Reviews (8)

I'm not a little teapot...
But if I were a little teapot, I'd be one of the beautiful ones in this book.There are teapots both plain, and beyond description to fascinate, amuse and amaze you.If you know a little about firing ceramics, and glaze technology, the information provided will deepen your appreciation of each teapot.You may find that some of these artists are in your area, and have ceramics for sale.Or if you just like teapots, there enough teapots here in beautiful color photos to sate your appetite.

Beautiful and Imaginative
500 TEAPPOTS is an wonderful book and is sure to inspire both potters and tea drinkers alike.It is a wonderful companion to 500 BOWLS.I hope they publish ANOTHER 500 TEAPOTS (BOWLS, too).

Amazing
This book is for teapots'lovers what Imagination is for artist.Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Catalogs    3. Ceramic teapots    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. History    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    10. BG-RELIGION - BG-RELIGION GENERAL    11. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass    12. Crafts & Hobbies / Pottery & Ceramics   

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BUD HASTINS AVON COLLECTORS BOOK
I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE BOOK I PURCHASED FROM AMAZON.COMTHIS BOOK DID GIVE ME ALL THE INFORMATION I WAS LOOKING FOR. AND DOING BUSINESS WITH AMAZON.COM WAS VERY GOOD, AND THE PRICES AND SHIPPING WERE VERY SATISFACTORY.

The Seventeenth Edition
As a whole it is fantastic. But, by not listing the men's by name, such as "Leather"; it caused me a lot of time and trouble trying to find it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Avon Products, Inc.    6. Bottles    7. Catalogs    8. Collectors and collecting    9. Glass & Glassware    10. Glass Arts And Crafts    11. Glassware    12. Reference - Price Guides    13. United States   

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Kowalsky Book Surpasses Godden's Standard Reference
For years, serious collectors of pottery and porcelain relied on the works of Geoffrey Godden to assist them in their search for manufacturer's marks. Other authors produced different books, but Godden always remained the standard. Those days are over as Arnold A. and Dorothy E. Kowalsky have now produced what will undoubtedly become the definitive ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MARKS. Emphasizing the products of American, English and European earthenware, ironstone and stoneware from 1780-1980, the Kowalsky's present - as their book jacket states - "Makers, Marks, and Patterns in Blue and White, Historic Blue, Flow Blue, Mulberry, Romantic Transferware, Tea Leaf and White Ironstone."Containing 688 pages and hundreds of manufacturer's marks, this masterpiece highlights - and cross references to Geoffrey Godden - American Potteries and Marks, English Potters and Patterns, and European Potters and Patterns. Also included are notes from selected authorities spotlighting transfer printing on blue and white ceramics, historical Staffordshire, Flow Blue, Mulberry Ironstone, White Ironstone and Copper Lustre Decorative Motifs on White Ironstone China. The authors have diligently provided a guide for readers to know how to use their book. Some books are written for information; some for pleasure. This wonderful addition to the world of antiques and collectibles provides both information and pleasure. You really can't get any better than this!! ... Read more

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Only 5 star collector book I've seen! Just super!
Wow, is this a mature book.It covers nearly every pattern I've run into, gives a good history and overview of nearly every one, has realistic prices, lists each piece, identifies and describes (yes, describes) how individual reproduction pieces can be spotted.The patterns are listed alphabetical.
Mauzy's Depression Glass: A Photographic Reference And Price Guide
I have purchased many books in the past on depression glass, antiques, 40's, 50's and 60's era. But this book is my far the best written, best photos and gives the best details I have yet to see. I will be looking for others done by this author as well. I was suprise to see all the information that was put into this. Absolutely recommend for any antique dealer or collector of any type of glassware.

Best glass book ever
This book is the Best!!!!!!!! The pictures are clear and the patterns are easily identifiable. The authors show reproductions right next to old pieces to show the differences clearly between the two.I can't wait for more. Lets hope they continue to do more books on depression glass. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Catalogs    4. Collectors and collecting    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Depression glass    7. Glass & Glassware    8. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

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Bible of Italian Glass
This book is awesome!I have just started collecting Murano glass and wanted a book to compare for the real thing or fake.This book was recommended by an avid collector and has become my bible. Well set out and the pictures and descriptions are extremely usefull.

Italina Glass: Century 20
As usual Lesli Pina has put together a wonderful reference for mid century glass collectors.The only comment I would make to improve this book, is that there are not price estimates with every photo.However, this is the exception as over 90% of the photos contain pricing.

