Photographs of over 500 watches manufactured in Russia and the USSR during the second half of the 20th century, with explanations of their styles, workings, and manufacturers. Twentieth century Russian wristwatches are too costly for...
A thorough study of European and American silver jewelry designs and workmanship. The innovative designs in silver jewelry made in Europe and North America in the 20th century are fascinating and highly popular today. This...
The evolution of Movado, from its roots in the Jura Mountains in 1881, through more than a century of tradition and technological advancement. Movado is one of the world's most recognized watch brands. This lavishly...
This book is a marvelous, lavishly illustrated jaunt through one hundred years of handbag history. Decade by decade, examples of the main trends are illustrated, along with samples of the eras' most remarkable and unusual...
All of the beautiful American Indian jewelry shown in this book was actually for sale when the photographs were taken with the prices and ranges noted with each caption. Therefore, it will be useful to...
An illustrated reference of rhinestone jewelry with over 450 color photographs, detailed captions, repair guidance, and market values. Rainbow of Rhinestone Jewelry presents a dazzling visual and practical guide for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone with...
This second book by Nick Snider presents the popular collectible military sweetheart jewelry and collectibles that were so important to the home front during World War I and II. Over 200 color photographs, most of...
The development of wristwatch styles in America, from the early years of the 20th century to the age of quartz. Introduced into a skeptical American marketplace early in the twentieth century, the wristwatch soon caught...
A complete guide to the history and beauty of the European beadmaking industry, how glass beads are made and used, and what they're worth in today's market. The various worldwide uses of glass beads, from...
An exciting area of collecting for clock and watch enthusiasts is literally opened up with this book. On the outside the automatic wristwatch is like its counterpart, but once the case is opened a different...