Antiques & Collectibles | Schiffer Publishing

$34.95

Images of bears are found throughout the world on many objects in everyday life, from advertising and postage stamps to clothing and tablewares. The intense popularity of stuffed toy Teddy Bears today has ignited the search for images of bears...

$34.95

This inclusive guide provides a detailed look at the beautiful Blue Ridge China wares produced by Southern Potteries of Erwin, Tennessee, from 1938 through 1957. Over 1400 color photographs display the hand decorated wares, including items never before displayed in...

$15.95

It is difficult to overestimate the impact of plastics on our modern way of living. A quick look at your surroundings will give you the idea. Almost everywhere you look you will see them. Kitchen items, jewelry, radios, flooring, car...

$16.95

In 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids*r inspired a nationwide craze unlike any toy before them, inviting children to "adopt" their very own Kid. Of course, parenthood is a real responsibility--a new baby needs toys, clothing, diapers, and countless other items! Coleco...

$79.95

By studying primary source material, the authors have compiled the most authentic and readable record of the prolific Adams ceramic wares from England, including earthenware, bone china, jasper, stoneware, basalt, and Parian made over a 200 year period. Over 1250...

$29.95

The Tiffin Glass Company, of Tiffin, Ohio, produced hand made Depression Era glass, modern wares, and other collectible glassware, especially from the 1940s through the 1960s. Perhaps best known for its stemware, Tiffin made a wider variety of stemware shapes,...

$89.95

This is the most comprehensive study of Old West art and antiques from the Golden State to date. Best quality furniture, gold and silver objects, gold quartz jewelry, gambling tools, firearms, Bowie knives, and beer advertising items of California significance...

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Take a magical mystery tour through time, following the trail of Beatles memorabilia left behind by the Fab Four from their early days in Hamburg, through the Ed Sullivan show, right up to the present day and "Anthology I." A...

$19.95

Trolls have been with us for years, bringing impish smiles, good luck, and wild hairdos into our hearts and homes. Their diverse shapes and sizes make troll toys popular to collect. Trolls can pop up just about anywhere, but they're...

$39.95

Bells have played a prominent role in our society since the earliest of civilizations, yet few realize the scope of objects encompassed by this broad heading. While all bells share certain qualities--like the ability to produce sound--they vary amazingly in...

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Almost 100 years ago, in 1896, Amedeo Obici bought a peanut roaster from his uncle and went into business for himself. After ten years of selling peanuts to other shopkeepers from a small store and a horse-drawn cart, in 1906...

$59.95

Initially promoted as "the answer to the housewife's prayer," the gleaming chromium, brass, and copper houseware specialties of the Chase Brass & Copper Co. today stand as icons of American Art Deco style. This book chronicles the entire Specialty line...

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Here's another treasury of salt and pepper shakers from experts Larry Carey and Sylvia Tompkins! This fifth volume features a large assortment of darling miniatures, which make up a field of collecting all their own. The second chapter is devoted...

$16.95

Since 1991, the Rugrats® gang has trooped across our television screens on their hilarious adventures, entertaining anyone who knows just what an adventure "baby-hood" can be! In fact, the Rugrats have become the biggest babies on television, and their movie...

$49.95

Paperweights that were made in Scotland from 1835 to the present are a wonderful part of glass history. In this beautiful book, Scottish paperweights are displayed in nearly 400 full-color photographs together with a discussion of the major weight-makers and...

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Includes nearly 750 toys, representing almost 50 years of cartoon collectibles, with items dating back to 1949. All the major players are here: Casper™, cereal and advertising characters; Disney™; Dr. Seuss™; Hanna-Barbera™; Looney Tunes™; The Peanuts Gang™; Popeye™; Rocky and...

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Here is the most comprehensive collection of toy and model buses ever presented in one book. Experience the evolution of bus transportation as you explore a worldwide showcase of buses from the 1920s to the present. This book provides a...

$39.95

A sweeping survey of the early world of plastics is presented here in text and over 500 color photographs of celluloid toys, ornaments, jewelry, greeting cards, dolls, and much more. Advertisements from early twentieth century catalog pages futher chronicle the...

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The story of porcelain making and decorating in Limoges, France, is a tale of artists and potters; kings and an emperor; a revolution; and the emergence of a great industry. Limoges comes to life in over 1,100 photographs of porcelain...

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This book covers Gulf Oil Company items from by-gone years. Arranged in easy-to-follow alphabetical sections, it has over 700 color photos and descriptions of popular Gulf-related service stations, blotters, signs, pumps, globes, toys, and many more items with current market...

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The first broad based survey and price guide for dog memorabilia of all breeds, this book presents a remarkable array of dog-related items dating from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. From portraits to postcards, Staffordshire to celluloid,...

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During the 1930s, the first Looney Tunes*r series debuted at movie theatres as part of Warner Brothers Vitaphone Shorts. This classic series achieved overnight success for its brilliant animation and pre-recorded sound. It proved to be the perfect diversion for...

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Of the many media used by companies to bring attention to their products or services, none seem to have had the overall appeal of porcelain enamel. The process of creating porcelain signs is an art in itself, and the influx...

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Judaica embraces those objects associated with the celebration of and adherence to Jewish rituals. This book presents clear explanations and beautiful color pictures of candlesticks, boxes, plates cups, toys, and foods which celebrate Jewish traditions. These objects of creative design...