Antique Figurines

Royal Doulton Figurines (7th Edition) - The Charlton Standard Catalogue

Book Description
Over 100 years of Royal Doulton Figurines, illustrating over 3,500 models. Including details on the designer, size, colour, issue dates and different varieties. The catalogue covers vellum and stoneware figures produced at the Lambeth studio. The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Royal Doulton features a history of Royal Doulton figures, tips on building a collection, and a guide to backstamps and dating. In addition, the book provides information on places to buy figurines and on The Royal Doulton International Collectors Club.

Royal Worcester Figurines (2nd Edition) : The Charlton Standard Catalogue

Book Description
The totally new second edition of the Royal Worcester Figurines book lists all figurines between 1900-2000. Each model is illustrated with a data table on designer, size, colour, starting and ending dates and naturally current market prices in US dollars, Canadian dollars and UK pounds. A must for Royal Worcestor collectors.

Royal Worcester Figurines (Charlton Price Guide)

Santa Dolls and Figurines Price Guide : Antique to Contemporary, Revised Edition

Book Description
Discover valuable information about your favorite Santa collectibles from the information and price guide as well as the legends of Gift-Givers from other countries. Enjoy the different styles of Santa dolls, figurines, paper dolls and post cards, and their costumes in 121 gorgeous color photographs and 146 b/w photographs.

About The Author
Polly and Pam Judd have been writing for Hobby House Press for the past 10 years. Both skilled researchers, Polly says "It just came naturally" that my daughter, Pam, and I write about the hobby we enjoy so much-doll collecting."

A retired junior high school teacher, Polly devotes most of her time to writing. Pam currently teaches fifth graders and is a performing harpsichordist. Both women reside in Ohio.

The Judd's other books include: Hard Plastic Dolls Identification & Price Guide, Volumes I & II; Cloth Identification and Price Guide; and Glamour Dolls of the 1950s & 1960s. The Judds are also contributing editors to Doll Reader magazine. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Savor the Moment

Book Description
This menu-driven cookbook is filled with more than 300 recipes, stunning four-color photography, versatile entertaining ideas and great presentation tips. On location photography will highlight special menus aboard a yacht, by a waterfall, playing croquet, watching fireworks, overlooking a secret garden, on the polo fields, inside a tiled courtyard, under a beachside gazebo, and in a beautiful dining room. Cooking enthusiasts will enjoy both the quick and easy selections as well as the gourmet creations that are worth the time and effort. The CD-ROM version of this amazing cookbook, includes every page of the coffee-table quality, hard-cover, bound book version and much more. Cooking enthusiasts can print recipes, cooking techniques, and full menus. The special CD ROM, featuring narrative voice overs and highlighted animation also allows users to search by ingredient, cuisine and method. Savor the Moment, cookbook on CD ROM, is produced by the Junior League of Boca Raton and will raise funds to directly benefit numerous worthwhile community projects. In addition to being a first-class cookbook and CD ROM, Savor the Moment is produced by the Junior League of Boca Raton and will raise funds to directly benefit numerous worthwhile community projects.

Excerpted from Savor the Moment by Junior League of Boca Raton, Dan Forer. Copyright © 1999. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
Shrimp with Cajun Remoulade Sauce Piquant marinated and grilled shrimp is a lovely start to any barbecue. Remoulade Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. minced shallot
1 Tbsp. minced cilantro
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 Tbsp. minced chives
1/2 hard-cooked egg, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped capers
1 to 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
Cayenne, salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp 3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. minced basil
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil
1 to 2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled

For the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, shallot, cilantro, parsley, chives, egg, capers, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.

For the shrimp, combine the garlic, shallots, lime juice, basil, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add enough oil to coat the shrimp and mix well.

Add the shrimp, stirring to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours or longer; drain.

Grill the shrimp until opaque and pink. Serve with the sauce.

Serves four to eight

Schroeders Antiques Price Guide (Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide)

Book Description
No other book on the market houses as much information for a bargain price. Once again over 50,000 listings from reliable sources are included and carefully checked by an authority on the subject. More than 400 expert advisors make sure only the best and most accurate data remains. Hundreds of sharp photographs accompany the 500+ categories: glass and porcelain, match holders, purses, cookie jars, jewelry, advertising, furniture, dolls, records and more. History and other pertinent facts complement the descriptive listings, which reflect the current market and developing trends. 2005 values. AUTHORBIO: After writing their first book, The Story of Fiesta, published in 1974, the Huxfords became pottery editors for Collector Books and in that capacity wrote several other books on various Ohio potteries: Roseville Pottery, McCoy Pottery, Brush-McCoy Pottery, Weller Pottery, and Roseville Pottery, Volume II. Since 1982 they have been editors of Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide; Schroeder's Collectible Toys; Antique to Modern; Garage Sale Flea Market Annual; and Wanted to Buy.

Schroeder's Collectible Toys Antique to Modern Price Guide (Schroeder's Collectible Toys)

Book Description
This book contains values for over 20,000 toys in every category imaginable action figures, cast-iron and paper lithographed toys, wind-ups, Barbie dolls, model kits, diecast banks, games, playsets, character toys, and many other categories of children's playthings dating from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first. Backing the editors is a fantastic team of researchers and advisors who carefully check every line for up-to-the-minute accuracy. Though primarily a price guide, the book also contains coded dealer listings devised to help the reader track down and purchase those hard-to-find items. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: After writing their first book, The Story of Fiesta, published in 1974, the Huxfords became pottery editors for Collector Books and in that capacity wrote several other books on various Ohio potteries: Roseville Pottery, McCoy Pottery, Brush-McCoy Pottery, Weller Pottery, and Roseville Pottery, Volume II. Since 1982 they have been editors of Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide; Schroeder's Collectible Toys; Antique to Modern; Garage Sale Flea Market Annual; and Wanted to Buy. REVIEW: This book is the #1 toy guide the field has to offer. Of the many toy books on the market today, only one tackles this enormous and varied field head-on - Schroeder's Collectible Toys, Antique to Modern. The book contains values for 20,000 toys in every category imaginable. It's easy to use and is compiled by the editors of the #1 antiques collectibles price guide in the country. Their team of advisors carefully checks each category for accuracy.

