The nostalgia of the Christmas season seems to touch everyone ? especially collectors! Author Walter Dworkin, a collector for20 years, has compiled this one-of-a-kind reference of the unique ceramic creations from Christmases past, focusing on items from the 1950s and 60?s, the ?Made in Japan? era of Christmas ceramics.Over 800 listings include market values, descriptions, trademarks, signatures, and histories for the most popular Christmas ceramics from the period. Readers will find delightful Christmas lady planters and other holiday planters, festive candle holders, holiday bells, salt and pepper shakers, Spaghetti Art Santas, angels and other favorite Yuletide figurines, giftwares and much more, in over 1,000 vibrant color photos! Manufacturer profiles for Christmas ceramic companies large and small are included as well. More than just a cut-and-dried reference guide, this book brings to life the wonderful Christmases of yesteryear.
THE ESSENTIAL FLEA MARKET SHOPPER'S SURVIVAL GUIDEBUYER BEWARE! DON'T GO TO A FLEA MARKET WITHOUT THIS BOOK!Harry Rinker—nationally recognized expert and authority, editor and author, columnist and TV personality—teaches you how to hone your skills when shopping for antiques and collectibles...while having fun at flea markets!Treasures await you at flea markets. But to find the best deals, you first need to know how to recognize value. This book will help you separate gems from junk in your quest for flea market antiques and collectibles:• Find and evaluate the best flea markets• Tens of thousands of up-to-date market prices for more than 500 collectibles categories• First-ever listings of close to 100 brand new collectibles categories, from Art Pottery to Photographs to Yo-Yo's• An extensive listing of 'required reading' must-have references for serious flea marketers• Lists of collectors' clubs, newsletters, and periodicals• A special report on Internet flea markets
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