Antique Figurines

Bing and Grondahl Figurines (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Book Description
Explore the broad range of beautiful, high-quality porcelain figurines manufactured by the Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Manufactory, of Copenhagen, Denmark, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, collectors worldwide appreciate the sculptors and decorators skills, as reflected in their charming figurines. More than 700 animal and human figurines are shown, along with date marks, shop signs, plates, dishes, bowls, and vases. Approximately 1,000 Bing & Grondahl figurines have been identified and described. The figurines are cataloged in numerical order with identification of the sculptor, size, price, and a guide to rarity Ideal for novice collectors, figurine addicts, and dealers, this book provides insight to the huge range of high quality porcelain figurines available both new (current production of Bing & Grondahl pieces by Royal Copenhagen) and vintage. It appeals especially to specialized collector-owners of dogs, cats, fauns, fish, etc.

Border Fine Arts Figurines, 3rd Edition - A Charlton Standard Catalogue

Product Description
Border Fine Arts Figurines, 3rd edition is now released! This Charlton Standard Catalogue now in its third edition contains 504 pages of information on Border Fine Arts figurines. First issued in 1974 the BFA line has continued to grow with over 3,600 collectable pieces offering the collector a truly diverse collection of subjects from which to choose. The range offers something for everyone from dogs to cats, to birds, to cattle, to specialty lines that include farm machinery, all tastes, size and prices ranges are covered. The First edition published in November 2001 was covered in 336 pages, the 2nd edition published in 2004 was 472 pages, and now the 3rd edition which was published January 2nd, 2008 has 504 pages illustrating the continuous growth of Border Fine Arts as an outstanding collectable. John Hammond, MBE who founded the company over 34 years ago should be proud of his achievement. The company has continued to add a wide variety of figures in all sections: Classic, Studio, Limited Editions and Storybook. Each entry in the catalogue carries an image of the figure, the name, model number, modeller, height, colour, issue date, edition number (if it is a limited edition), the series to which it belongs, and last but not least the price in Sterling, U.S. dollars and Canadian dollars. All prices have been reviewed and adjusted where necessary. The market place has expanded greatly over the past four years, all due to the internet. A collector may now shop worldwide, true there are pitfalls, but if you find something you require at least consideration can be given to buying. Geographic restrictions are a thing of the past. This guide is the most comprehensive and informative of its kind on the market today. It is the only guide to offer the collector a clear insight into the happenings of the Border Fine Arts market. The 3rd edition of Border Fine Arts Figurinesis available from dealers, bookstores, large chain stores, collectables stores, and Internet bookstores such as Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and BarnesandNoble.com. Border Fine Arts Figurines, 3rd edition, is also available from the publisher at the cover prices listed, plus postage. For purchases in the United Kingdom please refer to Book Systems Plus, their information is opposite.

Border Fine Arts Storybook Figurines (1st Edition) - The Charlton Standard Catalogue

Book Description
This catalogue covers figurines of popular storybook characters including the works of Beatrix Potter, Jill Barklem's Brambly Hedge, the Fairies series, Oliver Otter and Freinds, Peter Pan, Ruff & Reddy, Thelwells Riding Academy and the Wind in the Willows series. Complete with the name, model number, designer, and dates of issue and discontinuation, each of the more than 380 items listed is also fully illustrated. Alphabetical and numerical indicies are included, as well as current and secondary market pricing in U.S. and Canadian dollars and U.K. pounds, making this catalogue indispensable for collectors of Border Fine Arts Storybook Figurines.

Boyds Bears and Friends Collectors Value Guide (Collector's Value Guides)

Book Description
When a new year rolls around, collectors find that they have to have the latest guide to these incredibly detailed resin figurines. The 2001 edition features:

-Color phots of every piece, including Boyds porcelain dolls
-What's new for 2001
-Up-to-date secondary market values
-An in-depth look at Boyds resin variations.

Breyer Animal Collectors Guide: Identification and Values (Breyer Animal Collector's...

Book Description
This third edition will prove even more popular than the first, with a gallery of over 650 color photographs, dates, value ranges, and other vital information about virtually every Breyer animal. Breyer Animal Creations specializes in horses, but there are also dogs, cats, farm animals, and wildlife figures. Collector information on the hobby, the company, sculptor biographies, model production, molds, colors, markings, and condition are discussed in this new book. There are valuable cross- reference tables and a useful index to help identify specific models, as well as bonus sections on remakes, repaints, test colors, and consumer catalogs and magazines. This third edition is the most up-to-date available, displaying the newest models released through 2002.

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Care and Repair of Antiques and Collectables

Catalogue des figurines antiques de terre cuite du Musée du Louvre, I. Par...

Celebrating Snow Globes (Collectibles)

Product Description
All it takes is a shake of the wrist to make the flakes  fall on Santa’s sleigh, Elvis’s hips, or the Statue of Liberty’s torch—creating a miniature world in each snow globe. From the ornate to the political, from children’s characters to American cities and personalities, these colorful images will propel collectors back to their curio cabinets to watch a dazzling display and set the rest of us out on a lovely nostalgic trip. Each picture comes with a description that gives the history of the piece—going back to the time when snow globes weren’t just tourist souvenirs but depictions of the most romantic sites on earth. Find out where they were first created, which companies specialized in making them, and why they’re so irresistible.

Cherished Teddies : Price Guide and Collector Handbook (Collector's Value Guide)

Book Description
Just about the closest thing to the joy of collecting those adorable Cherished Teddies figurines is the pleasure of reading about them! The second edition of the Collector's Value Guide to the Cherished Teddies line is filled with treats for both die-hard and casual fans of artist Priscilla Hillman's Cherished Teddies collection. Value-conscious collectors will love our expanded Value Guide section, which is loaded with full-color pictures and features the latest secondary market values by year mark for every figurine, musical, ornament, plate and much, much more. The Value Guide also highlights the 1998 releases, retirements and suspensions, the top five most valuable pieces, variations, gift ideas, the latest collector's club information - if Cherished Teddies collectors need to know it, the Value Guide has it! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Children Figurines of Bisque and Chinawares, 1850-1950

Book Description
Now there is finally a reference source for collector's of bisque and china children figurines! Whether you collect one type of figurine such as Snow Babies, Kewpies or Piano Babies or children figurines in general this book is for you. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 color photographs, this book offers a lot of practical information, illustrations of marks, the origins of each category, related collectibles and lists of manufacturers. In addition, the author provides you with guidelines on what to look for when purchasing figurines and a useful price guide! A reference source the children figurine collector will use over and over!

Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques

Product Description
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. The book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques.

With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide to collectors.

About The Author
Karen Mazurkewich is an Asian Wall Street Journal reporter who has covered Asian culture and the retail scene for three years from her base in Hong Kong. Mazurkewich has investigated art forgery, interviewed countless collectors, grilled innovative businessmen and queried tradesmen all in a quest to better understand antiques and manufacturing in Asia.