Storybook Figurines: Royal Doulton Royal Albert Beswick (A Charlton Standard Catalogue;...

Book Description
The eighth edition of Storybook Figurines, A "Charlton Standard Catalogue," is completely updated with recent releases and current market values. Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, and Beswick storybook figurines are illustrated and their technical data listed.

Thirty-two colour plates are disbursed throughout the book in eight page sections. The first two sections, or 16 pages, are devoted to the figures of Beatrix Potter. Almost all ‘BP figures, along with their varieties (177 individual images) are illustrated to assist in identifying the different characters in your collection. The third 8-page colour section, is devoted to Jill Barklems Brambly Hedge storybook figures, 68 individual images, which may be used by the collector to assist in building a meaningful collection. The final eight page colour section covers the Royal Doulton issues of the Winnie the Pooh collection, 69 figures are illustrated in this group.

The main body of the catalogue, which includes the black and white images, the technical data, and prices, has been reviewed and updated to bring it current to 2005. Eight new releases were added to the Brambly Hedge chapter, while nine were added to the Winnie the Pooh section. Millennium Collectables added three new releases to their popular line of 20th Century Advertising Collectables.

The fast moving collectable market, brought on by the on-line auctions, is instrumental in the Storybook catalogue now being published on an annual basis. Price movements now dictate that if collectors wish to be current, they must have a current program.

Teddy Bear Figurines Price Guide: Price Guide

Book Description
Identification and price guide for teddy bear figurines! 566 photographs capture. The Boyds-Bearstone? Collection, Cuddl'somes? The Coca-Cola Polar Bears, Cherished Teddies, Lucy & Me, Teddy Angels?, the Michaud Collection, and more. Over 1,600 figurines with the current collector's values. 160 pages.

Back Cover Copy
The first of its kind, Teddy Bear Figurines is the ultimate identification and price guide. This comprehensive and colorful book provides the latest information on the hottest teddy bear figurine collectibles, the manufacturing companies, and the creating artists. Features the Boyds-Bearstone Collection, Cuddl'somes, the Coca-Cola Polar Bears, Cherished Teddies, Joy Bears, Lucy & Me, the Michaud Collection, Ravenwood Originals, Russ, Steiff U.S.A., Teddy Angels and many wonderful others. Teddy Bear Figurines also catalogs over 1,600 figurines with the current secondary market price.

Jesse Murray offers insight into teddy bear figurine collecting by providing you with tips to create and preserve an outstanding collection as well as illustrating the most collectible figurines on the market. This book is sure to capture the heart of any teddy bear figurine collector.

The Antique and Flea Markets of Italy

Product Description
Whether searching for turn-of-the-century botanical prints, biscotti tins, or vintage linens, travelers will find this slim, handsome volume an indispensable passport to Italy's most authentic and enjoyable shopping. The great antique and flea markets of Italy often remain hard to locate, and once discovered, tourists still face the challenge of deciphering complicated seasonal schedules as well as finding out what each market offers. Comprehensive and easy to use, The Antique & Flea Markets of Italy guides shoppers to the best markets in all regions. It also provides specific information about each market's merchandise, from furniture, jewelry, and postcards to enamel signs, perfume bottles, and fedoras from the Forties. Listings include location and directions, opening days and hours, and telephone contact information.

About The Author
MARINA SEVESO is a free-lance journalist who specializes in travel writing. In Europe she has been published by Mondadori, Piemme and Gallimard. She is particularly interested in local legends and customs and in visiting the town markets throughout Italy where these traditions still endure. She lives and works in Genoa.

The Beswick Colletors Price Guide, 5th Edition (Beswick Price Guide)

Book Description
The superb quality and beautiful design of Beswick figurines has

always brought about a great demand in the collectibles

market, and this guide to the popular collectibles will be just as

sought after! Author Harvey May presents his research of the

company?s history and founders, designers of the pieces, and

other employees, and has also included a section with tips on

collecting Beswick and valuing discontinued pieces in this

unique guide.



Over 2,500 listings include model number and name, height,

current value in British Pounds and U.S. Dollars, and

production period. Listings cover all types of Beswick

figurines, from birds, fish, butterflies and cats to characters

from film and literature, and many, many more ? including

special commissions. 80 full-color photos provide spectacular

detail of the most rare and desirable Beswick pieces and series,

including Beatrix Potter figurines, Disney characters, and the

Pig Prom series.

The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Royal Doulton Beswick Storybook Figurines (6th Edition)...

Book Description
Along with "traditional" Storybook series such as Beatrix Potter and Brambly Hedge, readers are able to explore smaller series like Alice in Wonderland, The Noddy Collection, Old Bear, Norman Thelwell and Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. New additions for the sixth edition include the Hippos on Holiday, Disney Film Classics Collection, Disney's Fantasia and Jungle Book, and The Nursery Rhymes Collection.

Maintaining the Charlton Catalogue tradition, all of the over 60 additions list the title, model number, designer, colour, issued and discontinued dates and varieties. Each listing is illustrated, and if possible, an image of the backstamp is included. All pricing has been updated, and is shown in four different markets(UK pounds, and US, Canadian and Australian dollars).

No collector will want to be without this reference tool!