Best book for General Murano Glass in the US
I strongly recommend Leslie Pina's book to collectors of Murano glass in the US. While other books have pictures of the more elite museum pieces, Leslie Pina's book has hundreds of pictures of glassware that we see most often. It is a valuable reference in learning to identify and appraise the work of the quality artisans -- Fratelli Toso, Dino Martens, Salviati, Venini, Seguso, Campanella, Cenedese, and others. It is the most useful book on Murano glass that I own. ... Read more

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Great Marble Book!
Easier to use than some of the other marble "standards." It is well organized and the values, based on the condition of the marble, arewith the marbles. Some of the other books have you constantly flipping fromback to front to find a value. The different types of antique handmademarbles are logically grouped for the most part and the machine mademarbles are divided by manufacturer.There is even a section with examplesfrom contemporary marble artists. My one complaint would be that thereshould be an index to make finding of the great many types of machine mademarbles easier. Until something better comes along, I carry this with me toauctions, flea markets, antique shows or anywhere else I think there mightbe an opportunity to buy, sell or trade marbles. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Marbles (Game objects)    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Toys    9. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    10. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models   

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Great resourcefor collectors and modern majolica-artists.
First saw this magnificent volume at a collector's home, and had to acquire a copy for my library as inspiration for my own artistic endeavors with majolica.

One of the definitive books on Victorian Majolica
People all over the world treat this as the "Bible" of Victorian Majolica.It is the best. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Art    3. Individual Artist    4. Pottery & Ceramics    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    7. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    8. Ceramics   

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A must have for the collector or dealer!
Gene and Cathy Florence have done an outstanding job on this book. The pictures are outstanding and an excellent source for identifying various glass pieces. The descriptions are clear and very informative. My only issue is with the prices quoted. As Internet auctions, such as eBay are now the premier source for purchasing or selling depression glass, prices are drastically lower for most items listed in this book. This is also true for other similar books by other authors as well. As on-line auction sites are now the dominant source for depression glass and other collectables, the average prices seen over time on on-line auctions must be taken into account for future values.

An educated collector is a successful collector!!
I recently purchased this book because I not only wanted to start collecting depression glass, but I wanted to know what I was talking about and also what I was buying.The photography is fantastic.The legends are priceless.The summary of each collection provides you with its' history.The valuation of the depression glass pieces allows you to make sound purchasing decisions.This book is excellent for the novice, yet invaluable for the more serious glass collector.Highly recommend!

Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass
Another Great book by Gene Florence.This book is very well organized and contains the information that a collector will want.I recommend this to every beginning collector.I couldn't do without this book when searching for and identifying depression glass.Large pictures are clear, in color, and show great detail.Lots of information.A must have! ... Read more

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Stained Glass Designs from Dover
This is an excellent resource book for stained glass artisans.It has a variety of styles and eras in easy to duplicate drawings.Projects range from easy to intricate, designs (in some instances) can be mixed and matched.
Helpful!
I've been looking for ideas for simple patterns; this book helped me a lot!

Great book and great ideas
This book is great for traditional patterns, specially for the ones from Great Bretain.It shows different types of patterns depending on the period of influence, like Edwardian, Art Deco and others.I wished the patterns showed some color!!!! ... Read more

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Outstanding Japanese Ceramics Book.
Outstanding book for amateur and serious collectors to enjoy - pieces areidentified with text and superb coloured photos.

Large number of high quality color photographs
Of great interest to dealers and collectors of Japanese export ceramics, this book contains full color photographs of a large number of fine specimans of Imari, Satsuma, Banko and Sumida. Significant number of pieces from the Arts and Crafts period. Sections on markings, bibliography andvaluations.I think the valuations are on the low side of current retail prices. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1868-    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Imari porcelain    6. Porcelain, Japanese,    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Pottery, Japanese,    9. Satsuma pottery    10. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    11. Japan    12. Oriental art   

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Can't do without it!!
I rely on these books from Florence. As always, this one is exceptional.
Disappointment
Gene Florence has let true glass collectors down with this book. With so many etch patterns to identify, he chooses instead to cover more obscure things like Cathay Crystal. I did not solve one glass mystery with this book and wish I had saved my money. Also, again, he chose to completely ignore Maryland Glass. Although a fan, I cannot let this one slide. Save your money and don't bother with this one.

As Elegant As The Glassware
This book is as advertised, an identification book. Wonderful photography assists in identifying glassware of era's gone by. In addition, patterns are easy to define for matching purposes, with a small guide alongside each picture which provides the manufacturer name, pattern name, colors, and years the item was made.
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Murano Magic
Having recently returned from Venice, I wish I had this book before I left. Mr. Gable's meticulously researched volume offers so much valuable information, any glass collector or any tourist interested in a deeper perspective of the glass art of the city should read this book. The author's grasp of the nuances of the various styles is masterful and gave me a whole new appreciation of the experience I had in Venice.

