue to influence contemporary...

Roseville pottery has become a popular antique ware to collect, and with this guide the patterns can be identified, variations seen, and values estimated. The alphabetical organization is easy to use.[AuthorName][/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]510 color, 164 b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]510...

Over 24,000 items with checklist-style listings, over 12,000 color photos, and accurate estimated values make this collector’s guide a must-have for everybody who has ever owned merchandise produced for the Star Wars™ saga or who...

Pop culture collectibles from the post-World War I and II (1920s-1960s) are brought to life again in this new reference guide. Relive the days of the novelty "must-haves," including Hallmark paper dolls, holiday ephemera, Vogue...

Home, office, workshop and special use lubricating oils have been packaged in small containers of metal, glass and plastics since the early 20th century. Today, old examples can be found at flea markets and garage...

More examples of home, office, workshop and special use lubricating oils packaged in small containers of metal, glass and plastics that were since the early 20th century are found here. See 1282 examples in color...