Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany,...
[AuthorName]By Phyllis Bess and Tom Bess[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Phyllis and Tom Bess are avid collectors of these popular wares from their home state. They live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration][/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]And Other Oklahoma Potteries (With Revised Price Guide)[/SubTitle][ColorPattern][/ColorPattern]
This new book is an excellent reference for the multitude of ceramics items marked MADE IN JAPAN that were exported between 1921 and 1941, after Japanese manufacturers used the NIPPON mark and before the MADE...
[AuthorName]By Edward R. Pardella[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Edward R. Pardella is a dedicated collector of movie star collectibles and the author of The Judy Garland Collector's Guide. He lives in central Pennsylvania.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration][/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern][/ColorPattern]