Glass collector?Want to be one?You MUST buy this book!
"Murano Magic" is a terrific volume to own if you love collecting Venetian glass as much as I do.Or if you want to learn the ropes.This exhaustively researched (and yet surprisingly easy to read!) book tells you everything about the big glassmaking families and their works.(I especially liked the historical perspective the author gave to discussing the different glassmaking houses.)And the photos are outstanding.Many glass books I've seen just don't have enough photos to show examples of all the different kinds of Venetian glass (there are literally thousands of styles)."Murano Magic" has wonderful photos and lots of them.I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in Venetian glass.

Made me see Venice with new eyes
It is almost a crime that Amazon is listing this book with "No Photo Available," because it's a real eye-catcher of a volume, with stunning photographs on every page. But don't be fooled by its beauty; this is no mere coffee-table book. Rather, it's an encyclopedic guide, exhaustively researched and engagingly written. I have been fortunate enough to visit Venice several times, but Murano Magic made me see the city and its art with new eyes and a deeper appreciation. I would recommend the book to anyone, but especially to those who are planning a trip to Northern Italy. ... Read more

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LOVE LIVING WITH LIMOGES!
Love Living With Limoges complete marks section, complete descriptions and complete price guide.Wonderful photographs of antique pieces of Limoges. Love this book but I prefer Debby DuBay's Antique Limoges at Home - my book of choice.

#1 Book on Limoges!
Living With Limoges is beautiful and I love this book.The pieces are outstanding, the descriptions complete and text is informing and intertaining. Highly recommend Living With Limoges!

Love Debby DuBay's books on Limoges! A MUST for all!!!
Living With Limoges is just wonderful.Fantastic photos of the most beautiful pieces of antique Limoges I have ever seen.I could not find this book at my local book stores, shopped the net and found www limogesantiques com and www collectinglimoges com and found Debby DuBay's fantastic reference books on Limoges. It had all of the marks and I found the back stamp I was looking for.This book is a must. ... Read more

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Fantastic
A absolute must have resource - well organized, descriptive, and easy to use.It has served me exceptionally well each time I have had to use it!

The greatest book for seriousHummel Collectors!
I have quiet a few Hummel books, but Luckey's Hummel Figurines and Plates, 11nd Edition is my favorite. The book did educate me in the different Trade Marks on the bottom of the Figurines, The Authors explanation is simple andclear. I purchased many Hummel figurines at Internet Auctions and foundthat the "Current Value" prices of Mr. Luckey's book are veryconservative and very closed to the final Auction prices! I do recommendthis book, it is the "real" thing! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    6. Figurines    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

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Excellent Book!
This is an excellent resource for American Brilliant Cut Glass collectors.This is the second-edition of Revi's book, and is better and full of more pictures.The pictures of the cut glass are of great quality, and could not look better.THIS IS AN EXCELLENT AND RESOURCEFUL BOOK.5 Stars. ... Read more

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Good book
The book has a good indication of the value of today's worth.
Warman's "Depression Glass" 2nd edition
This publication is very useful to me because I am a beginner collector and it contains the information needed to identify true depression glass pieces.

Much easier to us to identify patterns
This is the second book I have purchased on depression glass.The first was the book by Gene Florence.This book is much easier to see the designs.It has a shape guide that is very helpful as well as a box on each pattern with a black and white illustration of the pattern of the plate.If you just buy one book on depression glass, this should be it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Depression glass    8. Glass & Glassware    9. Glass Arts And Crafts    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    12. USA   

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One Of The Best Collectable Reference Guides Available
A "Must Have" for any serious Higgins collector. There is an almost overwhelming amount of information presented in a most organized manner. So many wonderful color photographs that I went into sensoryoverload. Loads of great, historical information and imagery.The onlydown side of the book is that the price guide is not representative ofcurrent market values but if looked at properly will still give you a goodidea of how one pattern will relate to another in value.I wish othercollectable genres had reference guides of this caliber.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
This is truly a masterpiece of editing. The author has truly done an outstanding job.This is a MUST book for any serious Higgins collector as well as anyone who enjoys beautiful glass.The author is certainly to becommended for thisone of a kind work.

A book as beautiful as the glass
If you want to collect Higgins glass, this book is an absolute must-have. The prices are outdated; with the recent death of Michael Higgins, I have seen pieces sell for double or triple the book's values. This is much morethan a price guide, though. This book details the history of Higgins glass,their techniques, and how to identify what is and is not Higgins glass.There are several beautiful color pictures on almost every page, and Ienjoy looking at them almost as much as I enjoy looking at the pieces in mycollection. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1908-    2. 1912-    3. 20th century    4. Antiques & Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Art glass    7. Catalogs    8. Crafts / Hobbies    9. Glass & Glassware    10. Higgins, Frances Stewart,    11. Higgins, Michael,    12. History    13. United States    14. Antiques & Collectables    15. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass    16. Higgins, Frances Stewart    17. Higgins, Michael   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Art glass    4. Collectors and collecting    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Glass & Glassware    7. Marbles (Game objects)    8. United States    9. Antiques & Collectables    10. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass