Books, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Precious Metals

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Harold C. Kelly
Clock Repairing as a Hobby: An Illustrated How-To Guide for the Beginner
by Skyhorse Publishing (Paperback)

All of the precise and delicate gears and levers in a clock can appear dizzying to the amateur, but this guide, with its wonderfully detailed diagrams, can clear things up. It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music for popular chimes. The American striking clock, the 400-day clock, and the alarm clock receive special attention. The in-depth information, including explanations of clock repairing terminology and details on the tools, materials, and supplies that are needed for success, will benefit even skilled enthusiasts.

Peter L. Bernstein
The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
by Wiley (Paperback)

Dorothy T. Rainwater, Martin Fuller, Colette Fuller
Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by Schiffer Publishing (Paperback)

With more than 2300 marks illustrated and brief histories and cross-references of more than 1600 manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive reference source on the subject. To compile the information presented here, the authors devoted much time researching numerous sources. These include various editions of Trademarks of the Jewelry & Kindred Trades, U.S. Patent Office records, silver and jewelry catalogs of manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, records of companies still in business, and pieces examined in antiques shops all over the country. This fifth edition includes new trademarks, additional companies, and brings to date the many changes in company ownership during the last decade.

Christie Romero
Warman's Jewelry (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles)
by Warman Pub Co (Paperback)

A comprehensive price guide to antique, period, vintage, and collectible jewelry furnishes more than three hundred close-up photographs, detailed captions, and values for all kinds of ornaments, as well as information on hallmarks, manufacturers, and a history of jewelry. Original.

Malcolm Allred
HOW TO HUNT TREASURE - Dig It, Dive for It, or Buy It: A Guide to Adventure and Profit
by Booklocker.com, Inc. (Paperback)

The author of "How to Hunt Treasure" has spent most of his life pursuing the "treasure" that exists in infinite variety in the United States - from antiques to art, gold coins to rare documents, antiquarian books to military relics, bank notes to diamonds - and every other type of collectible imaginable. Equally at home with his metal detector on a river bottom or a Civil War battlefield, he also routinely searches auctions, yard sales, flea markets, pawn shops and eBay for unrecognized bargains, and has even placed ads in local publications that bring the "treasure" to his door. His book covers such topics as: * How to hunt Civil War relics - how to locate the sites and utilize the best methods for finding the relics. * Gold, silver, diamonds, and coins - how to test and buy gold and silver, how to grade and buy diamonds and coins. * Coin shooting - the best settings for your metal detector. * Diving for treasure - why you should consider this ...

Fred Razazadeh
Costume Jewelry: A Practical Handbook & Value Guide
by Collector Books (Hardcover)

Costume Jewelry, A Practical Handbook & Value Guide is the first book to provide information regarding the investment potential of one of today's hottest collecting fields. The breadth of the industry is represented by different types of costume jewelry - defined as fashion jewelry - both domestic and foreign. It provides comprehensive information on a broad range of jewelry, emphasizing the more common, rather than the unique and rare, types of jewelry which most collectors are likely to encounter in the market place. Dealers as well as collectors will enjoy the more than 2,200 pieces featured in full color, and appreciate the wealth of information provided. The author explains the ever-changing market, value scales, and investment tips, as well as hints on cleaning, repairing, displaying, and storing jewelry. This beautiful, full-color book will be a welcome addition to all collectors' libraries. 2002 values. REVIEW: Over 2,000 pieces of American, Austrian, Czechoslovakian, ...

Vidya Dehejia
Delight in Design: Indian Silver for the Raj
by Mapin Publishing (Hardcover)

Delight in Design is a richly illustrated volume that focuses on the remarkable ornamented silverware produced by Indian craftsmen during the period of the British Raj.

Tere Hagan
Silverplated Flatware
by Collector Books (Paperback)

In this revised fourth edition, each pattern has current values for the fork, knife, and spoon with each illustration. Over 1,600 patterns are fully illustrated and include the date introduced, manufacturer's marks, and variations of pattern names. All values have been revised to reflect today's market. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: The late Tere Hagan was noted for her expertise on Silverplated Flatware, and her book, published in 1990, continues to be a top choice among collectors. REVIEW: This book continues to be popular with collectors, having been in print since 1990. The hundreds of detailed drawings of silverplated forks, spoons, knives, and various servers help collectors quickly identify pieces.

Leigh Lesher
Warman's Vintage Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans)
by Krause Publications (Paperback)

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.

Tere Hagan
Sterling Flatware Identification & Value Guide
by L.W. Book Sales (Paperback)

2002-2003 Price Guide. This identification and value guide has many major manufacturers of silver illustrated throughout. Makers such as Gorham, International Silver company, Kirk-Steieff, Oneida Ltd., Reed & Barton, Saart Bros., Tiffany & Co., and many others. There is also catalog reprint from the Towle Silversmiths Company of their Old Colonial Pattern. This revised second edition is 8 1/2 X 11". The book is completely indexed and pricing is found in the front of the book after the table of contents.

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