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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2000 **NEW** Zippo lighters that advertised automobiles are featured here in 673 photographs and illustrations along with plenty of identifying information. These unique specimens of Americana were highly prized by their original owners and are appreciated with equal enthusiasm and respect by today's collectors. The logos and images of cars on the lighters range from familiar Fords and Chryslers to lesser-known Bricklins and Tuckers. Imports, trucks, and c... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001 **NEW** When life hands you lemons, make butterflies! This color illustrated guide for the beginning food sculptor explores different carving techniques and offers a broad range of projects simple enough for anyone to accomplish, beautiful enough to astonish any guest. Likewise, the experienced food sculptor will find this book a gold mine of ideas. It's packed with images and stencil templates for creating amazing table centerpieces, plus plate and p... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2002 The motorcycle helmet has encountered much resistance from bikers who cherish the sense of freedom they get when riding without one. At the same time, the design revolutions it has undergone since its introduction in the 1930s have made it as much a part of the motorcycle culture as the leather jacket. Here the whole history is traced, from the ancient beginnings in warrior's helmets to the jet age molded plastic designs of the late twentieth century.... more information

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Rutland, Vermont, U.S.A.: Paperweight Press, 2002 The exhibition and this book, "Objects of Fantasy: Glass Inclusion of the Nineteenth Century". represent several years of preparation and research, offering views and scholarly insight into rare examples of glassware, some of which have never been seen outside of private collections. = = The fascinating text discusses intriguing and sinuous techniques such as "Egyptian Trail Decoration to Rubans Torsades," and the luxuriant "Greek ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2004 **NEW** Collectors, antiques dealers, and textile tool lovers will rejoice: Pennington and Taylor are back with another great book about spinning wheels, including over 350 color photos to illustrate their painstaking research. Their emphasis is the American spinning wheel from 1775-1900, with substantial sections on fancy European wheels and the accessories that textile tool collectors crave. Special sections are devoted to Shaker wheels, patent wheels, ... more information

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United Kingdom: Merrell Holberton, 2002 ** BRAND NEW **. Hardcover. New. ... more information

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Glass Press, 1997 Operating in Albany, Indiana, from 1893-1902, the Model Flint Glass Co. produced many types of tableware, before and after it became one of the 19 factories forming the National Glass Company in 1899. A variety of patterns are featured, including Albany, Alhambra, Fern, Grace, Indiana, Kismet, Oak Leaf, Peerless, Reverse Swirl, and Shepherd's Plaid. The full range of Albany's colors,from cobalt blue to canary opalescent, are well represented. Also included are the Lord's Supper... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Art Media Resources Ltd; (December 2002), 2001 In 1974, Raymond Bushell was able to have a photocopy made of the original notebook kept by the netsuke artist, Mitsuhiro Ohara (1810-1875). In it, Mitsuhiro set down brief descriptions of netsuke he had made, or was in the process of carving. Translated and adapted here, this remarkable document is a guide to one artist's creative world. . Hard Cover. New/As New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** Sit back, light up, and enjoy. Newly in vogue, people are rediscovering a relaxing pastime enjoyed for centuries. This book is a compendium of cigar related "stuff," from the old cigars in their original wrappers still ready to smoke to the fine humidors that have kept them fresh for decades. Here is the breadth of advertising, ashtrays, matchsafes, cigar boxes, dispensers, and holders that have adorned homes and shops for 100 years and ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1996 From the end of the Civil War until the explosive popularity of the cigarette in the early twentieth century. the cigar was king. For the pleasure and convience of cigar smokers a wide variety of smoking accessories were manufactured, including cigar cutters and lighters. The cutters range from simple vest pocket models to ingenious mechanical contraptions that would occupy a prominent place on the counter of the local tobacconist. In between are beautifu... more information

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Horolavar, 1991 ** THIS IS THE CURRENT EDITION ** Brand new book ready to ship.. 10th. Hardcover. New/Not Issued. ... more information

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ACWM, 1981 After nearly 40 years of struggles and failures, in 1867 Silas B. Terry formed the Terry Cock Company at Waterbury, Connecticut with the aid of his four sons. It was his final chance to achieve business success and financial security. Lack of operating capital spelled doom to his firm just four year after Terry's death in 1876. Though revived in Massachusetts for a few years, the firm disappeared forever in 1893.<P> During September of 1875 the Terry Clock Company issued a small catalog... more information

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NAWCC, 1981 Originally produced in 1882, this is a reprint of the catalog of the Yale Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut. The Yale Clock Company produced many fine small clocks and seventeen are presented here. Also included is a history of the company and the patents of its founder Frederic Almon Lane.. Paperback. New. ... more information

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Schiffer Publishing, 2004 <i>Iridescence! An ever-changing, shimmering play of color, a dancing rainbow of light - this is the essence, and indeed, the art of Carnival Glass. </i><p>The first part of this beautiful book is a full and fascinating analysis into how the glass was made, colored, iridized, and decorated. An particularly interesting chapter within Part 1 is an examination of the origins of numerous patterns, nearly all of which stem from glassware pre-dating the carnival era. &l... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** Carnival Glass has magic. It captures a unique harmony of color, pattern, and iridescence--a shimmering dance of light, an ever-changing sheen with many moods. It possesses a legacy from the master craftsmen of the past. Carnival Glass has mystery. Looking at its history is like holding a mirror to the world. It reflects all aspects of society and culture--and in those reflections over time lie many mysteries. Carnival is the "Cinderella"... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001 **NEW** The creation of classic American Carnival Glass took the world by storm in the early 1900s, bringing color and beauty in the form of iridized glass to homes everywhere. Carnival's iridescent, rainbow colored appearance was achieved by spraying the still hot glass with a liquid solution of various metallic salts. A short while later, Europe, South America, and India (among others) began making Carnival--and the success story was repeated. Featu... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2004 **NEW** Iridescence! An ever-changing, shimmering play of color, a dancing rainbow of light- this is the essence, and indeed, the art of Carnival Glass. This beautiful book begins at the very heart of Carnival, with a comprehensive analysis, full of fascinating insights, into how the glass was made, colored, iridized, and decorated. The language of Carnival is fully documented through definitions of shapes and edge treatments plus straightforward explanat... more information

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Schiffer Publications, Ltd., 1992 In 1933, the Ingersoll-Waterbury Company produced a round Mickey Mouse wristwatch that is considered to be the first comic character watch. It started a movement that has continued for ninety years and shows little sign of letting up. <p>This delightful book covers the history of character timepieces from the earliest clocks to the present day quartz wristwatches. With hundreds of beautiful color photographs it is a celebration of American imagination and artistry. Ne... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2004 **NEW** Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, is a time to rethink the values on which the United States was founded. Here it is presented through nearly 900 photos depicting 3,400 diverse images. Ranging from the nineteenth century to the present day, this comprehensive assortment includes platters, plates, decorations, postcards, candy containers, decanters, toys, turkey calls, and more. The turkey itself is exhaustively portray... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2001 **NEW** The ceramics of Mexico embody the diversity and cultural wealth of the country itself. The production of pottery is one of the oldest Mexican crafts. There is not a state in Mexico that does not produce some sort of ceramic ware, whether it be for purposes decorative, functional, religious, or playful. This book displays Mexican ceramics of the twentieth century. It is organized by geographic area, focusing on the eight states with the... more information

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